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THREAD: With grocery store workers on the front line of the #COVID19 pandemic, some @QFCGrocery employees are upset after receiving a “token of appreciation” from the company – $2. 
QFC tells me the letter created confusion and the $2 is not meant to be a “bonus.” A spokesperson tells me: “Historically, this small gift card ($2) was given during leadership store visits at holiday time as a special coffee or treat during breaktime for associates.” (2/3)
“During COVID, our holiday tours were suspended but there was a desire to still provide the small token of fun treats. We continue to listen to our associates and can appreciate the confusion and will work to clear it up.” (3/3) #Q13FOX
Seattle.
People don't want it shared because they don't want officers to get sympathy. They will say it's an isolated incident or no big deal. But if this was directed at any other group of people it would be news. Think of how many stories the we in the news do about hateful graffiti.
I asked the @LorenCulp campaign this morning whether the president's diagnosis will deter them from holding large rallies. A spokesperson told me: "We wish the President and the First Lady well and for a speedy recovery..." (1/3) #Q13FOX
"The Culp for Governor campaign continues its commitment to allow free people to be educated regarding the virus and then to allow them to make the decision whether to attend our rallies. Mr. Culp and our staff regularly sanitize our..." (2/3)
"...equipment and our hands before during and after our campaign events for everyone's safety. Our message to Washington citizens remains the same: if you're sick, stay home. If you're well, come celebrate your freedom at a Culp for Governor Freedom Protest near you." (3/3)
In an interview this morning, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan responded to reports that AG William Barr floated idea of having her charged with sedition over #CHOP. #Q13FOX (1/3)
If sedition charge was truly floated by AG Barr, does Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan believe such a thing would be pursued seriously by her old employer - the Department of Justice? #Q13FOX (2/3)
Arguments of "sedition" aside, does Mayor Durkan take responsibility for the occupied protest zone known as #CHOP? #Q13FOX (3/3) More here: facebook.com/brandikruseq13…
Sunday on #TheDivide: @AGOWA Bob Ferguson explained why he believes a lawsuit to prevent USPS cuts is still necessary, despite postmaster general walking back plans to scale down operations before the 2020 election. (1/3)
Ferguson also commented on whether his lawsuit will seek to restore high-speed sorting machines that have already been dismantled. (2/3)
Ferguson acknowledged that his lawsuit will not prevent future cuts to USPS, and has no impact on ongoing problems with U.S. Postal Service funding - problems that will persist long after the 2020 election. #TheDivide #Q13FOX (3/3)
Sunday on #TheDivide, Washington's Republican Secretary of State @KimWyman12 condemned members of her own party who call mail-in voting into question: "I'm sure their base is going to love it." (1/3)
Wyman added, however, that there are legitimate concerns over how states new to mail-in voting will perform in November: "It's going to be a heavy lift for a number of states." (2/3)
Secretary of State Wyman also responded to recent comments that President Trump may not accept the results of the election should he lose. #TheDivide #Q13FOX (3/3)
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best and Mayor Jenny Durkan are expected to speak at 11am. We will carry it live on #Q13FOX once it begins. I will tweet updates here.
Chief Best: "For me personally this was a decision I wrestled with, but it was time."
Chief Best: "To the men and women of the Seattle Police Department sworn and civilian, you will always have my respect, you will always be in my heart. You are without a doubt the best police department in the country."
BREAKING: Seattle Police Chief @CarmenBest is going to resign, two sources familiar with her decision confirm. The announcement is imminent, I'm told. There is an 11am presser scheduled for tomorrow with the Mayor. Unclear if announcement will take place then. (THREAD) #Q13FOX
The Chief's decision comes as the @SeattleCouncil made a series of cuts to @SeattlePD's budget today, including forced layoffs of officers and cuts to pay for command staff.
The budget cuts come after months of protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, which spurred pledges from @SeattleCouncil members to defund SPD by 50%.
(1/3) Commentary: Tomorrow, the @SeattleCouncil will vote to make cuts to @SeattlePD. It is the start of making good on a pledge to defund SPD by 50%.
#Q13FOX #TheDivide
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(2/3) As part of the cuts, the @SeattleCouncil will do a whole bunch of things that don't actually accomplish anything protesters have demanded.
(3/3) So why would the @SeattleCouncil make cuts to @SeattlePD that manage to accomplish the exact opposite of everything they claim to care about? Because, as their fellow councilmember @D5Juarez said, "this is what happens when you write a check you can't cash."
THREAD: This is going to be a long one. But I want to take a few minutes to point out some of the obvious moral and logical shortcomings at Seattle City Hall. If the press doesn't do it, then who will? #TheDivide #Q13FOX #SeattleProtest #SeattleRiots
Let's start with Councilwoman @Lisa_Herbold, who only calls for peace in Seattle when it allows her to make a political point against the president.
And while Councilwoman Herbold speaks with absolute certitude about what's happening 200 miles away in Portland, she acts as if she can't possibly know for sure what's happening in the city she is elected to serve.
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In response to another deadly shooting tied to #CHOP, Seattle City Council members @cmkshama and @CMLGonzalez falsely claimed the shooting had nothing to do with the zone. (1/3)
In response to another deadly shooting tied to #CHOP, Seattle City Council members @cmkshama and @CMLGonzalez falsely claimed the shooting had nothing to do with the zone. (1/3)
Both fatal shootings, while circumstances remain murky, have direct and undeniable ties to the occupation of that area. The first victim's family blames the zone for preventing a proper emergency response to shooting. The second shooting involved armed #CHOP protesters. (2/3)
The addition of concrete barriers in #CHOP this morning is actually very significant for a couple reasons.
1) This is a clear sign that the city is letting protesters stay long term. They are specifically adding wood around concrete barriers for people to decorate.
1) This is a clear sign that the city is letting protesters stay long term. They are specifically adding wood around concrete barriers for people to decorate.
2) Barriers help prevent cars from driving into protesters (a very real threat as we have already seen), while still allowing a lane of travel for emergency responders.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan joined #TheDivide this week. We discussed a video posted by @SeattlePD Chief @carmenbest, accusing the city of "relenting to severe public pressure" in abandoning the East Precinct. (1/4)
Mayor Durkan and I also discussed the decision to clear out from East Precinct and immediate area given what they called a "credible" threat of arson. Was that the best decision for public safety given adjoining apartments and businesses? #TheDivide #Q13FOX (2/4)
Will she support defunding @SeattlePD at 50%? Mayor Jenny Durkan said no. But said she wants the city to invest $100M per year for at least ten years in community programs. #Q13FOX #TheDivide (3/4)
WSP says it "apologizes for the poor choice of words by one our team leaders" in this video. Went on to say: "We hope the public will accept that apology and ask that it offer some grace as our troopers are out there in a very real world tonight." (1/3)
WSP said the trooper was "doing his best in the heat of confrontation to create a mental environment for his troopers where they could do a 'push' technique." (2/3)
"The team leader’s intent of motivating and reassuring his troopers was commendable but his word choice, especially when considered outside of the context of his team’s immediate challenges, was not. Both he and WSP are accountable. We own this." (3/3) #Q13FOX
#TheDivide: Seattle @MayorJenny Durkan and I discussed her decision to permanently close 20 miles of city streets to traffic. War on cars, or improving quality of life? (1/3)
More from Seattle @MayorJenny Durkan on decision to close 20 miles of city streets to cars. (2/3) #TheDivide #Q13FOX
Seattle @MayorJenny Durkan says she'll take me up on my offer of free labor if it means saving $200,000 in taxpayer money to hang up some signs closing 20 miles of city streets. I'll have my Carhartts ready, Madam Mayor! (3/3) #TheDivide #Q13FOX
BREAKING: Today at 2pm, at least five Republican state lawmakers will file a lawsuit challenging extension of @GovInslee's #StayHome order. #Q13FOX
I'm told the lawmakers will be filing this in federal court in Tacoma at 2pm.
Final number included in suit is seven.
NOW live on #Q13FOX: Inslee outlining state's recovery plan.
Inslee: "Some of you watching right now understandably want to know when" we'll get back to normal. Says state will NOT be able to lift many restrictions by May 4. #Q13FOX
NEW: Governor Inslee says he's hopeful in coming days that they can lift some restrictions on:
-Construction
-Outdoor recreation
-Elective surgeries
#Q13FOX #Coronavirus
-Construction
-Outdoor recreation
-Elective surgeries
#Q13FOX #Coronavirus
I asked you to help me pay tribute to those working on the front lines of the #Coronavirus pandemic, and to the workers risking their health to fulfill essential duties. Here are a few of the people you wanted to thank. More in the thread. Keep em coming! #q13fox #thedivide
Talia is the manager for a drugstore in Kennewick. THANK YOU!
Becky is a home healthcare worker with two clients. She made herself, and them, some masks! THANKS BECKY!
Press is on a conference call with state leaders now to discuss the "stay-at-home" order from @GovInslee. I will tweet updates in this thread. #q13fox #Coronavirus
Governor's chief of staff says order was in the works for several days. They were in touch with cities, counties, labor, to figure out specifics. List of essential workers took time.
.@RachelAPOly asked about general construction workers and whether they're essential (Amazon buildings, arena, affordable housing). Answer was unclear. The belief is that "essential" construction would only apply to things like hospitals, etc. Will follow up when we have clarity.
BREAKING: Washington Governor Jay Inslee issues a “stay-at-home” order. All non-essential travel outside the home is prohibited. Washingtonians will still be allowed to go to the grocery store, pharmacy, doctor. #q13fox #coronavirus
Those deemed “essential” workers will be allowed to continue working. “Essential” workers include those is healthcare, emergency services, grocery stores, agriculture, energy, water and wastewater, transportation, communications... #q13fox #coronavirus
This order is in place for "at least" two weeks.
There’s a lot of talk and speculation about whether Washington state will be put on a “shelter in place” order or a curfew. Here’s the deal: Many are doing that already. So it sounds like an extreme, but so many have already taken steps to avoid interaction with others. (1/3)
If everyone would simply follow the CDC guidelines in place and existing mandates from @GovInslee and WA health officials, they wouldn’t need to worry about more restrictive measures. But when Alki Beach looks like a summer pool party, you’re almost daring them to act. (2/3)
The sooner everyone acts in good faith to limit interactions and avoid non-essential outings, the faster we can get back to our normal lives. (3/3) #coronavirus #Q13fox
A running thread of government actions taken in Washington state over #coronavirus. Feel free to add.
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-State of emergency declared
-Gatherings over 250 people banned statewide
-Schools closed statewide
-State lawmakers vote to put $200M toward response
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-State of emergency declared
-Gatherings over 250 people banned statewide
-Schools closed statewide
-State lawmakers vote to put $200M toward response
-King County issues emergency declaration
-Snohomish County issues emergency declaration
-Thurston County issues emergency declaration
-King County prohibits events under 250 that don't comply with health requirements
-King County buys hotel to house patients
-Snohomish County issues emergency declaration
-Thurston County issues emergency declaration
-King County prohibits events under 250 that don't comply with health requirements
-King County buys hotel to house patients
-State restricts visits to long-term care centers
-State insurance commissioner orders health plans to cover COVID-19 testing
-State insurance commissioner orders insurers to waive deductibles, copays for COVID-19 testing
-State insurance commissioner orders health plans to cover COVID-19 testing
-State insurance commissioner orders insurers to waive deductibles, copays for COVID-19 testing
Looks like @JoeBiden is heading to big #LittleTuesday wins in Michigan, Missouri, and Mississippi. Hard to know whether we’ll be able to predict #WashingtonPrimary (second biggest prize today) tonight. Vote by mail is cool, but slow. So don’t panic, America. #Q13FOX #waelex
The @washdems have cautioned local media against jumping to primary-night conclusions in Washington. Noting that late ballot returns may skew much different than early ones, given so many campaigns folded over past 10 days. Keep in mind voters here have had ballots for 2+ weeks.
As such, the Washington state Democratic Party has said it will NOT make any official delegate allocations tonight, but will wait (possibly weeks!) until results are finalized. #WashingtonPrimary #Q13FOX #waelex
We're answering your questions about Washington's March 10 primary. Viewer Pat asks: Why do you have to pick a party?
#TheDivide #Q13FOX #2020
#TheDivide #Q13FOX #2020
Why should Republicans vote in Washington's March 10 primary if there's just one candidate to choose from? @WAGOP @CalebHeimlich answers.
#TheDivide #Q13FOX #2020
#TheDivide #Q13FOX #2020
