{"id":368,"date":"2020-10-16T17:27:08","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T01:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=368"},"modified":"2020-10-16T17:27:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-17T01:27:08","slug":"10-16-friday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/10\/16\/10-16-friday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"10\/16: Friday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7093\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-368-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=368-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 14:39 &#8212; 11.1MB)<\/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\">\n<div class=\"li\">Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Douglas and Chelan Counties have <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WaStateGov\/posts\/1820393298107776\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WaStateGov\/posts\/1820393298107776\" rel=\"nofollow\">entered Phase 2<\/a> of reopening.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Washington State Department of Health released the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\/covid-19-transmission-increasing-western-washington-rates-flat-higher-eastern-washington\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\/covid-19-transmission-increasing-western-washington-rates-flat-higher-eastern-washington\" rel=\"nofollow\">latest COVID-19 transmission report<\/a>, with the following findings:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Transmission is increasing in western Washington and recently plateauing in eastern Washington, but the eastern Washington situation is unstable and efforts to control the spread of the virus must be strictly maintained or intensified to avoid a backslide.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Per person, the case rate in eastern Washington is twice as high as in western Washington and the daily hospitalization rate is more than twice as high.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Case counts in western Washington are increasing across all age groups and over broad geographic areas, suggesting broad community spread, not a single type of activity or setting.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In light of the report, the department continues to encourage frequent hand washing, sanitizing surfaces, wearing protective clothing, masking up while in public or doing commerce, and limiting social contacts outside one&#8217;s household.<\/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\">As of yesterday, The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department said that the county&#8217;s 14-day case rate per 100,000 people was 99.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">With a six-day data lag required for state measurements, the county\u2019s case rate per 100,000 was 88.4.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">State guidelines indicate that the case rate per 100,000 residents should be below 75 before school districts can consider bringing the youngest students onto campus for partial in-person learning.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County full-service restaurant owners can apply online through October 23rd for the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.co.pierce.wa.us\/7032\/Restaurant-Rally\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.pierce.wa.us\/7032\/Restaurant-Rally\" rel=\"nofollow\">Restaurant Rally<\/a> program, in which federal funding disbursed through the county would cover 30% of customers&#8217; food purchases.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Restaurants whose applications are accepted will then offer a 30% discount for diners between November 8th and Nov 19th of this year (excluding Friday and Saturday).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Restaurants can email PCRestaurantRally@piercecountywa.gov, or call 253-798-6150 for more info.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">At piercecountywa.gov, applicants can look in the Economic Development department section, click on CARES Act Funding, and look for Restaurant Rally.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">This Saturday, Oct 17th from 10am to 2pm, a family health and safety fair will be held at the Auburn Valley YMCA at 1620 S. Perimeter Rd in Auburn.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Adults and Children age 4 and up can get free flu vaccines with no appointment needed<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Staff will be on site to assist with applications for benefits such as reduced fair ORCA cards, free or low-cost health insurance for qualified individuals, and basic food benefits<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Free Health screenings for blood pressure, HIV, cholesterol, diabetes, and dental health will also take place, with no appointment needed<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Attendees should expect to practice 6-foot distancing, and to wear masks<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Spanish interpreters and service providers will be on site<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info is available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SKCFamilyHealthSafetyFair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SKCFamilyHealthSafetyFair\" rel=\"nofollow\">facebook.com\/SKCFamilyHealthSafetyFair<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Another free health clinic will take place Saturday, Oct 17 10am-4pm at the ShoWare Center in Kent (625 W James St, Kent)<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All vaccines required for K-12 school entry (Hep B, Varicella, Polio, MMR, Tdap, DTaP, plus flu vaccine to kids ages 4-18) will be provided at no cost and will be available to all kids regardless of insurance or immigration status.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Adult flu vaccines at no cost to uninsured and underinsured community members, will also be offered, but online registration is required for flu shots at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/schedule.seattlevna.com\" href=\"https:\/\/schedule.seattlevna.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">schedule.seattleVNA.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Safe Streets organization invites middle and high school youth in Pierce County to participate in their Youth Leading Change program in response to the challenges of remote schooling.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The free after-school program gives young people the opportunity to do community projects, volunteer, engage in advocacy work, docollege and career prep, bond with other youth, receive mentoring, and learn about jobs\/internships.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For more information, email ylc@safest.org.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The application deadline for several Pierce County Business loans and grants has been extended to October 20th<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For Commercial Rent and Mortgage Payment Assistance, email PCBizRAMA@piercecountywa.gov or call (253) 798-6150 for more info.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For the Emergency Small Business Relief program, which grants interest-free 12-month loans and forgiveable loans visit piercecountywa.gov or at makeittacoma.com<\/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\">All students 18 and younger can get free breakfast and lunch packs through June 30, 2021<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Originally the free meal program was set to expire at the end of December<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma Students, parents or guardians can continue to pick up meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday \u2013 Friday, at Baker, First Creek, Giaudrone, Gray, Jason Lee, Mason, Meeker, Stewart, Truman and Wainwright, as well as scheduled stops throughout district neighborhoods.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">more information, including menus, at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/departments\/nutrition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/departments\/nutrition\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaSchools.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The City of Tacoma has created the Small Business Resiliency Grant Program to assist eligible businesses with economic recovery.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Businesses must (1) be licensed and physically located in Tacoma, including home-based and food truck operations, they must meet certain federal low\/moderate income requirements, they must employ five or fewer full-time equivalent employees including the owner, and they must be able to demonstrate a loss of income due to COVID-19.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">A one-time payment of $10,000 will be made to businesses selected at random by lottery.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/WATACOMA\/bulletins\/2a575d7?fbclid=IwAR2HFXXfgh70052t4u4QKHOpS9LTYn-HLo84lNZfk_y15e_IHjG0DethNb0#.X4XmDEY2Fno.facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/WATACOMA\/bulletins\/2a575d7?fbclid=IwAR2HFXXfgh70052t4u4QKHOpS9LTYn-HLo84lNZfk_y15e_IHjG0DethNb0#.X4XmDEY2Fno.facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">MakeitTacoma.com<\/a> for info and applications.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">For Minority Business Development Agency PPE Grants and One-On-One Technical Assistance Regarding COVID-19 Business Recovery Efforts, contact Malika Godo by emailing mgodo@cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 344-6632.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\"><\/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 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">This weekend and next 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<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Satruday, Oct 17th: Journey Church, Salvation Army Camp Arnold, Narrows Plaza Bowl, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tuesday, Oct 2oth: Key Peninsula Longbranch Improvement Club, the Sprinker Recreation Center, Spanaway\u2013Nourish Pierce County office,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wednesday, Oct 21st: Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Tacoma Dome, the Sixth Avenue Apartments at 2302 Sixth Ave in Tacoma<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Thursday, Oct 22: Church For All Nations in South Tacoma, Salvation Army Puyallup, and Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Friday, Oct 23: City of Bonney Lake<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No ID is required and tests are free and open to anyone.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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_7094\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-368-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=368-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201016.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" 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