Restaurants reopen under Modified Phase 1, hoping customers are ready to eat out

Restaurants reopen under Modified Phase 1, hoping customers are ready to eat out

Duke's Seafood is iconic in Western Washington. A symbol of the Pacific Northwest like the fresh seafood they serve. Still, they've never been forced to navigate uncharted waters of a three-month shutdown caused by a pandemic.

Duke's Seafood is iconic in Western Washington. A symbol of the Pacific Northwest like the fresh seafood they serve. Still, they've never been forced to navigate uncharted waters of a three-month shutdown caused by a pandemic.

Stalled jobless benefits could resume with help from National Guard

Stalled jobless benefits could resume with help from National Guard

SEATTLE – The National Guard will soon be deployed in an effort to help thousands of people in our state get badly needed unemployment benefits.They will help sift through jobless claims that have been held-up due to massive fraud issues.The state’s Employment Security Department said identity thieves may have gotten away with $650 million meant to help those forced out of work due to the pandemic.Some families desperate for relief told Q13 News they have been waiting for ten weeks or even longer.

SEATTLE – The National Guard will soon be deployed in an effort to help thousands of people in our state get badly needed unemployment benefits.They will help sift through jobless claims that have been held-up due to massive fraud issues.The state’s Employment Security Department said identity thieves may have gotten away with $650 million meant to help those forced out of work due to the pandemic.Some families desperate for relief told Q13 News they have been waiting for ten weeks or even longer.

Thurston County prepares to apply for Phase 3 of state's COVID-19 recovery plan

Thurston County prepares to apply for Phase 3 of state's COVID-19 recovery plan

OLYMPIA – A growing number of places are now in Phase 3 in the Safe Start Washington Plan, a gradual approach towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

OLYMPIA – A growing number of places are now in Phase 3 in the Safe Start Washington Plan, a gradual approach towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

State education chief says he expects students to return to school this fall

State education chief says he expects students to return to school this fall

OLYMPIA -- The state's education chief said Thursday he expects all districts in the state to welcome students back to school this fall.But the state cannot guarantee that every student will be back in the classroom Monday through Friday for the same hours they are used to.What a child's school day looks like will vary by district.

OLYMPIA -- The state's education chief said Thursday he expects all districts in the state to welcome students back to school this fall.But the state cannot guarantee that every student will be back in the classroom Monday through Friday for the same hours they are used to.What a child's school day looks like will vary by district.

Cascade High School finds way for 2020 seniors to graduate surrounded by friends

Cascade High School finds way for 2020 seniors to graduate surrounded by friends

EVERETT, Wash. -- As high schools find ways to hold commencement ceremonies amid a pandemic, a national trend is giving some seniors in Snohomish County an opportunity to graduate surrounded by friends - sort of.Cascade High School seniors were able to drive or ride to Everett Memorial Stadium Thursday, get out of the vehicle they came in and walk across a stage that was set up on the field.And while they weren't standing side-by-side with their peers, thanks to a national trend called "Adopt a Senior," all 381 registered seniors at Cascade High School were represented with their photo on a sign lining the graduation route.It was all possible thanks to family and community members.

EVERETT, Wash. -- As high schools find ways to hold commencement ceremonies amid a pandemic, a national trend is giving some seniors in Snohomish County an opportunity to graduate surrounded by friends - sort of.Cascade High School seniors were able to drive or ride to Everett Memorial Stadium Thursday, get out of the vehicle they came in and walk across a stage that was set up on the field.And while they weren't standing side-by-side with their peers, thanks to a national trend called "Adopt a Senior," all 381 registered seniors at Cascade High School were represented with their photo on a sign lining the graduation route.It was all possible thanks to family and community members.

State recommendations on reopening schools in the fall released Thursday

State recommendations on reopening schools in the fall released Thursday

UPDATE: The 55-page report was released Thursday morning.SEATTLE -- The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is revealing its recommendations for schools reopening this fall on Thursday morning.The state’s guidelines take into account quality of learning and the health and well-being of students and staff during the pandemic.There have been at least a couple of large work sessions to discuss various models of learning.

UPDATE: The 55-page report was released Thursday morning.SEATTLE -- The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is revealing its recommendations for schools reopening this fall on Thursday morning.The state’s guidelines take into account quality of learning and the health and well-being of students and staff during the pandemic.There have been at least a couple of large work sessions to discuss various models of learning.

Home haircuts on trend amid COVID-19
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Home haircuts on trend amid COVID-19

A whole new curl in a whole new world: home haircuts on trend amid COVID-19

A whole new curl in a whole new world: home haircuts on trend amid COVID-19

Everett business owners finding out if they will receive $10k grant

Everett business owners finding out if they will receive $10k grant

EVERETT - Some Everett businesses are learning they’ll have help making it through the pandemic thanks to federal dollars distributed by the city.The City of Everett is investing half a million dollars into local businesses impacted by COVID-19.These CARES grants will provide $10,000 to about 50 different small businesses.“I got it, you know.

EVERETT - Some Everett businesses are learning they’ll have help making it through the pandemic thanks to federal dollars distributed by the city.The City of Everett is investing half a million dollars into local businesses impacted by COVID-19.These CARES grants will provide $10,000 to about 50 different small businesses.“I got it, you know.

Woodland Park Zoo readies to reopen under Phase 2

Woodland Park Zoo readies to reopen under Phase 2

SEATTLE -- The Woodland Park Zoo is getting ready to welcome back guests once again.The 92-acre zoo in Seattle has recently been approved to move ahead to Phase 2 under Gov.

SEATTLE -- The Woodland Park Zoo is getting ready to welcome back guests once again.The 92-acre zoo in Seattle has recently been approved to move ahead to Phase 2 under Gov.