Single father of son with special needs handling distance learning, and unemployment
Imagine being a single parent, recently let go from your job, waiting for unemployment, while also preparing for your special needs child to begin distance learning. That incredibly stressful situation is a reality for some families thanks to the pandemic.
Imagine being a single parent, recently let go from your job, waiting for unemployment, while also preparing for your special needs child to begin distance learning. That incredibly stressful situation is a reality for some families thanks to the pandemic.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
Church in University Place asks if people are 'practicing safe six' during COVID-19 pandemic
A church just outside of Tacoma wants to know if people are, “practicing safe six.” Six feet of social distancing that is.
A church just outside of Tacoma wants to know if people are, “practicing safe six.” Six feet of social distancing that is.
Hundreds of public school jobs hinge on kids returning to class
Because most children will not be meeting in person on campus, several school districts in the region are warning hundreds of employees may need wait on standby and their jobs could be in jeopardy.
Because most children will not be meeting in person on campus, several school districts in the region are warning hundreds of employees may need wait on standby and their jobs could be in jeopardy.
Parents of special needs students sue the state over emergency rules
Three Washington families who have students with disabilities are suing the state over the emergency education rules put in place because of COVID-19.
Three Washington families who have students with disabilities are suing the state over the emergency education rules put in place because of COVID-19.
Parents of special education students sue state over emergency rules
The parents say the rules put in place to help school districts cope with coronavirus block their children from getting a basic education.
The parents say the rules put in place to help school districts cope with coronavirus block their children from getting a basic education.
State's COVID-19 guidelines for agritourism farms could devastate industry this fall
Fall is just around the corner in time for picking pumpkins and sitting by a campfire.
Fall is just around the corner in time for picking pumpkins and sitting by a campfire.
Hundreds of public school jobs hinge on kids returning to class
Because most children will not be meeting in person on campus, several school districts in the region are warning hundreds of employees may need wait on standby and their jobs could be in jeopardy.
Because most children will not be meeting in person on campus, several school districts in the region are warning hundreds of employees may need wait on standby and their jobs could be in jeopardy.
FDA chief apologizes for overstating convalescent plasma benefits to treat COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Experts say decline in new US COVID-19 cases is result of masks, insufficient testing
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
Leavenworth cancels 2020 Christmas Lighting Festival
Washington's famous Bavarian town Leavenworth announced it is canceling its annual Christmas Lighting Festival this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Washington's famous Bavarian town Leavenworth announced it is canceling its annual Christmas Lighting Festival this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Tilth Alliance provides lifeline for families and farmers in need
Tilth Alliance and their community partners not only grow fresh produce at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands in Seattle; they give away the fresh and local produce to the community.
Tilth Alliance and their community partners not only grow fresh produce at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands in Seattle; they give away the fresh and local produce to the community.
UK’s Johnson says face masks in schools in England possible
The British government came under renewed pressure Tuesday to recommend high school students in England wear face masks, at least in communal areas such as hallways, after the advice in Scotland was changed.
The British government came under renewed pressure Tuesday to recommend high school students in England wear face masks, at least in communal areas such as hallways, after the advice in Scotland was changed.
Facing food insecurity
How one local organization helps connect families with farmers
How one local organization helps connect families with farmers
Together Washington helps families in need
The local nonprofit is helping families prepare for remote learning.
The local nonprofit is helping families prepare for remote learning.
30 staff, 15 patients test positive for COVID-19 in Bremerton hospital
What started as just a few COVID-19 cases at Bremerton’s St. Michael Medical Center is now being called an outbreak.
What started as just a few COVID-19 cases at Bremerton’s St. Michael Medical Center is now being called an outbreak.
Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Delta Air Lines to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, according to internal memo
Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.
Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.
Washington state approved for federal $300 jobless aid boost
Washington was approved Monday for a federal coronavirus grant that will allow for an additional $300 in unemployment benefits on top of the state’s regular unemployment benefit for a limited period of time.
Washington was approved Monday for a federal coronavirus grant that will allow for an additional $300 in unemployment benefits on top of the state’s regular unemployment benefit for a limited period of time.
Internal USPS documents show service standards dropped ‘across the board’ starting in July, House panel says
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform released internal documents from the USPS that revealed the agency has experienced a significant drop in service standards since July.
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform released internal documents from the USPS that revealed the agency has experienced a significant drop in service standards since July.