{"id":548,"date":"2021-02-16T18:55:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T02:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=548"},"modified":"2021-02-16T18:55:21","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T02:55:21","slug":"2-16-tuesday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2021\/02\/16\/2-16-tuesday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"2\/16: Tuesday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_915\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-548-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=548-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 14:00 &#8212; 10.5MB)<\/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 Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission can provide resources for those struggling pay utility bills due to the pandemic.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Call 1-888-333-WUTC (888-333-9882) or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/www.utc.wa.gov\/COVIDHELP\" href=\"http:\/\/www.utc.wa.gov\/COVIDHELP\" rel=\"nofollow\">utc.wa.gov\/COVIDHELP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Washington Legislature has <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/state\/washington\/article249286260.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/state\/washington\/article249286260.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">approved a bill<\/a> that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency, including the current coronavirus pandemic.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The measure, which is expected to be signed into law by the governor, allows school districts to apply through the State Board of Education to provide emergency waivers from testing requirements or credit requirements in cases of local, state or national emergencies that cause significant disruption to a student\u2019s schooling.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"vaccine_info\">VACCINE INFO<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Washingtonians can find out if they are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/FindYourPhaseWA.org\" href=\"https:\/\/FindYourPhaseWA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">FindYourPhaseWA.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">For general info on the vaccine, go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"Https:\/\/COVIDvaccineWA.org\" href=\"Https:\/\/COVIDvaccineWA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">COVIDvaccineWA.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Eligible King County residents can seek appointment online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/vaccine\" href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/vaccine\" rel=\"nofollow\">kingcounty.gov\/vaccine<\/a> or call 206-263-9600<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has last night announced a vaccine event for eligible individuals.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Online registration opened at 9am this morning and slots quickly filled.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County residents can sign up for email notifications in advance of future COVID-19 community vaccine events by going to tpchd.org\/notify.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Anyone wishing to volunteer in vaccination events can learn more at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/piercecountymrc.org\" href=\"http:\/\/piercecountymrc.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">PierceCountyMRC.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals can also go to COVIDvaccineWA.org and find providers, clinics, and pharmacies that may be offering vaccine appointments.<\/div>\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\">The Tacoma Pierce County Health Dept reported 52 new COVID cases and 3 new deaths today.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The county&#8217;s 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 238.<\/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 Tacoma City Council will hold its regular weekly meeting tonight at 5pm virtually.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">It will be broadcast on TV Tacoma, and livestreamed on facebook and at TVTacoma.com.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Public comments relating to agenda items can be submitted via email to cityclerk@cityoftacoma.org before 4 p.m. or you can also speak during the meeting to share your public comment.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Links to participate via zoom are found on the city&#8217;s facebook page and at cityoftacoma.org<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The City of Tacoma will host a virtual Black Business Empowerment Panel Discussion on Wednesday from 10am to noon<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The virtual event will begin with a panel of local Black entrepreneurs from Little Sister Boutique, Locals Warehouse, Campfire Coffee, Only Oatmeal Cookies, Quickie Too, and ETC Tacoma<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The panel discussion will be followed by a presentation and a Q&amp;A session regarding the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can sign up for the virtual event at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/bbetacoma.eventbrite.com\" href=\"https:\/\/bbetacoma.eventbrite.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">bbetacoma.eventbrite.com<\/a> or call (253) 591-5621 for more information.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">As the snow from this weekend&#8217;s storm begins to melt, residents might experience localized flooding issues. Individuals can call the city&#8217;s Environmental Services 24hr line at (253) 591-5585.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Metro Parks Tacoma is offering a variety of fitness programs including Yoga, MixxedFit, Zumba, Kids&#8217; Fitness and more.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Classes begin March 8 and are held weekly via Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your home. Register online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/tacoma-fitness\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/tacoma-fitness\" rel=\"nofollow\">bit.ly\/tacoma-fitness<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Children&#8217;s Museum of Tacoma is offering Virtual Play sessions<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The winter schedule can be found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/playtacoma.org\" href=\"https:\/\/playtacoma.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">PlayTacoma.org<\/a><\/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, including at Multicare, Franciscan, and Kaiser facilities; at Community Healthcare and SeaMar Community Health Centers; at Cheney Stadium, at the Lakewood State Emissions Testing Center, and more.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can go to coronavirus.wa.gov and follow links for \u201cFind Covid Testing Near Me\u201d for specific locations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In addition to permanent regular testing locations, The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept offers free mobile testing events.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">On Wednesday, Feb 17: free covid tests will be offered at Anchor Church located at 2401 S. Orchard St<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">On Thursday, Feb 19: Church For All Nations at 111 112th St. E.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Fri, Feb 20: the health dept will be back at Anchor Church on Orchard St. and also at Charles Wright Academy<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">And on Saturday, Feb 21st: you can get free covid tests in Tacoma at the MDC Child Care Food Program on 945 Fawcett Ave.; in Eatonville at Salvation Army Camp Arnold; or in Bonney Lake at Bonney Lake High School<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Testing runs 10am-3pm.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If you need later hours, the Lakewood State Emissions Inspection Station is open till 5:30pm<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Some Walgreens pharmacies also now offer free drive-up rapid antigen testing for people Ages 3 and up, including the Walgreens at 38th &amp; Pacific in Tacoma<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/Walgreens.com\/COVID19Testing\" href=\"https:\/\/Walgreens.com\/COVID19Testing\" rel=\"nofollow\">Walgreens.com\/COVID19Testing<\/a> to pre-register for this testing<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_916\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-548-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=548-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210215.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 14:00 &#8212; 10.5MB)<\/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>STATE The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission can provide resources for those struggling pay utility bills due to the pandemic. Call 1-888-333-WUTC (888-333-9882) or visit utc.wa.gov\/COVIDHELP The Washington Legislature has approved a bill that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency, including the current coronavirus pandemic. 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