250 Seattle Small Businesses Receive $10,000 Grant
SEATTLE -- The city of Seattle announced the first 250 small businesses have received grants to help them stay afloat.
SEATTLE -- The city of Seattle announced the first 250 small businesses have received grants to help them stay afloat.
Lockdowns cut driving and crashes, bring insurance discounts
Companies that sell 82% of the auto policies in the U.S. have announced refunds or credits to drivers worth more than $6.5 billion during the next two months.
Companies that sell 82% of the auto policies in the U.S. have announced refunds or credits to drivers worth more than $6.5 billion during the next two months.
Oregon coronavirus deaths up to 53, Gov. Brown releases $8 million to food bank
The Oregon Health Authority has reported one new coronavirus death, bringing the total number of people who have died from the disease to 53.
The Oregon Health Authority has reported one new coronavirus death, bringing the total number of people who have died from the disease to 53.
COVID-19 stimulus relief money is coming – for some. Here's what to know
The IRS tweeted Saturday that it had begun depositing the funds into taxpayers' bank accounts and would be working to get them out as fast as possible.
The IRS tweeted Saturday that it had begun depositing the funds into taxpayers' bank accounts and would be working to get them out as fast as possible.
Mariners, Bloodworks NW team up for blood drive at T-Mobile Park
SEATTLE -- The Mariners can't take the field at T-Mobile Park because of coronavirus, but you can.The team and Bloodworks Northwest have teamed up for a three-week blood drive at T-Mobile Park.
SEATTLE -- The Mariners can't take the field at T-Mobile Park because of coronavirus, but you can.The team and Bloodworks Northwest have teamed up for a three-week blood drive at T-Mobile Park.
Seattle start-up finds a way to spice up your night in and help keep local businesses afloat
SEATTLE -- For the last year, Seattle startup Mystery has taken couples, friends and families on a mysterious adventure, all while exploring hidden gems in the Emerald City."A traditional mystery, we range from something that's extremely athletic like trapeze, for example, to a gondola ride perhaps," says Emma Biskupiak, head of marketing for Mystery.But of course, activities like those went out the window with the spread of COVID-19.
SEATTLE -- For the last year, Seattle startup Mystery has taken couples, friends and families on a mysterious adventure, all while exploring hidden gems in the Emerald City."A traditional mystery, we range from something that's extremely athletic like trapeze, for example, to a gondola ride perhaps," says Emma Biskupiak, head of marketing for Mystery.But of course, activities like those went out the window with the spread of COVID-19.
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.