An especially meaningful Memorial Day amid virus
KENT, Wash. -- Retired from the U.S. Marine Corps but proudly wearing his uniform, Tennis De Jong knew Memorial Day this year would feel different.
KENT, Wash. -- Retired from the U.S. Marine Corps but proudly wearing his uniform, Tennis De Jong knew Memorial Day this year would feel different.
Washington colleges, universities brace for big budget hit
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington’s public colleges and universities are preparing for large budget cuts because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington’s public colleges and universities are preparing for large budget cuts because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months
NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.
NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.
UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.
Memorial Day travel hits all-time low
SEATTLE -- Memorial Day travel will look much different this year across Washington because of Covid-19 concerns.According to AAA, roads will be drastically emptier compared to previous years.This year, for the first time in 20 years, AAA is not issuing a Memorial Day travel forecast to project the number of people traveling over this holiday weekend.
SEATTLE -- Memorial Day travel will look much different this year across Washington because of Covid-19 concerns.According to AAA, roads will be drastically emptier compared to previous years.This year, for the first time in 20 years, AAA is not issuing a Memorial Day travel forecast to project the number of people traveling over this holiday weekend.
White House bans travel to the US from Brazil
WASHINGTON — The White House has announced a ban on travel to the U.S. from Brazil due to the spread of coronavirus in Latin America’s hardest-hit country.
WASHINGTON — The White House has announced a ban on travel to the U.S. from Brazil due to the spread of coronavirus in Latin America’s hardest-hit country.
More than 300,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 in the US, according to Johns Hopkins
More than 300,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 in the United States as of May 22, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.The news of the recoveries came as cases and deaths in the U.S. continued increase, with 1.6 million confirmed cases and more than 95,000 deaths from COVID-19 as of May 22.
More than 300,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 in the United States as of May 22, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.The news of the recoveries came as cases and deaths in the U.S. continued increase, with 1.6 million confirmed cases and more than 95,000 deaths from COVID-19 as of May 22.
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Small Business Sunday: eTc Tacoma missing community connection during closure
Founded by two Tacoma natives, eTc Tacoma is more than just a shop selling streetwear – it's a place for the community to gather. That connection is what co-owner Umi Wagoner says the business has missed most during a now two-month long closure.
Founded by two Tacoma natives, eTc Tacoma is more than just a shop selling streetwear – it's a place for the community to gather. That connection is what co-owner Umi Wagoner says the business has missed most during a now two-month long closure.
The Divide: Governor Inslee on COVID-19 response
This week on “The Divide”: Governor Jay Inslee joins the show to discuss the latest efforts in the COVID-19 response, including his timeline for reopening the economy.
This week on “The Divide”: Governor Jay Inslee joins the show to discuss the latest efforts in the COVID-19 response, including his timeline for reopening the economy.
Brandi Kruse: Scammers stole our money – and the state is complicit
Overseas scammers stole hundreds of millions of dollars from Washington taxpayers – and the state is complicit.
Overseas scammers stole hundreds of millions of dollars from Washington taxpayers – and the state is complicit.
Activities still open for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day Weekend is in full swing, but many are forced to cancel their normal holiday traditions due to the pandemic.Plenty of people made their way along the trails in Tiger Mountain in King County on Saturday.“It’s a nice hike.
Memorial Day Weekend is in full swing, but many are forced to cancel their normal holiday traditions due to the pandemic.Plenty of people made their way along the trails in Tiger Mountain in King County on Saturday.“It’s a nice hike.
NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
24 Spokane pasta factory workers test positive for COVID-19
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A pasta company has announced there was a coronavirus outbreak at its Spokane factory as Washington state prepares to reopen parts of its economy following a two-month lockdown.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A pasta company has announced there was a coronavirus outbreak at its Spokane factory as Washington state prepares to reopen parts of its economy following a two-month lockdown.
21 counties approved for Phase 2 reopening
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Seven additional counties have been approved to move to Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy, the state announced Saturday.Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific and San Juan counties join 14 other counties in reopening retail, hair and nail salons, restaurants and more under the Safe Start plan.The 21 counties are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum and Whitman.Clallam, Kitsap and Thurston are eligible to apply for Phase 2.Kittitas and Clark counties' applications are on hold while public health officials investigate outbreaks.To apply for a variance, counties must have an average of less than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over a 14-day period.
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Seven additional counties have been approved to move to Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy, the state announced Saturday.Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific and San Juan counties join 14 other counties in reopening retail, hair and nail salons, restaurants and more under the Safe Start plan.The 21 counties are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum and Whitman.Clallam, Kitsap and Thurston are eligible to apply for Phase 2.Kittitas and Clark counties' applications are on hold while public health officials investigate outbreaks.To apply for a variance, counties must have an average of less than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over a 14-day period.
Man charged in federal court with coronavirus relief fraud
SEATTLE (AP) — A suburban Seattle software engineer submitted false loan applications seeking over $1.5 million meant for businesses financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to federal court documents.
SEATTLE (AP) — A suburban Seattle software engineer submitted false loan applications seeking over $1.5 million meant for businesses financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to federal court documents.
Some recreational fishing set to reopen in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — After two months of closures because of COVID-19 pandemic concerns, many of Washington state’s coastal waters are set to reopen for fishing on Tuesday, officials said.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — After two months of closures because of COVID-19 pandemic concerns, many of Washington state’s coastal waters are set to reopen for fishing on Tuesday, officials said.
'Pretty excruciating': Kittitas County in limbo, waiting for Phase 2 reopening
ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- Fourteen counties have been given the go ahead to move to Phase 2 of reopening, while other counties with low numbers - like Kittitas - still don't have an answer.Phase 2 of reopening under Gov.
ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- Fourteen counties have been given the go ahead to move to Phase 2 of reopening, while other counties with low numbers - like Kittitas - still don't have an answer.Phase 2 of reopening under Gov.
Study finds COVID-19 attacks lining of blood vessels in lungs, causes microscopic blood clots
LOS ANGELES - A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.Researchers examined seven lungs from patients who died of COVID-19 and compared them with seven lungs from patients who died of pneumonia caused by the flu.
LOS ANGELES - A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.Researchers examined seven lungs from patients who died of COVID-19 and compared them with seven lungs from patients who died of pneumonia caused by the flu.