Poll suggests people who quarantine with mom are happier

A new poll conducted by Zippia revealed that people who live with their mothers during quarantine are significantly happier.Zippia surveyed 500 American adults and asked whether or not they lived with their moms and if they were happy.Twenty-two percent of people who were polled were happier living with their moms than those who were not and the number of people who lived with their moms were largely in the 18-24 age range.“Only 3% of all survey respondents said they wouldn’t see their mother because they ‘didn’t want to.’ The other 97% want to see their mom– with many are only kept apart due to circumstances, coronavirus included,“ according to the poll.Whether or not you’re kept away from your mom because of the pandemic or circumstance, Zoom or FaceTime are great tools to connect with loved ones while keeping a safe distance.

Uber to lay off 3,700 workers, CEO to waive salary

SAN FRANCISCO - Uber says it will lay off thousands of workers as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to impact its business.The ride-sharing company said in a filing Wednesday that it is cutting approximately 3,700 full-time employee roles in both customer support and recruiting.

Lowe's delivering $1M worth of Mother's Day flowers to moms isolated in senior homes

MOORESVILLE, N.C. - For moms unable to be with their loved ones on Mother’s Day due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Lowe’s is partnering with growers and Uber to brighten the day for many across the country.The home improvement chain said it is donating $1 million worth of flower baskets to 500 long-term care and senior living facilities located in cities hardest hit by the pandemic, including New York, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Houston and Miami.Each basket will be wrapped individually and include a special note of appreciation, the company said.

Washington businesses trying to recoup losses with curbside pickup

J. Matheson Gifts, Kitchen and Gourmet is a staple in Everett. In less than 2 months, COVID-19 decimated 29 years of hard work for owner Judy Matheson.

Port Orchard business opens after theft during the stay-home order

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - Businesses throughout Washington have faced economic difficulties due to COVID-19, but one business in Port Orchard dealt with much more than loss of sales.Tuesday, the open sign outside of The Trade Store and Affordable Car Rentals is a happy sight for owner Don Ryan.“It’s a whole new world now that we’re able to re-open, and having the sign back on and having our employees back here,” said Ryan.Like most businesses throughout the state, re-opening, especially under current phase 1 restrictions, comes with a lot of questions.However, Ryan’s business is also facing a challenge most in Washington are not dealing with.“The initial incident put us in a tailspin in our world,” he said.About six weeks ago, a thief broke into Ryan’s business.The stay-at-home order meant the usually busy lot sat empty, allowing the crook to get away with computers, keys, and even a car off the lot with ease.Over the next few nights, police say the crook, with help, came back and stole several more cars.“Our biggest concern right now is tomorrow: getting our staffs back, earning money, getting their families back to a more normalcy and stability in their lives, and hoping that we can, in the next month, get everything operational, and put all of this behind us,” said Ryan.Ryan says a lot of his business is going online in an effort to work around the restrictions.

Northshore School District to hold virtual graduations for Class of 2020

Graduation will look different for high school seniors at Northshore School District. Instead of the usual walk across the stage and getting handed a diploma, the class of 2020 will experience commencement virtually.

Parks, golf reopen in Washington as some coronavirus restrictions ease

More than 100 state parks, trails and boating sites across Washington state reopened Tuesday, as well as some golf courses, as certain coronavirus restrictions were eased.

White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June

WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence says the White House coronavirus task force could wind down its work by early June.Pence told reporters at a White House briefing that the U.S. could be “in a very different place” by late May and early June.

Tyson beef plant in Wallula reopens after 12 day closure

A Tyson Fresh Meats beef plant in eastern Washington state has reopened with limited production of beef, after closing 12 days ago to test workers for the new coronavirus.

Phase 1 to reopen Washington begins Tuesday

Phase one to begin reopening Washington's economy officially begins on Tuesday, May 5. But even the handpicked businesses for phase one still don't know when they can get back to business.

Deputy's '10-A-Day' lifts people with intellectual disabilities out of isolation

SEATTLE -- A King County sheriff’s deputy has taken on a personal crusade to make sure those at the highest risk of isolation stay active and engaged.Sheriff’s deputy Kristi Bridgman is helping Special Olympics athletes train in a time when they haven’t been able to compete.Distancing and stay-at-home orders mean athletes like Zach McBryde can’t train like they need to.The deputy made a pledge to herself to make house calls to athletes for athletes like McBryde.

Tribal casino to reopen early despite Inslee’s phased plan

As businesses across the state are anxiously waiting for their turn to re-open, you will soon begin to see others opening well ahead of Governor Jay Inslee’s phased plan to reopen the economy.

Tribes have yet to get share of $8 billion in coronavirus relief money

The U.S. Treasury Department has not sent any payments to tribal governments from a coronavirus relief package approved in late March.