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Fatal 3-Vehicle Crash on Tuesday Being Investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Three vehicles were involved in a crash in Polk County early Tuesday evening, resulting in the death of 49-year-old Harold Toney of Polk City, and injuries to two others. Deputies responded to Deen Still Road, about a…
The U.S. once again crossed a somber COVID threshold much faster than any country in the world. Less than a year after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic, the U.S. recorded its 500,000th death Monday, according to the Johns Hopkins University dashboard. That’s more than twice the COVID-19 fatalities registered in Brazil, which ranks second on the list. President Joe Biden commemorated the half-a-million lives lost at a Monday evening ceremony in the White House, drawing on his own experience with heartbreak to personalize the unfathomable tragedy while exhorting Americans to ...
Lawmakers look to head-off gridlock over Biden's COVID stimulus plan Moderate lawmakers, many of whom played a pivotal role in brokering a bipartisan compromise during the last round of coronavirus relief negotiations, are expected to meet Sunday as President Joe Biden's administration attempts to pass an ambitious legislative agenda. Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan and several other significant proposals on immigration and infrastructure spending that will require congressional approval. But in a Senate split 50-50 between both parties, Democrats will need Repu...
Seattle's downtown illuminated to honor lives lost to COVID-19 as part of nationwide memorial As part of nationwide memorial Tuesday to honor lives lost to COVID-19, the Kobe Bell at Seattle Center was rung and buildings in downtown Seattle are illuminated. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 10:21 PM PST January 19, 2021 SEATTLE — The City of Seattle joined a national tribute of unity and remembrance for people who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Several buildings in downtown Seattle were illuminated in light amber Tuesday evening to commemorate the toll of COV...
Seattle joins national memorial to honor lives lost to COVID-19 Bells ring to commemorate those lost during pandemic On Tuesday, people joined around the country in a national memorial and moment of unity to pay tribute to lives lost during the coronavirus pandemic. SEATTLE - Many people in the Pacific Northwest have suffered during this pandemic. On Tuesday, they joined others around the country in a national memorial and moment of unity. At the Kobe Bell at Seattle Center, five people who have been directly impacted by the loss of life, each rang the bell a total of 40 times. It represe...