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.
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Pierce County businesses prepping for Phase 2 reopening
TACOMA -- Pierce County is waiting to be approved for Phase 2, which will allow businesses like restaurants, salons, and retailers to reopen.
TACOMA -- Pierce County is waiting to be approved for Phase 2, which will allow businesses like restaurants, salons, and retailers to reopen.
Six counties have applied to move to Phase 3 of reopening
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The governor's office says that six counties have applied to move to the third phase of Washington state’s four-stage reopening plan that eases COVID-19 restrictions and allows businesses to start to reopen.Applications have been submitted for Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Columbia, and Wahkiakum counties.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The governor's office says that six counties have applied to move to the third phase of Washington state’s four-stage reopening plan that eases COVID-19 restrictions and allows businesses to start to reopen.Applications have been submitted for Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Columbia, and Wahkiakum counties.
King County applies for modified Phase 1 reopening
SEATTLE -- King County has asked the state to approve its plan for a modified Phase 1 opening under the governor's plan to reopen the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.According to King County, public health officer Dr.
SEATTLE -- King County has asked the state to approve its plan for a modified Phase 1 opening under the governor's plan to reopen the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.According to King County, public health officer Dr.
Restaurants in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood propose in-street dining
SEATTLE -- Al fresco dining may be coming to a street near you.
SEATTLE -- Al fresco dining may be coming to a street near you.
Far from traditional learning: A clearer picture of what schools will look like in the fall
Whenever school starts this fall, there is a big chance it will look far different from what we are used to.
Whenever school starts this fall, there is a big chance it will look far different from what we are used to.
Washington eviction moratorium extended until Aug. 1
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday extended the state’s eviction moratorium through Aug. 1, saying the intent of his order was to prevent an increase in homelessness during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday extended the state’s eviction moratorium through Aug. 1, saying the intent of his order was to prevent an increase in homelessness during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Norwegian Cruise Line reopening with medical-grade air filtration used in airplanes
Norwegian Cruise Line will set sail with new coronavirus-prompted health and safety measures in place.The Miami-based cruise line announced Tuesday it is implementing new air filtration and enhanced health screening protocols for crew members and travelers as part of its "Sail Safe" guidelines for when operations restart this summer.Norwegian said it has worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to implement fleetwide safety measures, which include installing medical-grade, H13 HEPA air-filters said to remove 99.95 percent of airborne pathogens.Before boarding ships, guests will be required to undergo health screenings, and those who are considered at risk will be further screened.
Norwegian Cruise Line will set sail with new coronavirus-prompted health and safety measures in place.The Miami-based cruise line announced Tuesday it is implementing new air filtration and enhanced health screening protocols for crew members and travelers as part of its "Sail Safe" guidelines for when operations restart this summer.Norwegian said it has worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to implement fleetwide safety measures, which include installing medical-grade, H13 HEPA air-filters said to remove 99.95 percent of airborne pathogens.Before boarding ships, guests will be required to undergo health screenings, and those who are considered at risk will be further screened.