New Trump panel to explore path to reopening US economy
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he's enlisting advisers from business, the medical field and elected office to join a new council that will help shape his plans to reopen the coronavirus-battered economy.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he's enlisting advisers from business, the medical field and elected office to join a new council that will help shape his plans to reopen the coronavirus-battered economy.
Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say
WASHINGTON - Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.RELATED: Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin saysThe government began issuing the one-time payments this week.
WASHINGTON - Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.RELATED: Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin saysThe government began issuing the one-time payments this week.
City of Seattle raising money for next round of small business grants
The city of Seattle is raising money for the next round of picks for its Small Business Stabilization Fund. So far, it's raised $400,000 and will let applicants know when the grant money is available.
The city of Seattle is raising money for the next round of picks for its Small Business Stabilization Fund. So far, it's raised $400,000 and will let applicants know when the grant money is available.
More than 30 have COVID-19 at Western State Hospital
At least 27 workers at Western State Hospital have the disease, while six patients have tested positive so far and one died.
At least 27 workers at Western State Hospital have the disease, while six patients have tested positive so far and one died.
A whole new curl in a whole new world: home haircuts on trend amid COVID-19
Desperate times may call for desperate measures for some in need of a new hairdo.
Desperate times may call for desperate measures for some in need of a new hairdo.
President Donald Trump announces immediate halt of funding to World Health Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was cutting off U.S. payments to the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic, accusing the organization of failing to do enough to stop the virus from spreading when it first surfaced in China.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was cutting off U.S. payments to the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic, accusing the organization of failing to do enough to stop the virus from spreading when it first surfaced in China.
Health care workers are 10%-20% of US coronavirus cases
Between 10% and 20% of U.S. coronavirus cases are health care workers, though they tended to be hospitalized at lower rates than other patients, officials reported Tuesday.
Between 10% and 20% of U.S. coronavirus cases are health care workers, though they tended to be hospitalized at lower rates than other patients, officials reported Tuesday.
Coronavirus-infected Washington state woman gives birth while in induced coma
A Washington woman infected with the novel coronavirus says she is a “miracle walking” after giving birth to a baby girl while in a medically induced coma.Angela Primachenko, 27, of Vancouver, was 33 weeks pregnant when she tested positive for COVID-19.
A Washington woman infected with the novel coronavirus says she is a “miracle walking” after giving birth to a baby girl while in a medically induced coma.Angela Primachenko, 27, of Vancouver, was 33 weeks pregnant when she tested positive for COVID-19.
Pierce County correctional officers 'sounding alarm' for not being given enough PPE
On Monday, the president of the Pierce County Corrections Guild issued a press release demanding the county and the Pierce County Sheriff's Department give them more Personal Protective Equipment or PPE.
On Monday, the president of the Pierce County Corrections Guild issued a press release demanding the county and the Pierce County Sheriff's Department give them more Personal Protective Equipment or PPE.
Inslee: 950 nonviolent offenders will get early release to fight spread of coronavirus in state prisons
OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Corrections will grant early release to 950 inmates in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19 in state prisons.Gov.
OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Corrections will grant early release to 950 inmates in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19 in state prisons.Gov.
West Seattle Art Walk goes virtual for April, artists navigate online sales
SEATTLE -- Washington's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order, signed by Gov.
SEATTLE -- Washington's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order, signed by Gov.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpass 2 million worldwide
New York's coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 even as the lack of fresh hot spots in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world yielded a ray of optimism and fueled discussions Monday about how some places might begin to reopen.
New York's coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 even as the lack of fresh hot spots in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world yielded a ray of optimism and fueled discussions Monday about how some places might begin to reopen.
Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin says
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he expects that more than 80 million Americans should have tax rebates directly deposited into the bank accounts by Wednesday.Many Americans qualify for tax credits approved as part of legislation designed to boost the economy as the country responds to the new coronavirus.RELATED: A guide to surviving financially as the bills come dueUnder the program, single filers received $1,200 and joint filers $2,400, though it phases out for higher incomes.Individuals who make up to $75,000 per year as well as couples who make up to $150,000 per year should expect to receive the full amount of the stimulus check.RELATED: People behind in child support payments may not qualify for coronavirus stimulus checkThe payment is reduced by five percent of every dollar above the income mark of $75,000 per year and individuals who make over $99,000 as well as couples with a combined income of more than $198,000 will not qualify.Joint filers who $198,000 or more per year are also exempt from receiving payment.The stimulus provides one-time direct payments to Americans of $1,200 per adult making up to $75,000 a year and $2,400 to a married couple making up to $150,000, with $500 payments per child.For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information and allow for their direct deposit to take place quickly.RELATED: Social Security recipients who don’t file taxes will get automatic stimulus payments, Treasury saysMnuchin said Social Security beneficiaries don’t have to do anything.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he expects that more than 80 million Americans should have tax rebates directly deposited into the bank accounts by Wednesday.Many Americans qualify for tax credits approved as part of legislation designed to boost the economy as the country responds to the new coronavirus.RELATED: A guide to surviving financially as the bills come dueUnder the program, single filers received $1,200 and joint filers $2,400, though it phases out for higher incomes.Individuals who make up to $75,000 per year as well as couples who make up to $150,000 per year should expect to receive the full amount of the stimulus check.RELATED: People behind in child support payments may not qualify for coronavirus stimulus checkThe payment is reduced by five percent of every dollar above the income mark of $75,000 per year and individuals who make over $99,000 as well as couples with a combined income of more than $198,000 will not qualify.Joint filers who $198,000 or more per year are also exempt from receiving payment.The stimulus provides one-time direct payments to Americans of $1,200 per adult making up to $75,000 a year and $2,400 to a married couple making up to $150,000, with $500 payments per child.For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information and allow for their direct deposit to take place quickly.RELATED: Social Security recipients who don’t file taxes will get automatic stimulus payments, Treasury saysMnuchin said Social Security beneficiaries don’t have to do anything.
California will release plan about lifting coronavirus constraints
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will announce a detailed plan Tuesday for lifting coronavirus restrictions, a decision he says will be made without “political pressure,” an apparent reference to President Donald Trump declaring himself the ultimate decision-maker for when states can reopen.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will announce a detailed plan Tuesday for lifting coronavirus restrictions, a decision he says will be made without “political pressure,” an apparent reference to President Donald Trump declaring himself the ultimate decision-maker for when states can reopen.
City of Tukwila uses five-part strategy to cover estimated $6.1 million revenue loss due to COVID-19
Municipalities across Washington are facing some difficult budget challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mayor in the City of Tukwila said administration estimates $6.1 million in lost revenue by the end of May.
Municipalities across Washington are facing some difficult budget challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mayor in the City of Tukwila said administration estimates $6.1 million in lost revenue by the end of May.
Trump says he'll decide on easing guidelines, not governors
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.Governors and local leaders, who have instituted mandatory restrictions that have the force of law, have expressed concern that Trump’s plan to restore normalcy will cost lives and extend the duration of the outbreak.Under the Constitution, public health and safety is primarily the domain of state and local officials and it was not clear what, if any, authorities Trump could use to overrule their decisions.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.Governors and local leaders, who have instituted mandatory restrictions that have the force of law, have expressed concern that Trump’s plan to restore normalcy will cost lives and extend the duration of the outbreak.Under the Constitution, public health and safety is primarily the domain of state and local officials and it was not clear what, if any, authorities Trump could use to overrule their decisions.