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LATEST NORTHWEST NOW CONTENT:
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION AND HELP
Along with fear and uncertainty, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is spawning a plethora of rumors and misinformation. KBTC is here to point you toward credible sources of information during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, please remember to wash your hands, avoid contact with others (stay at least six feet away), stay at home if you are sick, and contact a medical professional to get tested if you have symptoms. If you are out and about please be safe and wear a mask and continue to stay at least six feet away from others. If you need more information on masks or how to get them you can click here for info from DSHS.
Seniors citizens are hit hardest by COVID-19, so click HERE for news and information specifically relating to the elder population..
Click HERE for the latest information from the Washington DSHS
Get additional resources and statistics from the State of Washington by clicking HERE
The latest information for the World Health Organization click HERE
Click HERE for COVID-19 Information for family members of residents within the care of DSHS.
Detailed map by Johns Hopkins University & Medicine Interactive COVID-19 Map
Resources for kids, teachers, and parents https://www.kbtckids.org/schoolsout
COVID-19 Business resources from Pacific Northwest Economic Region. http://www.pnwer.org
Unemployment due to Coronavirus Outbreak Information: https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19
REOPENING INFORMATION:
CLICK HERE TO GET THE LATEST ON WHAT IS OPENING
BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCES:
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Volunteer or donate to the United Way of Tacoma and Pierce County
Donate much needed blood to through the American Red Cross
Donate or volunteer to help the homeless at the Tacoma Rescue Mission
Donate food or funds to Food Lifeline
Contact Pierce County for volunteer opportunities
Flu Shots 9/18
Get your flu shot and get it early
Child Care Crisis
Our state's child care situation is getting worse
Cat's Crusade 8/21
Meet a 7-year-old Yelm girl whose courage is as big has her heart.
Kids Summer Social Distancing
What are some options that children and their parents have during a dummer of COVID-19?
Inslee Schools Reopening Press Conf 8/5
Governor Inslee recommends new guidelines for schools to reopen this Fall
COVID Back To School - Sept 18
Trying to learn during a pandemic.
Coronavirus Update 5 - June, 12
Coronavirus attacks the body, and the mind.
Coronavirus Update 3 - May 15
Struggling to learn during a pandemic.
Real Estate And Coronavirus, M
Finding a home in the Coronavirus era.
Coronavirus Update 2 April 17
Thought leaders in Western Washington battle a pandemic.
Coronavirus Update - April 3
Crucial conversations during a time of crisis
Northwest Now: Coronavirus - March 20
Battling pandemic in Western Washington
Masks For Docs
How One organization is helping to get much-needed masks to medical professionals
WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH WEBSITES:
For the latest information on infections in your county and where to get help click on the links provided below:
CORONAVIRUS FACT VS. FICTION
In the interest of keeping you properly informed, we ask that you click HERE to get the facts about COVID-19 from the Centers For Disease Control.
BE AWARE OF SCAMS AND PRICE GOUGING IN RELATION TO CORONAVIRUS
Unfortunately, scammers are actively trying to trick consumers out of money and personal information. Price gouging has also proven to be an issue. To learn more about scams and report price gougers, use the links below:
SCAMS TO BE AWARE OF AND HOW TO REPORT THEM:
CLICK HERE FOR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WEBSITE
REPORT PRICE GOUGING:
CLICK HERE FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITE
ADDITIONAL NORTHWEST NOW AND DIGITAL FIRST CONTENT
Disabled Employment Services Cuts 7/14
What effects will cuts have on employment services for disabled and those they help?
Pierce County Library System Virtual Reading Rooms 5/28
During Coronavirus crisis, the Pierce County Library System creates virtual reading rooms.
Child Care Aware
The impact that COVID-19 has had on childcare
Reykdal Announces Fall School Opening Guidelines 6/11
OSPI Superintendent Chris Reykdal announces guidelines to open schools in the Fall
Seniors in Need 6/2
A service offering more than food delivery for South Sound seniors.
Masks For Docs
How One organization is helping to get much-needed masks to medical professionals
Bethel SD COVID 19
An interview with Bethel School District Superintendent Tom Seigel
Class of 2020 Song
Mercer Island High School Senior Kailyn Baccetti composes a song for her classmates
Looking For A Job During COVID-19
Indeed.com to provides us with some tips for job searching during the pandemic.
Pandemic Earth Day
What we can learn about climate change response from the COVID-19 pandemic
Vaccinations
COVID-19 is a reminder about the importance of vaccines despite all of the missinformaiton
Winery Hand Sanitizer
A local winery helps by producing much needed hand sanitizer
COVID Outdoor Recreation
Governor Inslee announced reopening of some outdoor recreational activities
Online Community Meetings 4/20
Two agencies team up to serve the community online during COVID-19 pandemic
Tourism Shutdown
Coronavirus is causing popular vacation spots to discourage tourists from visiting
Coronavirus Food Bank Donations
How one local food bank is coping with challenges brought on by COVID-19
Coronavirus and Small Businesses
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 and mandatory closures how can a small business survive?
Northwest Now Coronavirus - March 20
Battling pandemic in Western Washington
Coronavirus and Small Businesses
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 and mandatory closures how can a small business survive?
Derek Kilmer Coronaviurs Interview
A discussion about the virus, bipartisan cooperation and what is being don for workers
COVID-19 and the Financial Opportunities
Tom Layson sits down with Brad Berger about the Financial opportunities of COVID-19
COVID-19 and the Red Cross
Tom Layson sits down with Colin Downey a Red Cross spokesperson.
Coronavirus Sound Transit Response
A quick look at how Sound Transit is dealing with COVID-19
Coronavirus Volunteers
Kindness can spread faster than Coronavirus
Commuting Vs. Telecommuting
A discussion with Seattle Times Transportation Columnist Mike Lindblom about telecommuting