The New Normal

The state’s park system has been the ultimate outdoor refuge this year, but crowds, trash and social distancing have caused stress.

Opera singer Stephen Wall went from teaching on Zoom to performing on his east Ballard lawn.

Faith-based institutions like St. Joseph's have been finding creative new ways to worship together while staying safe and healthy.

Seattle grandmother Sadie Pimpleton was hospitalized with COVID-19 and says she saw the end. She’s now back home with her grandkids, finding ways to help others.

Kindergarten teacher Caitlin McNulty helps keep education accessible, safe and equitable during the coronavirus lockdown.

Redmond City Councilwoman Varisha Khan is navigating her first term from home while supporting her community through the pandemic.

As an operator for King County Metro, Clay McClure risks his own health and safety to keep the community moving during the pandemic. 

Molecular virologist Dr. Jesse Erasmus works on a team at UW Medicine aiding the global effort to find a COVID-19 vaccine.

Equipped with emojis, volunteers and Sunny the dog, Henry Liu delivers groceries to seniors in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.

With gatherings limited, Farhiya Mohamed and her organization brought meals, supplies and joy to people’s homes during the holiday.

In a pandemic, supermarkets become front lines. The workers brave risks to keep the stores running safely.