AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.
First inmate in Washington dies of Covid-19
An inmate who died at a hospital this week is the first state inmate to die of Covid-19.According to the state Department of Corrections, 63-year-old Victor Bueno died Wednesday. He had been hospitalized since May 31.Bueno was an inmate at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, the site of the largest Covid-19 prison outbreak in the state. According to DOC, 91 inmates and 38 employees have tested positive for the virus as of Thursday - roughly two-thirds of the cases in the entire state DOC system.Bueno had been in custody since September 2017 for violating a protective order in Kitsap County. He was set to be released in September.The second-largest prison outbreak is at the Monroe Correctional Complex, where corrections officer Berisford Morse worked when he contracted Covid-19 and later died from complications linked to the virus.
An inmate who died at a hospital this week is the first state inmate to die of Covid-19.According to the state Department of Corrections, 63-year-old Victor Bueno died Wednesday. He had been hospitalized since May 31.Bueno was an inmate at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, the site of the largest Covid-19 prison outbreak in the state. According to DOC, 91 inmates and 38 employees have tested positive for the virus as of Thursday - roughly two-thirds of the cases in the entire state DOC system.Bueno had been in custody since September 2017 for violating a protective order in Kitsap County. He was set to be released in September.The second-largest prison outbreak is at the Monroe Correctional Complex, where corrections officer Berisford Morse worked when he contracted Covid-19 and later died from complications linked to the virus.
Navy upholds firing of aircraft carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a stunning reversal, the Navy has upheld the firing of the aircraft carrier captain who urged faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak, according to a U.S. official familiar with the report.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a stunning reversal, the Navy has upheld the firing of the aircraft carrier captain who urged faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak, according to a U.S. official familiar with the report.
Peace Arch park closed on Canadian side of border
The Peace Arch park that sits on the border between Washington state and British Columbia is closed again on the Canadian side after reopening five weeks ago.
The Peace Arch park that sits on the border between Washington state and British Columbia is closed again on the Canadian side after reopening five weeks ago.
Thousands being tested for Covid-19 at free testing sites in Seattle
SEATTLE – Two former Washington state emission stations are now finishing up two weeks of serving the public as a drive-thru Covid-19 clinic.
SEATTLE – Two former Washington state emission stations are now finishing up two weeks of serving the public as a drive-thru Covid-19 clinic.
King County approved for Phase 2 reopening; several counties move to Phase 3
OLYMPIA -- The state's most populous county has been approved for Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee's plan to reopen the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
OLYMPIA -- The state's most populous county has been approved for Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee's plan to reopen the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Heat, virus no deterrent for Trump fans camped outside Tulsa arena
TULSA, Okla. - Rick Frazier drove more than 750 miles from Ohio to Tulsa to be one of the first campers in line for President Donald Trump's first rally in months, undeterred by a days-long wait in searing heat, the growing risk of the coronavirus or a lukewarm reception from local officials.
TULSA, Okla. - Rick Frazier drove more than 750 miles from Ohio to Tulsa to be one of the first campers in line for President Donald Trump's first rally in months, undeterred by a days-long wait in searing heat, the growing risk of the coronavirus or a lukewarm reception from local officials.
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.