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Drug overdose deaths increased by over 30% during pandemic

‘I think one of the reasons we're seeing a higher rate of fatal overdoses is because more often people are alone.’
By
Kim Malcolm

Andy Hurst

May 12, 2021 at 7:36 pm
KUOW Newsroom

Seattle Children's Hospital is gearing up to vaccinate kids as young as 12. And even younger kids could soon follow

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended that the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine be used with children as young as 12. With that, children 12 to 15 years old will soon be receiving their Pfizer shots.
By
Katie Campbell

Angela King

May 12, 2021 at 12:44 pm
Brazilian President Allocates More Than $1 Billion To Produce COVID-19 Vaccines

The announcement from President Jair Bolsonaro comes amid an investigation into his handling of the pandemic.
By
Vanessa Romo

May 10, 2021 at 11:43 pm NPR
The Record

May 10th | Music isn't what it used to be — but is that a bad thing?

Is it ethical to offer incentives as a way to convince people to take the coronavirus vaccine? The City of Seattle has set aside money for sinks on city streets, but they’re nowhere to be found, and music isn’t what it used to be.
By
Bill Radke

May 10, 2021 at 3:19 pm
KUOW Newsroom

When theatres went dark, stagehands worked to keep their unique community protected

‘Every time you let out an ooh or an aah because you've seen something on stage, there's someone backstage who worked really, really hard to make that happen. They live for those moments.’
By
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien

May 07, 2021 at 5:44 pm
Week In Review

This week: reopening, interrupted and solar farms backlash

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Seattle Channel producer and host Brian Callanan, independent journalist Jane C. Hu and KUOW newscaster and reporter Paige Browning.
By
Bill Radke

Sarah Leibovitz

Sheraz Sadiq

May 07, 2021 at 3:10 pm
KUOW Newsroom

WA trade group urges June reopening, after months of pandemic restrictions

California has one. So does Oregon. They 're among the states that have an official reopening date. An industry group representing Washington restaurants would like one, too. It’s calling on Gov. Jay Inslee to set the date for June 15th.
By
Ruby de Luna

May 07, 2021 at 12:06 pm
KUOW Newsroom

Pierce County executive vetoes hazard pay for grocery workers

Grocery workers in unincorporated Pierce County may not see $4-an-hour hazard pay bonus despite the County Council's approval. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier vetoed the proposal this week
By
Katie Campbell

May 07, 2021 at 11:37 am
KUOW Newsroom

'It's getting pretty hot' - this week in politics, not the weather

How would you like to be stuck in Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan while the bulk of Washington counties gets to remain in the more relaxed, more business-friendly Phase 3? Pierce County, which was rolled back to Phase 2 three weeks ago, doesn’t like it one bit. Some loc
By
Katie Campbell

Angela King

May 07, 2021 at 10:22 am
Seattle Now

Seattle Now: Vaccine perks have arrived

Things are starting to look a little different depending on whether or not you’re vaccinated against Covid. Special perks are rolling out to make this summer much different than last. Plus, Mother’s day is right around the corner, and would you order "The Edward"?
By
Paige Browning

Clare McGrane

May 07, 2021 at 5:04 am