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WA salon owner believes they could safely reopen now, if allowed

Puyallup salon owner Lauren on the struggles of salons during Governor Inslee's stay-at-home order, and not having a clear timeline to reopen.
6 years ago

Live updates: 931 dead, 16,891 coronavirus cases in Washington state

. The state says 16,891 people have tested positive for coronavirus, and of those 931 people have died.
6 years ago

Public lands to reopen for ‘every type of recreation, except for camping’

Hilary Franz, commissioner of public lands, talks about what is and is not allowed when lands and parks in Washington state reopen for recreation next week.
6 years ago

WA Rep: Small businesses need a timeline for reopening

State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (R-Republic) on extending stay-at-home order and why small businesses need a timeline for reopening.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee extends stay-at-home order through May 31

Gov. Inslee has extended the stay-at-home order through May 31. The governor said Washington businesses will reopen in four stages.
6 years ago

What would remdesivir treatment look like and is it effective?

Tacoma MD Dr. Gordon Cohen weighs in on what remdesivir treatment looks like and how effective it could be against COVID-19.
6 years ago

How long legally can Inslee keep extending stay-at-home order?

State Rep J.T. Wilcox (R-Yelm) on whether or not extending the stay-at-home order is constitutional, and why it may depend on the governor.
6 years ago

Seattle Police Department preps for May Day during a pandemic

The Seattle Police Department is prepared for a May Day that might look different this year due to the global pandemic and stay-at-home order.
6 years ago

Former WA AG on whether workers can be forced to return if they feel unsafe

Meat packing plants must resume operations, but former AG Rob McKenna stops by to explain if the government can force workers to return to the job.
6 years ago

Kshama Sawant: Amazon tax ‘only thing’ that can rescue Seattle economy

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is continuing her push to pass a tax on big businesses to provide relief for the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
6 years ago

Should reopening Washington state be done on a regional basis?

State Rep Chris Gildon (R-WA25) believes it should be up to individual counties in Washington state to determine when it's safe to reopen.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee says stay-at-home order will extend beyond May 4

Gov. Inslee said that the entire state will not open on Monday, May 4, and that he'll have more details on Friday about what can reopen.
6 years ago

WA Rep: ‘People are going to Walmart, but they’re not able to go to Main St’

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) says it’s time to reopen the economy in WA, and not all regions should be handled the same.
6 years ago

Is herd immunity an effective tool against coronavirus?

Tacoma MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses whether the concept of herd immunity being employed in some countries can actually fight coronavirus.
6 years ago

Alcoa shuttering Ferndale plant, leaving hundreds out of work

State Senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) on critical materials manufacturer Alcoa Intalco closing down in Ferndale.
6 years ago

Live updates: 834 deaths, 15,185 coronavirus cases in Washington

Gov. Jay Inslee extended the stay-at-home order through May 31, but state parks and public lands will start to reopen on Tuesday. In Seattle,  SDOT is opening up more streets to walking and biking.
6 years ago

Thousands rally online in support of WA stay-at-home order

Thousands of people will be rallying from a safe social distance online Sunday, in support of Gov. Jay Inslee's ongoing stay-at-home order.
6 years ago

Gubernatorial candidate suing Inslee for ban on religious gatherings

Joshua Freed, GOP gubernatorial candidate, argues that Gov. Inslee's ban on religious gatherings is unconstitutional and inconsistent.
6 years ago

WA Congressman: More may rebel if Inslee doesn’t release specific plans

Congressman Dan Newhouse criticizes Jay Inslee for not having a specific plan to reopen the state, and believes more may rebel and protest.
6 years ago

Is ultraviolet light actually useful as a coronavirus disinfectant?

Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses the value of ultraviolet light as a disenfectant and whether certain states are reopening too soon during coronavirus.
6 years ago

Washington State Supreme Court denies motion to release prison inmates

In a 5-4 ruling, the Washington State Supreme Court has denied a motion to release thousands of inmates from state prisons, including many dangerous offenders.
6 years ago

Has Washington been too haphazard in releasing prisoners due to COVID-19?

Jeff Clayton from the American Bail Coalition believes Washington state is releasing prisoners too haphazardly, and that public safety is threatened.
6 years ago

What is the legality of protests during a coronavirus stay-at-home order?

Attorney Mike Vaska on the legality of protests during a coronavirus stay-at-home order, and his campaign for Attorney General.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee outlines ‘strategic approach’ to reopen Washington state

Gov. Inslee on Tuesday outlined an approach to gradually reopen Washington state.
6 years ago