{"id":358,"date":"2020-10-07T18:08:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T02:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=358"},"modified":"2020-10-07T18:08:02","modified_gmt":"2020-10-08T02:08:02","slug":"10-7-lots-of-new-state-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/10\/07\/10-7-lots-of-new-state-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"10\/7: Lots of new state updates!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3273\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-358-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=358-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 17:17 &#8212; 13.1MB)<\/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><h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor has confirmed that all of Washington&#8217;s 39 counties will remain until further notice in their current phases of reopening, but that adjusted guidelines for various sectors of the economy and community are effective immediately:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Libraries in phase 2 counties may open for indoor activity up to 25% capacity, bringing them into alignment with current rules for museums.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tournaments and crowds for youth and adult sports are prohibited in phase 1 and 2 counties, but more school and non-school sports, both indoor and outdoor, will be allowed according to various local metrics that are aligned with state metrics for school opening recommendations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Movie theaters in Phase 2 counties may operate at 25% capacity and in phase 3 counties at 50% capacity; theater attendees will be required to maintain a 6 feet social distance between households and to wear facial coverings at all times when not eating and drinking.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Alcohol service at restaurants in phase 2 and 3 counties may continue to 11pm.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Table service at restaurants in phase 2 counties is increased to 6 individuals, and phase 3 restaurants may serve tables up to 8.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wedding receptions occurring in phase 3 counties may have up to 50 guests<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Retail events may occur outdoors in phase 3 counties with up to 200 people.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Real estate open houses may be held, but attendance must be limited according to gathering sizes permitted in the county in which it takes place.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Protocols for outdoor recreation events such as bicycle, ski, long distance running, and kayak races and multisport competitions like triathlons have been issued for Phase 2 and Phase 3 counties.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Guidance for Water Recreation Facilities, both Public and Private, has been significantly changed; new rules allow for all water recreation facilities (WAC 246-260) to open except for activity pools with play features<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Limited use pools such as those at HOAs, assisted living facilities, apartments, hotels and motels are allowed to open by appointment or with maximum occupancy based on square footage<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pools must be staffed at all times when in use<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In general, no more than 2 swimmers are permitted in an exercise lane<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Swim instructors who are closer than 6 feet from students must wear a face shield with water-proof or quick drying cloth attached to it, and only for 5 minutes per instructional session<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Full guidance memos can be read online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-announces-updates-safe-start-reopening-plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-announces-updates-safe-start-reopening-plan\" rel=\"nofollow\">governor.wa.gov<\/a> and at <a class=\"wikilink2\" title=\"coronavirus.wa.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/answer.atheist.radio\/wiki\/coronavirus.wa.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">coronavirus.wa.gov<\/a> in the news section.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/licensingexpress.wordpress.com\/2020\/10\/01\/dol-tacks-on-extensions-for-driver-licenses-instruction-permits\/\" href=\"https:\/\/licensingexpress.wordpress.com\/2020\/10\/01\/dol-tacks-on-extensions-for-driver-licenses-instruction-permits\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Washington State Department of Licensing<\/a> is continuing to extend the expiration dates of valid Washington state driver licenses and instruction permits.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Automatic extensions apply to driver licenses and learner permits that expired between March 1 and April 30, 2020\u2013these will expire 9 months after the date printed on the card.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Licenses and permits that were set to expire May 1 through June 30, 2020 were extended by 6 months;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For Licenses and permits that were set to expire July 1 through Dec. 31, the expiration will be 3 months after the date printed on the card.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Permit holders can continue to practice driving.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">the DOL will not be issuing new cards with the new expiration dates, and recommends carrying documentation about these extensions while operating a vehicle and presenting it with your expired document to law enforcement or others who need to verify your identity.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Almost everyone with a license or permit is currently eligible for online renewal.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">With driver licensing offices operating by appointment only, people who cannot renew online should consider scheduling an appointment soon. It can take 30 days or more to get into your local office.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Drivers or businesses needing to validate an expiration date can do so on the DOL website.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.arts.wa.gov\/cares-act-grants\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arts.wa.gov\/cares-act-grants\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Washington State Arts Commission<\/a>, known as ArtsWA, and the Washington State Department of Commerce are accepting grant requests of up to $10,000 by arts-based organizations affected by the pandemic.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Applications are due by October 23rd, and funds must expended by December 31st of this year.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For more info, visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.arts.wa.gov\/cares-act-grants\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arts.wa.gov\/cares-act-grants\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">arts.wa.gov<\/a> and click on CARES Relief Grants.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has extended a moratorium on late fees and shutoffs until the end of April of next year.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">customers of privately owned utilities won\u2019t risk having their heat or lights shut off this winter<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The moratorium does not apply to public utilities, but TPU customers can visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mytpu.org\/covid19\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mytpu.org\/covid19\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">MyTPU.org\/covid19<\/a> for information about bill assistance, and can also call 253-502-8600.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma public utilities has received reports from customers of scam activity in the community, and recommends that if you get called from someone claiming to be from Tacoma Public Utilities, demanding immediate payment, hang up the phone. Tacoma Public Utilities employees will:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Never call, email, or make a home visit demanding an immediate payment<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Never call, email, or make a home visit requesting credit card, banking, or financial information.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Never request payment on a prepaid card.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Never shut off service without providing written notice at least 7 days in advance.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">For more information, go to MyTPU.org\/Scams or call 253-502-8600 to speak with TPU customer service<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">Parts of <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/blog-covid-19-pandemic-in-washington\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/blog-covid-19-pandemic-in-washington\" rel=\"nofollow\">South King County<\/a> are reporting very high COVID-19 infection rates<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In addition to free testing sites in operation in Kent and Auburn, testing will begin by appointment at the Federal Way Aquatics Center starting October 13 and will run all day Monday through Saturday.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Federal Way Public Schools announced that all students will continue with remote schooling through the December break due to high case counts and the need to avoid \u201cfalse start\u201d reopening.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">There will be a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/depts\/health\/communicable-diseases\/immunization\/~\/media\/depts\/health\/communicable-diseases\/documents\/immunizations\/ShoWare-drive-thru-clinic.ashx\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/depts\/health\/communicable-diseases\/immunization\/~\/media\/depts\/health\/communicable-diseases\/documents\/immunizations\/ShoWare-drive-thru-clinic.ashx\" rel=\"nofollow\">free walk-up and drive thru childhood vaccine and family flu shot clinic<\/a> on Saturday, Oct 10 at the ShoWare Center on James St. in Kent<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Any community member over the age of 4 can get flu shots<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Any child needing standard vaccines including TDAP, DTAP, MMR, HepB, varicella, and polio can receive them free of charge<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Attendees should wear masks and have short sleeves<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma-Pierce County health department today <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article246285240.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article246285240.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">added a new listing<\/a> to its COVID-19 dashboard at TPCHD.org, listing specific outbreaks involving businesses with 60 or more employees with 10 or more COVID-19 cases.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">As of today, only one business was listed, the Fred Meyer distribution center in Puyallup<\/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\">Tacoma&#8217;s Rental Housing Assistance Program has funds available to help those who cannot afford part or all of their rent due to hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Restrictions have be loosened and some households are able to re-apply for additional funds.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Deadline to apply is October 12<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Learn more and apply at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/coronavirus\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/coronavirus\" rel=\"nofollow\">cityoftacoma.org\/coronavirus<\/a>, or call 311 and ask for rental assistance information<\/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 COVID-19 testing sites in our region:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For 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<li class=\"level2\">\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<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">This week&#8217;s <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\">free pop-up testing events in Pierce County<\/a> include:<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Stewart Heights Park and UW Tacoma on Thursday, Oct 8th<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">TCC on Friday, Oct 9th<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">No ID is required and tests are free and open to anyone.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Many testing events run all day from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, but check TPCHD.org\/covidtest for times.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.commhealth.org\/services\/medical-clinics\/coronavirus-information\/?fbclid=IwAR2PE634jb0Mt7IKb9DQ5uMZpZVqUQUY9oFCt6qJkoaulBp8MTwyg0Qr8b0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commhealth.org\/services\/medical-clinics\/coronavirus-information\/?fbclid=IwAR2PE634jb0Mt7IKb9DQ5uMZpZVqUQUY9oFCt6qJkoaulBp8MTwyg0Qr8b0\" rel=\"nofollow\">Community Health Care<\/a>, with locations in Tacoma, Spanaway, and Lakewood, is offering testing for COVID-19, even if you are not a Community Health Care patient.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Call (253) 722-2161 for a Tele-Health Screening Appointment<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3274\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-358-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=358-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201007.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" 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