Ottawa declares a state of emergency over truckers' growing anti-government protests The mayor called the situation "the most serious emergency our city has ever faced." Police are ramping up enforcement as the standoff continues. Rachel Treisman
Covid updates today for Seattle area: 50% fewer cases Daily pandemic news from the Seattle area. KUOW Staff
Canadian officials weigh how they can respond to the truck protests Huge protests involving trucks and other large vehicles have been disrupting life in Ottawa and other Canadian cities. The protesters are calling for an end to COVID-19 public health mandates. Emma Jacobs
Disinformation is everywhere — including pregnancy apps Juana Summers speaks to Wilson Center fellow Nina Jankowicz about disinformation in pregnancy apps. Juana Summers
There's a critical shortage of nursing home staff With the omicron variant causing a surge of COVID-19 infections in assisted living facilities, more staff are having to stay at home, making the jobs of those still working a lot harder. Rhitu Chatterjee
A shot for children under 5 could put compromised kids' lives back on track Many parents have been waiting eagerly for a COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for children under 5 years old. Christina Cantor of Denver shares what emergency authorization could mean for her family.
Ontario premier calls on COVID restriction protesters to end their 'occupation' The crowdfunding site GoFundMe said it would refund or redirect to charities the vast majority of millions raised by demonstrators protesting COVID-19 measures in the Canadian capital. The Associated Press
900,000 Americans have died of COVID in 2 years of the global pandemic The U.S. death rate from COVID-19 continues to increase daily, as the rolling seven-day average for daily COVID-19 deaths has been above 2,000 since Jan. 23. Jonathan Franklin
The U.S. will soon hit more than 900,000 deaths from COVID-19 The U.S. is about to hit more than 900,000 deaths from COVID-19 — yet another once-unimaginable new toll. And the number of people dying every day is still rising. Rob Stein
Chief Seattle Club inaugurates new housing in Pioneer Square In Pioneer Square this week, new tenants are picking up their keys and getting settled in brand-new studio apartments built by the Chief Seattle Club. And leaders say they have a lot more housing in the pipeline. Amy Radil
