{"id":312,"date":"2020-08-19T17:21:21","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T01:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=312"},"modified":"2020-08-19T17:21:21","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T01:21:21","slug":"8-19-wednesday-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/08\/19\/8-19-wednesday-update\/","title":{"rendered":"8\/19: Wednesday Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7442\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-312-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=312-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 9:20 &#8212; 4.3MB)<\/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!<\/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\">The State Department of Health is still seeking widespread response to a survey that assesses the impact of the COVID-19 on Washington residents.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Washingtonians can take the survey in English, Somali, Spanish, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.WAcoronasurvey.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.WAcoronasurvey.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.WAcoronasurvey.com<\/a> or by phone by calling 1-855-530-5787.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The survey is voluntary and confidential, and no personally identifying information must be entered.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor today <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-declares-state-emergency-statewide-wildfires?fbclid=IwAR2W2sGxMMvzCKeM7rVPedJ-Sr2WrrzBIlmW4LfM9YvalYJUHOuJSWn9mhM\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-declares-state-emergency-statewide-wildfires?fbclid=IwAR2W2sGxMMvzCKeM7rVPedJ-Sr2WrrzBIlmW4LfM9YvalYJUHOuJSWn9mhM\" rel=\"nofollow\">declared a second state of emergency<\/a>, this one related to wildfires burning in parts of the Washington.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state department of health has published a webpage that addresses health impacts of wildfire smoke overlapping with COVID-19 since both can impact respiratory and immune systems.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.doh.wa.gov\/smokefromfires\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doh.wa.gov\/smokefromfires\" rel=\"nofollow\">The information can be found at doh.wa.gov\/smokefromfires<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashDNR\/posts\/10158215348581519?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBzHe48T5EeBwkeIJCOcnsQ10tpwfxrA6a-Y-UdswqFwS88NdNdzIdiDza-PmpksjrawUbBwyhNJW-r09g7EswQvpV2HOEWE4mKRGW9GnhGgmzMZMBKs_-Wq1KySX7ecAB3Q5C_jpMIQv9oorRn_pHjVMy8vEFeaBcDnsUmRwq-M45qfOpLIq1mkTu7iq5dkjeTOlpnegVtgGVWqeb3QRC7Khqvvk7Jle-BrzE5jMIh0JViJupS6HZ84dq2GRGhQNwEzyz5rqcfIfRqDf-Rkv-2_WqkHTVWkDobBELCybiLaldZ86cjF7UZYbW2cLiu06kfXZSBPmPw3GSkEnUq&amp;__tn__=-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashDNR\/posts\/10158215348581519?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBzHe48T5EeBwkeIJCOcnsQ10tpwfxrA6a-Y-UdswqFwS88NdNdzIdiDza-PmpksjrawUbBwyhNJW-r09g7EswQvpV2HOEWE4mKRGW9GnhGgmzMZMBKs_-Wq1KySX7ecAB3Q5C_jpMIQv9oorRn_pHjVMy8vEFeaBcDnsUmRwq-M45qfOpLIq1mkTu7iq5dkjeTOlpnegVtgGVWqeb3QRC7Khqvvk7Jle-BrzE5jMIh0JViJupS6HZ84dq2GRGhQNwEzyz5rqcfIfRqDf-Rkv-2_WqkHTVWkDobBELCybiLaldZ86cjF7UZYbW2cLiu06kfXZSBPmPw3GSkEnUq&amp;__tn__=-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">Department of Natural Resources<\/a> also notes that when residents are asked to evacuate during a wildfire, it is because the fire is posing an imminent threat to the immediate area, and that refusing to leave jeopardizes your safety and that of firefighters.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Also today, <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-proclamation-requiring-agricultural-worker-testing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-proclamation-requiring-agricultural-worker-testing\" rel=\"nofollow\">the governor ordered<\/a> that agricultural employers broadly test their labor force if COVID-19 outbreaks occur.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The full proclamation can be read by following links in the \u201cNews\u201d section of <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/governor.wa.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/governor.wa.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">governor.wa.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\">\n<div class=\"li\">King County will be doing a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/elected\/executive\/constantine\/news\/release\/2020\/August\/19-seattle-face-mask-event.aspx\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/elected\/executive\/constantine\/news\/release\/2020\/August\/19-seattle-face-mask-event.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">cloth mask give-away<\/a> tomorrow, Thursday Aug. 20th, at the Rainier Beach Community Center located at 8825 Rainier Ave S in Seattle.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Residents can walk or drive up and receive 2 masks per person for up to six people per household, for a maximum of 12 masks.<\/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\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/Home\/Components\/Blog\/Blog\/31681\/333?fbclid=IwAR2SOiwU3NoaazaHPXnKtf3WM4dVi5YOpJa9LgMYIKBiVajdp9TTicg-qQ4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/Home\/Components\/Blog\/Blog\/31681\/333?fbclid=IwAR2SOiwU3NoaazaHPXnKtf3WM4dVi5YOpJa9LgMYIKBiVajdp9TTicg-qQ4\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department<\/a> is asking all young adults to be especially cautious about limiting time spent with others outside the household in order to stem increases in elders contracting COVID-19, presumably from children and grandchildren who may have mild cases.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tpcba.tacomaprobono\/posts\/10158569096789376?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAQBplkV0gllNXlvQmqC75dft96ZVRJ6lRgSv3Foc4r9Sn-1qlj3Z3gY-bdnpbI5gEC_IKka1090Tu1HHhcXvxeUvavUOkt1OQ3su1qSbqSeP1QFA8Ezgvdl0gVT-ZvL3UJFKWuVxDMthmjaXoMWtHkfTyMYzYOx5zrC3B9Juw9ERIRcWuGSvNIUI91d7ZEKM_TZXKJLyS4lUWCI35avHivC9rW440fKXXs8xiEIAoglUmQHVsaVP03zviMa2tQGA6RchAqmZS1Np1EZreu5coXOuptzs58x0QgoGek88qzCztPkOwwjsbkjwBzk669HRe6eVRV9EythfFefZet&amp;__tn__=-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tpcba.tacomaprobono\/posts\/10158569096789376?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAQBplkV0gllNXlvQmqC75dft96ZVRJ6lRgSv3Foc4r9Sn-1qlj3Z3gY-bdnpbI5gEC_IKka1090Tu1HHhcXvxeUvavUOkt1OQ3su1qSbqSeP1QFA8Ezgvdl0gVT-ZvL3UJFKWuVxDMthmjaXoMWtHkfTyMYzYOx5zrC3B9Juw9ERIRcWuGSvNIUI91d7ZEKM_TZXKJLyS4lUWCI35avHivC9rW440fKXXs8xiEIAoglUmQHVsaVP03zviMa2tQGA6RchAqmZS1Np1EZreu5coXOuptzs58x0QgoGek88qzCztPkOwwjsbkjwBzk669HRe6eVRV9EythfFefZet&amp;__tn__=-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tacoma Pro Bono is offering free services<\/a> to help tenants resolve issues with landlords, develop payment plans, and generally assist anyone who may be threatened with eviction or needs help with other housing issues due to COVID-19.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The organization also is offering free mediation for Pierce County residents with family law issues, and legal support to those affected by domestic violence.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Interested individuals can call 253-572-5134, ext. 102 or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tacomaprobono.org\" href=\"https:\/\/tacomaprobono.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaProBono.org<\/a>.<\/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:\/\/gritcitymag.com\/2020\/08\/the-tacoma-farmers-market-is-giving-away-free-food-you-probably-qualify\/?fbclid=IwAR1UhJIeibpm9Z1GJrXyPKOgmBQJS1rtdGEf5Fj0vhbSSd8GIVhWfETJ4DA\" href=\"https:\/\/gritcitymag.com\/2020\/08\/the-tacoma-farmers-market-is-giving-away-free-food-you-probably-qualify\/?fbclid=IwAR1UhJIeibpm9Z1GJrXyPKOgmBQJS1rtdGEf5Fj0vhbSSd8GIVhWfETJ4DA\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tacoma Farmers Market<\/a> has started a mobile market on Thursdays and Fridays to deliver boxes of fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins from Pierce County farms free of charge to individuals who verbally identify as low-income.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Thursdays through at least the end of October, the mobile market will be at the Ashford Fire Station from 1-2 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">On Fridays, the truck first stops at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center on South Tacoma Way from noon to 2pm, then heads over to the Bay Terrace Apartments in Hilltop from 2:30-3:30.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7443\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-312-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=312-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200819.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" 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