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Should drive-in theaters reopen in Washington state?

May 15, 2020, 12:52 PM | Updated: Oct 7, 2024, 9:57 am

KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the more than $1.5 million in fraudulent unemployment claims that is now putting all unemployment payments on hold for two days.

Washington holding unemployment payments 1-2 days after fraud attempts

The CDC released guidelines for reopening that critics are calling “watered down” after the White House rejected their first (and much longer) draft.

And, should drive-in movie theaters in Washington reopen? It’s already happening in Oregon …

Blue Fox Drive-In says it will close for good if it can’t reopen soon

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Should drive-in theaters reopen in Washington state?