Supreme Court to hold remote oral arguments in Trump financial records' appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it will hear oral arguments remotely via phone for certain cases, including a high-profile matter involving President Trump's financial records.
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it will hear oral arguments remotely via phone for certain cases, including a high-profile matter involving President Trump's financial records.
Meat plant closes after 293 workers test positive; nation's meat supply could take a hit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Virginia-based Smithfield Foods announced Sunday that it is closing its pork processing plant in Sioux Falls until further notice after hundreds of employees tested positive for the coronavirus -- a step the head of the company warned could hurt the nation's meat supply.The announcement came a day after South Dakota Gov.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Virginia-based Smithfield Foods announced Sunday that it is closing its pork processing plant in Sioux Falls until further notice after hundreds of employees tested positive for the coronavirus -- a step the head of the company warned could hurt the nation's meat supply.The announcement came a day after South Dakota Gov.
The Divide: Life after 'Stay Home' order
This week on “The Divide”: What does life after the "Stay at Home" order look like?
This week on “The Divide”: What does life after the "Stay at Home" order look like?
Brandi Kruse: Protecting prisoners from COVID-19 is in our best interest
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.
Coronavirus pushes 125-year-old grocery store in Port Townsend to close for good
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. -- This week one of the oldest grocery stores in Washington, if not the oldest, announced it would be closing, and one major factor is COVID-19.Scott Rogers and his wife Robin own Aldrich’s Market in Port Townsend.Roger says the neighborhood grocery store has served the community since the 1800s, about 125 years.“Everybody knows something about Aldrich’s; everybody has an Aldrich’s story,” said Rogers.For three years, the married team made the grocery store their own, and say they felt a deep connection to the community.“Seeing people come in and every day you get to know them by name, you get to know their families, you become a part of their families,” he said.That is why the decision to close the grocery store at the end of April is so difficult.
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. -- This week one of the oldest grocery stores in Washington, if not the oldest, announced it would be closing, and one major factor is COVID-19.Scott Rogers and his wife Robin own Aldrich’s Market in Port Townsend.Roger says the neighborhood grocery store has served the community since the 1800s, about 125 years.“Everybody knows something about Aldrich’s; everybody has an Aldrich’s story,” said Rogers.For three years, the married team made the grocery store their own, and say they felt a deep connection to the community.“Seeing people come in and every day you get to know them by name, you get to know their families, you become a part of their families,” he said.That is why the decision to close the grocery store at the end of April is so difficult.
Small Business Sunday: #Pledge1200 to help local small businesses
With economic stimulus checks expected to reach Americans soon, a new campaign is urging you to spend the funds to help local small businesses – if you’re able.The #Pledge1200 campaign calls on Americans who aren’t economically impacted by the coronavirus crisis to use their $1,200 stimulus check to help local companies that are struggling.
With economic stimulus checks expected to reach Americans soon, a new campaign is urging you to spend the funds to help local small businesses – if you’re able.The #Pledge1200 campaign calls on Americans who aren’t economically impacted by the coronavirus crisis to use their $1,200 stimulus check to help local companies that are struggling.
20,000: US death toll overtakes Italy's as highest in world
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy’s for the highest in the world Saturday, surpassing 20,000, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for a potential surge in victims and moved to snuff out smoldering hot spots of contagion before they erupt.
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy’s for the highest in the world Saturday, surpassing 20,000, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for a potential surge in victims and moved to snuff out smoldering hot spots of contagion before they erupt.
Nurses, lauded for virus efforts, find their tires slashed
Some nurses at a New York hospital who had just been lauded for their work during the coronavirus pandemic ended their stress-filled overnight shifts to find their tires had been slashed while they worked.
Some nurses at a New York hospital who had just been lauded for their work during the coronavirus pandemic ended their stress-filled overnight shifts to find their tires had been slashed while they worked.
Religious communities adjust Easter, Passover services due to COVID-19
Congregations are finding ways to serve their communities on these dedicated days while maintaining social distance to reduce exposure to COVID-19.
Congregations are finding ways to serve their communities on these dedicated days while maintaining social distance to reduce exposure to COVID-19.
Back to work for some Boeing employees as report threatens workforce cuts
SEATTLE -- On Friday night, Boeing shared that some of its Puget Sound and Moses Lake operations will restart as early as Monday, putting 2,500 employees back to work.That news comes on the heels of a report earlier in the day in The Wall Street Journal, which said Boeing is considering a plan to cut its workforce by as much as 10 percent.It's a move that could impact thousands of Boeing employees in western Washington, as the report says a bulk of those cuts would likely come from the commercial sector.
SEATTLE -- On Friday night, Boeing shared that some of its Puget Sound and Moses Lake operations will restart as early as Monday, putting 2,500 employees back to work.That news comes on the heels of a report earlier in the day in The Wall Street Journal, which said Boeing is considering a plan to cut its workforce by as much as 10 percent.It's a move that could impact thousands of Boeing employees in western Washington, as the report says a bulk of those cuts would likely come from the commercial sector.
Cyber security expert advocates for mental health during COVID-19
A local cyber security expert and psychologist are advocating for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A local cyber security expert and psychologist are advocating for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sawant's "Tax Amazon" bill is immune from public referendum
SEATTLE -- Earlier this week, Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant reintroduced her plan to "tax Amazon," this time tying it to emergency relief over the COVID-19 outbreak.The coronavirus cover would make it immune to being overruled by a public vote.For years, Sawant has tried to make Amazon and other big-earning businesses in Seattle pay an added tax to pay for affordable housing.
SEATTLE -- Earlier this week, Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant reintroduced her plan to "tax Amazon," this time tying it to emergency relief over the COVID-19 outbreak.The coronavirus cover would make it immune to being overruled by a public vote.For years, Sawant has tried to make Amazon and other big-earning businesses in Seattle pay an added tax to pay for affordable housing.
Sunny holiday weekend causes concerns about potential crowds
With warmer temperatures and sunny weather expected throughout Washington state over the holiday weekend, Gov. Jay Inslee and other local leaders on Friday implored people to stick to social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
With warmer temperatures and sunny weather expected throughout Washington state over the holiday weekend, Gov. Jay Inslee and other local leaders on Friday implored people to stick to social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Home supply dips amid pandemic but demand still high
LYNNWOOD, Wash. -- Everything has certainly changed all around us and it’s no different for the real estate market.If you need to buy or sell right now, realtors say the industry has adapted and you can do it in a safe way.Newlyweds Neil and Michelle Gowler recently moved from their Lynnwood home all the way to Austin, Texas.
LYNNWOOD, Wash. -- Everything has certainly changed all around us and it’s no different for the real estate market.If you need to buy or sell right now, realtors say the industry has adapted and you can do it in a safe way.Newlyweds Neil and Michelle Gowler recently moved from their Lynnwood home all the way to Austin, Texas.