US reaches 'very high plateau' of 30K new coronavirus cases, 2K deaths per day, Johns Hopkins doc says
As some states open for business amid the coronavirus pandemic, Director of the Center for Health Security of Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr.
As some states open for business amid the coronavirus pandemic, Director of the Center for Health Security of Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr.
Official resigns after throwing cat during online meeting
VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) — A planning commissioner of Vallejo, California, has resigned after throwing his pet cat and apparently drinking a beer during a Zoom meeting between city officials that was made public, according to a newspaper report.
VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) — A planning commissioner of Vallejo, California, has resigned after throwing his pet cat and apparently drinking a beer during a Zoom meeting between city officials that was made public, according to a newspaper report.
Louisiana pastor breaks house arrest to hold Sunday service amid stay-at-home orders
The embattled Louisiana pastor who repeatedly flouted social distancing measures defied house arrest by hosting a large gathering of congregants for a Sunday service in defiance of orders to stay at home to limit the impact of the coronavirus.Pastor Tony Spell of the Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge was seen on a live stream Sunday walking among more than 100 congregants, often repeating the phrase, “I’ve just got to get to Jesus. ...
The embattled Louisiana pastor who repeatedly flouted social distancing measures defied house arrest by hosting a large gathering of congregants for a Sunday service in defiance of orders to stay at home to limit the impact of the coronavirus.Pastor Tony Spell of the Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge was seen on a live stream Sunday walking among more than 100 congregants, often repeating the phrase, “I’ve just got to get to Jesus. ...
Investigators say crooks are using everyone wearing face masks to their advantage
It turns out wearing a mask in public, doing the right thing to stop the spread, is making it easier for crooks to do the wrong thing.
It turns out wearing a mask in public, doing the right thing to stop the spread, is making it easier for crooks to do the wrong thing.
Brandi Kruse: No one is enforcing 'Stay Home' mandate – but that doesn't mean you should violate it
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
The Divide: Mayors weigh in on future of Washington's 'Stay Home' mandate
This week on “The Divide”: The mayors of Marysville, Kent, and Spokane weigh in on best path out of "Stay Home" order.Plus: "Small Business Sunday" continues with a Marysville bakery that's not sugarcoating economic impact of Coronavirus pandemic.Also: Brandi responds to viewer criticism over an interview with a local political candidate.Commentary: You can probably get away with violating the "Stay Home" order, but that doesn't mean you should.Watch the full episode below:
This week on “The Divide”: The mayors of Marysville, Kent, and Spokane weigh in on best path out of "Stay Home" order.Plus: "Small Business Sunday" continues with a Marysville bakery that's not sugarcoating economic impact of Coronavirus pandemic.Also: Brandi responds to viewer criticism over an interview with a local political candidate.Commentary: You can probably get away with violating the "Stay Home" order, but that doesn't mean you should.Watch the full episode below:
Small Business Sunday: No sugarcoating 'Stay Home' impact on Marysville bakery
A ban on large gatherings means fewer birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.
A ban on large gatherings means fewer birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.
Global death toll tops 200,000 as some virus lockdowns eased
As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing lockdowns imposed amid the pandemic, but fears of a surge in infections made even some outbreak-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.
As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing lockdowns imposed amid the pandemic, but fears of a surge in infections made even some outbreak-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.
Farmworkers test positive for COVID-19 at Washington orchard
Dozens of farm workers at a Central Washington orchard have tested positive for COVID-19, though they weren’t experiencing symptoms, according to a newspaper reported published Saturday.Stemilt Ag Services, which operates the orchard, and local health officials tested the farm workers in East Wenatchee after some fruit packaging warehouse workers tested positive, The Spokesman-Review reported.
Dozens of farm workers at a Central Washington orchard have tested positive for COVID-19, though they weren’t experiencing symptoms, according to a newspaper reported published Saturday.Stemilt Ag Services, which operates the orchard, and local health officials tested the farm workers in East Wenatchee after some fruit packaging warehouse workers tested positive, The Spokesman-Review reported.
Coronavirus: Seattle closes more streets to ease social distancing
Seattle will close six more miles of residential streets to vehicle traffic to create space for pedestrians and bicyclists during the coronavirus outbreak.
Seattle will close six more miles of residential streets to vehicle traffic to create space for pedestrians and bicyclists during the coronavirus outbreak.
Proposed rules to protect farmworkers from coronavirus could halve harvest, jobs
SEATTLE -- To prevent the spread of coronavirus among essential farmworkers and following a lawsuit by labor advocates, Washington state proposed emergency rule changes to temporary agricultural housing.
SEATTLE -- To prevent the spread of coronavirus among essential farmworkers and following a lawsuit by labor advocates, Washington state proposed emergency rule changes to temporary agricultural housing.
Homeowners, contractors eager to resume construction in Washington
SEATTLE -- Governor Jay Inslee announced an incremental step towards opening the state's economy Friday when during a press conference he revealed plans meant for some construction projects to resume.It’s a big deal for families who have been caught in limbo since the stay at home order halted construction.
SEATTLE -- Governor Jay Inslee announced an incremental step towards opening the state's economy Friday when during a press conference he revealed plans meant for some construction projects to resume.It’s a big deal for families who have been caught in limbo since the stay at home order halted construction.
Seattle Colleges form emergency fund for struggling students
SEATTLE -- For some students attending The Seattle Colleges, life under the pandemic is challenging to say the least.The Colleges decided to stop in-person learning on March 17th, forcing many classes to move to online learning models.
SEATTLE -- For some students attending The Seattle Colleges, life under the pandemic is challenging to say the least.The Colleges decided to stop in-person learning on March 17th, forcing many classes to move to online learning models.
'Fiscal Fallout': State officials worry about budget cuts
Even once Washington’s economy fully reopens, the effect on state revenues from the coronavirus shutdown is expected to be felt for months and maybe years to come.
Even once Washington’s economy fully reopens, the effect on state revenues from the coronavirus shutdown is expected to be felt for months and maybe years to come.
High school student makes clear face masks to help deaf and hard of hearing communicate
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Face mask usage is more of a norm and less of a niche during the COVID-19 pandemic, with cities and states recommending that individuals don protective facial coverings before heading outside.But amid the new measures to protect public health, the deaf and hard of hearing have encountered some difficulties.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Face mask usage is more of a norm and less of a niche during the COVID-19 pandemic, with cities and states recommending that individuals don protective facial coverings before heading outside.But amid the new measures to protect public health, the deaf and hard of hearing have encountered some difficulties.
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates.
Trump claims comment about injecting disinfectants was ‘sarcastic’ after backlash
President Donald Trump on Friday sought to clarify remarks he made about the possibility of people being injected with disinfectant as a possible treatment for the novel coronavirus, claiming he was speaking sarcastically.
President Donald Trump on Friday sought to clarify remarks he made about the possibility of people being injected with disinfectant as a possible treatment for the novel coronavirus, claiming he was speaking sarcastically.