Suspended MLB season hits stadium vendors hard
SEATTLE -- It's the kind of evening that's just perfect for a baseball game -- a warm summer night -- yet you could likely hear a pin drop outside of the stadiums in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
SEATTLE -- It's the kind of evening that's just perfect for a baseball game -- a warm summer night -- yet you could likely hear a pin drop outside of the stadiums in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
Collective misery over unemployment benefit backlog leads to a community of support
SEATTLE -- Around 50 National Guard members arrived Thursday to help the Employment Security Department with the enormous backlog in claims. Another 50 are expected to arrive in the next few weeks.
SEATTLE -- Around 50 National Guard members arrived Thursday to help the Employment Security Department with the enormous backlog in claims. Another 50 are expected to arrive in the next few weeks.
Summer camps are beginning to open in Washington state
KIRKLAND, Wash. - It’s a rare sight lately to see kids not related to each other in one room playing.
KIRKLAND, Wash. - It’s a rare sight lately to see kids not related to each other in one room playing.
King County reminds public to practice social distancing as summer recreation approaches
KING COUNTY – As Washington approaches its summer season, health officials said everyone still needs to do their part in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Several people spent their Thursday outdoors in the 70-degree weather at different parks and beaches in King County.
KING COUNTY – As Washington approaches its summer season, health officials said everyone still needs to do their part in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Several people spent their Thursday outdoors in the 70-degree weather at different parks and beaches in King County.
50 National Guard members start work on Washington jobless aid backlog
Fifty members of the National Guard started training on Thursday to help clear a backlog of unemployment benefit claims in Washington, and an additional 50 soldiers will join them in the coming weeks as the state works to resolve identify verification issues in the wake of fraudulent claims paid out during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fifty members of the National Guard started training on Thursday to help clear a backlog of unemployment benefit claims in Washington, and an additional 50 soldiers will join them in the coming weeks as the state works to resolve identify verification issues in the wake of fraudulent claims paid out during the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida’s Palm Beach County running out of ICU beds
Hospitals in Florida's Palm Beach County are running out of intensive care unit beds as the number of novel coronavirus cases in the area rises, according to state health data.
Hospitals in Florida's Palm Beach County are running out of intensive care unit beds as the number of novel coronavirus cases in the area rises, according to state health data.
WWF report: Pandemics like COVID-19 are the result of humanity’s destruction of nature
COVID-19, as well as many other pandemics, are the result of humanity’s destruction of nature, according to a report from the World Wildlife Fund.
COVID-19, as well as many other pandemics, are the result of humanity’s destruction of nature, according to a report from the World Wildlife Fund.
Point Defiance Zoo, Northwest Trek reopen with new safety measures
TACOMA -- Ninety-three long days after the Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek closed because of coronavirus, they are reopening to the public with new safety measures in place.
TACOMA -- Ninety-three long days after the Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek closed because of coronavirus, they are reopening to the public with new safety measures in place.
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.
Struggling pet owners receive free veterinary care for their pets
SEATTLE--Many pet owners struggling during these times got free veterinary care for their furry friends on Wednesday.
SEATTLE--Many pet owners struggling during these times got free veterinary care for their furry friends on Wednesday.
COVID-19 in Washington: Links and resources to help you during coronavirus pandemic
Q13 News is committed to helping our community through the COVID-19 crisis. We will continue to update this page with useful links and resources as we fight coronavirus together.
Q13 News is committed to helping our community through the COVID-19 crisis. We will continue to update this page with useful links and resources as we fight coronavirus together.
Washington removes homicides, suicides from COVID-19 deaths
The Department of Health said it had been counting as coronavirus deaths all people who died and tested positive for the disease. Authorities say they have now removed deaths from the count that weren’t caused specifically by COVID-19.
The Department of Health said it had been counting as coronavirus deaths all people who died and tested positive for the disease. Authorities say they have now removed deaths from the count that weren’t caused specifically by COVID-19.
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.
More than 4 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally, according to Johns Hopkins
More than 4 million individuals have recovered from COVID-19 around the world, days after 8 million cases of the novel coronavirus were confirmed globally, according to the most recent data available from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
More than 4 million individuals have recovered from COVID-19 around the world, days after 8 million cases of the novel coronavirus were confirmed globally, according to the most recent data available from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
State workers furloughed, raises canceled as state faces steep revenue loss
Washington state is facing a reduction in projected state revenues of about $8.8 billion over the next three years due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, new numbers released Wednesday show.
Washington state is facing a reduction in projected state revenues of about $8.8 billion over the next three years due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, new numbers released Wednesday show.
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.
Pandemic means limited access to life-saving cardiac rehab services
OAK HARBOR, Wash. -- As things get going again and offices start opening back up, there are a lot of people who have missed out on precious time, including folks who have needed potentially life-saving treatments.
OAK HARBOR, Wash. -- As things get going again and offices start opening back up, there are a lot of people who have missed out on precious time, including folks who have needed potentially life-saving treatments.
Inslee: Yakima County must do more to prevent coronavirus
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Residents of Yakima County must do more to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, which has hit the area in central Washington particularly hard, Gov.
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Residents of Yakima County must do more to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, which has hit the area in central Washington particularly hard, Gov.
Driver's licensing offices to reopen by appointment June 22
OLYMPIA -- Several state Department of Licensing offices will reopen by appointment only starting June 22.
OLYMPIA -- Several state Department of Licensing offices will reopen by appointment only starting June 22.