King County Metro will stop collecting fares and ask riders to board buses through rear doors
SEATTLE -- Staring Saturday, March 21, King County Metro will stop collecting fares from riders and start asking them to board buses through the rear door.Until further notice, riders will no be required to pay a fare to use King County Metro services, including buses, water taxi and Access paratransit.“As this crisis evolves, we are constantly reviewing all of our practices and policies to provide the best service while keeping people safe," said King County Executive Constantine. "Changing how riders board and exit our bus fleet and also suspending all fares is part of that effort.
SEATTLE -- Staring Saturday, March 21, King County Metro will stop collecting fares from riders and start asking them to board buses through the rear door.Until further notice, riders will no be required to pay a fare to use King County Metro services, including buses, water taxi and Access paratransit.“As this crisis evolves, we are constantly reviewing all of our practices and policies to provide the best service while keeping people safe," said King County Executive Constantine. "Changing how riders board and exit our bus fleet and also suspending all fares is part of that effort.
Signs suggest some Costco stores aren’t accepting returns on high-demand items amid COVID-19
Amid panic buying caused by mass shutdowns of non-essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, photos of signs at some Costco stores have begun circulating on social media that explain that returns on various high-demand items will not be accepted.
Amid panic buying caused by mass shutdowns of non-essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, photos of signs at some Costco stores have begun circulating on social media that explain that returns on various high-demand items will not be accepted.
Netflix slowing down in Europe to save Internet from crashing as coronavirus ramps up at-home streaming
The coronavirus pandemic has left millions around the globe staying indoors to self-quarantine, of course leading to a major spike in at-home viewing on streaming services such as Netflix.Now, after European Commissioner Thierry Breton revealed that he's been in talks with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings about the importance of reducing high-definition streaming in order to save the Internet from crashing, the company has decided to "begin reducing bit rates across all our streams in Europe for 30 days."RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesIn a statement from Netflix on Thursday, and obtained by Fox News, a company spokesperson said: "Following the discussions between Commissioner Thierry Breton and Reed Hastings - and given the extraordinary challenges raised by the coronavirus - Netflix has decided to begin reducing bit rates across all our streams in Europe for 30 days.
The coronavirus pandemic has left millions around the globe staying indoors to self-quarantine, of course leading to a major spike in at-home viewing on streaming services such as Netflix.Now, after European Commissioner Thierry Breton revealed that he's been in talks with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings about the importance of reducing high-definition streaming in order to save the Internet from crashing, the company has decided to "begin reducing bit rates across all our streams in Europe for 30 days."RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesIn a statement from Netflix on Thursday, and obtained by Fox News, a company spokesperson said: "Following the discussions between Commissioner Thierry Breton and Reed Hastings - and given the extraordinary challenges raised by the coronavirus - Netflix has decided to begin reducing bit rates across all our streams in Europe for 30 days.
Federal government waiving student loan payments, suspending entry at borders due to coronavirus
In a Friday press briefing, President Donald Trump said that he does not believe a national lockdown would be necessary amid the coronavirus pandemic, praising the efforts undertaken by states such as New York and California.
In a Friday press briefing, President Donald Trump said that he does not believe a national lockdown would be necessary amid the coronavirus pandemic, praising the efforts undertaken by states such as New York and California.
Local hospitals ask volunteers to sew masks, dentists urged to donate amid critical shortage
RENTON -- As the nation faces a critical shortage of masks and other protective gear to fight the spread of coronavirus, two local health care providers are asking for volunteers to step up and do their part to help.Providence Health in Renton is asking for volunteers with sewing machines to pick up pre-made kits that will produce 100 masks each.
RENTON -- As the nation faces a critical shortage of masks and other protective gear to fight the spread of coronavirus, two local health care providers are asking for volunteers to step up and do their part to help.Providence Health in Renton is asking for volunteers with sewing machines to pick up pre-made kits that will produce 100 masks each.
Seattle man among hundreds of Americans stuck in Peru during coronavirus lockdown
SEATTLE -- It was supposed to be a temporary volunteer trip, but now a Seattle man is stuck thousands of miles away from home with no timeline of getting back.Griffin Armour spends half of the year volunteering in Peru.
SEATTLE -- It was supposed to be a temporary volunteer trip, but now a Seattle man is stuck thousands of miles away from home with no timeline of getting back.Griffin Armour spends half of the year volunteering in Peru.
Boeing could be hurting long after airlines recover from coronavirus outbreak
SEATTLE -- The largest private employer in Washington state could get hit the hardest over the coronavirus outbreak.Boeing was already struggling before the outbreak reached the United States and now it could be one of the last to recover when it's all over.The aviation industry as a whole has plunged as the virus spreads, so much that the Trump administration is considering a $60 billion bailout request from Boeing and the airline industry."We have to help Boeing," President Donald Trump said earlier this week. "We have to help the airline industry.
SEATTLE -- The largest private employer in Washington state could get hit the hardest over the coronavirus outbreak.Boeing was already struggling before the outbreak reached the United States and now it could be one of the last to recover when it's all over.The aviation industry as a whole has plunged as the virus spreads, so much that the Trump administration is considering a $60 billion bailout request from Boeing and the airline industry."We have to help Boeing," President Donald Trump said earlier this week. "We have to help the airline industry.
Coronavirus death toll reaches 74 with more than 1,300 cases in Washington state
The death toll in Washington state from the coronavirus increased to 74 on Thursday, and the number of cases topped 1,300, according to state health officials.
The death toll in Washington state from the coronavirus increased to 74 on Thursday, and the number of cases topped 1,300, according to state health officials.
Judge rejects release of vulnerable immigration detainees
A federal judge in Seattle on Thursday declined to order the release of immigration detainees who may be especially vulnerable to the new coronavirus because they are old or have underlying health conditions.
A federal judge in Seattle on Thursday declined to order the release of immigration detainees who may be especially vulnerable to the new coronavirus because they are old or have underlying health conditions.
Family says beloved member of Seattle's Leschi community died from coronavirus
SEATTLE - Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood is in shock after coronavirus impacts a beloved community leader.
SEATTLE - Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood is in shock after coronavirus impacts a beloved community leader.
Patient, worker at state psychiatric hospital have COVID-19
A patient at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital has tested positive for coronavirus, and workers at the facility fear that number will increase due to a lack of protective gear and new policies that force them to crowd together as they try to get into the building.
A patient at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital has tested positive for coronavirus, and workers at the facility fear that number will increase due to a lack of protective gear and new policies that force them to crowd together as they try to get into the building.
Vital but vulnerable, cleaners hold the line against a virus
NEW YORK -- When hospitals need to prep a room for the next coronavirus test, when jetliners discharge their passengers at the gate, when suburbanites start to take sanitary precautions more seriously, the call goes out:Send in the cleaners.These largely unsung workers are often the first line of defense against the global COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning and disinfecting homes, offices, medical facilities and public spaces where the novel coronavirus could spread.
NEW YORK -- When hospitals need to prep a room for the next coronavirus test, when jetliners discharge their passengers at the gate, when suburbanites start to take sanitary precautions more seriously, the call goes out:Send in the cleaners.These largely unsung workers are often the first line of defense against the global COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning and disinfecting homes, offices, medical facilities and public spaces where the novel coronavirus could spread.
Family of 4 could get $3,000 under coronavirus relief plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first federal checks to families could be $3,000 for a family of four under the White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion to shore up households and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday that the “checks in the mail” would be direct deposited into people’s accounts under the plan the Trump administration has proposed to Congress.The payments would be $1,000 per adult and $500 per child so that a family of two parents and two children would receive $3,000, Mnuchin told Fox Business Network.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first federal checks to families could be $3,000 for a family of four under the White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion to shore up households and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday that the “checks in the mail” would be direct deposited into people’s accounts under the plan the Trump administration has proposed to Congress.The payments would be $1,000 per adult and $500 per child so that a family of two parents and two children would receive $3,000, Mnuchin told Fox Business Network.
Many funerals postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19
As Washington state continues to combat the spread of COVID-19, those saying goodbye to loved ones are having to do so under strict guidelines."It's not that we can't have a ceremony, we're just going to have to change how that looks and who is allowed to attend and the number of people," says Russ Weeks, president of Weeks Family Funeral Homes.Washington state currently prohibits gatherings of 50 or more people, and smaller gatherings are only allowed if social distancing and sanitation guidelines are followed.
As Washington state continues to combat the spread of COVID-19, those saying goodbye to loved ones are having to do so under strict guidelines."It's not that we can't have a ceremony, we're just going to have to change how that looks and who is allowed to attend and the number of people," says Russ Weeks, president of Weeks Family Funeral Homes.Washington state currently prohibits gatherings of 50 or more people, and smaller gatherings are only allowed if social distancing and sanitation guidelines are followed.