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.
State Medicaid agency expecting tidal wave of applicants in coming weeks
SEATTLE -- Health care coverage has become a major concern for many Americans as more people are not only getting sick from COVID-19, but also losing their employer-issued health care when losing their jobs.With an avalanche of new unemployment claims in the state, Washington's Health Care Authority is preparing for a major increase in Medicaid enrollment, known as Apple Health.The state agency has already seen a slight uptick.
SEATTLE -- Health care coverage has become a major concern for many Americans as more people are not only getting sick from COVID-19, but also losing their employer-issued health care when losing their jobs.With an avalanche of new unemployment claims in the state, Washington's Health Care Authority is preparing for a major increase in Medicaid enrollment, known as Apple Health.The state agency has already seen a slight uptick.
Drive-in churches an option for faithful who want closeness
With coronavirus prevention measures shuttering houses of worship, pastors across the country are using that ultimate tool of social distancing — cars — to safely bring their communities closer together.
With coronavirus prevention measures shuttering houses of worship, pastors across the country are using that ultimate tool of social distancing — cars — to safely bring their communities closer together.
Federal stockpile of N95 respirators, other protective equipment nearly depleted
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
Meals on Wheels programs stretched as seniors told to stay home during pandemic
Local meals on wheels programs have never seen so much demand. Homage Senior Services of Snohomish County will deliver more than 5,000 meals this week and the calls keep pouring in.
Local meals on wheels programs have never seen so much demand. Homage Senior Services of Snohomish County will deliver more than 5,000 meals this week and the calls keep pouring in.
Daffodil Festival canceled, so princesses bring festivities to community virtually
Every spring, the annual Daffodil Festival and Parade brings the community together, but for the first time since WWII, festivities have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
Every spring, the annual Daffodil Festival and Parade brings the community together, but for the first time since WWII, festivities have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
Home construction workers deemed non-essential amid COVID-19, leaving families scrambling for housing
Some families may be homeless very soon because the people building homes are deemed non-essential by the state.
Some families may be homeless very soon because the people building homes are deemed non-essential by the state.
Trump: CDC to release guidance on how people exposed to COVID-19 can return to work
President Donald Trump said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would be releasing guidance on how critical infrastructure workers can return to their jobs after potential exposure to the virus.
President Donald Trump said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would be releasing guidance on how critical infrastructure workers can return to their jobs after potential exposure to the virus.
97-year-old WWII vet serenades wife under self isolation with harmonica tune through glass door
ERIE, Pa. - Residents of a nursing home in Pennsylvania separated by social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic found a way to connect with each other when the woman’s husband, a 97-year-old WWII veteran, serenaded her with a tune from his harmonica on the other side of a glass door.The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs posted a video on Facebook of Lou playing a song to his wife Jackie to pass the time during the mandated quarantines.
ERIE, Pa. - Residents of a nursing home in Pennsylvania separated by social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic found a way to connect with each other when the woman’s husband, a 97-year-old WWII veteran, serenaded her with a tune from his harmonica on the other side of a glass door.The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs posted a video on Facebook of Lou playing a song to his wife Jackie to pass the time during the mandated quarantines.
Global coronavirus cases top 1.5 million, according to Johns Hopkins
On April 8, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus across the world surpassed 1.5 million, according to data from Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.
On April 8, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus across the world surpassed 1.5 million, according to data from Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.
Dr. Fauci says US should be able to reopen schools in the fall
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