New England Patriots send plane to China to bring back a million N95 masks
Patriots team owner Robert Kraft sent the organization’s private plane to China to pick up much-needed protective equipment for medical workers.
Patriots team owner Robert Kraft sent the organization’s private plane to China to pick up much-needed protective equipment for medical workers.
Life Care Center of Kirkland fined $611,000 over coronavirus outbreak response
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- A Kirkland nursing home that last month became the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in Washington state has been fined more than $600,000 for its response to COVID-19.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is also threatening to revoke Life Care Center's participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs if corrective action isn't taken.
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- A Kirkland nursing home that last month became the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in Washington state has been fined more than $600,000 for its response to COVID-19.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is also threatening to revoke Life Care Center's participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs if corrective action isn't taken.
Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17
The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn’t think it would be possible to hold it in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn’t think it would be possible to hold it in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Boeing offers 'voluntary' layoffs as coronavirus crisis continues
The coronavirus crisis and the temporary shut-down of Boeing's plants in Washington state have prompted the already struggling aerospace giant to offer voluntary layoffs for employees.Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun said in a letter to workers that "it will take time for the aerospace industry to recover from this crisis.""When the world emerges from the pandemic, the size of the commercial market and the types of products and services our customers want and need will likely be different.
The coronavirus crisis and the temporary shut-down of Boeing's plants in Washington state have prompted the already struggling aerospace giant to offer voluntary layoffs for employees.Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun said in a letter to workers that "it will take time for the aerospace industry to recover from this crisis.""When the world emerges from the pandemic, the size of the commercial market and the types of products and services our customers want and need will likely be different.
Man accused of stabbing Asian family over coronavirus could face FBI hate crime charge
A man who allegedly tried to kill an Asian family inside a Texas supermarket last month to prevent them from spreading the coronavirus could be charged by the FBI for a hate crime, according to reports.
A man who allegedly tried to kill an Asian family inside a Texas supermarket last month to prevent them from spreading the coronavirus could be charged by the FBI for a hate crime, according to reports.
Issaquah woman starts movement to make masks for healthcare workers
ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- We know that just one person's actions can make a difference when times get tough, like the woman in Issaquah who decided to use her skills to make hundreds of face masks for health care workers.
ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- We know that just one person's actions can make a difference when times get tough, like the woman in Issaquah who decided to use her skills to make hundreds of face masks for health care workers.
Port of Seattle Commissioners bar evictions of tenants
SEATTLE -- Port of Seattle Commissioners voted Wednesday on a small package of relief for tenants at all of its facilities.
SEATTLE -- Port of Seattle Commissioners voted Wednesday on a small package of relief for tenants at all of its facilities.
Washington state reports 247 deaths, nearly 6,000 cases of COVID-19
At least 247 people have died from COVID-19 in Washington state, according to data just released by the Department of Health. There are nearly 6,000 confirmed cases.
At least 247 people have died from COVID-19 in Washington state, according to data just released by the Department of Health. There are nearly 6,000 confirmed cases.
Fountains of Wayne musician Adam Schlesinger dies of COVID-19
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.RELATED: COVID-19 has claimed the lives of these celebrities and notable peopleSchlesinger died at a hospital in upstate New York, his longtime lawyer Josh Grier told The Associated Press.
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.RELATED: COVID-19 has claimed the lives of these celebrities and notable peopleSchlesinger died at a hospital in upstate New York, his longtime lawyer Josh Grier told The Associated Press.
Puyallup students and staff document quarantine moments to be used in yearbook
PUYALLUP, Wash. -- Some people may look back at their old high school yearbook and cringe at the pictures and handwritten messages inside.
PUYALLUP, Wash. -- Some people may look back at their old high school yearbook and cringe at the pictures and handwritten messages inside.
China lied about coronavirus, putting world in jeopardy, US intelligence agents say
In a classified report sent to the White House, the officials said that China's public record of COVID-19 infections was deliberately deceptive and incomplete.
In a classified report sent to the White House, the officials said that China's public record of COVID-19 infections was deliberately deceptive and incomplete.
How the National Guard will help in Washington state
Food banks in Washington state that are grappling with staff and supply shortages will get a boost from the state's National Guard.Gov.
Food banks in Washington state that are grappling with staff and supply shortages will get a boost from the state's National Guard.Gov.
Sounders FC sets up relief fund for struggling businesses near CenturyLink Field
SEATTLE -- Seattle Sounders FC is launching a targeted relief effort in the fight against COVID-19.The organization is establishing the Seattle Sounders FC Relief Fund, aimed primarily at supporting people, non-profits and small businesses in the neighborhoods surrounding CenturyLink Field that have been adversely impacted by the postponement of the 2020 MLS.These districts include SoDo, Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District.
SEATTLE -- Seattle Sounders FC is launching a targeted relief effort in the fight against COVID-19.The organization is establishing the Seattle Sounders FC Relief Fund, aimed primarily at supporting people, non-profits and small businesses in the neighborhoods surrounding CenturyLink Field that have been adversely impacted by the postponement of the 2020 MLS.These districts include SoDo, Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District.
Trump: 'Very painful 2 weeks' ahead as White House projects 100K to 240K total US deaths from COVID-19
"This is going to be a very, very painful two weeks," President Donald Trump said Tuesday in a coronavirus task force press briefing from the White House, marking a notable change in tone in his view of the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping across the United States, inundating hospitals and claiming thousands of lives.
"This is going to be a very, very painful two weeks," President Donald Trump said Tuesday in a coronavirus task force press briefing from the White House, marking a notable change in tone in his view of the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping across the United States, inundating hospitals and claiming thousands of lives.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in US pass 200,000, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of confirmed cases in the United States of the novel coronavirus was 203,608 on Wednesday, according to data from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centers.
The number of confirmed cases in the United States of the novel coronavirus was 203,608 on Wednesday, according to data from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centers.
A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due
The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April's bills are coming due. The good news is there is help available.
The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April's bills are coming due. The good news is there is help available.