Boeing workers in western Washington bracing for big job cuts
RENTON, Wash. -- Union workers at Boeing are bracing for significant job cuts in western Washington.The first round of cuts started with 2,500 voluntary layoffs and buyouts.
RENTON, Wash. -- Union workers at Boeing are bracing for significant job cuts in western Washington.The first round of cuts started with 2,500 voluntary layoffs and buyouts.
Business owner says Phase 2 does not make running his restaurant easier
CENTRALIA, Wash, - For some businesses, Phase 2 options under the governor’s plan to reopen Washington are not making their jobs any easier.Lewis County is already in Phase 2 of Gov.
CENTRALIA, Wash, - For some businesses, Phase 2 options under the governor’s plan to reopen Washington are not making their jobs any easier.Lewis County is already in Phase 2 of Gov.
Man facing vehicular homicide charges weeks after judge grants release from jail amid pandemic
A convicted felon, arrested at least 30 times for everything from reckless driving to felony hit and run, is behind bars once again in King County, Washington.
A convicted felon, arrested at least 30 times for everything from reckless driving to felony hit and run, is behind bars once again in King County, Washington.
Pac-12: Voluntary workouts can resume on campus on June 15
The Pac-12 Conference will allow voluntary workouts on campus for all sports beginning June 15, subject to the decision of each individual school and where allowed by local and state guidelines, the conference announced Tuesday.
The Pac-12 Conference will allow voluntary workouts on campus for all sports beginning June 15, subject to the decision of each individual school and where allowed by local and state guidelines, the conference announced Tuesday.
Several more casinos reopen in Western Washington
TULALIP, Wash. -- Three casinos reopened Tuesday in Western Washington with new safety guidelines.
TULALIP, Wash. -- Three casinos reopened Tuesday in Western Washington with new safety guidelines.
Mail-in voter fraud? Twitter fact checks the president
SEATTLE -- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump tweeted that mail-in ballots for November's election would come with substantial fraud, a claim that earned him a fact-check label from Twitter for the first time, which said the claim is unsubstantiated.The tweet was in response to a Republican Party lawsuit against California Gov.
SEATTLE -- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump tweeted that mail-in ballots for November's election would come with substantial fraud, a claim that earned him a fact-check label from Twitter for the first time, which said the claim is unsubstantiated.The tweet was in response to a Republican Party lawsuit against California Gov.
Boy Scouts gather on Zoom for virtual campfire, s’mores session amid COVID-19 quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t keeping one group of Boy Scouts from bonding over a campfire — virtually, that is.A troop in Fairport, New York, set up a video conferencing campfire and s’mores session on May 14 outside their home.
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t keeping one group of Boy Scouts from bonding over a campfire — virtually, that is.A troop in Fairport, New York, set up a video conferencing campfire and s’mores session on May 14 outside their home.
Where Americans are spending and saving money in coronavirus pandemic
The novel coronavirus profoundly altered our daily routines and spending habits.As the pandemic shut down much of the country, Americans spent more on essential goods and home entertainment and spent less on travel and eating out, according to a TD Ameritrade survey obtained exclusively by USA Today.TD Ameritrade surveyed 1,008 Americans who were at least 24 years old from April 24 to May 4.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesRoughly 57 percent of Americans forked over more money on groceries while quarantining at home, according to the numbers.
The novel coronavirus profoundly altered our daily routines and spending habits.As the pandemic shut down much of the country, Americans spent more on essential goods and home entertainment and spent less on travel and eating out, according to a TD Ameritrade survey obtained exclusively by USA Today.TD Ameritrade surveyed 1,008 Americans who were at least 24 years old from April 24 to May 4.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesRoughly 57 percent of Americans forked over more money on groceries while quarantining at home, according to the numbers.
NHL adopts 24-team playoff format if it can resume season
The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesCommissioner Gary Bettman said the decision is not a guarantee that games are coming back.
The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesCommissioner Gary Bettman said the decision is not a guarantee that games are coming back.
Man accused of terrorizing Asians in three separate incidents in Ballard
SEATTLE -- Seattle Police are looking for a man accused of terrorizing Asian people in three separate incidents in Ballard Saturday.
SEATTLE -- Seattle Police are looking for a man accused of terrorizing Asian people in three separate incidents in Ballard Saturday.
More employees of Washington fruit processing plant test positive
The number of employees at a Vancouver, Washington, fruit processing facility who have tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 65.
The number of employees at a Vancouver, Washington, fruit processing facility who have tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 65.
Port Orchard restaurant reopens in defiance of stay-home order
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. – A restaurant in Port Orchard is violating Washington’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order by reopening business for dine-in service.Kitsap County is eligible to submit a Phase 2 variance application for the Safe Start Washington plan, a phased approach to reopen the economy and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. – A restaurant in Port Orchard is violating Washington’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order by reopening business for dine-in service.Kitsap County is eligible to submit a Phase 2 variance application for the Safe Start Washington plan, a phased approach to reopen the economy and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tacoma book store booming during quarantine
TACOMA -- Within a little room that makes up King's book shop in Tacoma is a world of fantasy, knowledge, and perhaps most significantly, an escape from the virus that's turned so many lives upside down."We've been actually doing a robust amount of business surprisingly," says owner sweet pea Flaherty.While so many businesses, especially ones that are small and local, are struggling to stay afloat, King's Books hasn't had that problem."We've been shipping orders since March and we just started curbside pick up this week," Flaherty says.The orders have been steady and consistent, showing that many are finding comfort and entertainment in a good page turner."There's definitely a lot of escapist reads, because of, well, the world, and a lot of people are getting books that are kind of obscure that have been on their list of a while and now they have time to read."The shop misses getting to talk to their customers face-to-face and having book clubs meet, and the store cat -20 pound Herbert - likely misses the extra attention, but all in all, they feel very lucky to still get to share stories with people when we may need them the most."We're still trying to provide books for people and create communities and create ways for people to get not just the books they know but books that they're interested in," Flaherty says.
TACOMA -- Within a little room that makes up King's book shop in Tacoma is a world of fantasy, knowledge, and perhaps most significantly, an escape from the virus that's turned so many lives upside down."We've been actually doing a robust amount of business surprisingly," says owner sweet pea Flaherty.While so many businesses, especially ones that are small and local, are struggling to stay afloat, King's Books hasn't had that problem."We've been shipping orders since March and we just started curbside pick up this week," Flaherty says.The orders have been steady and consistent, showing that many are finding comfort and entertainment in a good page turner."There's definitely a lot of escapist reads, because of, well, the world, and a lot of people are getting books that are kind of obscure that have been on their list of a while and now they have time to read."The shop misses getting to talk to their customers face-to-face and having book clubs meet, and the store cat -20 pound Herbert - likely misses the extra attention, but all in all, they feel very lucky to still get to share stories with people when we may need them the most."We're still trying to provide books for people and create communities and create ways for people to get not just the books they know but books that they're interested in," Flaherty says.
1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Det's SuperStars lead charge for Seattle Children's Covid relief
SEATTLE - A former Seattle SuperSonic is joining the fight against COVID-19, helping those directly impacted by the pandemic.
SEATTLE - A former Seattle SuperSonic is joining the fight against COVID-19, helping those directly impacted by the pandemic.
Growler sales give popular pizza chain a big boost
SEATTLE -- Washington's longtime pizza chain Zeeks Pizza says sales from its draft beers is helping them stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.The restaurant's president, Dan Black, says the business lost 60 percent of revenue overnight because it lost its dining rooms, bar business and catering business.
SEATTLE -- Washington's longtime pizza chain Zeeks Pizza says sales from its draft beers is helping them stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.The restaurant's president, Dan Black, says the business lost 60 percent of revenue overnight because it lost its dining rooms, bar business and catering business.