{"id":290,"date":"2020-08-05T17:44:51","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T01:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=290"},"modified":"2020-08-05T17:44:51","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T01:44:51","slug":"8-5-melanie-weaver-of-catffeinated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/08\/05\/8-5-melanie-weaver-of-catffeinated\/","title":{"rendered":"8\/5: Melanie Weaver of Catffeinated"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5809\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-290-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=290-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 23:25 &#8212; 10.7MB)<\/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>Melanie Weaver of <a href=\"https:\/\/catffeinated.net\/\">Catffeinated<\/a> explains what a cat cafe is, how it works, and the ways in which spending time with animals can promote health and happiness.<\/p>\n<p>Interview begins at <a title=\"Skip to 13:09\" href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/08\/05\/8-5-melanie-weaver-of-catffeinated\/#\" onclick=\"return powerpress_stp(event);\" class=\"powerpress-skip-a\" data-pp-stp=\"789\" data-pp-player=\"audio-290-1\">13:09<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1>2020 Primary Coverage<\/h1>\n<p>A recording of the KTQA\/Radio Tacoma joint Primary Coverage is <a href=\"https:\/\/ktqa.org\/primary2020\/\">available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244712257.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244712257.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">All 17 legal challenges<\/a> filed against the governor&#8217;s emergency orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic have been dismissed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor has <span class=\"curid\"><a class=\"wikilink1\" title=\"ktqa-2020-8-5\" href=\"https:\/\/answer.atheist.radio\/wiki\/ktqa-2020-8-5\">extended through September 1st<\/a><\/span> protections against federal stimulus payments and unemployment benefits being garnished from bank accounts to cover consumer debts.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor also extended a waiver to recent graduates of denistry, denturist, dental hygiene, and pharmacy programs so they can obtain temporary licenses to begin work.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Recent <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/COVID19Phase2FitnessGuidelines.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/COVID19Phase2FitnessGuidelines.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" rel=\"nofollow\">updates to fitness and sport guidelines<\/a> for phase 2 and 3 counties will go into effect on August 10th.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Indoor fitness areas must provide a minimum of 300 square feet per person of physical distance between people in all areas of the facility.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Occupancy of facilities over 12,000 square feet is limited to 25% of the fire code limit.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Everyone at indoor fitness facilities must wear face coverings except while engaged in strenuous exercise.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No spectators are allowed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Outdoor areas should be used to the greatest extent possible for fitness training and group exercise.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244740932.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244740932.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Alaska Airlines announced<\/a> that all guests age 2 and older must wear a cloth mask or face covering at all times when at the airport or onboard Alaska aircraft.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Face coverings with direct exhaust valves, face coverings that do not cover a guest\u2019s nose and mouth, and face shields without masks are not acceptable, but Alaska will provide disposable masks for passengers upon request.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If a passenger or guest is unwilling or unable to wear a mask for any reason while at the airport, they will not be permitted to travel.<\/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\">Officials have <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244723832.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244723832.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">closed Lowell Johnson Park on Anderson Island<\/a> due to overcrowding and noncompliance with physical distancing guidelines.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The park is also known colloquially as \u201cThe Ol\u2019 Swimming Hole,\u201d and is located on the shore of Florence Lake.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Officials expect to reopen the park once the county enters Phase 3.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Bloodworks Northwest is holding a blood drive at Old Hot Yoga Studio in Puyallup August 8th, 9 am &#8211; 5 pm, to help fortify dwindling blood bank supplies.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Appointments can be made online by visiting <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/schedule.bloodworksnw.org\" href=\"https:\/\/schedule.bloodworksnw.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">schedule.bloodworksNW.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Pierce County Fair begins virtually tomorrow at 1pm with a \u201cRoyal Welcome\u201d at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/www.piercecountyfair.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.piercecountyfair.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">piercecountyfair.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"school_news\">SCHOOL NEWS<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">This afternoon, the governor and state superintendent of public instruction <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CityofTacoma\/videos\/1661081837382072\/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDYX0lTz9-0flULiT2ne3YU8JB3eKFU33LjRUDSTt_CrWYf6D8qVLmp3zZZn-eqMy6YwbcrOiqxzBUVAgrgzQxZh_Kk9fapSOt34w27vzkocAXG-JzrgPxCG_4YeTEWnnLtXe3YKAUW43NbbKdQuyas4ERMx_MGZhZTqg4_K6s1NjNySO8VSreKUaPMBigBOm148nHiLP5Yzvskqsue3FPIN8-VPC0OMgurUyYOHkUrbZhnCbHd-FtQZyGO95r9OIyj8lPAsq9elo7nwMY3NIbTnpEJjhQO5pFDWYgUFA4PKBa7mowXkmeWu_WhNYw5JgbyqjDMWPbeCSB6VZMnxPYRGCU&amp;__tn__=-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CityofTacoma\/videos\/1661081837382072\/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDYX0lTz9-0flULiT2ne3YU8JB3eKFU33LjRUDSTt_CrWYf6D8qVLmp3zZZn-eqMy6YwbcrOiqxzBUVAgrgzQxZh_Kk9fapSOt34w27vzkocAXG-JzrgPxCG_4YeTEWnnLtXe3YKAUW43NbbKdQuyas4ERMx_MGZhZTqg4_K6s1NjNySO8VSreKUaPMBigBOm148nHiLP5Yzvskqsue3FPIN8-VPC0OMgurUyYOHkUrbZhnCbHd-FtQZyGO95r9OIyj8lPAsq9elo7nwMY3NIbTnpEJjhQO5pFDWYgUFA4PKBa7mowXkmeWu_WhNYw5JgbyqjDMWPbeCSB6VZMnxPYRGCU&amp;__tn__=-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">announced<\/a> strong recommendations on <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/education\/its-unsafe-for-most-of-washington-students-to-return-to-school-buildings-this-fall-says-gov-inslee-schools-chief\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/education\/its-unsafe-for-most-of-washington-students-to-return-to-school-buildings-this-fall-says-gov-inslee-schools-chief\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">how public and private k-12 schools<\/a> should decide whether and how to return to in-person instruction.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Schools located in counties with more than 75 coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents over a two-week period are strongly urged to proceed with distance learning.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Schools located in counties with between 26 and 75 cases per 100,000 residents should consider prioritizing in-person learning for elementary school students and those receiving special education services.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Low-risk counties are urged to resume schooling for elementary grades and consider partial in-person instruction for secondary students.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Districts in all counties are urged to consider indefinitely suspending all sports and extracurricular activities.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The recommendations are not mandatory, unless ordered so under the jurisdiction of local county health officers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Schools that do resume in-person instruction must abide by all COVID-19 safety protocols outlined by the governor for schools and workplaces.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Registration is now open through August 24th for <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/article244701307.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/article244701307.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tacoma Online<\/a>, a full-time online public school platform that is part of the Tacoma Schools.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The school allows students grades k-12 to access core classes and electives online, and to complete assignments at their own pace, through an online curriculum provider.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Enrollment in Tacoma Online is different from \u201cremote learning\u201d through the physical school in which a student is enrolled.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Elementary students who enroll in Tacoma Online must stay in the program for a full trimester, and middle and high schoolers must stay in the program for an entire semester, even if health conditions allow for in-person instruction at neighborhood schools.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Families must have consistent, reliable internet access.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Registration forms are found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tacomaschools.org\" href=\"https:\/\/tacomaschools.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaSchools.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244712257.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article244712257.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pacific Lutheran University<\/a> plans to begin the fall semester with remote instruction, and will transition to in-person learning according to public health recommendations, faculty preference, and course type.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Capacity in residence halls will be reduced, with on-campus students assigned to single dorm rooms.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Undergraduate students will be granted an extra year at PLU, tuition-free, to complete courses they may have to drop or delay due to COVID-related concerns.<\/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 <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/in_the_news\/resolutionadvocatingexpansionhealthinterventions\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/in_the_news\/resolutionadvocatingexpansionhealthinterventions\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tacoma City Council passed a resolution<\/a> on Tuesday advocating for the expansion of health interventions at the Northwest Detention Center, due to COVID-19.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The resolution calls for suspension of facility operations for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including transfers in and out of the facility, and calls for the systematic release of all detainees under parole and bond.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The council also committed to continue exploring the extent of the city\u2019s regulatory authority of the private detention center<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More information is found online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/OEHR\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/OEHR\" rel=\"nofollow\">CityOfTacoma.org\/OEHR<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Applications are now available for <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/in_the_news\/grit_city_trees_applications_now_available\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/in_the_news\/grit_city_trees_applications_now_available\" rel=\"nofollow\">2020 Grit City Trees Program<\/a>, which gives away free trees for planting along city streets as part of a goal to reach 30% canopy coverage by 2030<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The deadline for individuals is Sunday, August 30th, and the deadline for groups is Sunday, Sept. 6<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Neighbors are encouraged to work together, while following COVID-19 safety precautions, to apply as a group.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/GritCityTrees\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/GritCityTrees\" rel=\"nofollow\">CityOfTacoma.org\/GritCityTrees<\/a>, email trees@cityoftacoma.org, or call at (253) 502-2138 for information and applications.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5810\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-290-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=290-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200805.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 23:25 &#8212; 10.7MB)<\/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>Melanie Weaver of Catffeinated explains what a cat cafe is, how it works, and the ways in which spending time with animals can promote health and happiness. 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