Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
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'We hope for change:' Relatives of Jacob Blake rally at Seattle City Hall
Family members of Jacob Blake in the Puget Sound region voiced their anger, fear, and hope today in Seattle.
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Some good news (if we can call it that) amid the ongoing pandemic
Today we heard about a few bright spots in the coronavirus pandemic in Washington state. KUOW’s Anna Boiko-Weyrauch attended a briefing from state health officials. She shares what she learned.
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Kids from 90 families are losing their spots in Seattle’s childcare market
Hundreds of childcare centers in King County have closed because of the pandemic, worsening an already tight market. Now close to 100 more families will need spots, too.
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Health
Lines for this Covid-19 testing van stretch for hours in King County, and now it’s running out of money
The van was created to remove barriers to testing for vulnerable people and people of color who have the highest rates of Covid-19 in King County
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Coronavirus testing is daunting if you can't get time off to quarantine. These folks have solutions
Health officials need to understand the needs of communities disproportionately affected by Covid if they really want to rein in the disease.
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Health
3,000 thermometers distributed by Washington state may be faulty
The state is warning local jurisdictions that some units, donated by the company Vulcan, don’t register temperatures above 96 degrees Fahrenheit
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Health
Daily Covid-19 counts now surpass previous peak in Washington state
Confirmed cases of Covid-19 are swelling in Washington state, and health officials are concerned.
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Health
Summer forecast for Washington state: pandemic blues, frustration over racism, and social change?
This could be a long, hard summer, according to mental health experts. Take the Covid-19 pandemic, and layer it over the much longer-running pain of racism.
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Government
‘The virus is everywhere,’ warn King County health officials as new Covid-19 cases emerge
King County saw a 60% increase in new coronavirus cases in a single week.
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Seattle grocery store workers demand employers get behind Black Lives Matter
Seattle Trader Joe’s employees are pushing for a statement and policy changes in support of Black Lives Matter. Whole Foods employees say they've been punished for wearing Black Lives Matter masks.