{"id":259,"date":"2020-07-08T17:31:40","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T01:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=259"},"modified":"2020-07-08T17:31:40","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T01:31:40","slug":"7-8-wednesday-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/07\/08\/7-8-wednesday-update\/","title":{"rendered":"7\/8: Wednesday Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3073\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-259-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200708.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200708.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200708.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200708.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=259-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200708.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200708.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 18:04 &#8212; 8.3MB)<\/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>No interview today, just updates!\u00a0 We do have a huge raft of interviews coming up, so stay tuned.<\/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\">Yesterday, the governor <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-safe-start-proclamation-issues-facial-coverings-guidance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-safe-start-proclamation-issues-facial-coverings-guidance\" rel=\"nofollow\">extended his order<\/a> regarding the state&#8217;s phased economic reopening through August 6th.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Bar-style seating and live music are <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Final%20Draft%20Phase%202%20and%203%20Restaurant%20Tavern%20v2%20%28AJS%29%20%28002%29.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Final%20Draft%20Phase%202%20and%203%20Restaurant%20Tavern%20v2%20%28AJS%29%20%28002%29.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" rel=\"nofollow\">prohibited in Phase 2 and Phase 3<\/a> counties, but restaurants and taverns in Phase 2 or beyond <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Final%20Draft%20Phase%202%20and%203%20Restaurant%20Tavern%20v2%20%28AJS%29%20%28002%29.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Final%20Draft%20Phase%202%20and%203%20Restaurant%20Tavern%20v2%20%28AJS%29%20%28002%29.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" rel=\"nofollow\">may resume self-service buffets<\/a>, salad bars, salsa bars, and other similar communal food sources and drink stations, subject to adherence to safety standards.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Because the pandemic may make it difficult to deploy trained disaster response volunteers from one area of the country to another, the American Red Cross is seeking to train volunteers locally for possible shelter operations in case of disaster.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Anyone can volunteer, but medical professionals with active, current, unencumbered licenses are especially needed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Roles are available for nursing and medical students as well.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Red Cross also seeks to connect with established pet sheltering organizations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Information is available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/redcross.org\/volunteertoday\" href=\"https:\/\/redcross.org\/volunteertoday\" rel=\"nofollow\">redcross.org\/volunteertoday<\/a> or by emailing JoinUsNW@redcross.org.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Federal Small Business Administration has resumed accepting applications for the Paycheck Protection Program and will continue to do so through August 8th.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Employers can visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\/loans\/coronavirus-relief-options\/paycheck-protection-program\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\/loans\/coronavirus-relief-options\/paycheck-protection-program\" rel=\"nofollow\">SBA.gov<\/a> for more information.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"regional\">REGIONAL<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The City of Seattle is <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244081772.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244081772.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">resuming paid parking on city streets<\/a> on July 13th, with all metered street parking areas charging 50 cents per hour for at least a month, and parking enforcement in time-metered spots.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Everett&#8217;s <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/business\/paine-field-terminal-reopens-aug-1-with-limited-service\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/business\/paine-field-terminal-reopens-aug-1-with-limited-service\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Paine Field will reopen<\/a> with limited commercial passenger service to Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Denver starting August 1st.<\/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\">Pierce County has reported lower than expected counts for positive COVID-19 tests this week, due most likely to the closure of several labs over the holiday weekend.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Health Department advises that labs are catching up in processing test results, and the department expects an increase in case counts in the days ahead.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department also added a new graph to its online dashboard, which shows a timeline of both the number of tests and positive tests over time<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">It can be viewed at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tpchd.org\/COVID19cases\" href=\"https:\/\/tpchd.org\/COVID19cases\" rel=\"nofollow\">tpchd.org\/COVID19cases<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources Department will host one-hour virtual workshops for providers and professionals to learn about the changes that have been introduced to Medicare since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Medicare workshops will be offered July 9th at 3pm and July 13th at 11am, and will provide an overview of Medicare updates, enrollment options, telehealth, testing and more.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Aging and Disability Resources department will also offer a virtual presentation on Social Security Disability on Monday, July 13, from 4 \u2013 5 p.m., including how to qualify and apply for benefits and how to appeal denials.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For info on how to attend any of the virtual workshops via zoom or phone, call 253-798-4600, or visit the Human Services section of <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.co.pierce.wa.us\/CivicAlerts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.pierce.wa.us\/CivicAlerts\" rel=\"nofollow\">co.pierce.wa.us<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and the Pierce County AIDS Foundation are offering <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/3203960016389505\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/3203960016389505\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">free drive-thru HIV testing<\/a> and hepatitis A vaccination this Saturday, July 11th, 3-7 p.m.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals must reserve an appointment time by calling 253-597-4803.<\/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\">This Saturday, July 11th, is the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/cms\/one.aspx?pageId=190422\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/cms\/one.aspx?pageId=190422\" rel=\"nofollow\">2020 Community Cleanup<\/a> for Hilltop Neighborhood.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Single-family homes and duplexes in the area bounded by Sprague, Division, and Tacoma Avenue Avenues and I-5 can dispose of household items through curbside pickup<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Households may dispose of up to 25 sealed bags or boxes of unusable household items and up to three large items like furniture or appliances that aren&#8217;t suitable for donation.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All batteries, gasoline, oils, and other fluids must be removed, and no hazardous waste will be accepted.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All items must be less than 6 feet long in any direction, and residents should call ahead if they are putting out any large unbagged items.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More information is available through Solid Waste Management at (253) 502-2100 and at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/cleanup\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/cleanup\" rel=\"nofollow\">CityofTacoma.org\/cleanup<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Applications for the City&#8217;s Rental Assistance Program have reopened and are being accepted through July 15th.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Call (253) 582-5320 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/CovidRent\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/CovidRent\" rel=\"nofollow\">CityOfTacoma.org\/CovidRent<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Qualifying renters may be granted a one-time payment of up to $1,000 which goes directly to landlords<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The city will not track or provide information regarding citizenship or immigration status to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.write253.com\/ltabindy?fbclid=IwAR2sZdckhcs0OqmbVQ4i57Z3WbCq4PcvccaC0wpUR6N1ImJ-5iWbXlB9yB0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.write253.com\/ltabindy?fbclid=IwAR2sZdckhcs0OqmbVQ4i57Z3WbCq4PcvccaC0wpUR6N1ImJ-5iWbXlB9yB0\" rel=\"nofollow\">Louder Than A Bomb, Tacoma<\/a> youth poetry slam festival, which was cancelled in March, has been rescheduled as an online event.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Submissions and media releases are due July 15th, and the event will be streamed on August 7th<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pre-register or get more info at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.write253.com\/ltabindy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.write253.com\/ltabindy\" rel=\"nofollow\">Write253.com\/LTABindy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3074\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-259-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200708.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200708.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200708.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a 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