Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
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Seattle's murals by henry bring joy, but it took decades to get there
Ryan Henry Ward passed through multiple episodes of psychosis, homelessness, drug addiction, and relapse on his way to become the highly sought-after muralist he is now.
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The magical murals of Henry
You’ve seen Ryan Henry Ward’s murals around town: A walrus riding a bike. A sasquatch hugging a salmon. A salmon drinking coffee. There’s lots of whimsy and joy in Henry’s work, and as KUOW’s Anna Boiko-Weyrauch explains, he worked hard to find it.
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NW hospitals stock up on ice and 'prepare for the worst' of heat-related illnesses
Local hospitals could see another influx of patients as the Northwest enters the summer’s second heat wave.
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How low wages and high rent helped Covid spread from a wedding in Kent to nearly 300
It was one of the peaks of the coronavirus pandemic last July and the sky was a brilliant blue. The guests assembled inside Christ the King Anglican Church in Kent, Washington for what was to be a very fun wedding and a superspreader.
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A Sunday service, a funeral, and a conference: How some churches spread Covid in the Seattle area
Gail Fleming got Covid last summer from a church conference. Even so, Fleming is glad she went, she said, and that she would do it again. That’s how much the experience was worth it.
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For a reporter on the Covid-19 beat, 'Vax Day' comes full circle
‘I felt like it was finally my turn, that today it was my turn, and I was gonna take my turn.’
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This hotline gave immigrants a lifeline as Covid ripped through the Seattle area
One year ago, Monserrat Padilla and her colleagues posted a phone number to Facebook. “We told people, you can call us for rental assistance, access to food,” said Padilla, a co-director of Washington Immigrant Solidary Network. They also helped connect folks with Covid testing and legal help.
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Is it really time to roll back gathering restrictions? Some experts are optimistic about WA moving to Phase 3
In a little more than a week, all of Washington State will move to phase three of the reopening plan. That means restaurants, gyms and other indoor facilities will be able to operate at 50% capacity. But given the current infection rate and emergence of new variants of Covid-19, is now really the time to open up even more?
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Teachers, childcare workers eligible for coronavirus vaccine in Washington state
Teachers in Washington state can now get vaccinated following a directive from President Joe Biden and an announcement by Governor Jay Inslee Tuesday afternoon.
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Why Washington state's Phase Finder is not achieving vaccine equity
When it comes to Covid-19 vaccinations in Washington state, top health officials like to talk about how they’re making the rollout equitable. But data shows big disparities in vaccinations, and community groups are stepping up to fill the gaps.