Worried about bills? Here's what internet, utility companies are doing to help
SEATTLE -- The economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis are widespread and changing by the hour.Companies and government agencies large and small are stepping up to help as more and more Americans face uncertain financial futures.The Trump administration is proposing sending emergency checks to people across the country within two weeks, while Congress works to pass paid sick leave, emergency food funding and free virus testing.The IRS is delaying the April 15th tax deadline, allowing Americans to defer up to $1 million in payments to the Internal Revenue Service for 90 days.Here are some things local and regional governments and companies are doing to help customers facing economic hardship:EVICTION MORATORIUMSSeattle: Mayor Jenny Durkan has signed a moratorium on rent-related residential evictions, but it only applies to the city.
SEATTLE -- The economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis are widespread and changing by the hour.Companies and government agencies large and small are stepping up to help as more and more Americans face uncertain financial futures.The Trump administration is proposing sending emergency checks to people across the country within two weeks, while Congress works to pass paid sick leave, emergency food funding and free virus testing.The IRS is delaying the April 15th tax deadline, allowing Americans to defer up to $1 million in payments to the Internal Revenue Service for 90 days.Here are some things local and regional governments and companies are doing to help customers facing economic hardship:EVICTION MORATORIUMSSeattle: Mayor Jenny Durkan has signed a moratorium on rent-related residential evictions, but it only applies to the city.
Tacoma Public Schools offers free meals to students during COVID-19 closure
TACOMA - Making sure no child goes hungry during school closures is a priority for Tacoma Public Schools.
TACOMA - Making sure no child goes hungry during school closures is a priority for Tacoma Public Schools.
Death toll from new coronavirus in Washington state hits 50
The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state reached 50 on Tuesday morning when Clark County health officials announced their first fatal cases.
The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state reached 50 on Tuesday morning when Clark County health officials announced their first fatal cases.
Amazon providing $5 million in cash grants to neighboring businesses hurt by COVID-19
SEATTLE -- Food trucks, coffee shops and other small businesses surrounding Amazon's massive presence in Seattle's South Lake Union and Regrade neighborhoods have been feeling the pinch since thousands of Amazon employees began telecommuting to combat the spread of novel coronavirus.In response, the online retail giant has created a $5 million Neighborhood Small Business Relief Fund to provide cash grants to businesses that need financial assistance."These businesses support tens of thousands of local jobs that are a critical part of the Seattle and Puget Sound economy," Amazon said on a blog post announcing the grants. "They’re our friends and neighbors, and we believe it’s important to try to help them confront the economic challenges that are likely to come from the COVID-19 outbreak."In addition to the grant fund, Amazon is subsidizing one month's rent for tenants in Amazon-owned buildings.
SEATTLE -- Food trucks, coffee shops and other small businesses surrounding Amazon's massive presence in Seattle's South Lake Union and Regrade neighborhoods have been feeling the pinch since thousands of Amazon employees began telecommuting to combat the spread of novel coronavirus.In response, the online retail giant has created a $5 million Neighborhood Small Business Relief Fund to provide cash grants to businesses that need financial assistance."These businesses support tens of thousands of local jobs that are a critical part of the Seattle and Puget Sound economy," Amazon said on a blog post announcing the grants. "They’re our friends and neighbors, and we believe it’s important to try to help them confront the economic challenges that are likely to come from the COVID-19 outbreak."In addition to the grant fund, Amazon is subsidizing one month's rent for tenants in Amazon-owned buildings.
More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits shipments to warehouses
Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.
Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.
How COVID-19 is affecting Washington weddings
Many couples spend an average of at least a year planning their wedding and dish out an average of between $30,000-$40,000.Having to cancel or postpone can be emotionally and financially crushing.
Many couples spend an average of at least a year planning their wedding and dish out an average of between $30,000-$40,000.Having to cancel or postpone can be emotionally and financially crushing.
Blood donation shortage reported during coronavirus outbreak
SEATTLE -- The COVID-19 outbreak is starting to impact blood donations around the Northwest.Bloodworks Northwest reports that they've suffered more than 100 canceled blood drives so far in March, which has made them more than 3,000 donors short so far.Bloodworks Northwest is asking everyone who can donate to do so.Doctors aren't using blood transfusions to treat coronavirus, but with so many people working from home and organizations canceling planned blood drives, the supply is in jeopardy.School and college closures are having a big impact.
SEATTLE -- The COVID-19 outbreak is starting to impact blood donations around the Northwest.Bloodworks Northwest reports that they've suffered more than 100 canceled blood drives so far in March, which has made them more than 3,000 donors short so far.Bloodworks Northwest is asking everyone who can donate to do so.Doctors aren't using blood transfusions to treat coronavirus, but with so many people working from home and organizations canceling planned blood drives, the supply is in jeopardy.School and college closures are having a big impact.
'This is bigger than all of us' - Restaurants, bars, entertainment venues close statewide
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Sunday night that he would order all bars, restaurants, entertainment and recreation facilities to temporarily close to fight the spread of coronavirus in the state with by far the most deaths in the U.S. from the disease.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Sunday night that he would order all bars, restaurants, entertainment and recreation facilities to temporarily close to fight the spread of coronavirus in the state with by far the most deaths in the U.S. from the disease.
Seattle to give $5 million in grocery vouchers to families affected by COVID-19
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on Monday announced a program that will provide $5 million worth of grocery vouchers to families impacted by COVID-19 closures.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on Monday announced a program that will provide $5 million worth of grocery vouchers to families impacted by COVID-19 closures.
Volunteers fight coronavirus by testing new experimental vaccine in Seattle
The first people to roll up their sleeves to receive an experimental vaccine for the coronavirus say they were inspired to help because they wanted to do more to fight the disease than wash their hands and work from home.
The first people to roll up their sleeves to receive an experimental vaccine for the coronavirus say they were inspired to help because they wanted to do more to fight the disease than wash their hands and work from home.
Six more deaths in Washington as coronavirus cases top 900
Six more people died of the new coronavirus in King County, health officials reported Monday. They ranged in age from 50 to 90 and included a resident of nursing center in Redmond, Washington.
Six more people died of the new coronavirus in King County, health officials reported Monday. They ranged in age from 50 to 90 and included a resident of nursing center in Redmond, Washington.
Small businesses use curbside service to stay afloat during statewide closure of social gathering places
TACOMA - Small businesses are scrambling to come up with a plan to stay afloat during the COVID-19 outbreak.
TACOMA - Small businesses are scrambling to come up with a plan to stay afloat during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.
Ohio plans to delay primary, but 3 states still planned
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s governor wants the state to delay in-person voting for the state’s Tuesday presidential primary for three months to let the coronavirus outbreak subside, but Florida, Illinois and Arizona plan to push ahead.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s governor wants the state to delay in-person voting for the state’s Tuesday presidential primary for three months to let the coronavirus outbreak subside, but Florida, Illinois and Arizona plan to push ahead.
Dow dives 2,997 points on fears virus will cause recession
The U.S. stock market plunged more than 12% Monday for its worst day in more than three decades as voices from Wall Street to the White House said the coronavirus is likely dragging the economy into a recession.
The U.S. stock market plunged more than 12% Monday for its worst day in more than three decades as voices from Wall Street to the White House said the coronavirus is likely dragging the economy into a recession.
