{"id":271,"date":"2020-07-20T18:06:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T02:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=271"},"modified":"2020-07-20T18:06:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T02:06:08","slug":"7-20-david-thompson-food-is-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/07\/20\/7-20-david-thompson-food-is-free\/","title":{"rendered":"7\/20: David Thompson, Food Is Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_9176\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-271-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=271-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 27:58 &#8212; 21.9MB)<\/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>David Thompson talks with Becky about <a href=\"https:\/\/foodisfree253.com\/\">Food Is Free<\/a>, the urban agriculture movement where tenders of sidewalk gardens share their bounty freely with the community.\u00a0 Interview begins at <a title=\"Skip to 12:03\" href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/07\/20\/7-20-david-thompson-food-is-free\/#\" onclick=\"return powerpress_stp(event);\" class=\"powerpress-skip-a\" data-pp-stp=\"723\" data-pp-player=\"audio-271-1\">12:03<\/a>.\u00a0 <!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">As of today, July 20th, all indoor and outdoor live entertainment, including live music at restaurants or drive-in concerts <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/wagovernor\/inslee-announces-steps-to-address-covid-19-spread-7bf1dbabb52f\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/wagovernor\/inslee-announces-steps-to-address-covid-19-spread-7bf1dbabb52f\" rel=\"nofollow\">will be prohibited across the state<\/a> due to the state experiencing the highest single-day case increases, and the highest 7-day average case count, since the pandemic began in January.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All social gatherings for individuals in phase 3 counties will be limited to 10 people, down from the previous allowance of 50.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All social gatherings for individuals in phase 2 counties (which includes Pierce and King Counties) and all phase 1 counties, will continue to be limited to 5 people per week.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Examples of social gatherings include book clubs, barbecues, picnics, parties of any kind, baby showers, social clubs, garage sales, and gatherings on beaches and in parks.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Exceptions include spiritual services, weddings, and funerals.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor warned that the increased restrictions \u201cmay be a forerunner to additional rollbacks,\u201d and he stated that \u201cwe cannot rule out the potential for another stay-home order this year, and perhaps not in the too distant future.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The State Secretary of Health has <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\/safe-start-applications-returned-seven-counties\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\/safe-start-applications-returned-seven-counties\" rel=\"nofollow\">returned all applications<\/a> from counties whose applications were put on pause or pending review from before a statewide pause on phase movement went into effect, because four weeks will have passed before the earliest possible date that permission might be granted for a county to move forward a phase, and virus rates will likely have changed.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The nearest county whose application was turned back is Kitsap County.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The secretary of health urges Washingtonians to stay home as much as possible regardless of what phase your county is in, severely limit the number of people that you interact with, practice good hand-washing hygiene, and wear masks.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">The Pierce County Fair is accepting online entries for consideration to earn virtual ribbons.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The deadline to enter is Friday, July 24th at 10pm<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Entries are welcome in the categories of Arts, Photo., Floral, Sewing, Needle Arts, Foods, and more<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">See <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountyfair.com\/p\/getinvolved\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountyfair.com\/p\/getinvolved\" rel=\"nofollow\">PierceCountyFair.com<\/a> for more info<\/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 council will hold its weekly meeting tomorrow, July 21st at 5pm via zoom.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">It will be broadcast in real time on TVTacoma, at TVTacoma.com, and on the city&#8217;s facebook live account.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The City is offering a virtual workshop this Wednesday, July 22nd, 2-4 pm for business owners, aspiring business owners, and tax preparers<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Topics include Tax classifications and how they apply to your business, Minimum thresholds that apply before filing is required, Completion and Online filing for tax returns and license renewals, and Tacoma&#8217;s paid sick leave and minimum wage laws<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can register by calling 253-591-5252 or sign up online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/cms\/One.aspx?portalId=169&amp;pageId=152554\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/cms\/One.aspx?portalId=169&amp;pageId=152554\" rel=\"nofollow\">CityofTacoma.org<\/a> under the \u201cgovernment\u201d tab. Look for \u201cTax and License\u201d workshops.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The City of Tacoma is offering a workshop for residents called <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2642500249336137\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2642500249336137\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">&#8220;Budget in the Time of COVID-19&#8221;<\/a> to advise on how the city&#8217;s funds should be prioritized in light of a projected $67 million deficit for 2021-2022.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Participants will use an interactive tool to indicate what resources and services are important to them .<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The workshop is this Thursday, July 23rd, 6-7:30 PM via Zoom.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can find the log-in information and call-in numbers on the city&#8217;s <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2642500249336137\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2642500249336137\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook page<\/a> under events<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Anyone can try out the budget tool online at<a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tacomawa.abalancingact.com\/2021-2022-General-Fund\" href=\"https:\/\/tacomawa.abalancingact.com\/2021-2022-General-Fund\" rel=\"nofollow\"> tacomawa.abalancingact.com<\/a>, or fill out surveys for resident priorities at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/budgetdevelopment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/budgetdevelopment\" rel=\"nofollow\">cityoftacoma.org\/budgetdevelopment<\/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 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">This weekend into next week, <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/piercecountywa.gov\/6758\/Covid-19-Mobile-Testing?fbclid=IwAR30bMJ2R7XhGq1LcQfznMFW2gyyUUMR9MWEa74WUPV0ysfWXUE1qK0s0rE\" href=\"https:\/\/piercecountywa.gov\/6758\/Covid-19-Mobile-Testing?fbclid=IwAR30bMJ2R7XhGq1LcQfznMFW2gyyUUMR9MWEa74WUPV0ysfWXUE1qK0s0rE\" rel=\"nofollow\">pop-up testing events<\/a> include:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Saturday, July 18, 9:30 a.m. &#8211; 3:30 p.m. at the Anderson Island Fire Department, 12207 Lake Josephine Blvd<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tuesday, July 21, 9:30 a.m. &#8211; 3:30 p.m., at Catholic Community Services, 5050 South Tacoma Way<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wednesday, July 22, noon &#8211; 7:00 p.m. at the Steilacoom Farmer&#8217;s Market on Lafayette Street between Wilkes and Pacific<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Thursday, July 23, 9 a.m. &#8211; 3 p.m. at the Graham Fire Station 91 at 10012 187th Street East<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Also on Thursday, July 23, 9:30 a.m. &#8211; 3:30 p.m. at the Multicultural Child &amp; Family Hope Center, 2102 S. 23rd St Tacoma 98405<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Some of the testing sites offer rapid test results, while others have a 48-hr or 5 to 7-day turnaround time.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Health Department reports that around 20% of Covid tests in Washington state are being delayed because of national shortages of lab supplies, like chemicals and plastic vials and pipette tips.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-continuing-covid-19-pandemic-in-washington-state\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-continuing-covid-19-pandemic-in-washington-state\" rel=\"nofollow\">department advises those needing fast results call testing sites<\/a> to see if in-state labs are doing the analysis, since in-state labs are seeming to have more rapid turnaround times than large out-of-state labs.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_9177\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-271-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=271-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200720.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 27:58 &#8212; 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