Seattle's Pyramid Alehouse announces permanent closure
SEATTLE -- Seattle's Pyramid Alehouse, a popular spot near T-Mobile Park and CenturyLink Field, is closing for good.FIFCA USA said Friday that the restaurant in the SODO neighborhood will close permanently amid the coronavirus pandemic.The company cited the need for "high volume sporting and entertainment events to off-set the much slower restaurant business during non-peak times."Staff was notified on Thursday and offered severance pay, the company said.“This location has provided strong visibility for Pyramid beer in the great city of Seattle over the years.
SEATTLE -- Seattle's Pyramid Alehouse, a popular spot near T-Mobile Park and CenturyLink Field, is closing for good.FIFCA USA said Friday that the restaurant in the SODO neighborhood will close permanently amid the coronavirus pandemic.The company cited the need for "high volume sporting and entertainment events to off-set the much slower restaurant business during non-peak times."Staff was notified on Thursday and offered severance pay, the company said.“This location has provided strong visibility for Pyramid beer in the great city of Seattle over the years.
FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus
U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.
U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.
Pierce county prepares to re-open parks
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. - Chambers Creek Regional park opens Friday, with the rest of Pierce County parks opening Tuesday May 5.The changes come after Gov.
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. - Chambers Creek Regional park opens Friday, with the rest of Pierce County parks opening Tuesday May 5.The changes come after Gov.
USPS struggles could put Washington election at risk
SEATTLE -- Like many businesses, the U.S. Postal Service is getting crushed by the coronavirus crisis, but its survival is critical to the state's vote-by-mail elections, according to Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman.The threat of interrupted mail service has state officials scrambling for a backup plan in the event the Postal Service does not get a bailout.
SEATTLE -- Like many businesses, the U.S. Postal Service is getting crushed by the coronavirus crisis, but its survival is critical to the state's vote-by-mail elections, according to Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman.The threat of interrupted mail service has state officials scrambling for a backup plan in the event the Postal Service does not get a bailout.
More than 280,000 Washingtonians in limbo waiting for unemployment benefits
Since the pandemic, the Employment Security Department has handed out $1.5 billion in benefits which is the most in state history.
Since the pandemic, the Employment Security Department has handed out $1.5 billion in benefits which is the most in state history.
Amazon to extend 'work from home' policy for eligible employees through October
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is extending its work from home plan for eligible employees through October.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is extending its work from home plan for eligible employees through October.
City of Tacoma offers $1.2 million to help tenants struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19
Despite rent being due on the first of the month, Governor Jay Inslee extended his original order to June 4th preventing landlords from evicting tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, people are stressed about not being able to pay their bills including rent.
Despite rent being due on the first of the month, Governor Jay Inslee extended his original order to June 4th preventing landlords from evicting tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, people are stressed about not being able to pay their bills including rent.
Trump declares May ‘Older Americans Month,’ announces new measures as COVID-19 ravages nursing homes
In a Thursday address on “protecting America’s seniors,” President Donald Trump discussed new initiatives pertaining to COVID-19 and its impact on nursing homes and their residents.
In a Thursday address on “protecting America’s seniors,” President Donald Trump discussed new initiatives pertaining to COVID-19 and its impact on nursing homes and their residents.
Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet
Bleak new figures Thursday underscored the worldwide economic pain inflicted by the coronavirus: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has climbed past a staggering 30 million, while Europe’s economies have gone into an epic slide.
Bleak new figures Thursday underscored the worldwide economic pain inflicted by the coronavirus: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has climbed past a staggering 30 million, while Europe’s economies have gone into an epic slide.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.Layoffs in April alone could push the unemployment rate to 16 percent, James Knightley, chief international economist at ING, wrote in an analyst note last week.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.Layoffs in April alone could push the unemployment rate to 16 percent, James Knightley, chief international economist at ING, wrote in an analyst note last week.
Little League World Series canceled for first time
This year’s Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This year’s Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington man charged in threat against Gov. Inslee over coronavirus rules
A Washington state man was arrested and charged with threatening the governor over his response to the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said.
A Washington state man was arrested and charged with threatening the governor over his response to the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said.
Janelle Monáe to perform in livestreamed concert to support small businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic
Janelle Monáe will be the latest artist to perform in Verizon’s Pay It Forward Live entertainment series on Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m. ET. | 5 p.m. PT.Donations made during the concert will benefit the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s (LISC) Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund. “As people support their favorite small businesses with #PayItForwardLIVE, Verizon will commit an additional $10 per use of the hashtag, up to $2.5 million, for a total of up to $5 million in support,” according to LISC’s website.Here’s how you can watch:-Some Fox TV Stations’ websites-FOX's CoronavirusNOW, both coronavirusnow.com and the CoronavirusNOW channel on Samsung TV Plus (1006)-AXS TV-Fios Channel 501 and 604-Twitch-Verizon’s Facebook and YouTube pages-On Verizon’s Twitter page-Yahoo-The concert can also be listened to on iHeart and SiriusXMMonáe also tweeted about the upcoming performance on Wednesday.
Janelle Monáe will be the latest artist to perform in Verizon’s Pay It Forward Live entertainment series on Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m. ET. | 5 p.m. PT.Donations made during the concert will benefit the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s (LISC) Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund. “As people support their favorite small businesses with #PayItForwardLIVE, Verizon will commit an additional $10 per use of the hashtag, up to $2.5 million, for a total of up to $5 million in support,” according to LISC’s website.Here’s how you can watch:-Some Fox TV Stations’ websites-FOX's CoronavirusNOW, both coronavirusnow.com and the CoronavirusNOW channel on Samsung TV Plus (1006)-AXS TV-Fios Channel 501 and 604-Twitch-Verizon’s Facebook and YouTube pages-On Verizon’s Twitter page-Yahoo-The concert can also be listened to on iHeart and SiriusXMMonáe also tweeted about the upcoming performance on Wednesday.
More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data
More than 1 million people globally have recovered from COVID-19 across the world, according to the most recent data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.As of April 30, there are more than 3 million people who have tested positive for COVID-19, with over 1 million of those positive cases belonging to the United States, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.So far, there have been more than 230,000 COVID-19 deaths across the world.The milestone of recoveries comes at a time when many countries and cities are opting to loosen their lockdown restrictions and reopen certain parts of their economies.
More than 1 million people globally have recovered from COVID-19 across the world, according to the most recent data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.As of April 30, there are more than 3 million people who have tested positive for COVID-19, with over 1 million of those positive cases belonging to the United States, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.So far, there have been more than 230,000 COVID-19 deaths across the world.The milestone of recoveries comes at a time when many countries and cities are opting to loosen their lockdown restrictions and reopen certain parts of their economies.
Will 'Stay Home' order thwart May Day mayhem?
SEATTLE– For nearly a decade, May 1 has meant everything from peaceful marches to full-blown riots in the heart of downtown Seattle.But with a "Stay Home" order in effect amid the Coronavirus pandemic, do Seattle police anticipate any of the typical May Day mayhem?Q13's Brandi Kruse spoke with SPD Captain Todd Kibbee.
SEATTLE– For nearly a decade, May 1 has meant everything from peaceful marches to full-blown riots in the heart of downtown Seattle.But with a "Stay Home" order in effect amid the Coronavirus pandemic, do Seattle police anticipate any of the typical May Day mayhem?Q13's Brandi Kruse spoke with SPD Captain Todd Kibbee.
US intel: Coronavirus not manmade, still studying lab theory
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus was “not manmade or genetically modified” but say they are still examining whether the origins of the pandemic trace to contact with infected animals or an accident at a Chinese lab.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus was “not manmade or genetically modified” but say they are still examining whether the origins of the pandemic trace to contact with infected animals or an accident at a Chinese lab.
Everett makes thousands of dollars available to small businesses
EVERETT, Wash. - Snohomish County's largest city approved a plan that will put hundreds of thousands of dollars back into local small businesses.The Everett Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Grant Program looks to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19.Starting Thursday, businesses can apply for the program.
EVERETT, Wash. - Snohomish County's largest city approved a plan that will put hundreds of thousands of dollars back into local small businesses.The Everett Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Grant Program looks to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19.Starting Thursday, businesses can apply for the program.
Farmer: Food is a national security issue, coronavirus breaking supply chain
SEATTLE -- In Cowlitz County, 16 employees have now tested positive for the coronavirus at Foster Farms.
SEATTLE -- In Cowlitz County, 16 employees have now tested positive for the coronavirus at Foster Farms.
Inslee: Washington's stay-at-home order will extend past May 4; state to reveal phased-in approach Friday
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state has to see more progress in several areas, including the daily number of new coronavirus cases and deaths, before social distancing restrictions can safely be lifted.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state has to see more progress in several areas, including the daily number of new coronavirus cases and deaths, before social distancing restrictions can safely be lifted.