Kitsap County businesses slowly move into Phase 2 of Safe Start plan towards COVID-19 recovery
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - Kitsap County was approved to move forward to Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington plan on Thursday.
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - Kitsap County was approved to move forward to Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington plan on Thursday.
Inslee details Washington's long-term care testing plan, protections for farmworkers
Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday gave an update on the state's long term care testing plan and protections for farmworkers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday gave an update on the state's long term care testing plan and protections for farmworkers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Customs officials in Seattle seize unapproved COVID medicine
SEATTLE -- Customs officials say they seized a shipment of unauthorized COVID-19 medication at the Port of Seattle.U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Thursday the seizure involved 360 pills of Lianhua Qingwen.
SEATTLE -- Customs officials say they seized a shipment of unauthorized COVID-19 medication at the Port of Seattle.U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Thursday the seizure involved 360 pills of Lianhua Qingwen.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The nation’s top infectious disease expert sounded optimistic this week regarding the chances of a second wave of coronavirus infections hitting the United States — but only if all the countermeasures needed to address the outbreak remain in place.“We often talk about the possibility of a second wave, or of an outbreak when you’re reopening.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The nation’s top infectious disease expert sounded optimistic this week regarding the chances of a second wave of coronavirus infections hitting the United States — but only if all the countermeasures needed to address the outbreak remain in place.“We often talk about the possibility of a second wave, or of an outbreak when you’re reopening.
Kitsap, Clallam counties move to Phase 2 reopening
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. -- Kitsap and Clallam counties join at 24 other counties in Washington in reopening hair and nail salons, retail shops, restaurants and more under Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy.The state has approved variance requests from both counties effective immediatelyThe other counties that received variances for Phase 2 are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whitman.Under Phase 2, the following businesses can reopen:
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. -- Kitsap and Clallam counties join at 24 other counties in Washington in reopening hair and nail salons, retail shops, restaurants and more under Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy.The state has approved variance requests from both counties effective immediatelyThe other counties that received variances for Phase 2 are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whitman.Under Phase 2, the following businesses can reopen:
State considers contact-tracing app to combat COVID-19
SEATTLE -- Washington state is considering the use of a smartphone app that can notify the close contacts of someone who later tests positive for COVID-19.The push notification would go to users of the app who swapped Bluetooth keys with the infected person, meaning the two phones were in close proximity for a set period of time.
SEATTLE -- Washington state is considering the use of a smartphone app that can notify the close contacts of someone who later tests positive for COVID-19.The push notification would go to users of the app who swapped Bluetooth keys with the infected person, meaning the two phones were in close proximity for a set period of time.
Doctor fired after blasting COVID preparations sues Bellingham hospital
An emergency room doctor who was fired after he publicly criticized the coronavirus preparations at his hospital in Washington state is suing for wrongful termination.
An emergency room doctor who was fired after he publicly criticized the coronavirus preparations at his hospital in Washington state is suing for wrongful termination.
'Homeless' U.S. lawmakers who sleep in offices spark fears of virus spread
One of Washington's many open secrets is that for some members of Congress, their office doubles as their bedroom out of convenience or cost-cutting when the legislature is in session.But as concerns about spreading coronavirus abound, Rep.
One of Washington's many open secrets is that for some members of Congress, their office doubles as their bedroom out of convenience or cost-cutting when the legislature is in session.But as concerns about spreading coronavirus abound, Rep.
New website helps to identify, combat online scams
A new cyber security program is launching to help you identify and protect yourself from scams.Google and the Cybercrime Support Network are working together to combat these crimes with a website called scamspotter.org.Cybercrime Support Network President Kristin Judge says there's been a notable increase in scams since the coronavirus pandemic began, particularly with unemployment and romance.
A new cyber security program is launching to help you identify and protect yourself from scams.Google and the Cybercrime Support Network are working together to combat these crimes with a website called scamspotter.org.Cybercrime Support Network President Kristin Judge says there's been a notable increase in scams since the coronavirus pandemic began, particularly with unemployment and romance.
Masks required as Thurston County moves to Phase 2
OLYMPIA -- Starting Thursday (May 28), people are required to wear masks in public in Thurston County as it moves to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan.Acting health officer Dr.
OLYMPIA -- Starting Thursday (May 28), people are required to wear masks in public in Thurston County as it moves to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan.Acting health officer Dr.
Some faith leaders hesitant to rush into governor's new guidelines
MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- Governor Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that he is loosening restrictions on religious organizations during the stay home order, but some faith-based leaders say they will not rush to make changes.Effective immediately, faith-based groups can hold services in-person as long as they maintain certain guidelines.Some faith leaders say making changes to address the different phased restrictions may be more trouble than it’s worth.“We’d rather be cautious and right, than fast and do something that could cause harm or confusion,” said Christopher Rich.Rich is the pastor of Damascus Road Church in Marysville.During the stay home order, he has been broadcasting his sermon and service over the internet.He says to come up with a safe plan to address in-person services under Phase 1, then come up with a new plan for when Phase 2 goes into effect possibly in just a few weeks, would be a lot of work.His says he will wait to re-open his doors and just start preparing for when Snohomish County enters Phase 2.Other faith leaders have similar feelings.“My greatest concern is just not going back too soon,” said Eric Jackson.Jackson is the pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Tacoma.He says there needs to be a lot of planning on how to keep his congregation safe before he feels comfortable opening his doors again.“We’re going to do what is necessary to take care of our people, and if that means a prolonged absence to our regular way of worship that is what it’s going to be,” he said.He says at the earliest, his church would not be ready to welcome back the congregation for a few weeks.
MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- Governor Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that he is loosening restrictions on religious organizations during the stay home order, but some faith-based leaders say they will not rush to make changes.Effective immediately, faith-based groups can hold services in-person as long as they maintain certain guidelines.Some faith leaders say making changes to address the different phased restrictions may be more trouble than it’s worth.“We’d rather be cautious and right, than fast and do something that could cause harm or confusion,” said Christopher Rich.Rich is the pastor of Damascus Road Church in Marysville.During the stay home order, he has been broadcasting his sermon and service over the internet.He says to come up with a safe plan to address in-person services under Phase 1, then come up with a new plan for when Phase 2 goes into effect possibly in just a few weeks, would be a lot of work.His says he will wait to re-open his doors and just start preparing for when Snohomish County enters Phase 2.Other faith leaders have similar feelings.“My greatest concern is just not going back too soon,” said Eric Jackson.Jackson is the pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Tacoma.He says there needs to be a lot of planning on how to keep his congregation safe before he feels comfortable opening his doors again.“We’re going to do what is necessary to take care of our people, and if that means a prolonged absence to our regular way of worship that is what it’s going to be,” he said.He says at the earliest, his church would not be ready to welcome back the congregation for a few weeks.
Man arrested following rash of verbal attacks on Asians in Seattle
SEATTLE -- Police arrested a man following a rash of verbal attacks against people of Asian descent this past week.
SEATTLE -- Police arrested a man following a rash of verbal attacks against people of Asian descent this past week.
High school seniors print, sell mural t-shirts for a good cause
Colorful and inspiring murals on boarded up shops and restaurants gave two Seattle Academy seniors an idea for their senior project.
Colorful and inspiring murals on boarded up shops and restaurants gave two Seattle Academy seniors an idea for their senior project.
Fourth child in Washington has coronavirus-related illness
PASCO, Wash. (AP) — A child in the Pasco, Washington, area has been diagnosed with a multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children, an illness associated with COVID-19, said the Benton Franklin Health District.
PASCO, Wash. (AP) — A child in the Pasco, Washington, area has been diagnosed with a multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children, an illness associated with COVID-19, said the Benton Franklin Health District.
Legendary Seattle coaches Mike Holmgren and George Karl share a COVID-19 game plan
Facing a deadly virus and the worst recession of our lifetimes, many people are feeling the stress of the pandemic and could use a pep talk. Thankfully, legendary Seattle coaches Mike Holmgren and George Karl are here to help.
Facing a deadly virus and the worst recession of our lifetimes, many people are feeling the stress of the pandemic and could use a pep talk. Thankfully, legendary Seattle coaches Mike Holmgren and George Karl are here to help.
Latest data shows Snohomish County with highest unemployment rate in Washington
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. -- The latest unemployment rate is hard to stomach.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. -- The latest unemployment rate is hard to stomach.
Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What's next?
Twitter’s move and Trump’s reaction raise a host of questions, including why Twitter acted now, how it decides when to use such warnings and what its newly assumed role means for the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Twitter’s move and Trump’s reaction raise a host of questions, including why Twitter acted now, how it decides when to use such warnings and what its newly assumed role means for the 2020 U.S. presidential election.