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WA undocumented residents scramble to find funds
U.S. citizens are reeling from the economic impacts of coronavirus. Many are waiting on federal checks to help them make it through the next month. But those checks won’t come for undocumented immigrants.
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'We can't let them just fall by the wayside' says former Starbucks chief leading effort to help laid off restaurant workers
Before the coronavirus outbreak more than 100,000 people in King County worked in food and drink industry. But most have been laid off. The Schultz Family Foundation has started an effort to provide them emergency funding.
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During isolation, Seattle police see increased domestic violence reports
The Seattle Police Department says reports of domestic violence are up since Washington’s ‘stay at home’ order took effect. They say help for victims may look different right now, but it's still available.
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Food banks expecting a surge in new customers during Covid-19
Food banks are struggling to stock their pantries as the number of people experiencing food insecurity grows
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Seattle research institute launches fast track Covid-19 immunotherapy trial
‘We're in a whole new world now with how clinical trials are being conducted in the era of this pandemic.’
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Trapped at home? You can help UW study bird responses to social distancing
Is our social distancing affecting the bird life around us? The University of Washington is inviting citizen scientists to find out — and connect with nature themselves.
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How do you hold an election during a pandemic? Washington state is about to show us
This month, some people around Washington state will be voting in special local elections – tax levies and the like. How will this election work during a pandemic?
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More record-breaking unemployment as stay home order extended
‘Even with the steps we have taken, we should expect that at least 30% of the people of this region will contract the virus.’ –Mayor Durkan
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King County unemployment claims hit new highs
It’s the worst week yet for unemployment claims in King County. But there is some good news for people waiting for their checks.
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Seattle Schools scraps plan to draft educators for emergency child care services
Seattle Public Schools has cancelled its plan to draft educators to work at five new child care sites for the children of first responders, which were scheduled to open Monday.
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Seattle couple stuck on a cruise ship hit by coronavirus could be headed home soon
If you feel trapped at home during the coronavirus pandemic, imagine being stuck at sea on a cruise ship in a deadly outbreak.
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Panic-buying, empty shelves create hardships for people on food assistance programs
Empty store shelves due to panic-buying causes an inconvenience for most people. But it can be an even bigger hassle for families on food assistance.