Brandi Kruse: No one is enforcing 'Stay Home' mandate – but that doesn't mean you should violate it
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
The Divide: Mayors weigh in on future of Washington's 'Stay Home' mandate
This week on “The Divide”: The mayors of Marysville, Kent, and Spokane weigh in on best path out of "Stay Home" order.Plus: "Small Business Sunday" continues with a Marysville bakery that's not sugarcoating economic impact of Coronavirus pandemic.Also: Brandi responds to viewer criticism over an interview with a local political candidate.Commentary: You can probably get away with violating the "Stay Home" order, but that doesn't mean you should.Watch the full episode below:
Small Business Sunday: No sugarcoating 'Stay Home' impact on Marysville bakery
A ban on large gatherings means fewer birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.
99-year-old veteran beats COVID-19: 'It'll go away, just like the wars have gone away'
LAKE FOREST PARK, Wash. – Margarita Andrijic said the first clue that something was wrong with her boyfriend, Ed Mueller, came at dinnertime."I fixed his favorite supper, hamburger and french fries.
Brandi Kruse: Protecting lives vs. preserving liberty
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
Small Business Sunday: Some watch livelihoods unravel under 'stay home' order
For businesses in La Conner and across Skagit County, April can be the busiest time of year as tulip fields draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
The Divide: Benefits Backlog
This week on “The Divide”: As the state works to process hundreds of thousands of unemployment claims, Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine says they're preparing for a "tsunami" of new applications under the federal CARES Act.Plus: A 99-year-old veteran is diagnosed with COVID-19 just before his 100th birthday.
The Divide: Life after 'Stay Home' order
This week on “The Divide”: What does life after the "Stay at Home" order look like?
Brandi Kruse: Protecting prisoners from COVID-19 is in our best interest
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
Small Business Sunday: #Pledge1200 to help local small businesses
With economic stimulus checks expected to reach Americans soon, a new campaign is urging you to spend the funds to help local small businesses – if you’re able.The #Pledge1200 campaign calls on Americans who aren’t economically impacted by the coronavirus crisis to use their $1,200 stimulus check to help local companies that are struggling.
‘We’ve learned a lot’: Seattle Fire Chief on confronting coronavirus crisis
Seattle Fire Department Chief Harold Scoggins spoke with Q13’s Brandi Kruse about how the agency's response to the coronavirus crisis has evolved in recent weeks.Watch the full interview:
Small Business Sunday: Stay home, stay stylish with Purpose Boutique
Purpose Boutique, which relied on in-person styling sessions to sell clothes in its stores, has seen sales drop 90% since the stay-at-home order went into place.
AG Bob Ferguson claims Trump could delay 2020 election, Republicans demand apology
OLYMPIA - In an email to supporters, Attorney General Bob Ferguson warned that President Donald Trump could try to delay the November election to stay in power.
Honoring 'essential' workers on front lines of coronavirus crisis
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
Brandi Kruse: Even during a pandemic, there is no 'staying home' for our first responders
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
Small Business Sunday: San Juan Island Fishing Charters
San Juan Island Fishing Charters is worried about staying afloat during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Divide: Coronavirus Checks
This week on “The Divide”: U.S. Representative Dr.
Small Business Sunday: Trophy Cupcakes gives customers a way to 'pay it forward' during outbreak
Seattle's Trophy Cupcakes has found a way to not only keep business coming in, but keep goodwill going out during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Brandi Kruse: Washington leaders had a plan to respond to crisis – did you?
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
The Divide: Congressional Coronavirus Response
This week on “The Divide”: U.S. Representative Suzan Delbene (D-Washington) discusses how Congress is working to get money in the hands of Americans who need it during the Coronavirus outbreak.Plus: Blood supplies are heading toward a critical shortage.