Fruit processor reopening after virus outbreak infected 132
Firestone Pacific Foods in Vancouver, Washington, has started reopening after a coronavirus outbreak infected 132 people and forced the fruit processor to halt operations.
Firestone Pacific Foods in Vancouver, Washington, has started reopening after a coronavirus outbreak infected 132 people and forced the fruit processor to halt operations.
BP to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide amid virus pandemic
LONDON (AP) — Oil and gas company BP announced Monday that it will slash its global workforce by 10,000 jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic slams the energy industry.
LONDON (AP) — Oil and gas company BP announced Monday that it will slash its global workforce by 10,000 jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic slams the energy industry.
Despite global reopening push, some jobs are gone for good
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey
Trader Joe’s, Costco Wholesale and Whole Foods Market have been ranked as the top three grocery retailers with top-tier coronavirus health and safety protocols, according to Ipsos Group S.A., one of the largest market research and consulting firms in the world.
Trader Joe’s, Costco Wholesale and Whole Foods Market have been ranked as the top three grocery retailers with top-tier coronavirus health and safety protocols, according to Ipsos Group S.A., one of the largest market research and consulting firms in the world.
Healthy Living: Feeling secure as counties enter into new phases
We are seeing counties move into the next phase of the governor’s safe start plan, and there are still some questions about what we need to be doing to stay safe during this time.
We are seeing counties move into the next phase of the governor’s safe start plan, and there are still some questions about what we need to be doing to stay safe during this time.
Washington state sued for delaying benefits during fraud inquiry
Attorneys for two laid-off workers are suing Washington state for delays in paying benefits while it reins in rampant unemployment fraud.
Attorneys for two laid-off workers are suing Washington state for delays in paying benefits while it reins in rampant unemployment fraud.
Inslee: Those with mild COVID-19 symptoms should get tested
Inslee: Those with mild COVID-19 symptoms should get tested
Inslee: Those with mild COVID-19 symptoms should get tested
Youth sports gearing up for activities among pandemic
Part of Phase 2 means youth sports can get back into the game but with serious restrictions meant to keep COVID-19 from spreading.
Part of Phase 2 means youth sports can get back into the game but with serious restrictions meant to keep COVID-19 from spreading.
Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over coronavirus, economic collapse
President Donald Trump effectively claimed victory over the economic crisis and COVID-19 on Friday as well as major progress against racial inequality, heartily embracing a better-than-expected jobs report in hopes of convincing a discouraged nation he deserves another four years in office.
President Donald Trump effectively claimed victory over the economic crisis and COVID-19 on Friday as well as major progress against racial inequality, heartily embracing a better-than-expected jobs report in hopes of convincing a discouraged nation he deserves another four years in office.
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Pierce, Snohomish counties approved for Phase 2 reopening; King County granted modified Phase 1
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Five more counties in Washington - including the second and third most populous counties in the state - are moving to Phase 2 of the state's county-by-county plan to reopen the economy, the state health department announced Friday.Clark, Okanogan, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties are approved to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2.King County was approved to move into a modified version of Phase 1.Seven counties -- Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens and Wahkiakum -- are approved to move from Phase 2 to Phase 3.Here's a breakdown of where the state stands as of midday Friday:
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Five more counties in Washington - including the second and third most populous counties in the state - are moving to Phase 2 of the state's county-by-county plan to reopen the economy, the state health department announced Friday.Clark, Okanogan, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties are approved to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2.King County was approved to move into a modified version of Phase 1.Seven counties -- Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens and Wahkiakum -- are approved to move from Phase 2 to Phase 3.Here's a breakdown of where the state stands as of midday Friday:
MLB players reaffirm pay stance, no deal with teams in sight
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players reaffirmed their stance for full prorated pay, leaving a huge gap with teams that could scuttle plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season around the Fourth of July and may leave owners focusing on a schedule as short as 50 games.
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players reaffirmed their stance for full prorated pay, leaving a huge gap with teams that could scuttle plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season around the Fourth of July and may leave owners focusing on a schedule as short as 50 games.
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to a still-high 13.3%
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
Fake unemployment claims approach $650M, causing delays for legitimate filers in Washington state
Washington state continues to face a crisis over fake unemployment claims and as of Thursday up to $650 million may have been stolen.
Washington state continues to face a crisis over fake unemployment claims and as of Thursday up to $650 million may have been stolen.
Inslee: Those with mild COVID-19 symptoms should get tested
Gov. Jay Inslee says the state is broadening its testing strategy and now encouraging people with mild symptoms to get tested for the coronavirus.
Gov. Jay Inslee says the state is broadening its testing strategy and now encouraging people with mild symptoms to get tested for the coronavirus.
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.
How to protest while keeping yourself and others safe amid COVID-19 pandemic
MINNEAPOLIS - Protests over police brutality and racial inequality have erupted nationwide in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
MINNEAPOLIS - Protests over police brutality and racial inequality have erupted nationwide in the wake of George Floyd’s death.