ArtSEA: A new chapter for Seattle’s historic Columbia City Theater by Margo Vansynghel / May 19, 2022
Gov. Inslee won't lift WA's vaccine mandate for state employees yet The governor told a Crosscut Festival audience that the restrictions have saved about 19,000 lives in Washington state. by Luna Reyna / May 9, 2022
Culture Seattle Art Museum security guards join the wave of union efforts The push comes amid a growing trend of labor organizing in U.S. museums and a flurry of high-profile union votes locally and nationally. by Margo Vansynghel / May 6, 2022
News The pandemic pushed this researcher to communicate in real time When he wasn't doing his ‘real’ job, Fred Hutch's Trevor Bedford was providing up-to-the-minute information on Twitter. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 6, 2022
Environment Why Woodland Park Zoo is making more animal vaccinations 'voluntary' Zookeepers say giving animals more say in how their medical care happens improves their health and well-being. by Hannah Weinberger / May 5, 2022
News For WA students, studying abroad in a pandemic can be complicated Possible program cancellations, cost increases and COVID restrictions add to the stress of applying and preparing to study overseas. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / May 5, 2022
Culture Seattle launches New Deal-inspired income program for artists In an effort to combat the unemployment and underemployment of creative workers, Hope Corps will put artists to work on public projects. by Margo Vansynghel / April 21, 2022
Culture Mask mandates will remain at top Seattle performance venues (for now) While statewide requirements end March 12, many Seattle theaters will keep their mask-and-vax policies at least through this spring. by Margo Vansynghel / March 11, 2022
News Return to in-person class at UW raises mental health issues for some Students, staff, and faculty juggle fears of returning to campus with work-life balance. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / March 10, 2022
Politics Seattle's eviction moratorium ended, but some protections remain New laws delay some evictions and provide renters a right to legal counsel. by Josh Cohen / March 2, 2022
Politics WA indoor mask mandate to lift March 12 in light of CDC guidance Mask requirements in Oregon and California will also be relaxed that day. by Melissa Santos / February 28, 2022
Politics Washington state mask mandate ends March 21 Gov. Jay Inslee announced lifting the order after seeing COVID-19 cases consistently decline for weeks. by Melissa Santos / February 17, 2022 / 12:02 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28
News As omicron subsides in WA, health officials are hopeful and vigilant Experts predict a 'long, winding road' to get past COVID but some wonder if we're seeing the end of the pandemic. by Megan Burbank / February 9, 2022
Equity How programs for homeless youth pivoted in the pandemic Upended by COVID-19, some service providers went online, took to the road or otherwise found new ways to aid homeless youth and young adults. by Allegra Abramo & Sam Leeds Youth Today / February 7, 2022
Youth Today Podcast | How homeless youth services adapted to COVID Season 1 , Episode 1 / February 7, 2022 The pandemic challenged providers who help young people. But for some organizations, it also spurred innovations.
News How many students did WA public schools lose during the pandemic? State education spending has decreased by $900M as enrollment dropped during the pandemic. by Venice Buhain / February 1, 2022
Politics WA voters split on handling the pandemic and the economy, poll finds The latest data shows Washingtonians who were polled were more pessimistic about the future as well. by Maleeha Syed / January 6, 2022