Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
Apple and Google launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apple and Google launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
'An irreplaceable colleague': Bainbridge Island officer dies while being treated for COVID-like symptoms
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. -- The Bainbridge Island community is mourning the loss of police officer and K-9 handler Kurt Enget, who died Friday morning while being treated for COVID-19-like symptoms.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. -- The Bainbridge Island community is mourning the loss of police officer and K-9 handler Kurt Enget, who died Friday morning while being treated for COVID-19-like symptoms.
‘He’s won the battle’: 99-year-old WWII vet and POW camp survivor beats COVID-19
A 99-year-old WWII veteran who survived three years as a prisoner of war recently left a U.K. hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
A 99-year-old WWII veteran who survived three years as a prisoner of war recently left a U.K. hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
XFL suspends operations, lays off employees amid coronavirus epidemic
SEATTLE -- The XFL’s future appeared to be in doubt as COO Jeffrey Pollock said in a Friday conference call that all employees had been laid off, according to multiple reports.Pollock said the league was suspending operations, ESPN and NFL Network reported.
SEATTLE -- The XFL’s future appeared to be in doubt as COO Jeffrey Pollock said in a Friday conference call that all employees had been laid off, according to multiple reports.Pollock said the league was suspending operations, ESPN and NFL Network reported.
CDC extends COVID-19 no-sail order as nearly 100 cruise ships remain at sea off US coasts
LOS ANGELES - As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships.“We are working with the cruise line industry to address the health and safety of crew at sea as well as communities surrounding U.S. cruise ship points of entry,” said CDC Director Robert Redfield in a statement.At the time of the initial order, cruise line operators had worked with local governments to help more than 250,000 passengers from over 120 vessels return home.Now, the CDC estimates that at least 10 cruise ships recently reported positive cases of coronavirus from crew and passengers, including the Disney Wonder, the Holland America Zaandam and the Celebrity Coral Princess.
LOS ANGELES - As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships.“We are working with the cruise line industry to address the health and safety of crew at sea as well as communities surrounding U.S. cruise ship points of entry,” said CDC Director Robert Redfield in a statement.At the time of the initial order, cruise line operators had worked with local governments to help more than 250,000 passengers from over 120 vessels return home.Now, the CDC estimates that at least 10 cruise ships recently reported positive cases of coronavirus from crew and passengers, including the Disney Wonder, the Holland America Zaandam and the Celebrity Coral Princess.
Retired couple who relies on rental income desperate for relief: 'Hope is not a business plan'
Renters are feeling the squeeze, but it's also tough for homeowners and landlords who rely on rental income for their livelihoods.
Renters are feeling the squeeze, but it's also tough for homeowners and landlords who rely on rental income for their livelihoods.
Governor considers early release for inmates over coronavirus concerns
SEATTLE -- One night after police had to be called in to calm a major disturbance at Monroe Correctional Complex, the state is simultaneously defending its care of inmates upset over the spread of COVID-19 and considering early release for some nonviolent offenders.Tensions are running high at Monroe after 11 people, inmates and staff members, became infected with COVID-19.
SEATTLE -- One night after police had to be called in to calm a major disturbance at Monroe Correctional Complex, the state is simultaneously defending its care of inmates upset over the spread of COVID-19 and considering early release for some nonviolent offenders.Tensions are running high at Monroe after 11 people, inmates and staff members, became infected with COVID-19.
Frustration mounts: How to set yourself up for success when filing for unemployment benefits
OLYMPIA -- The frustration is mounting for hundreds of thousands of people filing for unemployment benefits in Washington state.More than 170,000 people filed unemployment claims with the state's Employment Security Department from March 29 - April 4, a 6.5 percent decrease over the 181,975 claims filed the week before, according to numbers released Thursday.People who have filed say they've waited weeks for benefits to be approved.
OLYMPIA -- The frustration is mounting for hundreds of thousands of people filing for unemployment benefits in Washington state.More than 170,000 people filed unemployment claims with the state's Employment Security Department from March 29 - April 4, a 6.5 percent decrease over the 181,975 claims filed the week before, according to numbers released Thursday.People who have filed say they've waited weeks for benefits to be approved.
More than a dozen Seattle parks and beaches closing through Easter weekend
SEATTLE -- The city of Seattle is closing more than a dozen of its biggest and most popular parks starting Friday evening in response to an uptick in barbecues and people not following social distancing guidelines."We need people to stay home," Mayor Jenny Durkan said at a remote news conference. "We know this puts a big burden on people because we all love the parks.
SEATTLE -- The city of Seattle is closing more than a dozen of its biggest and most popular parks starting Friday evening in response to an uptick in barbecues and people not following social distancing guidelines."We need people to stay home," Mayor Jenny Durkan said at a remote news conference. "We know this puts a big burden on people because we all love the parks.
FDA issues warning to church selling ‘powerful bleaching agent’ as a remedy for coronavirus
LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for a church selling chlorine dioxide products known as “Miracle Mineral Solution” (MMS) claiming to be used as treatment for COVID-19.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesThe FDA alleged that the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing has previously been warned for selling the products, which the agency says are a powerful bleaching agent and have been known to cause serious life-threatening adverse effects to those who drink it, including:
LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for a church selling chlorine dioxide products known as “Miracle Mineral Solution” (MMS) claiming to be used as treatment for COVID-19.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesThe FDA alleged that the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing has previously been warned for selling the products, which the agency says are a powerful bleaching agent and have been known to cause serious life-threatening adverse effects to those who drink it, including:
Stocks surge on Fed's $2.3 trillion stimulus
NEW YORK -- U.S. equity markets rallied Thursday after the Federal Reserve's plan to provide $2.3 trillion in lending to households and businesses overshadowed a surge in jobless claims.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 285 points, or 1.22 percent, narrowly missing gains that would have registered the index's best week since 1938.
NEW YORK -- U.S. equity markets rallied Thursday after the Federal Reserve's plan to provide $2.3 trillion in lending to households and businesses overshadowed a surge in jobless claims.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 285 points, or 1.22 percent, narrowly missing gains that would have registered the index's best week since 1938.
Travelers are owed refunds for canceled flights, Department of Transportation says
The Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings issued an enforcement notice in early April that passengers “should be refunded promptly when their scheduled flights are cancelled or significantly delayed.”
The Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings issued an enforcement notice in early April that passengers “should be refunded promptly when their scheduled flights are cancelled or significantly delayed.”
Coronavirus sparks prison riot in Monroe, hits more long-term care homes in Washington
Inmates at a Washington state prison staged a large protest following new coronavirus diagnoses at the facility and health officials say they continue to see high numbers of cases in the state’s long-term care facilities.
Inmates at a Washington state prison staged a large protest following new coronavirus diagnoses at the facility and health officials say they continue to see high numbers of cases in the state’s long-term care facilities.
Here’s who likely WON’T get coronavirus economic stimulus checks from the federal government
WASHINGTON - Millions of Americans are expecting to receive economic stimulus checks from the federal government in response to the coronavirus outbreak.But not everyone is eligible.Here is who the Internal Revenue Service says likely WON'T qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.FROM THE IRS:Although some filers, such as high-income filers, will not qualify for an Economic Impact Payment, most will.Taxpayers likely won't qualify for an Economic Impact Payment if any of the following apply:- Your adjusted gross income is greater than: $99,000 if your filing status was single or married filing separately; $136,500 for head of household, and $198,000 if your filing status was married filing jointly.- You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return.
WASHINGTON - Millions of Americans are expecting to receive economic stimulus checks from the federal government in response to the coronavirus outbreak.But not everyone is eligible.Here is who the Internal Revenue Service says likely WON'T qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.FROM THE IRS:Although some filers, such as high-income filers, will not qualify for an Economic Impact Payment, most will.Taxpayers likely won't qualify for an Economic Impact Payment if any of the following apply:- Your adjusted gross income is greater than: $99,000 if your filing status was single or married filing separately; $136,500 for head of household, and $198,000 if your filing status was married filing jointly.- You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return.
Costco gives priority store access to health care workers, first responders in COVID-19 fight
Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Dr. Fauci: 'As a society, just forget about shaking hands'
As Americans prepare for our "new normal" post coronavirus outbreak, the nation's top infectious disease doctor said shaking hands is a practice that shouldn't return.
As Americans prepare for our "new normal" post coronavirus outbreak, the nation's top infectious disease doctor said shaking hands is a practice that shouldn't return.
State Board of Education allows flexibility for high school senior graduation requirements
High School seniors trying to navigate the end of the school year were left wondering about meeting requirements for graduation. The State Board of Education voted to ease some of that burden.
High School seniors trying to navigate the end of the school year were left wondering about meeting requirements for graduation. The State Board of Education voted to ease some of that burden.