{"id":154,"date":"2020-05-15T14:35:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T22:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=154"},"modified":"2020-05-15T14:35:27","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T22:35:27","slug":"5-15-friday-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/05\/15\/5-15-friday-update\/","title":{"rendered":"5\/15: Friday Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_6380\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-154-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=154-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 6:51 &#8212; 3.1MB)<\/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><h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor has published <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-additional-guidance-outdoor-recreation-phase-1-and-phase-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-additional-guidance-outdoor-recreation-phase-1-and-phase-2\" rel=\"nofollow\">memos<\/a> for how to resume outdoor recreation for counties in phases 1 and 2 of reopening.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The full guidelines can be read at governor.wa.gov in the \u201cNews\u201d section<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"king_county\">KING COUNTY<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/live-updates-coronavirus-pandin-washington-state\/\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/live-updates-coronavirus-pandin-washington-state\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">UW Researchers<\/a> are recruiting outpatients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 for a study on whether treatments including hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin can prevent death and hospitalization of Covid-19 patients.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Anyone who has tested positive for the virus can call or text 206-773-7129, or email actu@uw.edu to inquire about participating in the study.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"pierce_county\">PIERCE COUNTY<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County Planning &amp; Public Works Department is offering a free online Vermicomposting class on tomorrow, May 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Participants can learn more and register at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/compost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/compost\" rel=\"nofollow\">piercecountywa.gov\/compost<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department notes that 1 in 5 people experience mental illness.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">People with no previous history of mental illness can find themselves experiencing uncomfortable symptoms like increased anxiety during public health emergencies and alterations to one&#8217;s way of living.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Resources can be found online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/mhanational.org\/covid19\" href=\"https:\/\/mhanational.org\/covid19\" rel=\"nofollow\">MHAnational.org\/covid19<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Spanaway Lake is currently under a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/Home\/Components\/Blog\/Blog\/21553\/333?fbclid=IwAR1J0SX7ZuRE5MPh7DFjufqT8mqjKV86zsXG1E6X-jM2K01XSVozOdT5XZE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/Home\/Components\/Blog\/Blog\/21553\/333?fbclid=IwAR1J0SX7ZuRE5MPh7DFjufqT8mqjKV86zsXG1E6X-jM2K01XSVozOdT5XZE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Toxic algae<\/a> advisory. Individuals and pets should avoid swimming, wading, water skiing, or fishing until the health department lifts the advisory. More info can be found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tpchd.org\/advisories\" href=\"https:\/\/tpchd.org\/advisories\" rel=\"nofollow\">tpchd.org\/advisories<\/a>.<\/div>\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\">Starting Monday, May 18, the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center will be open seven days per week, from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, for garbage and yard waste loads.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Recycle Center and Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be open to residential customers on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Goodwill drop-off station will remain closed until further notice.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Customers must have an active solid waste residential collection account<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All payments should be made by credit card.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Customers are asked to observe physical distancing, wear a face mask, and be patient with significant wait times.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info can be obtained by calling 253-502-2100 or by visiting cityoftacoma.org\/solidwaste.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma\u2019s <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article242744341.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article242744341.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">Meadow Park Golf Course<\/a> will be open 7am to 8pm starting may 22nd.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Online reservations and payment will be required to play<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No drop-in golf will be allowed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Group sizes will be limited to two players from separate households per tee time, with foursomes allowed only if they are all from the same household.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Golfers must maintain 6-ft distancing from others and may not touch flagsticks.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Puyallup Tribe will <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article242744341.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article242744341.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">re-open<\/a> the Fife Emerald Queen Casino location at 10 a.m. on Monday<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The casino will be limited to 30% capacity<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The hotel will remain closed for now<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Patrons will submit to a temperature check upon entering and must wear masks and gloves.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Hilltop Action Coalition will host its monthly meeting virtually on Monday, May 18 at 6pm on <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/539200573413358\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/539200573413358\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook Live<\/a>. Guest speakers will be Deputy Mayor Keith Blocker, and John Gaines with City of Tacoma Public Utilities.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_6381\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-154-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=154-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200515.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 6:51 &#8212; 3.1MB)<\/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>STATE The governor has published memos for how to resume outdoor recreation for counties in phases 1 and 2 of reopening. The full guidelines can be read at governor.wa.gov in the \u201cNews\u201d section KING COUNTY UW Researchers are recruiting outpatients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 for a study on whether treatments including hydroxychloroquine and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=154"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":155,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154\/revisions\/155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}