As another grim milestone approaches, here are the lessons officials ignored and what the country needs to do to prevent further tragedy.

At NW Fitness in Seattle, everything from a set of squats to a run on the treadmill requires a mask. Every other cardio machine is off-limits. The owners have marked up the floor with blue tape to show where each person can work out.

Mayor Laurie Gere was recently received an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

About 60% of poll respondents are worried that federal regulators will rush to allow a vaccine because of political pressure. Opposition to getting a vaccine that might be authorized before the November election is strongest among Republicans.

An Anacortes Police Officer stopped a driver who only wanted to give his first name. The man had eight arrest warrants.

Traditionally, requirements that kids undergo certain immunizations before attending school have been a critical public health tool. Health officials are scrambling to make sure children don’t fall through the cracks.