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.
Navy recommends reinstatement of fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain over virus warning
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak, officials familiar with the investigation said Friday.Adm.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak, officials familiar with the investigation said Friday.Adm.
Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals
President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion bill Friday to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 50,000 Americans and devastated broad swaths of the economy.
President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion bill Friday to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 50,000 Americans and devastated broad swaths of the economy.
Prosecutor concerned about repeat offenders released from jail over COVID-19
The King County prosecutor worries some repeat offenders are being released back onto the streets when he believes they should stay in jail.
The King County prosecutor worries some repeat offenders are being released back onto the streets when he believes they should stay in jail.
Seattle opera singer brings 'good vibratos' to neighbors with front yard concerts
SEATTLE -- On any given weekday, a socially distant crowd gathers in Seattle's East Ballard neighborhood.At 5 o'clock on the dot, Stephen Wall emerges from his home.
SEATTLE -- On any given weekday, a socially distant crowd gathers in Seattle's East Ballard neighborhood.At 5 o'clock on the dot, Stephen Wall emerges from his home.
First lady sends gifts to hospitals dealing with coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.
US coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of people in the United State who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed the 50,000 mark on April 24, according to the most recent data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.Across the world, there are more than 2.7 million confirmed cases and over 192,000 deaths.The rise in the number of deaths comes just a week before May 1, when several state lockdown orders are set to expire, prompting governors to question on whether said restrictions should be lifted or extended.Last week, President Donald Trump unveiled guidelines to governors on reopening areas that are experiencing a downward trend in confirmed coronavirus cases.New York remains the epicenter of the current coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
The number of people in the United State who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed the 50,000 mark on April 24, according to the most recent data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.Across the world, there are more than 2.7 million confirmed cases and over 192,000 deaths.The rise in the number of deaths comes just a week before May 1, when several state lockdown orders are set to expire, prompting governors to question on whether said restrictions should be lifted or extended.Last week, President Donald Trump unveiled guidelines to governors on reopening areas that are experiencing a downward trend in confirmed coronavirus cases.New York remains the epicenter of the current coronavirus pandemic in the United States.