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.
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.