Two recall petitions filed against Snohomish County sheriff over coronavirus response
EVERETT, Wash. -- Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney is vowing to fight back against two efforts to remove him from office over his refusal to enforce the statewide stay-at-home order.Monroe resident Lori Shavlik is behind one of the petitions to recall Fortney, who made headlines in late April when he questioned whether the governor's statewide stay-home order was constitutional and said he was not enforcing it.Shavlik said she believes the sheriff's decision put lives at risk.“I was very alarmed, because the first thing I thought was, 'Oh no.
EVERETT, Wash. -- Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney is vowing to fight back against two efforts to remove him from office over his refusal to enforce the statewide stay-at-home order.Monroe resident Lori Shavlik is behind one of the petitions to recall Fortney, who made headlines in late April when he questioned whether the governor's statewide stay-home order was constitutional and said he was not enforcing it.Shavlik said she believes the sheriff's decision put lives at risk.“I was very alarmed, because the first thing I thought was, 'Oh no.
NYC tourist arrested in Hawaii after posting Instagram beach pics instead of quarantining
A tourist from New York City was arrested in Hawaii after posting photos of himself visiting beaches when he was supposed to be in quarantine.
A tourist from New York City was arrested in Hawaii after posting photos of himself visiting beaches when he was supposed to be in quarantine.
NJ home health aide charged with exposing coronavirus to elderly client who died
A New Jersey home health aide is facing criminal endangerment charges in the COVID-19 death of an 80-year-old woman under her care, prosecutors said.
A New Jersey home health aide is facing criminal endangerment charges in the COVID-19 death of an 80-year-old woman under her care, prosecutors said.
Life is on hold for engaged couple separated by 'invisible wall'
BLAINE, Wash. -- Most of us are separated from people we love right now, but for one engaged couple, an invisible wall keeps them apart at the U.S.-Canada border - and the closure was just extended, again.It’s not just about not being able to hug each other either.
BLAINE, Wash. -- Most of us are separated from people we love right now, but for one engaged couple, an invisible wall keeps them apart at the U.S.-Canada border - and the closure was just extended, again.It’s not just about not being able to hug each other either.
Coronavirus may force hog farmers to kill 10M pigs by September
U.S. pork farmers may be forced to euthanize as many as 10 million hogs by September as a result of production-plant shutdowns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the National Pork Producers Council.At least 14,000 reported positive COVID-19 cases have been connected to meatpacking facilities in at least 181 plants in 31 states as of May 13, and at least 54 meatpacking facility workers have died of the virus at 30 plants in 18 states, according to an investigation by the Midwest Center for Investigative reporting.Dozens of meat production plants closed before President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act in late April allowing large facilities to remain open during COVID-19 in an effort to address supply chain and liability issues, but farms and plants still face overcrowding threats as some plants remain closed or have significantly slower production.Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Vice President Chris Hoffman, who won America's Best Pig Farmer of the Year award in 2019, told FOX Business that production in these meat processing plants is back up to about 70 percent, but until production gets back up to 100 percent, the industry will see backlog issues."We process over half-a-million hogs per day, and right now, from what I heard on Tuesday, all plants are running but at different levels.
U.S. pork farmers may be forced to euthanize as many as 10 million hogs by September as a result of production-plant shutdowns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the National Pork Producers Council.At least 14,000 reported positive COVID-19 cases have been connected to meatpacking facilities in at least 181 plants in 31 states as of May 13, and at least 54 meatpacking facility workers have died of the virus at 30 plants in 18 states, according to an investigation by the Midwest Center for Investigative reporting.Dozens of meat production plants closed before President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act in late April allowing large facilities to remain open during COVID-19 in an effort to address supply chain and liability issues, but farms and plants still face overcrowding threats as some plants remain closed or have significantly slower production.Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Vice President Chris Hoffman, who won America's Best Pig Farmer of the Year award in 2019, told FOX Business that production in these meat processing plants is back up to about 70 percent, but until production gets back up to 100 percent, the industry will see backlog issues."We process over half-a-million hogs per day, and right now, from what I heard on Tuesday, all plants are running but at different levels.
Brandi Kruse: It's OK to question the governor's logic, but do you really question his motives?
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
AP Exclusive: MLB projects $640K per game loss with no fans
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball told players their prorated salaries would contribute to an average loss of $640,000 for each game over an 82-game season in empty ballparks, according to a presentation from the commissioner’s office to the union that was obtained by The Associated Press.
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball told players their prorated salaries would contribute to an average loss of $640,000 for each game over an 82-game season in empty ballparks, according to a presentation from the commissioner’s office to the union that was obtained by The Associated Press.
'Fact or Fake?': Can the government force you into quarantine?
Governor Jay Inslee's office says it's voluntary for residents to isolate or quarantine as part of the contact tracing process, but some question whether the government can actually force it.Brandi Kruse takes a look in “Fact or Fake?”
Governor Jay Inslee's office says it's voluntary for residents to isolate or quarantine as part of the contact tracing process, but some question whether the government can actually force it.Brandi Kruse takes a look in “Fact or Fake?”
Restaurants and customers respond to retraction of contact requirement
SEATTLE - Restaurants will no longer be required to collect contact information from diners after a new update from the governor’s office.Earlier this week, Governor Jay Inslee announced restaurants would be required to collect customer information.
SEATTLE - Restaurants will no longer be required to collect contact information from diners after a new update from the governor’s office.Earlier this week, Governor Jay Inslee announced restaurants would be required to collect customer information.
Snohomish Soccer Dome struggling amid coronavirus pandemic
SNOHOMISH, Wash. -- An indoor soccer facility in Snohomish is fighting to stay in business because of Covid-19.The Snohomish Soccer Dome has been offering indoor soccer to thousands of kids in the community for more than 30 years.The owner, Pablo Mummey, says Covid-19 forced them to close down two months ago and lose revenue during what would've been their peak season."Normally by this time of the year we have raised between $55,000 and $60,000," said Mummey. "It’s the money that gets us through the summer, which is the slowest time.
SNOHOMISH, Wash. -- An indoor soccer facility in Snohomish is fighting to stay in business because of Covid-19.The Snohomish Soccer Dome has been offering indoor soccer to thousands of kids in the community for more than 30 years.The owner, Pablo Mummey, says Covid-19 forced them to close down two months ago and lose revenue during what would've been their peak season."Normally by this time of the year we have raised between $55,000 and $60,000," said Mummey. "It’s the money that gets us through the summer, which is the slowest time.
Small Business Sunday: Pauly's Paw Spa in Port Orchard
While pet groomers wait to reopen under Phase 2 of the state's "Safe Start" plan, Tiffanie Miner of Pauly's Paw Spa in Port Orchard worries that her regular customers are left suffering.
While pet groomers wait to reopen under Phase 2 of the state's "Safe Start" plan, Tiffanie Miner of Pauly's Paw Spa in Port Orchard worries that her regular customers are left suffering.
Poll shows 1/3 of Seattle residents plan on working remotely for at least a year
Work from home plans are changing the landscape of what downtown Seattle will look like and impacting the secondary businesses that rely on people leaving their homes.
Work from home plans are changing the landscape of what downtown Seattle will look like and impacting the secondary businesses that rely on people leaving their homes.
Governor Inslee retracts restaurant contact requirement in Washington
Washington will not require restaurants to get customers’ contact information as initially planned as part of reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Jay Inslee said.
Washington will not require restaurants to get customers’ contact information as initially planned as part of reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Jay Inslee said.
Local business owners have mixed feelings on curbside pickup
SEATTLE -- Curbside pickup is in full swing under the governor’s phase one of re-opening the state, but some business owners have mixed feelings.Putting your name on something requires a lot of passion, and for Alex Geesman, that is what she has for her store.“This is my baby,” she said.Geesman is the owner of Al’s Music and Games.Usually, the aisles of her store are full of people perusing, but for weeks the open sign has been dark.
SEATTLE -- Curbside pickup is in full swing under the governor’s phase one of re-opening the state, but some business owners have mixed feelings.Putting your name on something requires a lot of passion, and for Alex Geesman, that is what she has for her store.“This is my baby,” she said.Geesman is the owner of Al’s Music and Games.Usually, the aisles of her store are full of people perusing, but for weeks the open sign has been dark.
Democrats push new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through House
Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.
Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.
Drive-In owners worry shutdown will erase Americana experience
Only five drive-in theaters operate throughout our state, only a fraction have survived since their hay-day decades ago.
Only five drive-in theaters operate throughout our state, only a fraction have survived since their hay-day decades ago.
Counselors provide insight into recognizing the emotions of kids during pandemic
Parents and kids are going through many emotions right now. That much is certain. With just a few weeks left until the school year ends, and the uncertainty of whether school will fully reopen in the Fall, the feelings of anxiety and stress can be overwhelming.
Parents and kids are going through many emotions right now. That much is certain. With just a few weeks left until the school year ends, and the uncertainty of whether school will fully reopen in the Fall, the feelings of anxiety and stress can be overwhelming.
Everett's Paine Field to suspend passenger service until Aug. 1
Everett's Paine Field announced it will suspend passenger service from May 22 through July 31 after passenger volume dropped drastically because of coronavirus.
Everett's Paine Field announced it will suspend passenger service from May 22 through July 31 after passenger volume dropped drastically because of coronavirus.