Tribes urge Treasury to disburse coronavirus relief funding
Tribes urged the federal government to quickly disburse coronavirus relief funding after a judge handed them an early victory in a case centered on who is eligible for a share of the $8 billion allocated to tribes.
Tribes urged the federal government to quickly disburse coronavirus relief funding after a judge handed them an early victory in a case centered on who is eligible for a share of the $8 billion allocated to tribes.
Doubts about testing remain in spite of Trump's assurances
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House released new guidelines aimed at answering criticism that America’s coronavirus testing has been too slow, and President Donald Trump tried to pivot toward a focus on “reopening” the nation.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House released new guidelines aimed at answering criticism that America’s coronavirus testing has been too slow, and President Donald Trump tried to pivot toward a focus on “reopening” the nation.
Coronavirus infects North Carolina pug
A pug in North Carolina that reportedly tested positive for the novel coronavirus is possibly the first dog in the U.S. to contract the illness.
A pug in North Carolina that reportedly tested positive for the novel coronavirus is possibly the first dog in the U.S. to contract the illness.
Companies seek to limit legal liability for virus infections
As companies start planning their reopenings, business groups are pushing Congress to limit liability from potential lawsuits filed by workers and customers infected by the coronavirus.
As companies start planning their reopenings, business groups are pushing Congress to limit liability from potential lawsuits filed by workers and customers infected by the coronavirus.
House won't resume as planned next week due to virus risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing fierce blowback, House Democratic leadership announced Tuesday the House will not resume session next week as planned because of risks associated with the coronavirus pandemi c.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing fierce blowback, House Democratic leadership announced Tuesday the House will not resume session next week as planned because of risks associated with the coronavirus pandemi c.
Ferguson sends cease and desist order to Seattle business selling Covid-19 'vaccine'
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson has sent a cease and desist letter to a Seattle business that's selling a Covid-19 "vaccine."Ferguson warns in the letter that if the company, North Coast Biologics, and its owner, Johnny T.
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson has sent a cease and desist letter to a Seattle business that's selling a Covid-19 "vaccine."Ferguson warns in the letter that if the company, North Coast Biologics, and its owner, Johnny T.
'COVID-19 didn't stop violence': Teen homicide arrests highlight importance of outreach during quarantine
SEATTLE -- Following the back to back arrests of a 13-year-old year old and 16-year-old for recent homicides, community leaders are sharing why resources for young people in our community are more important now than ever.Marcel McCants, the executive director of Youth Violence Prevention Network, runs one of the many local nonprofits working to still provide resources to at-risk young people."I've seen shootings in Burien, I've seen shootings downtown, shootings in South Seattle, and so, COVID-19 didn't stop violence," he says.McCants says their organization continues to provide outreach through social media and online platforms, where he shares his personal story.Three years ago, McCants was paralyzed after he was shot in the neck by someone he called his best friend."I'm not a gang member, or a thug.
SEATTLE -- Following the back to back arrests of a 13-year-old year old and 16-year-old for recent homicides, community leaders are sharing why resources for young people in our community are more important now than ever.Marcel McCants, the executive director of Youth Violence Prevention Network, runs one of the many local nonprofits working to still provide resources to at-risk young people."I've seen shootings in Burien, I've seen shootings downtown, shootings in South Seattle, and so, COVID-19 didn't stop violence," he says.McCants says their organization continues to provide outreach through social media and online platforms, where he shares his personal story.Three years ago, McCants was paralyzed after he was shot in the neck by someone he called his best friend."I'm not a gang member, or a thug.
Western State Hospital staff call virus testing unsafe
SEATTLE (AP) — Workers who had been exposed to the coronavirus at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital were herded into a small building to be tested.
SEATTLE (AP) — Workers who had been exposed to the coronavirus at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital were herded into a small building to be tested.
American Airlines to offer personal protective equipment to customers
As airlines keep ghost flights going as a condition to receive bailout money from the federal government, there have been safety concerns for the few fliers who are taking to the skies.
As airlines keep ghost flights going as a condition to receive bailout money from the federal government, there have been safety concerns for the few fliers who are taking to the skies.
Barr to prosecutors: Look for unconstitutional virus rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr on Monday ordered federal prosecutors across the U.S. to identify coronavirus-related restrictions from state and local governments “that could be violating the constitutional rights and civil liberties of individual citizens.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr on Monday ordered federal prosecutors across the U.S. to identify coronavirus-related restrictions from state and local governments “that could be violating the constitutional rights and civil liberties of individual citizens.”
'Beyond frustrating': Some mayors left feeling powerless over economic fate of their cities
OLYMPIA – While Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order is set to expire May 4, it seems likely that many of the restrictions will be extended – even in some rural counties that have seen fewer than a dozen confirmed cases of COVID-19.Some local leaders across the state have expressed opposition to a “one-size-fits-all” approach to reopening Washington, hoping to be given more control over the economic fate of their residents.“Our economy over here in Eastern Washington, especially here in Spokane County, is far different than the west side,” Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward said in an appearance Sunday on “The Divide.” “We don’t have the Amazons, or the Microsofts or the Boeings that boost the economy.”Woodward said leaders in Spokane County are working toward a regional approach to opening back up the economy, concerned about tourism and hospitality sectors that are especially vulnerable should mandated closures be extended into the summer months.“Those industries have been decimated,” she said. “Half of the people who work in those industries work paycheck-to-paycheck.
OLYMPIA – While Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order is set to expire May 4, it seems likely that many of the restrictions will be extended – even in some rural counties that have seen fewer than a dozen confirmed cases of COVID-19.Some local leaders across the state have expressed opposition to a “one-size-fits-all” approach to reopening Washington, hoping to be given more control over the economic fate of their residents.“Our economy over here in Eastern Washington, especially here in Spokane County, is far different than the west side,” Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward said in an appearance Sunday on “The Divide.” “We don’t have the Amazons, or the Microsofts or the Boeings that boost the economy.”Woodward said leaders in Spokane County are working toward a regional approach to opening back up the economy, concerned about tourism and hospitality sectors that are especially vulnerable should mandated closures be extended into the summer months.“Those industries have been decimated,” she said. “Half of the people who work in those industries work paycheck-to-paycheck.
'Food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson Foods chairman says as processing plants continue to close
The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”In an open letter published as a full-page ad in Sunday’s New York Times, Washington Post and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, John H.
The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”In an open letter published as a full-page ad in Sunday’s New York Times, Washington Post and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, John H.
Colorado, Nevada joining western states coronavirus pact
Colorado and Nevada are joining Washington, Oregon and California in the Western States Pact -- a working group of Western state governors with a shared vision for lifting stay-home orders safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.Gov.
Colorado and Nevada are joining Washington, Oregon and California in the Western States Pact -- a working group of Western state governors with a shared vision for lifting stay-home orders safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.Gov.
