Washington dentists, doctors can expand access to patients
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that dentists and doctors’ offices can reopen immediately for non-urgent treatment if coronavirus safety protocols are in place, including adequate personal protective equipment for workers.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that dentists and doctors’ offices can reopen immediately for non-urgent treatment if coronavirus safety protocols are in place, including adequate personal protective equipment for workers.
Some dental offices prepare to reopen with updated COVID-19 safety measures
Some dental offices in compliance with Governor Jay Inslee’s Safe Start Washington plan are getting ready to reopen. On Monday, Inslee announced dental care can resume if dentists have enough PPE supply and updated COVID-19 safety measures.
Some dental offices in compliance with Governor Jay Inslee’s Safe Start Washington plan are getting ready to reopen. On Monday, Inslee announced dental care can resume if dentists have enough PPE supply and updated COVID-19 safety measures.
Judge rules that Oregon virus restrictions are invalid
SALEM, Ore. -- A judge in rural Oregon on Monday tossed out statewide coronavirus restrictions imposed by Democratic Gov.
SALEM, Ore. -- A judge in rural Oregon on Monday tossed out statewide coronavirus restrictions imposed by Democratic Gov.
Trump says he's taking malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in case he gets coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the new coronavirus, even though the drug is unproven for fighting COVID-19.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the new coronavirus, even though the drug is unproven for fighting COVID-19.
‘I’ve never felt so unsafe’: American Airlines passenger shares video of 'overcrowded' plane
FRESNO, Calif. - A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic.
FRESNO, Calif. - A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic.
Four more western Washington casinos reopen Monday
FIFE, Wash. -- Four more western Washington casinos are reopening Monday after two months of closure and despite concerns from the governor's office.The move comes after Angel of the Winds Casino reopened last week in Snohomish County, along with two other casinos in eastern Washington.Emerald Queen, owned and operated by the Puyallup Tribe, says it will limit the number of visitors to 30 percent capacity, though it's unclear how many people represent 30 percent.
FIFE, Wash. -- Four more western Washington casinos are reopening Monday after two months of closure and despite concerns from the governor's office.The move comes after Angel of the Winds Casino reopened last week in Snohomish County, along with two other casinos in eastern Washington.Emerald Queen, owned and operated by the Puyallup Tribe, says it will limit the number of visitors to 30 percent capacity, though it's unclear how many people represent 30 percent.
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.