Boeing production shut down indefinitely due to coronavirus
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing said Sunday it will continue its shutdown of production indefinitely at its Seattle area facilities due to the spread of the coronavirus.
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing said Sunday it will continue its shutdown of production indefinitely at its Seattle area facilities due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Olympia teen fears her medical treatment will be impacted by COVID-19
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A teenage girl in Olympia is asking the community to take the risks of the coronavirus seriously so that she can continue her own medical treatment.Kayleigh Lormor is a 15-year-old girl.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A teenage girl in Olympia is asking the community to take the risks of the coronavirus seriously so that she can continue her own medical treatment.Kayleigh Lormor is a 15-year-old girl.
Washington small businesses rush to federal stimulus aid
SEATTLE – Business after business around Seattle have been boarded up with plywood after Governor Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order forced many to close or rethink strategies.Small business owners across the region began signing up for a federal relief program that went online Friday.Streets across the Emerald City are nearly empty but some businesses remain open like Piroshki Piroshki Bakery.“That’s our new normal,” said owner Olga Sagan. “Deliveries.”Sagan says she has been in business for nearly three decades and multiple stores.“I think to apply for it just for good measure, but I have my concerns and my doubts,” she said about stimulus program.She says business is down more than 80-percent, but besides her doubts, she will sign up for federal help.“The process is complicated and not a lot of banks are ready,” she complained.Many small businesses don’t have the option to re-imagine their model, businesses like the neighborhood bar called Changes in Wallingford.
SEATTLE – Business after business around Seattle have been boarded up with plywood after Governor Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order forced many to close or rethink strategies.Small business owners across the region began signing up for a federal relief program that went online Friday.Streets across the Emerald City are nearly empty but some businesses remain open like Piroshki Piroshki Bakery.“That’s our new normal,” said owner Olga Sagan. “Deliveries.”Sagan says she has been in business for nearly three decades and multiple stores.“I think to apply for it just for good measure, but I have my concerns and my doubts,” she said about stimulus program.She says business is down more than 80-percent, but besides her doubts, she will sign up for federal help.“The process is complicated and not a lot of banks are ready,” she complained.Many small businesses don’t have the option to re-imagine their model, businesses like the neighborhood bar called Changes in Wallingford.
Bonds of friendship leading White Center restaurant to give back
Right now it's easy to get overwhelmed by bad news, but there are countless stories of hope, selflessness and good people trying to help each other out.
Right now it's easy to get overwhelmed by bad news, but there are countless stories of hope, selflessness and good people trying to help each other out.
Can you apply for unemployment insurance on coronavirus furlough?
A skyrocketing number of businesses have furloughed employees because of the coronavirus pandemic — and although furloughs are typically meant to be temporary, many people finding themselves without a paycheck are wondering if they qualify for unemployment insurance.
A skyrocketing number of businesses have furloughed employees because of the coronavirus pandemic — and although furloughs are typically meant to be temporary, many people finding themselves without a paycheck are wondering if they qualify for unemployment insurance.
Nurse sings ‘Amazing Grace’ to colleagues working tirelessly in fight against COVID-19
DETROIT -- A nurse was asked by her fellow health care workers at a Michigan hospital to sing '“Amazing Grace” as the staff prepared for a long and difficult shift treating patients with COVID-19.St.
DETROIT -- A nurse was asked by her fellow health care workers at a Michigan hospital to sing '“Amazing Grace” as the staff prepared for a long and difficult shift treating patients with COVID-19.St.
Snohomish Health District hiring temporary positions amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Snohomish Health District is now looking to hire more help in the fight against the outbreak. Health officers with the district said they are looking for support to increase preventative efforts.
The Snohomish Health District is now looking to hire more help in the fight against the outbreak. Health officers with the district said they are looking for support to increase preventative efforts.
Delta Air Lines will allow customers to re-book travel affected by COVID-19 for up to 2 years
Delta Air Lines has announced that the company is extending customers’ ability to re-book travel impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for up to two years.
Delta Air Lines has announced that the company is extending customers’ ability to re-book travel impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for up to two years.
White House: CDC to recommend Americans cover faces when outside, Trump calls it 'voluntary'
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced in a Coronavirus Task Force briefing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would be advising that Americans wear non-medical, cloth-based coverings when in public.
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced in a Coronavirus Task Force briefing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would be advising that Americans wear non-medical, cloth-based coverings when in public.
‘Thank you for being on the front lines:’ BP offering discounted gas to health care workers
Health care professionals have the opportunity to receive 50 cents off per gallon at BP and Amoco stations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health care professionals have the opportunity to receive 50 cents off per gallon at BP and Amoco stations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Western State Hospital to move patients out to relieve staff; 16 workers, 6 patients have COVID-19
State mental health officials plan to release as many as 60 patients from Washington’s largest psychiatric hospital in order to reduce some of the stress that the new coronavirus has placed on staff at the 850-bed facility, officials said Friday.
State mental health officials plan to release as many as 60 patients from Washington’s largest psychiatric hospital in order to reduce some of the stress that the new coronavirus has placed on staff at the 850-bed facility, officials said Friday.
'It's very surreal': Guardsmen arrive to help local food banks amid coronavirus crisis
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- Local food banks are facing a crisis: they can't take most food donations because of the coronavirus, and the pandemic is also keeping most of their volunteers at home.Enter the Washington National Guard.Gov.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- Local food banks are facing a crisis: they can't take most food donations because of the coronavirus, and the pandemic is also keeping most of their volunteers at home.Enter the Washington National Guard.Gov.
Grupo Modelo suspends production of Corona and other beer brands amid coronavirus crisis in Mexico
Grupo Modelo, which produces and exports several popular beer brands including Corona, Pacifica and Modelo, will be temporarily suspending production after its breweries were deemed non-essential by the Mexican government.
Grupo Modelo, which produces and exports several popular beer brands including Corona, Pacifica and Modelo, will be temporarily suspending production after its breweries were deemed non-essential by the Mexican government.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to Feeding America
SEATTLE -- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Thursday announced he was donating $100 million to help food banks across the United States.There is a growing need for donations as millions of Americans are out of work amid the coronavirus pandemic.In an Instagram post, Bezos said the donation would be made to Feeding America which will quickly send the funding to its network of food banks:
SEATTLE -- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Thursday announced he was donating $100 million to help food banks across the United States.There is a growing need for donations as millions of Americans are out of work amid the coronavirus pandemic.In an Instagram post, Bezos said the donation would be made to Feeding America which will quickly send the funding to its network of food banks:
