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.
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.