These companies are changing their branding due to racial stereotypes
LOS ANGELES - A growing list of well-known brands are taking a stance against racist stereotypes.
LOS ANGELES - A growing list of well-known brands are taking a stance against racist stereotypes.
Mrs. Butterworth's undergoing 'brand review' after Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben's announce redesigns
Mrs. Butterworth's brand is another one that will be getting an updated image, after Uncle Ben’s and Aunt Jemima are both reported to be undergoing redesigns in an effort to “eliminate racial bias” in the products.
Mrs. Butterworth's brand is another one that will be getting an updated image, after Uncle Ben’s and Aunt Jemima are both reported to be undergoing redesigns in an effort to “eliminate racial bias” in the products.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and employers bring some people back to work.
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and employers bring some people back to work.
King County council member wants more capacity for small businesses pending Phase 2 approval
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. -- As King County waits to see if the state will approve its application to enter Phase 2, County Council Member Kathy Lambert said Phase 2 isn't good enough for her district.
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. -- As King County waits to see if the state will approve its application to enter Phase 2, County Council Member Kathy Lambert said Phase 2 isn't good enough for her district.
Pierce County offers reimbursement for expenses related to COVID-19 safety practices
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Money is tight right now for business owners and local organizations recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Expenses for supplies to meet the state’s Safe Start Washington plan guidelines are adding up. To help ease the burden, Pierce County is offering reimbursement grants to offset some of the costs.
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Money is tight right now for business owners and local organizations recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Expenses for supplies to meet the state’s Safe Start Washington plan guidelines are adding up. To help ease the burden, Pierce County is offering reimbursement grants to offset some of the costs.
Lawmakers rip FAA for not disclosing documents on Boeing Max
Senators of both parties lashed out at the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday, accusing it of stonewalling their attempts to understand how the agency approved a Boeing jet that later suffered two deadly crashes and whether it retaliates against whistleblowers in its ranks.
Senators of both parties lashed out at the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday, accusing it of stonewalling their attempts to understand how the agency approved a Boeing jet that later suffered two deadly crashes and whether it retaliates against whistleblowers in its ranks.
Target permanently raises starting hourly pay to $15
NEW YORK (AP) — Target Corp. says it’s permanently increasing starting hourly wages for its workers to $15 beginning July 5, several months ahead of schedule.
NEW YORK (AP) — Target Corp. says it’s permanently increasing starting hourly wages for its workers to $15 beginning July 5, several months ahead of schedule.
After 130 years, Aunt Jemima will vanish from packaging
NEW YORK (AP) — After more than 130 years, Aunt Jemima is being removed from packaging for syrup and pancake mix.
NEW YORK (AP) — After more than 130 years, Aunt Jemima is being removed from packaging for syrup and pancake mix.
7-Eleven Day canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, chain still giving out free July Slurpees
The long-standing tradition from the retail vendor, 7-Eleven, has canceled their popular celebration this year, 7-Eleven Day.
The long-standing tradition from the retail vendor, 7-Eleven, has canceled their popular celebration this year, 7-Eleven Day.
FCC calls hours-long T-Mobile service outage ‘unacceptable’
The head of the U.S. communications regulator said T-Mobile’s nationwide, hours-long outage Monday was “unacceptable” and that the Federal Communications Commission will investigate.
The head of the U.S. communications regulator said T-Mobile’s nationwide, hours-long outage Monday was “unacceptable” and that the Federal Communications Commission will investigate.
Business owner says downtown Seattle hurting long before COVID-19 and riots
SEATTLE – Owning a business in downtown Seattle may require resilience, especially during these times of added stress the coronavirus pandemic, and most recently, riots have brought on.
SEATTLE – Owning a business in downtown Seattle may require resilience, especially during these times of added stress the coronavirus pandemic, and most recently, riots have brought on.
Trader Joe's says it will reopen Seattle location near 'CHOP' zone after remodel
A Trader Joe's near the "Capitol Hill Organized Protest" zone in Seattle that closed "indefinitely" last week now has a reopening date, although a group of employees says they won't be satisfied "until corporate is transparent and agrees to hear us in full."
A Trader Joe's near the "Capitol Hill Organized Protest" zone in Seattle that closed "indefinitely" last week now has a reopening date, although a group of employees says they won't be satisfied "until corporate is transparent and agrees to hear us in full."
Multiple airlines stop serving alcohol, food on planes in response to COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the air travel industry. Airlines saw steep drops in revenue due to travelers being stuck at home and a reduced need to travel with businesses closed amid lockdowns.As part of continued efforts to maintain traveler safety, multiple airlines have reduced the food and offerings during flights. If you are traveling in the near future, here is what food and beverage options you can expect to be served on each airline:DeltaDelta, one of the largest airlines in the world, said that it is temporarily moving to essential food and beverage offerings on board and is also adjusting its in-flight service policies, both for domestic and international travel.The new changes include:-No alcohol and only bottled water will be served for beverages.-No plastic cups or ice.-Two snack offerings for passengers in Main Cabin and Delta Comfort+, as well as on First Class flights less than 900 miles.-Meal service will now be “pre-packaged, non-perishable Flight Fuel boxes with two snack offerings” for First Class and Delta One passengers on flights greater than 900 miles.-Preselect and Special Meal service will be temporarily suspended.American AirlinesWhile American Airlines has not updated their “Food and Lounge Service in Response to COVID-19” page since April 27, previous changes made in response to the pandemic include:-No alcohol in Main Cabin on flights less than 2,200 miles.-Beverages would be limited to water, juice and canned options, except on flights longer than 2,200 miles.-No snacks or food would be available for purchase and meals would only be offered in first class.-Limited capacity on each aircraft with middle seats being assigned only when necessary.United AirlinesStarting March 29, United Airlines implemented the following food service changes to help maintain passenger safety:-Only sealed beverages would be served and the airline would no longer offer ice, coffee, tea and poured alcohol. Those sitting in premium cabins will still have access to beer and individual wines.-Snacks will not be available in United Economy seating for flights under 80 minutes or in United First for flights under 60 minutes. Passengers are still welcome to bring snacks onboard. Passengers sitting in United First on flights that are between 60 and 140 minutes receive an “all-in-one” snack bag that includes a stroopwafel, pretzels, bottle of water and a sanitizer wipe. Those on premium transcontinental flights will receive the same snack bag if they’re flying in United Economy or Economy Plus.Southwest AirlinesOn June 1, Southwest updated its snack and beverage policy for flights over 250 miles:-The airline would serve cans of water with straws and a snack mix on said flights, while cups and ice would be available upon request.-All other flights, snack and beverage options are still suspended in efforts to maintain safety.JetBlue AirlinesJetBlue noted that complimentary food and beverage service would still be offered in a limited capacity in response to the pandemic:-Purchase of beer, wine, liquor and other buy-onboard products have been suspended.-Purchase of goods from the in-flight snack bar will be suspended.-Snack baskets and beverage cart service will be replaced with a pre-sealed snack and beverage bag.-Mint passengers will be served pre-packed meals and single-serve beverages, but all glassware and mugs have been replaced with single-use cups.Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines is recommending that passengers pack their own food and refillable water bottle. They have also implemented the following changes:-No food or beverage service on flights up to 350 miles.-Limited service on flights longer than 350 miles. For those flights, beer is served for passengers in Premium class and First-class, not main cabin.Hawaiian AirlinesHawaiian made the following changes for passengers aboard its North America and international flights:-Complimentary bottled water will be provided.-No poured alcohol, coffee and tea, and no sale of alcoholic beverages in the main cabin.-No sales will be allowed from the snack cart, but passengers can still bring their own food on board.Frontier AirlinesAs of May 12, Frontier is offering limited beverage options available for purchase on its flights in response to the pandemic. “These items are will be provided upon request,” the airline stated.The risks of flying amid the COVID-19 pandemicThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that travelers face an increased risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 and that “staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick.”For those who do travel, the CDC recommends that you wash your hands often with soap and water, avoid touching your face, keep a safe distance away from others, cover coughs and sneezes, and wear a mask in public.The CDC also advises individuals to anticipate their needs while traveling, such as bringing enough medicine to last an entire trip, packing alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and preparing food and water.A more detailed list regarding the risks of travel and how to prepare is available at their wesite.
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the air travel industry. Airlines saw steep drops in revenue due to travelers being stuck at home and a reduced need to travel with businesses closed amid lockdowns.As part of continued efforts to maintain traveler safety, multiple airlines have reduced the food and offerings during flights. If you are traveling in the near future, here is what food and beverage options you can expect to be served on each airline:DeltaDelta, one of the largest airlines in the world, said that it is temporarily moving to essential food and beverage offerings on board and is also adjusting its in-flight service policies, both for domestic and international travel.The new changes include:-No alcohol and only bottled water will be served for beverages.-No plastic cups or ice.-Two snack offerings for passengers in Main Cabin and Delta Comfort+, as well as on First Class flights less than 900 miles.-Meal service will now be “pre-packaged, non-perishable Flight Fuel boxes with two snack offerings” for First Class and Delta One passengers on flights greater than 900 miles.-Preselect and Special Meal service will be temporarily suspended.American AirlinesWhile American Airlines has not updated their “Food and Lounge Service in Response to COVID-19” page since April 27, previous changes made in response to the pandemic include:-No alcohol in Main Cabin on flights less than 2,200 miles.-Beverages would be limited to water, juice and canned options, except on flights longer than 2,200 miles.-No snacks or food would be available for purchase and meals would only be offered in first class.-Limited capacity on each aircraft with middle seats being assigned only when necessary.United AirlinesStarting March 29, United Airlines implemented the following food service changes to help maintain passenger safety:-Only sealed beverages would be served and the airline would no longer offer ice, coffee, tea and poured alcohol. Those sitting in premium cabins will still have access to beer and individual wines.-Snacks will not be available in United Economy seating for flights under 80 minutes or in United First for flights under 60 minutes. Passengers are still welcome to bring snacks onboard. Passengers sitting in United First on flights that are between 60 and 140 minutes receive an “all-in-one” snack bag that includes a stroopwafel, pretzels, bottle of water and a sanitizer wipe. Those on premium transcontinental flights will receive the same snack bag if they’re flying in United Economy or Economy Plus.Southwest AirlinesOn June 1, Southwest updated its snack and beverage policy for flights over 250 miles:-The airline would serve cans of water with straws and a snack mix on said flights, while cups and ice would be available upon request.-All other flights, snack and beverage options are still suspended in efforts to maintain safety.JetBlue AirlinesJetBlue noted that complimentary food and beverage service would still be offered in a limited capacity in response to the pandemic:-Purchase of beer, wine, liquor and other buy-onboard products have been suspended.-Purchase of goods from the in-flight snack bar will be suspended.-Snack baskets and beverage cart service will be replaced with a pre-sealed snack and beverage bag.-Mint passengers will be served pre-packed meals and single-serve beverages, but all glassware and mugs have been replaced with single-use cups.Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines is recommending that passengers pack their own food and refillable water bottle. They have also implemented the following changes:-No food or beverage service on flights up to 350 miles.-Limited service on flights longer than 350 miles. For those flights, beer is served for passengers in Premium class and First-class, not main cabin.Hawaiian AirlinesHawaiian made the following changes for passengers aboard its North America and international flights:-Complimentary bottled water will be provided.-No poured alcohol, coffee and tea, and no sale of alcoholic beverages in the main cabin.-No sales will be allowed from the snack cart, but passengers can still bring their own food on board.Frontier AirlinesAs of May 12, Frontier is offering limited beverage options available for purchase on its flights in response to the pandemic. “These items are will be provided upon request,” the airline stated.The risks of flying amid the COVID-19 pandemicThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that travelers face an increased risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 and that “staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick.”For those who do travel, the CDC recommends that you wash your hands often with soap and water, avoid touching your face, keep a safe distance away from others, cover coughs and sneezes, and wear a mask in public.The CDC also advises individuals to anticipate their needs while traveling, such as bringing enough medicine to last an entire trip, packing alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and preparing food and water.A more detailed list regarding the risks of travel and how to prepare is available at their wesite.
Seattle psychiatric unit to close after $500M shortfall
SEATTLE (AP) — The University of Washington Medical Center has announced plans to close its psychiatric facility at its Montlake center in Seattle, lay off employees and reduce the number of available inpatient beds after financial shortfall caused by the coronavirus.
SEATTLE (AP) — The University of Washington Medical Center has announced plans to close its psychiatric facility at its Montlake center in Seattle, lay off employees and reduce the number of available inpatient beds after financial shortfall caused by the coronavirus.
United Airlines says passengers who don’t wear masks will be put on ‘internal travel restriction list’
NEW YORK — United Airlines announced Monday that it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe, according to a news release.
NEW YORK — United Airlines announced Monday that it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe, according to a news release.
County officials: King County could be in Phase 2 as soon as Friday
SEATTLE -- King County could soon be headed into Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan, meaning more businesses could double their capacity.
SEATTLE -- King County could soon be headed into Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan, meaning more businesses could double their capacity.
Uncertain future for childcare services as counties move toward COVID-19 recovery
Nearly 1,200 childcare programs across Washington are temporarily closed due to the impacts of COVID-19. As the health crisis continues, the threat of more facilities closing could make it harder for parents to find a place for their kids.
Nearly 1,200 childcare programs across Washington are temporarily closed due to the impacts of COVID-19. As the health crisis continues, the threat of more facilities closing could make it harder for parents to find a place for their kids.
T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers reporting widespread cell service outages
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
Trans Mountain pipeline has oil leak at Canadian station
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — The Trans Mountain pipeline suffered an oil spill at a Canadian pump station that caused a temporary shut down.
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — The Trans Mountain pipeline suffered an oil spill at a Canadian pump station that caused a temporary shut down.
House demands coronavirus loan info from Treasury, banks
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House subcommittee investigating billions of dollars in coronavirus aid is demanding that the Treasury Department, the Small Business Administration and several large banks turn over detailed information about which businesses applied for and received federal loans.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House subcommittee investigating billions of dollars in coronavirus aid is demanding that the Treasury Department, the Small Business Administration and several large banks turn over detailed information about which businesses applied for and received federal loans.