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.
OLYMPIA -- Gov.
Washington officials report drop in childhood vaccinations
The Washington State Department of Health has observed a significant drop in the number of children being vaccinated over the past two months.
The Washington State Department of Health has observed a significant drop in the number of children being vaccinated over the past two months.
Dozen inmates positive for coronavirus at Washington prison
A dozen inmates and four employees have tested positive for the coronavirus at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in the eastern Washington town of Connell.
A dozen inmates and four employees have tested positive for the coronavirus at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in the eastern Washington town of Connell.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
WASHINGTON - As millions of Americans await their stimulus payment being sent in the form of a prepaid debit card, some may not realize exactly what it is when it finally arrives to their mailbox.The IRS said the Economic Impact Payment cards will arrive in a plain envelope being issued from Money Network Cardholder Services.
WASHINGTON - As millions of Americans await their stimulus payment being sent in the form of a prepaid debit card, some may not realize exactly what it is when it finally arrives to their mailbox.The IRS said the Economic Impact Payment cards will arrive in a plain envelope being issued from Money Network Cardholder Services.
Thurston, Kittitas and Walla Walla counties approved for Phase 2 reopening
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Three more counties -- Kittitas, Thurston, and Walla Walla -- have been approved for Phase 2 reopening under the governor's Safe Start plan to reopen the economy.This brings the total number of counties allowed to reopen barber shops, salons, dine-in service at restaurants and more to 24: 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.
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Three more counties -- Kittitas, Thurston, and Walla Walla -- have been approved for Phase 2 reopening under the governor's Safe Start plan to reopen the economy.This brings the total number of counties allowed to reopen barber shops, salons, dine-in service at restaurants and more to 24: 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.
