{"id":243,"date":"2020-06-24T18:52:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T02:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=243"},"modified":"2020-06-24T18:52:31","modified_gmt":"2020-06-25T02:52:31","slug":"6-24-victoria-gingrey-the-humane-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/06\/24\/6-24-victoria-gingrey-the-humane-society\/","title":{"rendered":"6\/24: Victoria Gingrey, The Humane Society"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_6347\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-243-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=243-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 31:24 &#8212; 14.4MB)<\/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>Victoria Gingrey takes us on a walk through the world of dogs, cats, and critters at the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County, including how to participate in Saturday&#8217;s Dog-A-Thon 5k.<\/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\">Starting this Friday, June 26th, face coverings will be <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@WAStateGov\/inslee-announces-statewide-mask-mandate-812c9ba7a92\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@WAStateGov\/inslee-announces-statewide-mask-mandate-812c9ba7a92\" rel=\"nofollow\">mandatory statewide<\/a> for most individuals while in public.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Masks must be worn in any indoor public space or business<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Masks must be worn in outdoor spaces when physical distancing can&#8217;t be maintained.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">People who are communicating with Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals, individuals with certain health problems,and children aged 5 and under are not required to wear masks.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Children aged 2-5 are encouraged to use masks under adult supervision.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals also don&#8217;t need to wear masks when seated and dining at a restaurant.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Federal Justice Department notes that while certain flyers featuring the Department&#8217;s official seal and ADA info have been circulating on the internet regarding face mask requirements, <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243762582.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243762582.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">they were neither issued nor endorsed<\/a> by the Department.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Justice Department urges the public to rely only on ADA info found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/ADA.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/ADA.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">ADA.gov<\/a> or obtained by calling 800-514-0301 for voice and 800-514-0383 for TTY services.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/newsroom\/inbound-call-restrictions\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/newsroom\/inbound-call-restrictions\" rel=\"nofollow\">State Employment Security Department<\/a> is restricting inbound calls to the unemployment claims center starting today, June 24, through July 2nd, to allow claims agents to focus on outbound calling to resolve complex issues for those who have been waiting the longest for benefits.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Customers will still be able to submit weekly claims online, use the automated telephone system to submit weekly claims at 800-318-6022, and call the questions hotline at 833-572-8400 for answers to general unemployment questions that are not available on the ESD website.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Claims center staff could be making outbound calls over the Independence Day holiday weekend to resolve pending claims, even though state agencies are closed on July 3rd and 4th.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor today <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243762582.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243762582.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">announced plans<\/a> for the reopening of university, college, and technical school campuses starting August 1st.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Students and staff will need to \u201cself-certify\u201d that they haven\u2019t had any COVID-19 symptoms since their last time on campus<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Anyone who does have symptoms will need to stay home or be isolated if they live on campus.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Visitors will be limited or prohibited.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All public health laws must be followed by employees<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">High-touch areas will need to be routinely sanitized<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Food services will need to maintain social distancing, limit capacity, and require students and other customers to wear face coverings, except when they\u2019re eating<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The requirements apply regardless of the phase a county is in, and any campuses in Phase 1 counties may have stricter requirements per local health officials.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/proc_20-12.1.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/proc_20-12.1.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" rel=\"nofollow\">full guidance<\/a> can be read online by following links to the \u201cnews\u201d section at coronavirus.wa.gov.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/what-you-need-know\/county-status-and-safe-start-application-process\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/what-you-need-know\/county-status-and-safe-start-application-process\" rel=\"nofollow\">A total of three counties<\/a> are in Phase 1, two counties are in a modified version of Phase 1, 17 counties are in Phase 2 and 17 counties are in Phase 3.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Benton, Franklin, and Yakima Counties all remain in Phase 1.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Douglas and Chelan Counties are in Modified Phase 1.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">King and Pierce Counties remain in Phase 2.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\/thurston-county-approved-move-phase-3-gov-jay-inslees-safe-start-plan\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\/thurston-county-approved-move-phase-3-gov-jay-inslees-safe-start-plan\" rel=\"nofollow\">Thurston County<\/a> has been approved to move to Phase 3.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"pierce\">PIERCE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Washington State Fair in Puyallup <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/music\/washington-state-fair-to-host-drive-in-summer-concert-series\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/music\/washington-state-fair-to-host-drive-in-summer-concert-series\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">announced<\/a> that it will host a drive-in summer concert series from July 16th-19th on the fairgrounds site at the green parking lot.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tickets are per vehicle, with a max of 8 individuals allowed in each vehicle.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The concert series will comply with guidelines for drive-in events like movies screenings, ensuring 10 feet between each vehicle, social distancing markers around restrooms and food vendors, and cleaning protocols for fair employees.<\/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 of Tacoma reminds residents that<a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/cms\/One.aspx?portalId=169&amp;pageId=28444\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/cms\/One.aspx?portalId=169&amp;pageId=28444\" rel=\"nofollow\">personal fireworks use is prohibited<\/a> in Tacoma, and violations could result in a $257 fine<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The City instead urges residents to celebrate with the holiday through a variety of safe outdoor activities that allow for physical distancing such as barbecues, outdoor movies, and tailgate parties.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Questions can be directed to the city&#8217;s Fire Prevention Division at (253) 591-5740.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The T-Town Family 4th, formerly known as the Tacoma Freedom Fair, and Freedom Fest at JBLM have been postponed due to the pandemic.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">There will be drive-in fireworks celebration called \u201cRed, White, and KABOOM\u201d in the Blue Lot at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup on July 4, from 5 to 10:30 p.m.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Information for that event is found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.puyallupsumnerchamber.com\/july4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puyallupsumnerchamber.com\/july4\" rel=\"nofollow\">PuyallupSumnerChamber.com\/July4<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"testing_sites\">TESTING SITES<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">There are numerous free testing sites in our region:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For Seattle locations, visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Seattle.gov<\/a> or call 206-477-3977.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For King County locations, including Auburn City Adventist Church, Sea Mar in Federal Way, and the Kent Public Health Center,call (206) 744-0400, (253) 681-6600, or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">KingCounty.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">In Pierce County, free tests are conducted at:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Nearly all Kaiser networked locations, Franscican Prompt Care centers, Multicare locations, and the Hilltop, Eastside, Spanaway, and Lakewood Community Health Care centers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">SeaMar Community Health Center in Hilltop<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Pearl Street Walgreens (for adults only).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Sprinker Rec Center in Spanaway will be hosting a drive-through COVID-19 testing site from June 27th through 29th. Call (253) 798-4000 for more information.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">All Pierce County testing locations, along with their phone numbers and addresses, can be found on the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department&#8217;s website at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/healthy-people\/diseases\/covid-19\/testing-information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/healthy-people\/diseases\/covid-19\/testing-information\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPCHD.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Patients can also call their health providers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">In general, patients should arrive at testing sites wearing face coverings and expect the process to take about 15 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Some of the testing sites offer rapid test results, while others have a 48-hr turnaround time.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">All tests just listed are for active infection, not antibody serology tests.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_6348\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-243-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=243-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200624.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 31:24 &#8212; 14.4MB)<\/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>Victoria Gingrey takes us on a walk through the world of dogs, cats, and critters at the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County, including how to participate in Saturday&#8217;s Dog-A-Thon 5k.<\/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\/243"}],"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=243"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":244,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243\/revisions\/244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}