{"id":250,"date":"2020-06-29T17:18:24","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T01:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=250"},"modified":"2020-06-29T17:18:24","modified_gmt":"2020-06-30T01:18:24","slug":"6-29-erin-guinup-love-letters-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/06\/29\/6-29-erin-guinup-love-letters-project\/","title":{"rendered":"6\/29: Erin Guinup, Love Letters Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_498\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-250-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200629.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200629.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200629.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200629.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=250-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200629.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200629.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 20:48 &#8212; 9.5MB)<\/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>Erin Guinup returns to tell us about the latest initiative of the Tacoma Refugee Choir\u2013The Love Letters Project\u2013including how you can participate in sending electronic messages of support and hope for refugees, right from your home!<\/p>\n<p>Interview begins at <a title=\"Skip to 9:55\" href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/06\/29\/6-29-erin-guinup-love-letters-project\/#\" onclick=\"return powerpress_stp(event);\" class=\"powerpress-skip-a\" data-pp-stp=\"595\" data-pp-player=\"audio-250-1\">9:55<\/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 Governor and the Secretary of Health have <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-and-wiesman-announce-pause-county-progressions-phase-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-and-wiesman-announce-pause-county-progressions-phase-4\" rel=\"nofollow\">paused any counties moving to Phase 4<\/a> due to the increase in COVID-19 activity across the state, and significant rebounds in COVID-19 activity in several other states.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor&#8217;s office and the state health department will be spending the next few weeks assessing the need for a modified approach for moving beyond Phase 3.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Eight counties were eligible to move from Phase 3 to Phase 4 before the pause.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Washington State Health Care Authority is reminding residents that a program called <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hca.wa.gov\/assets\/program\/washington-listens-fact-sheet.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0-K9MiKNFq5dvZjRZ-SPyBdBLDjHnY1CkRfaSWgyWfBp8z1thOVgKm4ts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hca.wa.gov\/assets\/program\/washington-listens-fact-sheet.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0-K9MiKNFq5dvZjRZ-SPyBdBLDjHnY1CkRfaSWgyWfBp8z1thOVgKm4ts\" rel=\"nofollow\">Washington Listens<\/a> is available for anyone experiencing elevated stress due to COVID-19.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">A phone line is staffed with non-clinical support specialists who are trained to give information and connection to community resources in a caller&#8217;s area.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The program is anonymous and no identifying information is retained.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The \u201cWashington Listens\u201d toll-free number is 1-833-681-0211<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The State Parks and Rec Commission has <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243870322.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243870322.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">issued guidance<\/a> in advance of the Independence Day holiday weekend:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, State Parks urges residents to keep distance from others, practice good hygiene, use face coverings, limit party sizes, stay close to home, bring supplies like hand sanitizer and toilet paper, and have alternate plans in case parks are too crowded.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Commission notes that many communities adjacent to state parks are in Phase 1 or 2, and smaller counties may have difficulty serving an influx of visitors, so fueling up and grocery shopping before leaving home will help ease the burden on these communities.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tuesday, June 30 is the last day businesses can apply for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans through the Small Business Administration.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Applicants should visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/sba.gov.paycheckprotection\" href=\"https:\/\/sba.gov.paycheckprotection\" rel=\"nofollow\">SBA.gov\/PaycheckProtection<\/a> to get started.<\/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\">WorkSource and Clover Park Technical College have partnered up to offer GED Completion classes, completely online to ensure social distancing.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Interested individuals should email either Felicia.Dennis@cptc.edu or Beth.Salavea@cptc.edu to learn more or to get started.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">If your organization or business is still in need of <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HilltopActionCoalition\/posts\/2758654957571982?__xts__[0]=68.ARBesm4zciSzneOfKdbcpV54ldZfIB4inbD2aVtUxU2HA26OHwq1ABjCL3NKunBtIBXNliP0j6soeDVfBRZVHEH4Fh8jbSdQPCBGQeqXEiktro3Fcs7pdvdQdeUZR0fAuu2xU_VpcWeU-eltW97JL84yG0ditOfMSzXi2BEChgFl2HZuMI41TIxmQV6FIzy8zomospxiBE8wmbxOJdpTnbdhdbu94G37tfX7fZf2OkNLLMyQfffFRq9jBevgVS2P8eYZoI0a6LEvrPT6ZwSEW3Ay-1rLKD_oASZZFwJGO5CXP4ywBVGLzmjDjh_r43wKPPb9tEeFAlvM9BZ4hk7__Q&amp;__tn__=-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HilltopActionCoalition\/posts\/2758654957571982?__xts__[0]=68.ARBesm4zciSzneOfKdbcpV54ldZfIB4inbD2aVtUxU2HA26OHwq1ABjCL3NKunBtIBXNliP0j6soeDVfBRZVHEH4Fh8jbSdQPCBGQeqXEiktro3Fcs7pdvdQdeUZR0fAuu2xU_VpcWeU-eltW97JL84yG0ditOfMSzXi2BEChgFl2HZuMI41TIxmQV6FIzy8zomospxiBE8wmbxOJdpTnbdhdbu94G37tfX7fZf2OkNLLMyQfffFRq9jBevgVS2P8eYZoI0a6LEvrPT6ZwSEW3Ay-1rLKD_oASZZFwJGO5CXP4ywBVGLzmjDjh_r43wKPPb9tEeFAlvM9BZ4hk7__Q&amp;__tn__=-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">Personal Protective Equipment<\/a>, call the Pierce County\u2019s Emergency Operations Center at (253) 798-7470 and ask for the Logistics section.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The County is providing PPE, at no cost, to behavioral health providers, and other nonprofits and businesses in Pierce County.<\/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\">Tacoma Public Schools&#8217; summer meal programs began today.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Grab &#8216;n Go curbside meals with breakfast and lunch are available 10am to noon, Monday through Thursday, at 7 middle school locations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Grocery boxes will also be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at Baker, First Creek and Giaudrone Middle Schools on Thursdays from 10am to Noon<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Several other community sites will distribute food as well, including Mary Bridge Children&#8217;s Hospital, MetroParks Tacoma, the Boys &amp; Girls Club, and several community churches.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info can be had by calling 253-571-1000 or online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tacomaschools.org\" href=\"https:\/\/tacomaschools.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaSchools.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma&#8217;s City Council meeting will take place Tuesday, June 30th at 5pm.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Due to COVID, comments are accepted ONLY in writing, and ONLY until 4:00pm Tuesday. Email comments to cityclerk@cityoftacoma.org<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The meeting will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and online via the City&#8217;s Facebook Live channel and at tvtacoma.com.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The City is also developing its next annual budget, and is soliciting community feedback for how funds should be allocated.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">There are multiple surveys found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/budgetdevelopment\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/budgetdevelopment\" rel=\"nofollow\">CityOfTacoma.org\/BudgetDevelopment<\/a> based on City Council priorities which include: safety, racial equity &amp; anti-racism, jobs, housing, access, engagement, and health.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Surveys are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Khmer.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Pacific Seas and the South Pacific Aquariums at Point Defiance Zoo will reopen July 1st.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All guests, including zoo members, will need to reserve a timed ticket online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/pdza.org\" href=\"https:\/\/pdza.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">pdza.org<\/a> for entry, as tickets will not be available at the zoo\u2019s front gate.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Visitors are expected to follow all signage and maintain distance from other visitors.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Rainiers will <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243870322.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243870322.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">livestream a fireworks show<\/a> using drones and a variety of camera angles via Facebook Live this Friday, July 3rd, at 9:45pm.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The parking lot will be closed to the public due to coronavirus health protocol, and those in the area of Cheney Stadium are encouraged to practice physical distancing if gathering to watch in-person nearby.<\/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\">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<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state\u2019s <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243870322.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243870322.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">COVID-19 situation report<\/a> noted that increase case counts in Pierce county is not tied to a large testing volume change, suggesting that the upward trends are \u201cconnected to increasing transmission across the Puget Sound area.\u201d Individuals who have been in large gatherings are encouraged to get tested, even if they aren&#8217;t feeling sick.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_499\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-250-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200629.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200629.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200629.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p 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