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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.
China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHO
Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus.
Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus.
Fishing trawler in Washington state has 86 coronavirus cases
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — A fishing trawler in Washington state has 86 crew members who tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said.
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — A fishing trawler in Washington state has 86 crew members who tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said.
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King County seeks further easing of COVID-19 restrictions
SEATTLE (AP) — King County plans to apply for approval to enter into a modified Phase 1 on Monday after Gov.
SEATTLE (AP) — King County plans to apply for approval to enter into a modified Phase 1 on Monday after Gov.
Crystal Mountain reopens for spring skiing after months-long closure
The calendar says June, but Crystal Mountain resort wants you to think about snow.The popular ski destination, closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, is reopening for two weeks of spring skiing from June 1 - June 14.You have to make an online reservation, and there are several new protocols in place in response to Covid-19.From their website:
The calendar says June, but Crystal Mountain resort wants you to think about snow.The popular ski destination, closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, is reopening for two weeks of spring skiing from June 1 - June 14.You have to make an online reservation, and there are several new protocols in place in response to Covid-19.From their website:
Massive US protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests in recent days, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests in recent days, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
Brandi Kruse: Why Governor Inslee is a master at the non-answer
Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.This week: During the Coronavirus crisis, Governor Jay Inslee has been criticized for dodging questions. But who else is to blame for his non-answers?
Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.This week: During the Coronavirus crisis, Governor Jay Inslee has been criticized for dodging questions. But who else is to blame for his non-answers?