Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Washington’s Smallest Counties Will Lead The Way Into Phase 3 Of State’s Reopening Plan
Nine rural counties are eligible to apply to the state Secretary of Health this week to move to the next stage in Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-phase reopening plan. Lincoln, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Columbia and Wahkiakum counties wasted no time and submitted the necessary paperwork and letters of support on Wednesday to advance from Phase 2 to Phase 3. Continue Reading Washington’s Smallest Counties Will Lead The Way Into Phase 3 Of State’s Reopening Plan
Millions Of Americans Skip Payments As Tidal Wave Of Defaults And Evictions Looms
Hardship programs appear to be helping many people pause payments and survive the economic shutdown so far. But not everybody is getting the help, and advocates see big potential trouble ahead. Continue Reading Millions Of Americans Skip Payments As Tidal Wave Of Defaults And Evictions Looms
From Jobs To Homeownership, Protests Put Spotlight On Racial Economic Divide
African Americans are 40% less likely to own their homes than whites. And blacks are more likely to hold jobs that put them at risk of the coronavirus. The civil unrest follows decades of inequality. Continue Reading From Jobs To Homeownership, Protests Put Spotlight On Racial Economic Divide
Washington’s ‘Stay Home’ Order Ends June 1, With State Moving To County-By-County Approach
Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order will end at midnight on May 31. Instead, state officials will use a phased plan outlined at the beginning of the month to govern county-by-county reopening permissions. Continue Reading Washington’s ‘Stay Home’ Order Ends June 1, With State Moving To County-By-County Approach
Idaho Moves To Phase 3 Of 4-Stage Reopening Plan
Idaho Governor Brad Little announced Thursday his state is ready to move on to the next phase of its coronavirus reopening plan, beginning Saturday, May 30. Continue Reading Idaho Moves To Phase 3 Of 4-Stage Reopening Plan
40.8 Million Out Of Work In The Past 10 Weeks — 26% Of Labor Force
More than 1 in 4 U.S. workers have lost their jobs since coronavirus shutdowns began. Last week, an additional 2.1 million people filed for unemployment benefits. Continue Reading 40.8 Million Out Of Work In The Past 10 Weeks — 26% Of Labor Force
Boeing Cuts More Than 12,000 Jobs Due To Drop In Air Travel
The number of people traveling by air has plummeted more than 90% since the beginning of March. More than half of the employees losing their jobs are being laid off involuntarily. Continue Reading Boeing Cuts More Than 12,000 Jobs Due To Drop In Air Travel
After Months of Steep Declines, Air Traffic Is Picking Up
The airlines have lost billions of dollars in revenue with virtually no demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Now they are seeing more bookings despite concern from passengers. Continue Reading After Months of Steep Declines, Air Traffic Is Picking Up
Washington State Paid Out ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ In Bogus Jobless Benefits
Impostors have used the stolen information of tens of thousands of people in Washington to fraudulently receive hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits, the head of the state’s Employment Security Department said Thursday. Continue Reading Washington State Paid Out ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ In Bogus Jobless Benefits
‘Are Their Apples Worth More Than Our Lives?’ Yakima Valley Fruit Workers Strike For Protections, Pay
So far this month, more than 400 Yakima Valley fruit packing workers have gone on strike, according to Familias Unidas Por La Justicia. The farmworker advocacy group, based in Skagit County, is helping these workers organize committees, negotiate with employers and seek legal advice. Continue Reading ‘Are Their Apples Worth More Than Our Lives?’ Yakima Valley Fruit Workers Strike For Protections, Pay
Eastern Washington Small Businesses Get Coronavirus Relief Through State Grants
Washington’s Commerce Department has announced about $10 million in coronavirus relief grants for some of the state’s smallest businesses. Nearly 200 businesses in rural eastern Washington towns are among the recipients. Continue Reading Eastern Washington Small Businesses Get Coronavirus Relief Through State Grants
About Half Of U.S. Homes Lost Wages During Pandemic, Census Bureau Finds
Because of the COVID-19 crisis, 47% of adults say their households have lost employment income and close to 40% have delayed getting medical care, according to early results of a Census Bureau survey. Continue Reading About Half Of U.S. Homes Lost Wages During Pandemic, Census Bureau Finds
