Airbus eyeing ‘smell sensors’ capable of detecting coronavirus on planes
Sensors being developed by Airbus and a California-based startup might be able to sniff out COVID-19 in an effort to help prevent its spread.
Sensors being developed by Airbus and a California-based startup might be able to sniff out COVID-19 in an effort to help prevent its spread.
President Trump's valet has coronavirus; president again tests negative
WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the military serving as one of President Donald Trump’s valets has tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House said Thursday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the military serving as one of President Donald Trump’s valets has tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House said Thursday.
Gov. Kate Brown presents Oregon's plan to reopen amid virus
Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday outlined a plan to reopen salons, gyms, barbershops and restaurants in the least-affected — and mostly rural — parts of Oregon after more than a month of a statewide stay-at-home order, but also cautioned that any loosening of restrictions could be rolled back if COVID-19 infection rates surge.
Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday outlined a plan to reopen salons, gyms, barbershops and restaurants in the least-affected — and mostly rural — parts of Oregon after more than a month of a statewide stay-at-home order, but also cautioned that any loosening of restrictions could be rolled back if COVID-19 infection rates surge.
Walla Walla County now says no coronavirus parties occurred
WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) — Officials in a county in southeastern Washington state are retracting their claim that some people held parties in which they intentionally exposed themselves to the coronavirus.
WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) — Officials in a county in southeastern Washington state are retracting their claim that some people held parties in which they intentionally exposed themselves to the coronavirus.
Rogue tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb virus spread
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii authorities are cracking down on rogue tourists who are visiting beaches, riding personal watercraft, shopping and generally flouting strict requirements that they quarantine for 14 days after arriving.
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii authorities are cracking down on rogue tourists who are visiting beaches, riding personal watercraft, shopping and generally flouting strict requirements that they quarantine for 14 days after arriving.
Neiman Marcus files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Neiman Marcus, the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the first department store chain to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic.
NEW YORK (AP) — Neiman Marcus, the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the first department store chain to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Pierce County investing millions in relief to businesses
TACOMA -- Pierce County is putting more than $150 million back into the community with the help of federal relief dollars.The Pierce County Council voted this week on setting priorities for how to use nearly $158 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) funding.The council directed funding to the following areas:Public Health Emergency Response - $67 MillionEconomic Stabilization and Recovery Programs - $30 MillionCommunity Response and Resilience - $23 MillionEssential Government Services - $15 MillionContingency Reserve - $23 MillionPublic Health Emergency Response Category includes funds for diagnostic and serological testing, countywide virus surveillance, contact tracing, and housing for isolation and quarantine.
TACOMA -- Pierce County is putting more than $150 million back into the community with the help of federal relief dollars.The Pierce County Council voted this week on setting priorities for how to use nearly $158 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) funding.The council directed funding to the following areas:Public Health Emergency Response - $67 MillionEconomic Stabilization and Recovery Programs - $30 MillionCommunity Response and Resilience - $23 MillionEssential Government Services - $15 MillionContingency Reserve - $23 MillionPublic Health Emergency Response Category includes funds for diagnostic and serological testing, countywide virus surveillance, contact tracing, and housing for isolation and quarantine.
'Big misconception': Doctors say claims made by lawmakers challenging stay-home order are not true
TACOMA - The restlessness is growing as the stay at home order drags on in Washington state.Now, a group of lawmakers is adding their voices to the protest.On Tuesday, a group of Republican state lawmakers filed a lawsuit in federal court in Tacoma challenging the extension of Gov.
TACOMA - The restlessness is growing as the stay at home order drags on in Washington state.Now, a group of lawmakers is adding their voices to the protest.On Tuesday, a group of Republican state lawmakers filed a lawsuit in federal court in Tacoma challenging the extension of Gov.
IRS is sending stimulus payments to dead people
SEATTLE -- While millions of eligible Americans are still waiting for their economic stimulus payments from the federal government, many who are not eligible have been cut a check, including people who died as early as 2018.For most Americans, the response to receiving $1,200 in coronavirus relief money is just that, relief.But for others, it's puzzling when it's addressed to a dead loved one."I was stunned because it says that she's getting her stimulus money, $1,200, to direct deposit," said Q13's own M.J. McDermott, showing a letter she received from the White House. "They apparently know she's gone because it has her name 'Decd,' which I think is deceased."McDermott's mother, Genevieve King, passed away in 2018 at age 92.The letter was addressed to King and sent to McDermott's Washington home, though McDermott said her mother spent her final years in Texas, making the delivery even more confusing.She said the family properly notified the federal government of her passing at the time and there's no active account to receive a direct deposit.She wonders if the government plans to send her a physical check and if so, what she's supposed to do with it."It seems like someone was in the office hitting 'Control Pay' everybody, everyone just gets paid," Seattle tax accountant Kurt Romischer said. "The problem we run into is we have people that are deceased that are getting $1,200."The federal government based stimulus payments on tax returns from 2018 and 2019, so people who passed away in those years would still likely have tax information on file.In repeated requests, the Treasury Department would not confirm how many people who are deceased received stimulus payments or if there was anything in place to catch checks from going out to people marked deceased, like King.In April, President Donald Trump had said that in a rush to send out as much money as quick as possible, "a tiny amount of mistakes" were made."We'll get that back," Trump said of the money. "Everything we're going to get back."After repeated inquiries, on Wednesday the Treasury Department told Q13 News that heirs should send back the money and gave guidance on where to send it.
SEATTLE -- While millions of eligible Americans are still waiting for their economic stimulus payments from the federal government, many who are not eligible have been cut a check, including people who died as early as 2018.For most Americans, the response to receiving $1,200 in coronavirus relief money is just that, relief.But for others, it's puzzling when it's addressed to a dead loved one."I was stunned because it says that she's getting her stimulus money, $1,200, to direct deposit," said Q13's own M.J. McDermott, showing a letter she received from the White House. "They apparently know she's gone because it has her name 'Decd,' which I think is deceased."McDermott's mother, Genevieve King, passed away in 2018 at age 92.The letter was addressed to King and sent to McDermott's Washington home, though McDermott said her mother spent her final years in Texas, making the delivery even more confusing.She said the family properly notified the federal government of her passing at the time and there's no active account to receive a direct deposit.She wonders if the government plans to send her a physical check and if so, what she's supposed to do with it."It seems like someone was in the office hitting 'Control Pay' everybody, everyone just gets paid," Seattle tax accountant Kurt Romischer said. "The problem we run into is we have people that are deceased that are getting $1,200."The federal government based stimulus payments on tax returns from 2018 and 2019, so people who passed away in those years would still likely have tax information on file.In repeated requests, the Treasury Department would not confirm how many people who are deceased received stimulus payments or if there was anything in place to catch checks from going out to people marked deceased, like King.In April, President Donald Trump had said that in a rush to send out as much money as quick as possible, "a tiny amount of mistakes" were made."We'll get that back," Trump said of the money. "Everything we're going to get back."After repeated inquiries, on Wednesday the Treasury Department told Q13 News that heirs should send back the money and gave guidance on where to send it.
Survey: Many US workers want to stay remote
The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced companies worldwide to change their daily operations from office to work-from-home arrangements, and although for many it was a new situation, a majority of U.S. employees prefer the routine to remain in place.In a new survey from getAbstract, 43 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.
The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced companies worldwide to change their daily operations from office to work-from-home arrangements, and although for many it was a new situation, a majority of U.S. employees prefer the routine to remain in place.In a new survey from getAbstract, 43 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.
Ideas for a socially distanced Mother’s Day celebration
Mother’s Day during a pandemic is a new concept that the world will quickly be adapting to this year.For those who will be social distancing from their mothers due to the pandemic or just because of circumstance, here are some ideas to show them your appreciation from afar:Virtual spa dayPack up all of the spa-day essentials and send it to mom.
Mother’s Day during a pandemic is a new concept that the world will quickly be adapting to this year.For those who will be social distancing from their mothers due to the pandemic or just because of circumstance, here are some ideas to show them your appreciation from afar:Virtual spa dayPack up all of the spa-day essentials and send it to mom.
Large-scale antibody testing could come to Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — Gov.
SEATTLE (AP) — Gov.
61% of state's coronavirus deaths linked to long-term care facilities
SEATTLE -- More than half of Washington's coronavirus-related deaths are linked to long-term care facilities across the state.The state's Joint Information Center released the breakdown Wednesday evening.
SEATTLE -- More than half of Washington's coronavirus-related deaths are linked to long-term care facilities across the state.The state's Joint Information Center released the breakdown Wednesday evening.
Safeway delivers thousands of tulips for Nurse Appreciation Week amid COVID-19
SEATTLE - Communities across the country are taking time to acknowledge the people hard at work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.Safeway of Albertsons Companies celebrated National Nurses Day and Nurse Appreciation Week with the help of its customers.Safeway delivered 7,000 bunches of tulips to hospitals across Washington, northern Idaho and Alaska Wednesday.The stores and their customers wanted to thank nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak.“People are scared during times like this, times of crisis." said Shyla Kinsley, the store manager of Safeway on Roosevelt Way in Seattle. "We don’t know what’s going to happen in the future.
SEATTLE - Communities across the country are taking time to acknowledge the people hard at work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.Safeway of Albertsons Companies celebrated National Nurses Day and Nurse Appreciation Week with the help of its customers.Safeway delivered 7,000 bunches of tulips to hospitals across Washington, northern Idaho and Alaska Wednesday.The stores and their customers wanted to thank nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak.“People are scared during times like this, times of crisis." said Shyla Kinsley, the store manager of Safeway on Roosevelt Way in Seattle. "We don’t know what’s going to happen in the future.
New Senate committee formed to address economic recovery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Senate has formed a bipartisan special committee to recommend legislation to address long-term economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Senate has formed a bipartisan special committee to recommend legislation to address long-term economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
