TSA outlines new travel safety guidelines ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend has historically served as an unofficial start to summer, with lots of travelers usually packing the roads and airports.But with the coronavirus pandemic, having crowded airports poses a major health risk.
Memorial Day weekend has historically served as an unofficial start to summer, with lots of travelers usually packing the roads and airports.But with the coronavirus pandemic, having crowded airports poses a major health risk.
Everett cuts jobs, programs as deficit drops $14 million
EVERETT, Wash. -- The city of Everett is cutting dozens of employees through a series of layoffs, furloughs and the elimination of open positions.City officials are staring into a $14 million deficit and worry it could be even bigger.It’s not the first local large city announcing layoffs due to the coronavirus crisis.Everett’s Mayor Cassie Franklin calls the city’s financial outlook is bleak.
EVERETT, Wash. -- The city of Everett is cutting dozens of employees through a series of layoffs, furloughs and the elimination of open positions.City officials are staring into a $14 million deficit and worry it could be even bigger.It’s not the first local large city announcing layoffs due to the coronavirus crisis.Everett’s Mayor Cassie Franklin calls the city’s financial outlook is bleak.
Community shows 'Tacoma Strong' support for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
TACOMA, Wash. -- Community members across Tacoma are wearing their hearts on their sleeves to support small businesses devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Community members across Tacoma are wearing their hearts on their sleeves to support small businesses devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Hundreds of millions’ in fraudulent jobless benefits paid
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Impostors have used the stolen information of tens of thousands of people in the state to fraudulently receive hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits, the head of Washington’s Employment Security Department said Thursday.Commissioner Suzi LeVine said that the state is currently working with federal law enforcement, financial institutions and the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate the fraud and to try and recover the money paid out during the coronavirus crisis.LeVine said she can’t release specific numbers or details of the ongoing investigation.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Impostors have used the stolen information of tens of thousands of people in the state to fraudulently receive hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits, the head of Washington’s Employment Security Department said Thursday.Commissioner Suzi LeVine said that the state is currently working with federal law enforcement, financial institutions and the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate the fraud and to try and recover the money paid out during the coronavirus crisis.LeVine said she can’t release specific numbers or details of the ongoing investigation.
Company creates face mask that allows wearer to eat
An Israeli company has developed masks that enable individuals to eat food while still wearing face coverings.
An Israeli company has developed masks that enable individuals to eat food while still wearing face coverings.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
Amazon may postpone its annual Prime Day event until September as the company works to regain its footing amid an unexpected spike in online orders due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon may postpone its annual Prime Day event until September as the company works to regain its footing amid an unexpected spike in online orders due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington contract tracers making calls to help fight coronavirus
Washington has trained more than 2,100 people to work as contact tracers during the coronavirus outbreak, people who will call every person who tests positive for COVID-19 to find out who they have had close contact with.
Washington has trained more than 2,100 people to work as contact tracers during the coronavirus outbreak, people who will call every person who tests positive for COVID-19 to find out who they have had close contact with.
Another rally planned in Olympia to protest stay-home order
OLYMPIA -- As the governor rolls out a plan for people to return to church, gym owners and other Washingtonians will be protesting at the Capitol, demanding the governor let them reopen their businesses.Gym owners rallying at the Capitol Thursday say they're angry about a lawsuit the state Attorney General's Office filed against two gyms in Puyallup and Arlington that defied the governor's stay-home orders and allowed members to work out.The gym owner say they took plenty of precautions, like checking people's temperatures at the door, spacing out equipment and doing more cleaning.They say their facilities were safer than Walmart and other grocery stores that have been consistently crowded since the pandemic began.Hundreds of people are expected at the rally Thursday.
OLYMPIA -- As the governor rolls out a plan for people to return to church, gym owners and other Washingtonians will be protesting at the Capitol, demanding the governor let them reopen their businesses.Gym owners rallying at the Capitol Thursday say they're angry about a lawsuit the state Attorney General's Office filed against two gyms in Puyallup and Arlington that defied the governor's stay-home orders and allowed members to work out.The gym owner say they took plenty of precautions, like checking people's temperatures at the door, spacing out equipment and doing more cleaning.They say their facilities were safer than Walmart and other grocery stores that have been consistently crowded since the pandemic began.Hundreds of people are expected at the rally Thursday.
Ocean Shores hotels reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend
OCEAN SHORES, Wash. -- As of Tuesday (May 19), hotels along a popular stretch of our state's beaches will reopen after being closed for nearly two months.Ocean Shores Mayor Crystal Dingler closed the hotels in March, but now she says they can reopen to bring much-needed money into the tourism economy.Other businesses in town are also cautiously optimistic, though not everyone agrees that it's the right move.While places like King County have been hammered by the virus, many coastal communities have been spared.
OCEAN SHORES, Wash. -- As of Tuesday (May 19), hotels along a popular stretch of our state's beaches will reopen after being closed for nearly two months.Ocean Shores Mayor Crystal Dingler closed the hotels in March, but now she says they can reopen to bring much-needed money into the tourism economy.Other businesses in town are also cautiously optimistic, though not everyone agrees that it's the right move.While places like King County have been hammered by the virus, many coastal communities have been spared.
COVID-19 steals the stage from local performers
The performing arts were among the first to feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay home order - and they will be among the last to return. That has left performers offstage waiting for the next act.
The performing arts were among the first to feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay home order - and they will be among the last to return. That has left performers offstage waiting for the next act.
Snohomish County Sheriff going to 'campaign mode again' to fight against recall petitions
In response to one of two recall petitions against Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, he said he will go into "campaign mode" again, sooner than he would like.
In response to one of two recall petitions against Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, he said he will go into "campaign mode" again, sooner than he would like.
Boeing supplier pivots portion of work to construct face shields
Workers who once had been laid off are now back on the clock to help build protective equipment for doctors, dentists and medical professionals everywhere.
Workers who once had been laid off are now back on the clock to help build protective equipment for doctors, dentists and medical professionals everywhere.
‘I’m not doing it’: Man refusing to wear mask inside Costco kicked out of store
A customer who refused to put on a mask in violation of Costco’s policy was booted from one of the warehouse store’s locations in Colorado May 16.The customer, who identified himself as Garrett to Storyful, filmed the encounter with a store employee that led up to his expulsion from the store.“I’ll just put you on my 3,000-follower Instagram feed,” Garrett is heard saying to the employee, who then looks directly into Garrett’s recording device and responds:“Hi everyone.
A customer who refused to put on a mask in violation of Costco’s policy was booted from one of the warehouse store’s locations in Colorado May 16.The customer, who identified himself as Garrett to Storyful, filmed the encounter with a store employee that led up to his expulsion from the store.“I’ll just put you on my 3,000-follower Instagram feed,” Garrett is heard saying to the employee, who then looks directly into Garrett’s recording device and responds:“Hi everyone.
Sounders raise money for COVID-19 Relief Fund with help from longtime fans
he Seattle Sounders FC awarded over $200,000 to 143 people and 17 small businesses thanks for their first grant cycle in April of the organization's COVID-19 Relief Fund.
he Seattle Sounders FC awarded over $200,000 to 143 people and 17 small businesses thanks for their first grant cycle in April of the organization's COVID-19 Relief Fund.
School districts across Washington work to finalize summer school plans amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted schools and learning across Washington. Many districts are now planning what summer school will look like for students.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted schools and learning across Washington. Many districts are now planning what summer school will look like for students.
Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic.
Seafair events canceled over coronavirus concerns
SEATTLE -- The 71st annual Seafair -- the multi-week festival with more than 30 sanctioned events -- is canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic."We are deeply disappointed but together we will get through this emergency," said Eric Corning, President and CEO of Seafair. "Events will be an important part of our recovery, and we look forward to working with our sponsorship partners, volunteers, and stakeholders to produce a festival with the Blue Angels, fireworks, pirates, clowns, parades, and all of the neighborhood community events.
SEATTLE -- The 71st annual Seafair -- the multi-week festival with more than 30 sanctioned events -- is canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic."We are deeply disappointed but together we will get through this emergency," said Eric Corning, President and CEO of Seafair. "Events will be an important part of our recovery, and we look forward to working with our sponsorship partners, volunteers, and stakeholders to produce a festival with the Blue Angels, fireworks, pirates, clowns, parades, and all of the neighborhood community events.
Inmate released early due to COVID-19 arrested for attacking woman on hiking trail
EVERETT, Wash. -- A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.The victim, a woman in her 60s, was taking a break from hiking on a trail Friday when police say 33-year-old Matthew Cory came up from behind her and started choking her.The interurban trail in Everett is a popular place for people to get outside for some fresh air.According to court documents, the victim said she managed to loosen his grip and scream loud enough that he ran off.
EVERETT, Wash. -- A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.The victim, a woman in her 60s, was taking a break from hiking on a trail Friday when police say 33-year-old Matthew Cory came up from behind her and started choking her.The interurban trail in Everett is a popular place for people to get outside for some fresh air.According to court documents, the victim said she managed to loosen his grip and scream loud enough that he ran off.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
Still haven’t received your stimulus check? The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their money from the federal government as part of a massive coronavirus rescue package.
Still haven’t received your stimulus check? The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their money from the federal government as part of a massive coronavirus rescue package.