{"id":189,"date":"2020-06-01T14:33:30","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T22:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=189"},"modified":"2020-06-01T18:17:11","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T02:17:11","slug":"6-1-mary-getchell-pierce-county-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/06\/01\/6-1-mary-getchell-pierce-county-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"6\/1: Mary Getchell, Pierce County Libraries"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3841\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-189-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200601.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200601.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200601.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200601.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=189-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200601.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200601.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 25:21 &#8212; 11.6MB)<\/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>Mary Getchell shares what is means when the building is closed by the library is open!<\/p>\n<p>Interview begins at <a title=\"Skip to 10:30\" href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/06\/01\/6-1-mary-getchell-pierce-county-libraries\/#\" onclick=\"return powerpress_stp(event);\" class=\"powerpress-skip-a\" data-pp-stp=\"630\" data-pp-player=\"audio-189-1\">10:30<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state Insurance Commissioner has issued an <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.insurance.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/emergency-order-surprise-billing-20-06_0.pdf?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insurance.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/emergency-order-surprise-billing-20-06_0.pdf?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\" rel=\"nofollow\">emergency order<\/a> to protect consumers from receiving bills for undisclosed lab fees related to medically-necessary COVID-19 diagnostic tests.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Health insurers also must notify the State Insurance Commission if out-of-network labs are not publishing prices related to testing.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor has issued guidelines for higher education workforce training for institutions located in Phase 1 and Phase 2 counties.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The guidelines apply to programs that require in-class practicums or labs.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-guidance-higher-education-and-workforce-training-phases-1-and-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-guidance-higher-education-and-workforce-training-phases-1-and-2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Guidance<\/a> for all businesses and industries can be found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Governor.wa.gov<\/a> in the \u201cIssues\u201d section.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"regionalreopenings\">REGIONAL: REOPENINGS<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County health officials have expressed their approval for the county to apply to the State for moving to phase 2 of reopening.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">King County officials <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-coronavirus-pandemic-in-washington-state\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-coronavirus-pandemic-in-washington-state\" rel=\"nofollow\">indicated<\/a> they would apply for Modified Phase 1, which would allow some limited retail to restart, along with small gatherings.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">As the statewide stay-home order officially ends, traffic is expected to further increase, and the state has <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-coronavirus-pandemic-in-washington-state\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-coronavirus-pandemic-in-washington-state\" rel=\"nofollow\">resumed<\/a> using metered traffic signals at freeway on-ramps in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"sound_transit\">SOUND TRANSIT<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Starting today, Sound Transit is resuming Link light rail service in King County, with trains running every 20 minutes during the day, and every 30 minutes during evenings and weekends.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Fares will again be collected on the Link in King County, and on Sounder trains, but at temporarily reduced rates of $1 for the Link and $2 for Sounder trips through June 30th if purchased through ticket vending machines or through the Transit GO Ticket app.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Riders using ORCA cards will be charged full fare.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Riders seeking to participate in ORCA Lift, a discount program for income-qualified individuals, can apply online through <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/metro.kingcounty.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.kingcounty.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">metro.kingcounty.gov<\/a> and click on ORCA Lift, or call (800) 756-5437<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sound Transit passengers will be expected to wear face coverings, follow social distancing guidelines, and limit travel to only essential trips.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Several Sound Transit Express and Community Transit Routes serving Pierce County are transitioning to increased or full weekday service, with up-to-date schedules available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/soundtransit.org\" href=\"https:\/\/soundtransit.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">SoundTransit.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Riders can also call 1-888-889-6368 7am to 7pm for general inquiries, and 1-800-823-9230 for help in other languages.<\/div>\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\">The organization \u201cKids Mental Health\u2013Pierce County\u201d is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, June 3rd at 3pm focused on helping children manage school stress, and increasing family resilience during a pandemic.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Registration and more information can be found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">KidsMentalHealthPierceCounty.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\">Tomorrow&#8217;s June 2nd 5pm City Council meeting will be virtual.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Participants can listen by calling 253-215-8782 and using Meeting ID: 890 2715 0863.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The meeting will also be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tvtacoma.com\" href=\"https:\/\/tvtacoma.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">tvtacoma.com<\/a> and via Facebook LIVE.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Drive-through COVID-19 tests will be available at the Tacoma Dome on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the month of June.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Patients must pre-register online for an appointment time at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thelittleclinic.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelittleclinic.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">TheLittleClinic.com<\/a> or call 1-888-852-2567 and select option 3.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No insurance needed and test results will be available in 48 hours.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Sister Cities Film Festival has been <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243105461.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243105461.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">cancelled<\/a> for 2020.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The festival was originally scheduled for March and postponed till late August, but organizers announced that they will not hold a festival at all this year and will be refunding tickets.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Hilltop Action Coalition will host their <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/806541169877564\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/806541169877564\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">virtual weekly update<\/a> at 6PM this evening, Monday June 1st, via Facebook Live.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma Public Schools are asking parents, guardians, teachers, and students to complete a distance learning survey to share their experiences and opinions.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Parents and guardians should complete a survey for every student<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Printed surveys are available at middle school meal pick-up sites Tuesday, June 2nd through Friday, June 5th.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Online surveys can be found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/news\/pages\/Distance-Learning-Survey.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0LfatrWj8ES-qb1Ul6MKFFZeGp1xoFskhOkAakANiLUzVmkMsNczc3uNU\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/news\/pages\/Distance-Learning-Survey.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0LfatrWj8ES-qb1Ul6MKFFZeGp1xoFskhOkAakANiLUzVmkMsNczc3uNU\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaSchools.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"graduations\">GRADUATIONS<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">High School graduation virtual ceremonies begin this week for Tacoma Public School students.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Graduations will be broadcast on KTPS TV Comcast Channel 26 or Click\/Rainier Connect Channel 25, as well as on the Tacoma Public Schools Facebook page at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tacomaschools\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tacomaschools\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">facebook.com\/TacomaSchools<\/a>, and with closed captions through the district website at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/watch\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/watch\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaSchools.org\/watch<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma&#8217;s Elements schools will graduate this <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/news\/pages\/2020-graduations.aspx\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/news\/pages\/2020-graduations.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">Wednesday, June 3rd<\/a>:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">SAMi graduation begins at 1pm<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">iDEA will follow at 3:30pm<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">SOTA&#8217;s graduation is at 6pm<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Remaining high schools&#8217; ceremonies will <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/news\/pages\/2020-graduations.aspx\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/news\/pages\/2020-graduations.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">take place June 11th, 12th, and 15th<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Fife High School celebrations will become available online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/fhs.fifeschools.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/fhs.fifeschools.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">FHS.FifeSchools.com<\/a> under \u201cSenior Class Celebration Central\u201d throughout June.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Federal Way Public Schools graduation information, along with ceremonies, can be found online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.fwps.org\/Classof2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fwps.org\/Classof2020\" rel=\"nofollow\">FWPS.org\/Classof2020<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" 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