{"id":245,"date":"2020-06-26T18:21:54","date_gmt":"2020-06-27T02:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=245"},"modified":"2020-06-26T18:22:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-27T02:22:14","slug":"twina-nobles-tacoma-urban-league-president-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/06\/26\/twina-nobles-tacoma-urban-league-president-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"6\/26: T&#8217;wina Nobles, Tacoma Urban League President &#038; CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_9977\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-245-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=245-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 47:29 &#8212; 21.7MB)<\/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>T&#8217;wina Nobles introduces us to Tacoma Urban League and the Black Futures Fund, explains the value of mentorship and education, gives practical advice for community leaders of color, and invites all of Tacoma to \u201cstick around\u201d for continuing to improve our community for the long haul, after the energy of the summer&#8217;s protests wanes.<\/p>\n<p>Interview begins at <a title=\"Skip to 9:22\" href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/06\/26\/twina-nobles-tacoma-urban-league-president-ceo\/#\" onclick=\"return powerpress_stp(event);\" class=\"powerpress-skip-a\" data-pp-stp=\"562\" data-pp-player=\"audio-245-1\">9:22<\/a>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The new <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA2MjUuMjM0NTQ5OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L1BvcnRhbHMvMS9Eb2N1bWVudHMvMTYwMC9jb3JvbmF2aXJ1cy9TZWNyZXRhcnlfb2ZfSGVhbHRoX09yZGVyXzIwLTAzX1N0YXRld2lkZV9GYWNlX0NvdmVyaW5ncy5wZGYifQ._r6ynzce4wbgtzg_yMQT-8UQNCIfajCI2JWB8clOGMc\/s\/690686987\/br\/80294806231-l\" href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA2MjUuMjM0NTQ5OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L1BvcnRhbHMvMS9Eb2N1bWVudHMvMTYwMC9jb3JvbmF2aXJ1cy9TZWNyZXRhcnlfb2ZfSGVhbHRoX09yZGVyXzIwLTAzX1N0YXRld2lkZV9GYWNlX0NvdmVyaW5ncy5wZGYifQ._r6ynzce4wbgtzg_yMQT-8UQNCIfajCI2JWB8clOGMc\/s\/690686987\/br\/80294806231-l\" rel=\"nofollow\">statewide order requiring face coverings<\/a> in most indoor or outdoor public settings went into effect today, June 26th.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The order <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.doh.wa.gov\/Portals\/1\/Documents\/1600\/coronavirus\/ClothFacemasks.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doh.wa.gov\/Portals\/1\/Documents\/1600\/coronavirus\/ClothFacemasks.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">applies to almost all individuals<\/a> inside of or in line to enter an indoor public space, anyone waiting for or riding public transportation, and anyone outdoors and unable to keep six feet away from others not in their households.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Face masks should cover one&#8217;s nose and mouth, and can range from bandanas, scarves, or sewn masks with ties or straps that go around the head or behind the ears, made from layers of fabric like cotton, fleece, or linen.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals are asked not to use N95 respirators or surgical masks because they are needed by health care workers, first responders, and other workers operating in contaminated environments.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Cloth face coverings are meant to reduce the release of virus particles into the air when a person with COVID-19 speaks, coughs, or sneezes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Exceptions from the order include children under two years of age, people who have certain disabilities that prevent communication or removal of the mask, and individuals who have been told by a medical, legal, or behavioral health professional not to wear face covering.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashEMD\/photos\/a.245035368971851\/1899247056883999\/?type=3&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAS4pI3Y1Y57cIa38jHjaFCn-hvglPWqeUW1QUvwuR_RBghOtkTpGM3o_V0l3wtL6DWXf28Xfisv5tD9gzrnTyvGHK0QacGBU3XBbYpQ6L7OErTQWcvq8Zn4Ywg0v5lBo_v3nfrT4epQi_RhPva1R2W1lWXuIvBlfGB_gLlWNiOIJtm0Kka-ksbyywp0ftHsA-Ug3ALkCo5KbEzQ-NQB1RIEEXT5Cxgc3KOYgp90j8vReQToASwVvMeE9kHHj16k_54Y9EASgxMrNSdMk3MI9dfh7toPBGu4x10fGr30IZbUKAQW57dplj70leZAK9MNvDeA2B5AVmsptm5WMeVSHUllA&amp;__tn__=-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashEMD\/photos\/a.245035368971851\/1899247056883999\/?type=3&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAS4pI3Y1Y57cIa38jHjaFCn-hvglPWqeUW1QUvwuR_RBghOtkTpGM3o_V0l3wtL6DWXf28Xfisv5tD9gzrnTyvGHK0QacGBU3XBbYpQ6L7OErTQWcvq8Zn4Ywg0v5lBo_v3nfrT4epQi_RhPva1R2W1lWXuIvBlfGB_gLlWNiOIJtm0Kka-ksbyywp0ftHsA-Ug3ALkCo5KbEzQ-NQB1RIEEXT5Cxgc3KOYgp90j8vReQToASwVvMeE9kHHj16k_54Y9EASgxMrNSdMk3MI9dfh7toPBGu4x10fGr30IZbUKAQW57dplj70leZAK9MNvDeA2B5AVmsptm5WMeVSHUllA&amp;__tn__=-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">Department of Emergency Management notes<\/a> that a business or government agency is not forced to allow unmasked individuals inside. Instead, they can legally make reasonable accommodations, including allowing someone to wear a full-face shield instead of a face mask, allowing customers to order online or by phone with curbside pick-up or no contact delivery, and offer video or telephone appointments.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Health Department advises that cloth face coverings should be washed after each use or at least once per day with a soap or detergent.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">State public health officials continue to stress that avoiding public spaces by staying home is still the safest option for reducing the risk of contracting or spreading the coronavirus.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The State has <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/mil.wa.gov\/news\/state-distributing-millions-of-free-face-masks-to-low-income-residents\" href=\"https:\/\/mil.wa.gov\/news\/state-distributing-millions-of-free-face-masks-to-low-income-residents\" rel=\"nofollow\">launched a program<\/a> to provide two free, reusable cloth face coverings for low-income Washingtonians below 200% of the federal poverty level.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Qualifying individuals seeking to obtain masks should contact the county emergency manager.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">King County residents can call 206-296-3830 or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/depts\/emergency-management.aspx\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/depts\/emergency-management.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">kingcounty.gov<\/a> and follow links to the Emergency Management department.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County residents can call 253-798-6595 or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.co.pierce.wa.us\/104\/Emergency-Management\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.pierce.wa.us\/104\/Emergency-Management\" rel=\"nofollow\">co.pierce.wa.us<\/a>.<\/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\">Today would have been the earliest possible day for Pierce County to apply to enter phase 3, but the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243791867.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243791867.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">the Health Department has no intention<\/a> of moving forward due to steady increase in reported COVID-19 cases.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Additionally, Health Department Director Anthony Chen is warning residents that the county was in danger of losing Phase 2 status<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The local health department has also introduced a new Safe Start dashboard on its website, where the county\u2019s progress toward metrics for each phase is displayed.<\/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\">MetroParks, Tacoma Public Schools, Greentrike, The Boys and Girls Club, and the YMCA are offering a variety of in-person and virtual day camps for children in Pierce County July 6th through August 21, five days a week from 9 am to 4 pm, with extended hours available at no extra cost.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Cost per child is $175 a week, fees reduced to as little as $10 for children who qualify for free or reduced lunch.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Camps for ages 3 through 16 are available at a variety of locations throughout the city.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Weeks have different themes including, robotics, visual arts, theater, coding, dance, pioneer history, nature, babysitter training, sports and martial arts.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Camps will meet or exceed the Governor\u2019s recommended safety measures, including physical distancing, classroom size limits, and daily camper and staff screening.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For more information, including specific locations and registration, visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/activities-and-sports\/category\/camps\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/activities-and-sports\/category\/camps\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">MetroParksTacoma.com<\/a> and click on \u201cSign up for summer camps.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma Public Schools announced at its board meeting yesterday what school will look like in the fall.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Different options for elementary, middle, and high school levels will give families the choice to participate in full online schooling or hybrid schooling, where students attend classes in-person for part of the week and participate remotely for the rest of the week.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The District is not planning to reopen schools for full-time in-person learning.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All staff, students and visitors will be required to wear masks on campus in the fall, and the district must have a 6-foot social distancing plan for every learning space, excluding hallways or transportation.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/app.eduportal.com\/documents\/view\/758938\" href=\"https:\/\/app.eduportal.com\/documents\/view\/758938\" rel=\"nofollow\">document outlining Tacoma Public Schools&#8217; plan<\/a> is available through links at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tacomaschools.org\" href=\"https:\/\/tacomaschools.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaSchools.org<\/a>, or on our website as well at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\" href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">daily.ktqa.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma Public Utilities has been notified of an <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mytpu.org\/payment-billing\/scams\/?fbclid=IwAR2a7tRDwIlkUEBPewxItsjtdYXXjLvXcAxnPNMR-3OnpwfrWMvNDVmfjtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mytpu.org\/payment-billing\/scams\/?fbclid=IwAR2a7tRDwIlkUEBPewxItsjtdYXXjLvXcAxnPNMR-3OnpwfrWMvNDVmfjtQ\" rel=\"nofollow\">active scam<\/a> where individuals arriving in-person at local businesses, claim to be from Tacoma Power, demand payment, and threaten to disconnect power.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">These are scammers, and are not representatives of Tacoma Power.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma Public Utilities will never call, email, or make a home visit demanding an immediate payment or request payment on a prepaid card.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department will never shut off service without providing written notice at least 7 days in advance.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Because of the pandemic, the department has extended power bill due dates from 15 days to 12 weeks, and late fees can be waived upon request.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those with questions about possible scams or extended payment plans can call Customer Service at 253-502-8600 or 800-752-6745 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<\/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 other King County locations 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\">\n<div class=\"li\">For Pierce County locations, visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/covidtest.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/covidtest.\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPCHD.org\/covidtest<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Sprinker Rec Center in Spanaway will be hosting a drive-through COVID-19 testing site this weekend. Call (253) 798-4000 for more information.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Dome will offer free drive-thru testing Monday and Tuesday next week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is required by calling 1-888-852-2567 or by visiting <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/thelittleclinic.com\" href=\"https:\/\/thelittleclinic.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">TheLittleClinic.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Patients can also call their health providers for tests.<\/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<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_9978\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-245-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=245-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200626.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 47:29 &#8212; 21.7MB)<\/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>T&#8217;wina Nobles introduces us to Tacoma Urban League and the Black Futures Fund, explains the value of mentorship and education, gives practical advice for community leaders of color, and invites all of Tacoma to \u201cstick around\u201d for continuing to improve our community for the long haul, after the energy of the summer&#8217;s protests wanes. 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