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.
Some businesses are thriving in the midst of misery due to COVID-19
“Our business was probably before 10-15 percent of west Seattle, which is pretty good. But now it’s 50 percent. People in west Seattle are getting the message.”
“Our business was probably before 10-15 percent of west Seattle, which is pretty good. But now it’s 50 percent. People in west Seattle are getting the message.”
Kroger offers Fred Meyer workers extra pay after outcry
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Kroger, the parent company of grocer Fred Meyer, announced Friday that it will provide “thank you” payments to hourly employees after a union outcry over the company ending a $2 per hour pay bump it implemented in March amid the coronavirus pandemic.The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union held rallies Friday at Fred Meyer stores seeking additional pay for workers while the pandemic continues.Kroger officials said Friday that bonus payments of $400 and $200 for full- and part-time employees will be paid in two installments in May and June.Fred Meyer has locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.“Our associates have been instrumental in feeding America while also helping to flatten the curve during the initial phases of the pandemic,” Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO, said in statement. “As the country moves toward reopening, we will continue to safeguard our associates’ health and well-being and recognize their work.”Testing for the coronavirus is available for Fred Meyer employees based on their symptoms and medical need, said Fred Meyer spokesperson Jeffrey Temple.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Kroger, the parent company of grocer Fred Meyer, announced Friday that it will provide “thank you” payments to hourly employees after a union outcry over the company ending a $2 per hour pay bump it implemented in March amid the coronavirus pandemic.The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union held rallies Friday at Fred Meyer stores seeking additional pay for workers while the pandemic continues.Kroger officials said Friday that bonus payments of $400 and $200 for full- and part-time employees will be paid in two installments in May and June.Fred Meyer has locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.“Our associates have been instrumental in feeding America while also helping to flatten the curve during the initial phases of the pandemic,” Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO, said in statement. “As the country moves toward reopening, we will continue to safeguard our associates’ health and well-being and recognize their work.”Testing for the coronavirus is available for Fred Meyer employees based on their symptoms and medical need, said Fred Meyer spokesperson Jeffrey Temple.
Sailors on sidelined carrier get virus for second time
Five sailors on the U.S. aircraft carrier sidelined in Guam due to a COVID-19 outbreak have tested positive for the virus for the second time and have been taken off the ship, according to the Navy.
Five sailors on the U.S. aircraft carrier sidelined in Guam due to a COVID-19 outbreak have tested positive for the virus for the second time and have been taken off the ship, according to the Navy.
Copper River salmon arrive in the PNW, and frontline workers get the first taste
SEATTLE — It's a spring tradition that a lot of people look forward to in the Pacific Northwest: the arrival of the first batch of prized Copper River salmon from Cordova, Alaska.Like so many other traditions, it was celebrated a little different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
SEATTLE — It's a spring tradition that a lot of people look forward to in the Pacific Northwest: the arrival of the first batch of prized Copper River salmon from Cordova, Alaska.Like so many other traditions, it was celebrated a little different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Will you get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Everything we know so far
The worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression prompted lawmakers earlier this year to send a direct check of up to $1,200 to millions of Americans impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but the outlook is hazy for a second cash payment.
The worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression prompted lawmakers earlier this year to send a direct check of up to $1,200 to millions of Americans impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but the outlook is hazy for a second cash payment.
COVID-19 survivor leaves Tacoma hospital to cheers, applause
A Tacoma man is finally going home after fighting off a nearly deadly battle with coronavirus for about a month.
A Tacoma man is finally going home after fighting off a nearly deadly battle with coronavirus for about a month.
Healthy Living: Mental Health Month: Stress can lead to mental health issues
Crisis calls during this pandemic have more than tripled for some call centers in King County.
Crisis calls during this pandemic have more than tripled for some call centers in King County.
Another county approved for Phase 2 of reopening
TACOMA, Wash. -- Another county in Washington has been granted a variance by the state to move to Phase 2 of Gov.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Another county in Washington has been granted a variance by the state to move to Phase 2 of Gov.
Microsoft, UnitedHealth offer app for companies to screen employees for COVID-19
MINNETONKA, Minn. - As states across the country begin reopening, UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft are offering an app to help employers screen workers for COVID-19 upon returning to work.The ProtectWell app provides workers a series of questions to screen for COVID-19 infection or exposure, including asking for the employee’s temperature and if they are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.
MINNETONKA, Minn. - As states across the country begin reopening, UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft are offering an app to help employers screen workers for COVID-19 upon returning to work.The ProtectWell app provides workers a series of questions to screen for COVID-19 infection or exposure, including asking for the employee’s temperature and if they are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.
Local woman tests positive for COVID-19 while pregnant with first child
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. - A local family already dealing with the stress from their first pregnancy, faced unexpected challenges when the soon-to-be mom tested positive for COVID-19.In the past year Patricia Moya and her husband Skyler Schiller have experienced a lot.
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. - A local family already dealing with the stress from their first pregnancy, faced unexpected challenges when the soon-to-be mom tested positive for COVID-19.In the past year Patricia Moya and her husband Skyler Schiller have experienced a lot.