{"id":285,"date":"2020-07-31T17:47:04","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T01:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=285"},"modified":"2020-07-31T17:48:15","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T01:48:15","slug":"7-31-chris-staudinger-of-pretty-gritty-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/07\/31\/7-31-chris-staudinger-of-pretty-gritty-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"7\/31: Chris Staudinger of Pretty Gritty Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_9814\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-285-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200731.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200731.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200731.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200731.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=285-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200731.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200731.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 25:30 &#8212; 11.7MB)<\/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>Chris Staudinger of <a href=\"https:\/\/prettygrittytours.com\/index.html\">Pretty Gritty Tours<\/a> chats with Becky about some of the South Sound&#8217;s most unique places.<\/p>\n<p>Interview begins at <a title=\"Skip to 13:13\" href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/07\/31\/7-31-chris-staudinger-of-pretty-gritty-tours\/#\" onclick=\"return powerpress_stp(event);\" class=\"powerpress-skip-a\" data-pp-stp=\"793\" data-pp-player=\"audio-285-1\">13:13<\/a>.<\/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\">The state&#8217;s Employment Security Department was expected to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/article244609922.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/article244609922.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">finish clearing the backlog of claims<\/a> filed between March and June by the end of business today.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Yesterday the governor <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Memo%20on%20High%20Risk%20Worker%20Proclamation.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Memo%20on%20High%20Risk%20Worker%20Proclamation.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" rel=\"nofollow\">renewed and clarified protections<\/a> for high-risk employees and workers&#8217; rights.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Employers must accommodate workers who would be more highly vulnerable to the virus according to age or condition.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Workers who are 65 and older and workers who fall into one of the CDC&#8217;s \u201cat-risk\u201d categories do not need to present medical verification to employers in order qualify for workplace protections or emergency leave related to COVID-19.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals in the \u201cmight be at increased risk\u201d category may legally be required by their employer to present verification from a medical provider to receive accommodations<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The order remains in effect through the duration of the state of emergency, or until otherwise rescinded or amended.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor also announced that any personally identifiable information collected by COVID-19 case investigators, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, email addresses, photographs, and identifying physical characteristics will be <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/proc_20-64.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/proc_20-64.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" rel=\"nofollow\">protected from public disclosure<\/a> through records requests.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The proclamation does not apply to businesses that may be part of infection contact-tracing investigations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244600902.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244600902.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">Washington State Department of Labor &amp; Industries<\/a> has extended the deadline to pay worker&#8217;s comp premiums until November 2nd for the second quarter of the year. First quarter premiums were extended and due on today, July 31st.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Employers seeking to delay payment must apply for the second quarter relief, even if they received a payment extension for the first quarter.<\/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\">Payne Field <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244600902.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244600902.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">restarted commercial passenger flight service<\/a> today.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/local\/space-needle-reopens-with-limited-capacity\/DLV3ZOR3GZCJFMOLM2WJ6G6LFE\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/local\/space-needle-reopens-with-limited-capacity\/DLV3ZOR3GZCJFMOLM2WJ6G6LFE\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Space Needle<\/a> is now open at limited capacity for visitors, who must wear masks and abide by physical distancing guidelines.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/news\/local\/wsp-will-tow-cars-parked-illegally-on-highway-2\/281-48290f98-d38c-4dae-828b-4dee7c1adc18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/news\/local\/wsp-will-tow-cars-parked-illegally-on-highway-2\/281-48290f98-d38c-4dae-828b-4dee7c1adc18\" rel=\"nofollow\">Washington State Patrol is warning<\/a> that those seeking recreation opportunities near Eagle Falls off Highway 2 will have their vehicles towed if they are illegally parked along the highway.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Officials urge residents to recreate close to home, park in legal spots, and consider alternate plans if parking lots at recreation areas are full.<\/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\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County has fully opened <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.org\/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4775&amp;fbclid=IwAR3r9gERWufCjr13paAWkcOQs31tGdz5i5gUhcyKJw1HToavbcRer_nvwjo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.org\/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4775&amp;fbclid=IwAR3r9gERWufCjr13paAWkcOQs31tGdz5i5gUhcyKJw1HToavbcRer_nvwjo\" rel=\"nofollow\">North Lake Tapps County Park<\/a>, with new amenities such as increased beachfront water access, an extended boat ramp, restrooms, and barbecue grills.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Small businesses in Pierce County with up to 20 employees may be eligible for business relief loans.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Information is available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/reliefloan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/reliefloan\" rel=\"nofollow\">piercecountywa.gov\/reliefloan<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244600902.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244600902.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">University of Puget Sound<\/a> is offering only remote instruction for the fall term.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">UPS Students who are experiencing housing or food insecurity or are unable to participate in remote learning from their homes may be eligible to live in limited on-campus housing.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Evergreen State College in Tacoma is waiving the application fee for fall quarter 2020, which will be held via remote instruction.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those interested can email TacomaProgram@evergreen.edu or call 253-680-3005 and leave a message.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Thurston County&#8217;s health officer <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/local\/thurston-county-health-officer-recommends-remote-learning-all-county-schools-fall\/EKHSVSXFXRD43GUUPRW33SH3KI\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/local\/thurston-county-health-officer-recommends-remote-learning-all-county-schools-fall\/EKHSVSXFXRD43GUUPRW33SH3KI\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">has recommended<\/a> that school begin the fall term with remote instruction, limiting in-person learning to specialized groups of no more than 5 children at a time, and only when complying with all state and county health precautions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">All public schools in Pierce County, and most in King County, are beginning the academic year with remote instruction.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244600902.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244600902.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Private secondary schools<\/a> Charles Wright, Annie Wright and Bellarmine Preparatory are planning to offer in-person instruction.<\/div>\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 <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/312031356651184\/?active_tab=about\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/312031356651184\/?active_tab=about\" rel=\"nofollow\">Walk Tacoma Scavenger Hunt<\/a> will take place August 5th thru 12th<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Participants must register online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.downtownonthego.org\/go\/walking\/scavenger-hunt-2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownonthego.org\/go\/walking\/scavenger-hunt-2020\" rel=\"nofollow\">DownTownOnTheGo.org<\/a> by August 3rd, or in person at the Downtown On the Go Shop located at S. 11th and Commerce St. on Monday, August 3rd from 4pm-6pm.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those registered will receive details and clues for completing activities and answering questions related to aspects of our city that you can find out on foot, on bike, or by using public transit, with the chance to win prizes as an individual or a team of up to 5 members.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Everyone should wear a face mask and respect 6-foot distancing.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div 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