Coronavirus

A syringe of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is shown Thursday, March 4, 2021, at a drive-up mass vaccination site in Puyallup, Wash., south of Seattle. Officials said they expected to deliver approximately 2500 second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the site Thursday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

State to expand vaccine eligibility to more groups on March 22

Workers in agriculture and grocery stores will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 22,… Continue reading

A syringe of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is shown Thursday, March 4, 2021, at a drive-up mass vaccination site in Puyallup, Wash., south of Seattle. Officials said they expected to deliver approximately 2500 second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the site Thursday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Officers: Peninsula ready for expanded vaccine eligibility

Gov. Jay Inslee announced an update to the vaccination timeline on Thursday, saying that the state will move to phase 1B2 on March 22. The… Continue reading

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Friends, neighbors keep mask tree going

For 11 months, Danette Bemis and friends have been extending some peace of mind to Sequim residents one branch at a time. Since… Continue reading

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Teachers, school staff and childcare professionals now vaccine eligible

Specific appointment availability varies

Increased vaccine supply expected on Peninsula in April

Clinics continue for those in specified age groups

Clallam, Jefferson officials encourage any of three COVID-19 vaccines

Johnson & Johnson receives emergency use authorization

Weekend clinic provides Pfizer vaccinations

Peninsula counties expect to receive additional supplies

Flags across the country were at half mast the past few days as the United States passed the dubious mark of half a million Americans having died of COVID-19. The flags at the Clallam County Courthouse were no exception as they fluttered in strong winds Tuesday at half staff. dlogan
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Flags mark solemn remembrance

Flags across the country were at half staff part of this week as the United States passed the mark of a half-million American deaths from… Continue reading

Flags across the country were at half mast the past few days as the United States passed the dubious mark of half a million Americans having died of COVID-19. The flags at the Clallam County Courthouse were no exception as they fluttered in strong winds Tuesday at half staff. dlogan
FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2020, file photo, Tony A. (Naschio) Johnson, center, elected chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, plays a drum as he leads tribal members and supporters as they march to the federal courthouse in Tacoma, Wash., as they continue their efforts to regain federal recognition. As COVID-19 disproportionately affects Native American communities, many tribal leaders say the pandemic poses particular risks to tribes without federal recognition. The Chinook Nation received some federal funding through a local nonprofit for small tribes to distribute food to elders and help with electricity bills, tribal Johnson said. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Pandemic leaves tribes without US recognition at a higher risk

By Christine Fernando The Associated Press Rachel Lynne Cushman is used to getting calls from Chinook Nation members worried about losing housing or having their… Continue reading

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2020, file photo, Tony A. (Naschio) Johnson, center, elected chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, plays a drum as he leads tribal members and supporters as they march to the federal courthouse in Tacoma, Wash., as they continue their efforts to regain federal recognition. As COVID-19 disproportionately affects Native American communities, many tribal leaders say the pandemic poses particular risks to tribes without federal recognition. The Chinook Nation received some federal funding through a local nonprofit for small tribes to distribute food to elders and help with electricity bills, tribal Johnson said. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Tom Gallagher, right, wears a Seattle Seahawks jersey and holiday hat as he takes a photo with his wife Debbie on the turf at Lumen Field, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Seattle. The couple, who are Seattle Seahawks season ticket holders, were celebrating their 45th anniversary by taking part in the "Field To Table" event at the Seahawks' home stadium on the first night of several weeks of dates that offer four-course meals cooked by local chefs and served at socially distanced tables in an open-sided tent on the field as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle ups outdoor dining game, Seahawks-style

Sick of the same old, same old pandemic dining? Seattle says: Game on. For a limited… Continue reading

Tom Gallagher, right, wears a Seattle Seahawks jersey and holiday hat as he takes a photo with his wife Debbie on the turf at Lumen Field, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Seattle. The couple, who are Seattle Seahawks season ticket holders, were celebrating their 45th anniversary by taking part in the "Field To Table" event at the Seahawks' home stadium on the first night of several weeks of dates that offer four-course meals cooked by local chefs and served at socially distanced tables in an open-sided tent on the field as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

About a quarter of Peninsula has had at least one vaccine shot

More clinics set this week

COVID cases confirmed in people in 30s, 40s

Upcoming vaccination clinics set

Inslee announces pause in rollbacks in reopening plan

Gov. Jay Inslee said none of the state’s regions will revert back to more restrictive COVID-19 requirements under the state’s economic reopening plan… Continue reading

Clallam, Jefferson counties making headway on shots

Peninsula vaccination clinics coming up

COVID-19 variants found in Washington state

The South African variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in King County, and local health officials are urging residents to remain cautious. It is not… Continue reading

Peninsula counties prepare for more vaccination clinics

Clallam would like to expand groups

Covid vaccine supply remains problematic

Hopes high for more clinics

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks with kindergartners in Chelsea Singh's class during a visit to Firgrove Elementary School in Puyallup, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Students are back in school and all teachers and students are wearing masks. (Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times via AP, Pool)

Inslee signs bipartisan COVID-19 spending bill

More than $2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funding will be allocated across Washington state under… Continue reading

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks with kindergartners in Chelsea Singh's class during a visit to Firgrove Elementary School in Puyallup, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Students are back in school and all teachers and students are wearing masks. (Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times via AP, Pool)

Vaccinations a top draw

Forks shots exceed 1,200

Peninsula reports no new COVID-19 cases on Thursday

Most appointments for vaccine unaffected by delays, Clallam health officer says