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Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett on her prediction for Nov. 3, and the protests
‘It's going to be up to every American to say we have a responsibility to heal these wounds, too.’
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Tim Eyman fakes 'Recall Durkan' petitions, ticking off the real Recall campaign
‘He gave speeches acting as if he launched it, but he actually has nothing really to do with it.’
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1-year-old dies in Washington state fire
The Cold Springs Fire near Omak, Washington, engulfed a Renton family over the weekend, burning the parents and killing their 1-year-old child.
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Young Latinos are the forefront of the climate revolution
In collaboration with PRX's "The World," KUOW's Esmy Jimenez profiles a Latino resident in South Seattle who is voting for the first time. Climate change is her top issue.
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Wildfire smoke exacerbates Covid-related respiratory concerns
‘The best thing to do is to stay indoors with windows closed.’
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Wildfire smoke billows into Seattle area with flurry of 911 calls
Smoke from wildfires east of the Cascades flowed into the Puget Sound region on late Monday afternoon.
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Why it’s crucial to get a flu shot as the Covid-19 pandemic continues
‘Even if it prevents 40% of infections, when you look at how many cases of influenza happen every year, that is a very, very large number.’
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Downtown Seattle shows a weak heartbeat
More than 100 stores and restaurants in downtown Seattle have closed during the pandemic. But lately, things have been looking up — just a little.
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So, Just How Did I Get Sick With COVID-19?
Before I got sick with COVID-19, I was a social-distance ninja: I hadn’t been anywhere. Not even the grocery store. I recently wrote about my nearly two-months as a COVID-19 longhauler. And the number one question I heard was: “How did you get it?” So I decided to dig into the possibilities.
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New school year amid pandemic: Is Washington state ready to start?
Tens of thousands of students across the state are starting the new school year – and almost all of them will be taking classes remotely, at least for the foreseeable future. Political analysts C.R. Douglas and Joni Balter join KUOW's Angela King to discuss.
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School-based health clinics will be open for students this fall
Schools might not be open for in-person learning, but health clinics in their facilities will be, offering both telehealth and in-person services.
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Why Washington state won't rush out a Covid-19 vaccine before it's proven
Vaccines for Covid-19 are still in development but the federal government wants states to be ready to distribute them by November 1st.