{"id":274,"date":"2020-07-22T17:41:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T01:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=274"},"modified":"2020-07-22T17:41:25","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T01:41:25","slug":"7-22-wednesday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/07\/22\/7-22-wednesday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"7\/22: Wednesday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1935\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-274-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=274-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 32:08 &#8212; 25.3MB)<\/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 new interview today, but Becky embarrassingly blanks on basic baseball knowledge and also runs through the list of schools who&#8217;ve announced a 100% remote learning start to the school year.<\/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\">Washington is now one of the states on the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244407407.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244407407.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">mandatory quarantine list<\/a> for travelers to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Washingtonians headed to the east coast tristate region are required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals who leave airports without filling out a form for tracking travelers are subject to a $2,000 fine, and may face a court-ordered quarantine.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Hotel clerks or business partners are able to report violations, and police officers who pull over out-of-state individuals for traffic infractions may enforce quarantine rules.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"school_updates\">SCHOOL UPDATES<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Auburn, Bellevue, Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Northshore, and Renton school districts all have confirmed that the school year will begin with remote learning.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Seattle schools are planning to begin with remote learning as well but must wait for a school board meeting to make it official.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Edmonds, North Thurston, Franklin Pierce, and Puyallup schools all plan on a hybrid start to the school year with some face to face and some remote learning.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma Public Schools broadcast a virtual, public, open school board meeting tomorrow, July 23rd at at 6pm at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/watchlive\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/watchlive\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaSchools.org\/watchlive<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244407407.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244407407.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">announced a modified high school sports calendar<\/a> for the upcoming school year that pushes football, soccer, and volleyball to the early spring of 2021.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sports that may begin on September 7th include cross country, slowpitch softball, golf, and tennis, with girls swimming and diving possible depending on health department information.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">However, if certain health benchmarks aren&#8217;t met by July 28th, <em>all<\/em> fall high school sports will be moved to early spring.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Winter sports are still scheduled to begin in late December or early January, and these include Basketball, Bowling, Boys Swim &amp; Dive, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, and Wrestling.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Traditional Spring sports of tennis, fastpitch, baseball, track &amp; field, dance, and drill are slated for late spring, 2021.<\/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 deadline for online voter registration in advance of this August&#8217;s primary is Monday, July 27.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Citizens can register online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/VoteWa.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/VoteWa.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">VoteWa.gov<\/a>.<\/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 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Major League Baseball&#8217;s 60-game abbreviated season starts this week.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Mariners will play against the Astros at Houston starting at 6:10 p.m. on Friday<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The team&#8217;s home opener will be against Oakland on July 31st.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No fans are permitted inside stadiums to decrease the likelihood of coronavirus spread.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/mlb.com\" href=\"https:\/\/mlb.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">MLB.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Goodwill of the Olympics &amp; Rainier Region has developed a Digital Work Opportunity Center (DWOC) in response to the COVID-19 crisis to provide job seekers with access to Goodwill\u2019s free job training programs and career pathway services through an online learning portal.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Information on classes and how to register is available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/goodwillwa.org\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwillwa.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">goodwillwa.org<\/a> or by calling (253) 573-6750.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">King County has purchased 25 million cloth and disposable masks for <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/elected\/executive\/constantine\/covid-response\/covid\/get-masks.aspx\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/elected\/executive\/constantine\/covid-response\/covid\/get-masks.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">distribution to residents and workers<\/a> in the county.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Businesses interested in assisting with distribution should follow links at kingcounty.gov\/masks or call<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Child care providers should call 1-800-446-1114.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Burien residents may pick up masks at City Hall on July 23, 4\u20136 p.m., July 30, 1\u20133 p.m., and August 6, 4\u20136 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Milton residents can pick up masks Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-1 at Milton City Hall<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Auburn residents can call 253-876-1925, or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.auburnwa.gov\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auburnwa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">AuburnWa.gov<\/a>. Auburn will also distribute masks through school lunch program, food banks, farmers markets, and public-facing counters at city facilities, and police officers will carry supplies in cars and distribute if they see anyone not wearing one.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Federal Way residents can call 253-835-2712.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Residents of unincorporated King County can email asklocalservices@kingcounty.gov<\/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 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 tomorrow, 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<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">All Metro Parks Tacoma parking lots, park gates, restrooms, playgrounds and trails are now open to the public.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Phase 2 social distancing and face covering guidelines must be followed at all times.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Communal outdoor recreation is allowed when it involves 5 or fewer people from outside your household.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Registration is still open for Metro Parks children&#8217;s summer day camps.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info is available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/updates\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/updates\" rel=\"nofollow\">MetroParksTacoma.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Opera has cancelled their 2020 \u2013 2021 season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The organization hopes to continue to bring opera to the community in different ways during their suspended season. More info available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaopera.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaopera.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">tacomaopera.com<\/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\">The rest of this 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\">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 longer turnaround time of several days.<\/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_1936\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-274-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=274-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200722.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 32:08 &#8212; 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