‘He’s an inmate:’ Anguish mounts over virus-hit nursing home
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Desperate to talk to their dad, Scott Sedlacek and his brother, Steve, stood outside his open nursing home window and shouted.
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Desperate to talk to their dad, Scott Sedlacek and his brother, Steve, stood outside his open nursing home window and shouted.
King County changes policy for Kent motel after homeless person leaves quarantine site, boards Metro bus
KENT, Wash. -- King County is changing the protocol for the motel the county bought to isolate and quarantine potential coronavirus cases after a homeless person who took a room there left the site, stole from a nearby convenience store then boarded a Metro bus.King County's decision to purchase a former Econo Lodge in Kent to use as a quarantine site for coronavirus cases caused widespread outcry from Kent city leaders and residents.
KENT, Wash. -- King County is changing the protocol for the motel the county bought to isolate and quarantine potential coronavirus cases after a homeless person who took a room there left the site, stole from a nearby convenience store then boarded a Metro bus.King County's decision to purchase a former Econo Lodge in Kent to use as a quarantine site for coronavirus cases caused widespread outcry from Kent city leaders and residents.
Food Lifeline sees sharp drop in donations amid COVID-19 crisis
SEATTLE -- Food Lifeline, western Washington's largest hunger relief organization, is experiencing a severe drop in donations, but the need for food is rising.The COVID-19 crisis has made it challenging for the organization to operate at its full capacity.
SEATTLE -- Food Lifeline, western Washington's largest hunger relief organization, is experiencing a severe drop in donations, but the need for food is rising.The COVID-19 crisis has made it challenging for the organization to operate at its full capacity.
Companies announce job openings, elected leaders promise help after coronavirus impacts economy
SEATTLE – The coronavirus crisis hit western Washington’s economy in a big way.Multiple businesses announced layoffs across Puget Sound and some businesses simply closed their doors.There are now efforts on both the federal and local levels designed to help families stay afloat.Grocery store chains announced they are ready to hire hundreds of people.Safeway, Albertsons and QFC say they have spots to fill and some people could be back to work as early as next week.QFC says their stores been busy the past few days.
SEATTLE – The coronavirus crisis hit western Washington’s economy in a big way.Multiple businesses announced layoffs across Puget Sound and some businesses simply closed their doors.There are now efforts on both the federal and local levels designed to help families stay afloat.Grocery store chains announced they are ready to hire hundreds of people.Safeway, Albertsons and QFC say they have spots to fill and some people could be back to work as early as next week.QFC says their stores been busy the past few days.
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Seattle Public Schools announces meal distribution sites during coronavirus closure
SEATTLE -- Seattle Public Schools on Friday announced plans to provide students with meals during a six-week closure amid the coronavirus outbreak.Grab and go meals will be available at more than two dozen SPS locations from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for the duration of the closure.The district is asking students "to not stay at the school to eat them and to be mindful of social distancing guidelines from health authorities."Click here for a full list of locations
SEATTLE -- Seattle Public Schools on Friday announced plans to provide students with meals during a six-week closure amid the coronavirus outbreak.Grab and go meals will be available at more than two dozen SPS locations from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for the duration of the closure.The district is asking students "to not stay at the school to eat them and to be mindful of social distancing guidelines from health authorities."Click here for a full list of locations
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Here are the latest school closures in western Washington amid coronavirus concerns
UPDATE As the death toll from the new coronavirus reached at least 31 in Washington state, Gov.
UPDATE As the death toll from the new coronavirus reached at least 31 in Washington state, Gov.
Bellevue Police warn of fake coronavirus map that will infect your computer
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- It was only a matter of time before scammers used the coronavirus crisis to try to steal people's information.Bellevue Police are warning about a website purporting to be the widely used coronavirus map from Johns Hopkins University.The map, however, is fake, and the website will infect your computer with malware and steal your information.
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- It was only a matter of time before scammers used the coronavirus crisis to try to steal people's information.Bellevue Police are warning about a website purporting to be the widely used coronavirus map from Johns Hopkins University.The map, however, is fake, and the website will infect your computer with malware and steal your information.
Travel restrictions for Washington state? Trump says it's possible 'if an area gets too hot'
A day after President Trump announced a partial ban on travel from Europe in response to the growing coronavirus crisis, he was asked by a reporter if domestic travel restrictions are possible for hard hit areas like Washington state and California.According to The New York Times, the president said it hasn't been discussed, but "if somebody gets a little bit out of control, if an area gets too hot," then it's possible.The off-the-cuff remarks had some people on high alert, but it's too soon to know whether those kinds of restrictions will be necessary as the situation evolves.A spokesperson for Gov.
A day after President Trump announced a partial ban on travel from Europe in response to the growing coronavirus crisis, he was asked by a reporter if domestic travel restrictions are possible for hard hit areas like Washington state and California.According to The New York Times, the president said it hasn't been discussed, but "if somebody gets a little bit out of control, if an area gets too hot," then it's possible.The off-the-cuff remarks had some people on high alert, but it's too soon to know whether those kinds of restrictions will be necessary as the situation evolves.A spokesperson for Gov.
Uber, Lyft drivers' union asks for emergency economic relief
SEATTLE – On Thursday, Gov.
SEATTLE – On Thursday, Gov.
Woodinville mother shares lessons for teaching kids at home following school closure
WOODINVILLE, Wash. -- Hundreds of thousands of parents learned Thursday their kids won’t be going to school for at least the next six weeks.
WOODINVILLE, Wash. -- Hundreds of thousands of parents learned Thursday their kids won’t be going to school for at least the next six weeks.
Space Needle suspends operations through March 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic
SEATTLE -- One of Seattle's most popular tourist attractions is closing amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.The Space Needle will suspend operations starting Friday, March 13 through March 31."We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this closure and look forward to welcoming Guests and Space Needle Team Members back to the icon of Seattle when we reopen," a Thursday statement from the Space Needle reads.
SEATTLE -- One of Seattle's most popular tourist attractions is closing amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.The Space Needle will suspend operations starting Friday, March 13 through March 31."We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this closure and look forward to welcoming Guests and Space Needle Team Members back to the icon of Seattle when we reopen," a Thursday statement from the Space Needle reads.
Virus testing is a ‘failing,’ leaving cases uncounted
NEW YORK (AP) — Seven weeks have passed since the first U.S. case of coronavirus was announced, and the government is failing to account for what could be thousands of additional infections because of ongoing problems with testing.
NEW YORK (AP) — Seven weeks have passed since the first U.S. case of coronavirus was announced, and the government is failing to account for what could be thousands of additional infections because of ongoing problems with testing.
Inslee orders all schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties closed due to coronavirus
OLYMPIA, Wash. - As the death toll from the new coronavirus reached at least 31 in Washington state, Gov.
OLYMPIA, Wash. - As the death toll from the new coronavirus reached at least 31 in Washington state, Gov.
Disneyland closing on Saturday amid virus fears
Disneyland in California will close on Saturday because of concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus.Disneyland Resort said in a statement Thursday that the resort and Disney California Adventure that are next door to each other in the Los Angeles suburb of Anaheim will remain closed through the end of the month.The resort says hotels will remain open until Monday so guests can make travel arrangements.
Disneyland in California will close on Saturday because of concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus.Disneyland Resort said in a statement Thursday that the resort and Disney California Adventure that are next door to each other in the Los Angeles suburb of Anaheim will remain closed through the end of the month.The resort says hotels will remain open until Monday so guests can make travel arrangements.
NCAA basketball tournaments canceled in response to coronavirus outbreak
The NCAA has canceled the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships, in response to the coronavirus pandemic."This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities," NCAA President Mark Emmert said.With the tournament less than a week away, the NCAA had been looking into alternative plans to keep the disease from spreading at its games.
The NCAA has canceled the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships, in response to the coronavirus pandemic."This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities," NCAA President Mark Emmert said.With the tournament less than a week away, the NCAA had been looking into alternative plans to keep the disease from spreading at its games.