{"id":257,"date":"2020-07-06T17:26:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T01:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=257"},"modified":"2020-07-06T17:26:07","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T01:26:07","slug":"7-6-monday-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/07\/06\/7-6-monday-update\/","title":{"rendered":"7\/6: Monday Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7207\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-257-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=257-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 15:25 &#8212; 7.1MB)<\/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>It&#8217;s Monday!\u00a0\u00a0 No interview today, just updates!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Benton, Franklin and Yakima counties had been approved to move to a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244024187.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244024187.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">modified Phase 1<\/a> to allow for residents to access increased services within their home county instead of traveling to other regions<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Starting tomorrow, July 7th, businesses and organizations <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-coronavirus-in-seattle-and-washington-state\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-coronavirus-in-seattle-and-washington-state\" rel=\"nofollow\">will be required to turn away customers<\/a> who aren&#8217;t wearing face masks.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Businesses that don&#8217;t comply risk fines or closure.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">As a reminder, the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-eviction-moratorium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-eviction-moratorium\" rel=\"nofollow\">statewide moratorium on residential evictions<\/a> was extended through August 1st.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"schools\">SCHOOLS<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Summer food distribution sites for children and families have been set up all across the state, facilitated by schools and municipalities.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Text \u201cfood\u201d or \u201ccomida\u201d to 877\u2013877, or contact Child Nutrition Services within the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction at (360) 725\u20136200, or check local school websites or social media postings.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Most schools are seeking family input for the 2020-21 school year.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Families should check emails from their children&#8217;s school, or visit local school district websites to look for those online surveys and feedback forms.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Public Schools website has links to the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/VQW2K76\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/VQW2K76\" rel=\"nofollow\">parent survey<\/a>, as well as advice on how to help children adjust to wearing masks, at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tacomaschools.org\" href=\"https:\/\/tacomaschools.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaSchools.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Clover Park&#8217;s <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us\/Dept\/CommunityRelations\/HomeStories\/2019-20\/District_ReopenSurvey_Jul2020.aspx\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us\/Dept\/CommunityRelations\/HomeStories\/2019-20\/District_ReopenSurvey_Jul2020.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">reopening survey<\/a> is found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us\" rel=\"nofollow\">CloverPark.k12.wa.us<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Federal Way School District and Tacoma Public Schools have links for summer remote learning opportunities on their respective websites at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/fwps.org\" href=\"https:\/\/fwps.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">fwps.org<\/a> and <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tacomaschools.org\" href=\"https:\/\/tacomaschools.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaSchools.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"tacoma_pierce_county\">TACOMA &amp; PIERCE COUNTY<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma City Council passed a resolution last week urging residents who do not meet exemption criteria to comply with the governor&#8217;s order to wear face coverings or masks when they are in outdoor or indoor public areas, especially when they cannot maintain a physical distance of six feet from others.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Public Library has opened Book Drops on a rotating schedule at various locations across the city.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">This week, books drops will be open at the Fern Hill, Wheelock, and Moore branches, but patrons should check the schedule at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tacoma.bibliocommons.com\/events\/search\/q=Book%20Drops&amp;local_start=2020-07-06%20TO%202020-07-13\" href=\"https:\/\/tacoma.bibliocommons.com\/events\/search\/q=Book%20Drops&amp;local_start=2020-07-06%20TO%202020-07-13\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaLibrary.org<\/a> or call 253-292-2001.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All returned materials will be quarantined in closed, sealed containers for 72 hours, and materials will remain on patrons&#8217; accounts until after the quarantine period is over.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All materials have been renewed through Tuesday, Sept. 1, with fines waived.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The library is offering a slate of virtual activities and workshops throughout the summer, including summer reading groups, a Pokemon league, cartooning and drawing classes, and children&#8217;s story time.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Activities are listed at TacomaLibrary.org, and as events on the library&#8217;s Facebook page.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The library is also collecting stories, photos, artwork, and other creative contributions that document life during the pandemic, under the name \u201cThe Dear Tacoma Project.\u201d<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals can contribute via the link <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/tpl_deartacoma\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/tpl_deartacoma\" rel=\"nofollow\">bit.ly\/tpl_deartacoma<\/a>, or see postings on the Tacoma Public Library&#8217;s facebook and twitter pages @TacomaPublicLibrary<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma City Council&#8217;s weekly meeting will happen virtually tomorrow, Tuesday July 7th at 5pm, and will be broadcast on Facebook LIVE, TV Tacoma, at tvtacoma.com, and via Zoom.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Written public comments relating to agenda items must be submitted via email to cityclerk@cityoftacoma.org before 4 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">July kicks off the Month when Tacoma celebrates Pride.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Celebrations have gone virtual this year because of the pandemic.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">This week&#8217;s events include a Pride flag raising at the Tacoma Dome, an LGBTQ-affirming proclamation at the city council meeting, community awards, a virtual pride parade, and drive-thru HIV testing.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More information is found online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/tacomapride.org\/events\/\" href=\"http:\/\/tacomapride.org\/events\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaPride.org<\/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 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<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7208\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-257-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=257-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200706.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 15:25 &#8212; 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