{"id":123,"date":"2020-04-29T15:30:55","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T23:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=123"},"modified":"2020-04-29T15:30:55","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T23:30:55","slug":"4-29-malia-somerville-marine-mammal-and-birds-curator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/04\/29\/4-29-malia-somerville-marine-mammal-and-birds-curator\/","title":{"rendered":"4\/29: Malia Somerville, Marine Mammal and Birds Curator"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5771\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-123-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=123-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 31:35 &#8212; 14.5MB)<\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p><p>Malia Somerville gives insight on how the non-human animals at Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium are faring. She rattles off puffin factoids, explains the case of the wandering peacock, and shares her love of sea lions.<\/p>\n<p>Interview begins at <a title=\"Skip to 10:04\" href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/04\/29\/4-29-malia-somerville-marine-mammal-and-birds-curator\/#\" onclick=\"return powerpress_stp(event);\" class=\"powerpress-skip-a\" data-pp-stp=\"604\" data-pp-player=\"audio-123-1\">10:04<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"washington_state\">WASHINGTON STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Governor <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WADeptHealth\/videos\/664630240937463\/?v=664630240937463&amp;notif_id=1588195705337486&amp;notif_t=live_video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WADeptHealth\/videos\/664630240937463\/?v=664630240937463&amp;notif_id=1588195705337486&amp;notif_t=live_video\" rel=\"nofollow\">addressed<\/a> the public just before airtime and indicated that his stay-at-home order will remain in effect beyond May 4th, with a gradual lifting of restrictions according to public health data, availability of testing and equipment, and capacity of the state healthcare system.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Guidance for the resumption of non-urgent surgeries will also be forthcoming<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor also issued <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/wagovernor\/inslee-announces-plan-to-allow-construction-projects-previously-underway-to-be-completed-b0d7139455\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/wagovernor\/inslee-announces-plan-to-allow-construction-projects-previously-underway-to-be-completed-b0d7139455\" rel=\"nofollow\">further<\/a> <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-additional-guidance-construction-activities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-additional-guidance-construction-activities\" rel=\"nofollow\">updated guidelines<\/a> for how construction work across the state can resume:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Construction that was contracted or was permitted to begin before March 23 may now resume<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Only projects where physical distancing can be maintained are permitted<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Projects must have a COVID-19 safety plan and COVID-19 coordinator<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The comprehensive plan must be posted at job sites<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"regional\">REGIONAL<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Shoppers at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/covid-updates.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/covid-updates.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Costco<\/a> will to need wear face coverings starting May 4th.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The requirement doesn&#8217;t apply to infants under age 2, or anyone unable to wear a mask because of medical conditions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Pierce County Bar Association is hosting a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/606595956595624\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/606595956595624\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">virtual lunch-and-learn<\/a> meeting on Tenant-Landlord Rights &amp; Responsibilities during the Covid-19 Pandemic tomorrow, Apr 30 at 11:30 AM.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Participants can ask attorneys questions about the effects of the current eviction moratorium<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Details on how to join the zoom meeting are available by calling TacomaProBono at (253) 572-5134 or by visiting facebook and searching TacomaProBono, all one word.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Details on other free legal aid are also available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tacomaprobono.org\" href=\"https:\/\/tacomaprobono.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaProBono.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"tacoma\">TACOMA<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The City is launching<a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/in_the_news\/t-_town_hall_virtual_series_launches\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/in_the_news\/t-_town_hall_virtual_series_launches\" rel=\"nofollow\">T-Town Hall<\/a>, a virtual series on topics of public health and the local economy.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The first event will take place Thursday, April 30th at 6pm with a focus on Tacoma&#8217;s rental assistance program.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">To virtually attend the series with a computer or smart device, go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">cityoftacoma.org<\/a> and follow links in the \u201cNews\u201d section<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">To listen to the series by phone, call 311 for instructions<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5772\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-123-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=123-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200429.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 31:35 &#8212; 14.5MB)<\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p><p>Malia Somerville gives insight on how the non-human animals at Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium are faring. 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