Washington anglers protest coronavirus fishing closure
Protesters in boats and on shore Saturday demanded that restrictions on recreational fishing and shellfish harvesting in Washington because of the coronavirus be lifted.
Protesters in boats and on shore Saturday demanded that restrictions on recreational fishing and shellfish harvesting in Washington because of the coronavirus be lifted.
'It's such a violation': How crooks are slowing down unemployment checks
Officials say crooks are a big reason for the agonizing delay in getting people money when they need it most. The reason: unemployment fraud.
Officials say crooks are a big reason for the agonizing delay in getting people money when they need it most. The reason: unemployment fraud.
Washington bus driver dies after contracting coronavirus
A King County Metro bus driver who worked in a highly-populated area that includes Seattle has died after contracting the coronavirus.
A King County Metro bus driver who worked in a highly-populated area that includes Seattle has died after contracting the coronavirus.
Teenager uses old ropes to raise money for people impacted by COVID-19
REDMOND, Wash. - A local high school student is taking action to help people affected by COVID-19, and he’s doing it with recycled ropes.Alex Tsao is 17 years old.He says he has been rock climbing for about five years, and that's where he came up with his idea.“I make handmade dog leashes from used recycling ropes,” said Tsao.Tsao created the nonprofit Rocks2Dogs.
REDMOND, Wash. - A local high school student is taking action to help people affected by COVID-19, and he’s doing it with recycled ropes.Alex Tsao is 17 years old.He says he has been rock climbing for about five years, and that's where he came up with his idea.“I make handmade dog leashes from used recycling ropes,” said Tsao.Tsao created the nonprofit Rocks2Dogs.
Brandi Kruse: Protecting lives vs. preserving liberty
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.
Small Business Sunday: Some watch livelihoods unravel under 'stay home' order
For businesses in La Conner and across Skagit County, April can be the busiest time of year as tulip fields draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
For businesses in La Conner and across Skagit County, April can be the busiest time of year as tulip fields draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
The Divide: Benefits Backlog
This week on “The Divide”: As the state works to process hundreds of thousands of unemployment claims, Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine says they're preparing for a "tsunami" of new applications under the federal CARES Act.Plus: A 99-year-old veteran is diagnosed with COVID-19 just before his 100th birthday.
This week on “The Divide”: As the state works to process hundreds of thousands of unemployment claims, Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine says they're preparing for a "tsunami" of new applications under the federal CARES Act.Plus: A 99-year-old veteran is diagnosed with COVID-19 just before his 100th birthday.
Lacking US coordination, states team up on when to reopen
Inslee and 16 other governors representing half the nation’s population have organized three separate clusters of states each committed to working together on the details of relaunching businesses, schools and events while avoiding a resurgence of infections.
Inslee and 16 other governors representing half the nation’s population have organized three separate clusters of states each committed to working together on the details of relaunching businesses, schools and events while avoiding a resurgence of infections.
UW model: Washington could start safely reopening May 18
SEATTLE -- Modelers at the University of Washington are starting to tackle a big question as the arc of the novel coronavirus pandemic appears to be flattening in places like Washington state: When will it be safe to begin loosening restrictions keeping the virus in check?According to the UW’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), Washington could cross that threshold the week of May 18, the Seattle Times reported.
SEATTLE -- Modelers at the University of Washington are starting to tackle a big question as the arc of the novel coronavirus pandemic appears to be flattening in places like Washington state: When will it be safe to begin loosening restrictions keeping the virus in check?According to the UW’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), Washington could cross that threshold the week of May 18, the Seattle Times reported.
Amazon workers call for ‘virtual walk out’ in response to firings and working conditions amid pandemic
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
Idle cars sitting during 'stay at home' order may lead to dead batteries experts say
Mechanics are saying letting your car sit idle during the “stay at home” order could cause issues.
Mechanics are saying letting your car sit idle during the “stay at home” order could cause issues.
Inslee blasts Trump for ‘fomenting domestic rebellion’
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Friday that President Donald Trump’s comments about “liberating” parts of the country from coronavirus stay-at-home orders put millions of Americans at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Friday that President Donald Trump’s comments about “liberating” parts of the country from coronavirus stay-at-home orders put millions of Americans at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Washington's antibody treatment studies could be game changer in fight against COVID-19
A Life Care Center nurse who recovered from COVID-19 is now part of a pivotal study that could be a breakthrough in the fight against the virus.
A Life Care Center nurse who recovered from COVID-19 is now part of a pivotal study that could be a breakthrough in the fight against the virus.
USDA announces $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to support food producers
President Donald Trump announced a $19 billion relief program for farmers through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Donald Trump announced a $19 billion relief program for farmers through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dow spikes 700 points as stocks notch second straight week of gains
U.S. equity markets ended the day and week on a high note gaining steam in the final hour of trading as investor optimism grows around President Trump's roadmap to reopen the U.S. economy and after a COVID-19 treatment showed additional promising results.
U.S. equity markets ended the day and week on a high note gaining steam in the final hour of trading as investor optimism grows around President Trump's roadmap to reopen the U.S. economy and after a COVID-19 treatment showed additional promising results.
Global coronavirus death toll tops 150,000, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of people who’ve died from the novel coronavirus passed the 150,000 mark on April 17, according to the most recent data collected by Johns Hopkins University.The global death toll crossed that threshold the same day that Wuhan — the Chinese city where the virus first appeared late last year — announced its death toll is actually 50% higher than initially reported, according to the Associated Press.The world has more than 2.2 million confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.The United States has more than 684,000 confimed cases, the highest of any country.
The number of people who’ve died from the novel coronavirus passed the 150,000 mark on April 17, according to the most recent data collected by Johns Hopkins University.The global death toll crossed that threshold the same day that Wuhan — the Chinese city where the virus first appeared late last year — announced its death toll is actually 50% higher than initially reported, according to the Associated Press.The world has more than 2.2 million confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.The United States has more than 684,000 confimed cases, the highest of any country.
Seattle parks to be open this weekend with new guidelines
Seattle’s parks will stay open this weekend, with some new guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic. Last weekend, Seattle closed its most popular parks and beaches because of concerns that crowds would gather in warmer weather and spread the virus.
Seattle’s parks will stay open this weekend, with some new guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic. Last weekend, Seattle closed its most popular parks and beaches because of concerns that crowds would gather in warmer weather and spread the virus.