Coronavirus model cited by White House now predicts nearly 135,000 US deaths by August

Coronavirus model cited by White House now predicts nearly 135,000 US deaths by August

A leading coronavirus model often cited by the White House is now projecting nearly 135,000 deaths in the U.S. by early August — up from its prediction of 74,000 deaths just a week ago — driven by more people leaving isolation at home and states reopening.

A leading coronavirus model often cited by the White House is now projecting nearly 135,000 deaths in the U.S. by early August — up from its prediction of 74,000 deaths just a week ago — driven by more people leaving isolation at home and states reopening.

Costco announces limits on meat purchases as mask requirement begins

Costco announces limits on meat purchases as mask requirement begins

SEATTLE -- Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.The move was announced Monday as part of the companies changes during a COVID-19 response.Customers will be "temporarily" limited to three items "per member" of fresh beef, pork or chicken, the company said.

SEATTLE -- Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.The move was announced Monday as part of the companies changes during a COVID-19 response.Customers will be "temporarily" limited to three items "per member" of fresh beef, pork or chicken, the company said.

Being a neighbor during a pandemic has taken on a new meaning

Being a neighbor during a pandemic has taken on a new meaning

SEATTLE -  Every Wednesday and Saturday there is a movement in North Seattle.“We are cooking meals and delivering them to people,” Pastor Paul Corner said.But the volunteers don’t belong to a specific church group, non profit or a company, they are all neighbors.“I was seeing what was going on, on Facebook I was seeing friends being laid off people struggling,” Rachel Duboff said.So Duboff did something about it by creating "Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Seattle" on Facebook.“We just launched a Bellevue branch they have their first delivery next week,” Duboff said.The goal is for the neighborly movement to spread everywhere because demand is everywhere.On Saturday dozens of people met outside Duboff’s home including Pastor Corner.“We can always be good neighbors to each other there is things like this going around in the city but I think even just small ways just the ways people are checking in with the people they live near,” Corner said.Volunteers can do a variety of things from preparing and sharing a home cooked meal to deliveries and making phone calls.On Saturday, the group dropped off food feeding 50 people and in the past 5 weeks they have delivered hundreds of meals.“We haven’t gotten our stimulus check yet and it’s been a total blessing,” Heidi Herman said.Heidi and wife Coco say the meals they’ve received are heartwarming.The couple owns Cat Ladies Cat Sitting, a small business they can’t operate right now so finances are tough.“Seattleites can be kind of shy you know on the street the Seattle freeze people don’t interact very much but this showed me that I am surrounded by really kindhearted people and really caring people, it just gives me hope,” Coco said.Hope is exactly what Rachel is going for.“That we all care about each other and they are not alone in this I know I have felt alone in this process and then I get a phone call or someone drops flowers off,” Duboff said.Duboff’s group is delivering meals to people in North Seattle but the goal is to expand.

SEATTLE -  Every Wednesday and Saturday there is a movement in North Seattle.“We are cooking meals and delivering them to people,” Pastor Paul Corner said.But the volunteers don’t belong to a specific church group, non profit or a company, they are all neighbors.“I was seeing what was going on, on Facebook I was seeing friends being laid off people struggling,” Rachel Duboff said.So Duboff did something about it by creating "Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Seattle" on Facebook.“We just launched a Bellevue branch they have their first delivery next week,” Duboff said.The goal is for the neighborly movement to spread everywhere because demand is everywhere.On Saturday dozens of people met outside Duboff’s home including Pastor Corner.“We can always be good neighbors to each other there is things like this going around in the city but I think even just small ways just the ways people are checking in with the people they live near,” Corner said.Volunteers can do a variety of things from preparing and sharing a home cooked meal to deliveries and making phone calls.On Saturday, the group dropped off food feeding 50 people and in the past 5 weeks they have delivered hundreds of meals.“We haven’t gotten our stimulus check yet and it’s been a total blessing,” Heidi Herman said.Heidi and wife Coco say the meals they’ve received are heartwarming.The couple owns Cat Ladies Cat Sitting, a small business they can’t operate right now so finances are tough.“Seattleites can be kind of shy you know on the street the Seattle freeze people don’t interact very much but this showed me that I am surrounded by really kindhearted people and really caring people, it just gives me hope,” Coco said.Hope is exactly what Rachel is going for.“That we all care about each other and they are not alone in this I know I have felt alone in this process and then I get a phone call or someone drops flowers off,” Duboff said.Duboff’s group is delivering meals to people in North Seattle but the goal is to expand.

Many parks to re-open, but not some of the favorites

Many parks to re-open, but not some of the favorites

OLYMPIA -- More than 100 state parks, trails and boating sites across Washington state will re-open Tuesday as some coronavirus restrictions are eased, but many popular sites remain closed indefinitely, according to officials.

OLYMPIA -- More than 100 state parks, trails and boating sites across Washington state will re-open Tuesday as some coronavirus restrictions are eased, but many popular sites remain closed indefinitely, according to officials.

DHS report: China hid coronavirus’ severity to hoard supplies

DHS report: China hid coronavirus’ severity to hoard supplies

U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.

U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.

The Divide: Debating data behind 'Stay Home' decisions

The Divide: Debating data behind 'Stay Home' decisions

This week on “The Divide”: As Governor Jay Inslee extends the "Stay Home" mandate through May, some wonder about the data behind decisions to reopen certain sectors of the economy, but not others.

This week on “The Divide”: As Governor Jay Inslee extends the "Stay Home" mandate through May, some wonder about the data behind decisions to reopen certain sectors of the economy, but not others.

'Fact or Fake?' Some question Inslee's power to extend 'Stay Home' order beyond 30 days

'Fact or Fake?' Some question Inslee's power to extend 'Stay Home' order beyond 30 days

Rampant social media posts suggest Governor Jay Inslee doesn't have the power to extend his "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" mandate beyond 30 days without approval from the state legislature.Brandi Kruse takes a look in "Fact or Fake?"

Rampant social media posts suggest Governor Jay Inslee doesn't have the power to extend his "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" mandate beyond 30 days without approval from the state legislature.Brandi Kruse takes a look in "Fact or Fake?"

Small Business Sunday: Tough times for Tommy's Guitar Shop in Everett

Small Business Sunday: Tough times for Tommy's Guitar Shop in Everett

Tommy Steinley, owner of Tommy's Guitar Shop in Everett, is trying to strike a positive chord as the coronavirus outbreak and "Stay Home" order keep his business closed.

Tommy Steinley, owner of Tommy's Guitar Shop in Everett, is trying to strike a positive chord as the coronavirus outbreak and "Stay Home" order keep his business closed.

Faced with 19,000 dead, care homes seek shield from lawsuits

Faced with 19,000 dead, care homes seek shield from lawsuits

Faced with 19,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nation’s nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.

Faced with 19,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nation’s nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.

Officials release list of 100 Washington State Parks reopening May 5

Officials release list of 100 Washington State Parks reopening May 5

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission on Saturday released a list of 100 state parks and properties that will reopen for day-use starting Tuesday, May 5.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission on Saturday released a list of 100 state parks and properties that will reopen for day-use starting Tuesday, May 5.

Seattle Storm player recounts COVID-19 journey through France and Australia

Seattle Storm player recounts COVID-19 journey through France and Australia

SEATTLE -- Seattle Storm Guard and former Washington Husky, Sami Whitcomb, is back with her family in Perth, Australia after getting stranded in France for a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Like most women playing professional basketball,  Sami splits her time between playing in the United States and overseas.

SEATTLE -- Seattle Storm Guard and former Washington Husky, Sami Whitcomb, is back with her family in Perth, Australia after getting stranded in France for a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Like most women playing professional basketball,  Sami splits her time between playing in the United States and overseas.

Washington Republican asks feds to reopen wildlife refuges

Washington Republican asks feds to reopen wildlife refuges

A Washington state congresswoman says the federal government should reopen national wildlife refuges to the public.

A Washington state congresswoman says the federal government should reopen national wildlife refuges to the public.

Yakima County has top rate of COVID-19 cases on West Coast

Yakima County has top rate of COVID-19 cases on West Coast

The highest rate of coronavirus cases in Washington state is in Yakima County, an agricultural giant that has more than double the state average of cases.

The highest rate of coronavirus cases in Washington state is in Yakima County, an agricultural giant that has more than double the state average of cases.

These Washington counties may reopen faster than rest of state

These Washington counties may reopen faster than rest of state

SEATTLE -- Ten counties in Washington have a chance to skip ahead to the second phase of the governor's reopening plan, weeks ahead of the rest of the state.Gov.

SEATTLE -- Ten counties in Washington have a chance to skip ahead to the second phase of the governor's reopening plan, weeks ahead of the rest of the state.Gov.

Paine Field left out of significant federal coronavirus relief

Paine Field left out of significant federal coronavirus relief

SEATTLE -- Our region’s airports have been struggling through this economic slowdown.Government grants of $10 billion were awarded across the country.

SEATTLE -- Our region’s airports have been struggling through this economic slowdown.Government grants of $10 billion were awarded across the country.