Popular trails, state-owned recreation sites close statewide
The state Department of Natural Resources is closing all DNR-managed lands to the public for two weeks starting Thursday, March 26.DNR manages more than 80 sites, including popular trails like Mailbox Peak, Rattlesnake Ledge and Mount Si.Campgrounds remain closed through April 30."This was not an easy decision.
The state Department of Natural Resources is closing all DNR-managed lands to the public for two weeks starting Thursday, March 26.DNR manages more than 80 sites, including popular trails like Mailbox Peak, Rattlesnake Ledge and Mount Si.Campgrounds remain closed through April 30."This was not an easy decision.
Snoqualmie mayor tests positive for Covid-19
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. -- A mayor in King County has tested positive for novel coronavirus.
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. -- A mayor in King County has tested positive for novel coronavirus.
WSU delays May commencement due to virus concerns
Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced that the traditional May commencement ceremonies for students would be delayed until at least August on all of the school’s campuses.
Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced that the traditional May commencement ceremonies for students would be delayed until at least August on all of the school’s campuses.
Organizations ask for help to save rescue dogs amid COVID-19 pandemic
LOS ANGELES - The global COVID-19 pandemic is impairing some international rescue organizations in their efforts to find dogs new homes.In Defense of Animals (IDA), an animal protection nonprofit, and Jindo Love Rescue, an organization that helps save dogs from the South Korean meat trade, described in an email how travel restrictions are making it difficult to save dogs, and how some canines have been stranded.“The organization relies on travelers who volunteer to bring dogs to North America from South Korea,” the IDA wrote, “but now dogs who have adopters waiting for them in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, New York City, Seattle, Washington D.C. and Toronto are stuck without a flight."“Not only is this affecting dogs who are waiting to get to their new homes, it’s stifling rescuers’ ability to save more.
LOS ANGELES - The global COVID-19 pandemic is impairing some international rescue organizations in their efforts to find dogs new homes.In Defense of Animals (IDA), an animal protection nonprofit, and Jindo Love Rescue, an organization that helps save dogs from the South Korean meat trade, described in an email how travel restrictions are making it difficult to save dogs, and how some canines have been stranded.“The organization relies on travelers who volunteer to bring dogs to North America from South Korea,” the IDA wrote, “but now dogs who have adopters waiting for them in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, New York City, Seattle, Washington D.C. and Toronto are stuck without a flight."“Not only is this affecting dogs who are waiting to get to their new homes, it’s stifling rescuers’ ability to save more.
Amazon employees test positive for coronavirus at 6 US warehouses
The U.S. coronavirus outbreak has spread to at least six Amazon warehouses, infecting workers racing to deliver massive volumes of packages for consumers leery of leaving their homes to shop.
The U.S. coronavirus outbreak has spread to at least six Amazon warehouses, infecting workers racing to deliver massive volumes of packages for consumers leery of leaving their homes to shop.
'A lot of first-time buyers': Gun sales surge amid COVID-19 outbreak
As many continue to deal with the stress that some feel during times of uncertainty, we've found it isn't just cleaning supplies and groceries people have been trying to stock up on.
As many continue to deal with the stress that some feel during times of uncertainty, we've found it isn't just cleaning supplies and groceries people have been trying to stock up on.
Walmart, Albertsons and Kroger are adding sneeze guards to checkout lanes
The checkout aisles at a number of the United States' largest grocery chains are going to look a little different.Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons are installing plexiglass sneeze guards in the coming weeks to help protect their employees from the spread of coronavirus as they continue to work on the front lines of a public health pandemic.It's part of a growing number of changes the companies are implementing as they continue to remain open, including enforcing social distancing guidelines.
The checkout aisles at a number of the United States' largest grocery chains are going to look a little different.Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons are installing plexiglass sneeze guards in the coming weeks to help protect their employees from the spread of coronavirus as they continue to work on the front lines of a public health pandemic.It's part of a growing number of changes the companies are implementing as they continue to remain open, including enforcing social distancing guidelines.
'Everyone’s been stepping up:' Grocers remain open as deemed critical to health, welfare
SEATTLE – Governor Jay Inslee’s order to stay at home doesn’t mean you cannot go out and get what you need.People are assured they can still see doctors, get prescription drugs refilled and hit the grocery store for necessities.Those working in our neighborhood supermarkets are considered part of our critical infrastructure, and are still on-the-job to keep the rest of us fed.Officials insist the food supply chain is solid, and advise the public not to hoard, rather suggesting we shop in a normal fashion.Nickalos Braun is now one of the few people allowed to continue working during our state’s unprecedented order to stay home.
SEATTLE – Governor Jay Inslee’s order to stay at home doesn’t mean you cannot go out and get what you need.People are assured they can still see doctors, get prescription drugs refilled and hit the grocery store for necessities.Those working in our neighborhood supermarkets are considered part of our critical infrastructure, and are still on-the-job to keep the rest of us fed.Officials insist the food supply chain is solid, and advise the public not to hoard, rather suggesting we shop in a normal fashion.Nickalos Braun is now one of the few people allowed to continue working during our state’s unprecedented order to stay home.
Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Dow surges 2,000 points, its biggest-ever point gain, as Congress moves closer to passing coronavirus aid package
U.S. equity markets registered the strongest one-day rebound in history on Tuesday amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.
U.S. equity markets registered the strongest one-day rebound in history on Tuesday amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.
Trump hoping to see US economy reopened by Easter amid virus
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job during the coronavirus outbreak, while contradicting the warnings of public health officials on the direction of the crisis.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job during the coronavirus outbreak, while contradicting the warnings of public health officials on the direction of the crisis.
Schools in Washington told to prepare for long-term closures, while finding ways to educate our kids
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Schools in our state should prepare for long-term closures and they must come up with plans to educate students by Monday, March 30.That’s the message from the state’s top educator, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Schools in our state should prepare for long-term closures and they must come up with plans to educate students by Monday, March 30.That’s the message from the state’s top educator, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal.
Food banks need help providing for people during COVID-19 pandemic
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – Some families are not able to afford essential items needed during the COVID-19 pandemic and food banks across the region are stepping up efforts to serve those in need.However, some of the non-profits are also in need of supplies and volunteers in order to continue serving the community.The Multi-Service Center Food Bank in Federal Way has been busy preparing bags of groceries during the outbreak.
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – Some families are not able to afford essential items needed during the COVID-19 pandemic and food banks across the region are stepping up efforts to serve those in need.However, some of the non-profits are also in need of supplies and volunteers in order to continue serving the community.The Multi-Service Center Food Bank in Federal Way has been busy preparing bags of groceries during the outbreak.
People who have recently left New York should quarantine for 14 days, task force recommends
WASHINGTON, D.C -- In a Tuesday press briefing, Dr.
WASHINGTON, D.C -- In a Tuesday press briefing, Dr.
Inmates ask state Supreme Court to order releases during coronavirus outbreak
SEATTLE — A group of inmates in Washington prisons is asking the state Supreme Court to order the release of prisoners at high risk from the new coronavirus.
SEATTLE — A group of inmates in Washington prisons is asking the state Supreme Court to order the release of prisoners at high risk from the new coronavirus.
Washington state’s stay-at-home order at a glance
In order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary and for non-essential businesses to close for at least two weeks, expanding previous orders that had already banned large gatherings and closed bars and dine-in restaurants.
In order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary and for non-essential businesses to close for at least two weeks, expanding previous orders that had already banned large gatherings and closed bars and dine-in restaurants.
Some Amazon orders taking up to a month to ship as company announces delay on non-essential items
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items in order to combat the shortages and high demand that has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items in order to combat the shortages and high demand that has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Furniture maker is mass-producing face masks and shields in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO, Wash. – When a local hospital system in Washington state put a call out to the community, challenging them to sew 100 million masks, they couldn’t have predicted a local manufacturer would swoop in and start mass producing quality face masks and face shields.“Now our clinicians who put these on say it’s a better product than we had even been using before,” said Jennifer Bayersdorfer, senior VP & chief quality officer at Providence St.
MUKILTEO, Wash. – When a local hospital system in Washington state put a call out to the community, challenging them to sew 100 million masks, they couldn’t have predicted a local manufacturer would swoop in and start mass producing quality face masks and face shields.“Now our clinicians who put these on say it’s a better product than we had even been using before,” said Jennifer Bayersdorfer, senior VP & chief quality officer at Providence St.