News Coronavirus disrupts child custody plans for WA parents Family courts are closed except for emergencies, leaving many scrambling to improvise new parenting arrangements. by Emily McCarty / April 21, 2020
Equity Washington farmers markets are reopening, but won't look the same While marketplaces have long been a place of community, organizers say social distancing requires that they're now ‘all about business.’ by Manola Secaira / April 17, 2020
News Border closure separates families between Washington and Canada On top of the social strain of not seeing loved ones, the COVID-19 border closing has caused financial trouble for some. by Lilly Fowler / April 16, 2020
Politics Washington’s successful vote-by-mail system wasn’t built overnight Many states are looking for guidance on conducting their own 2020 elections by mail, but Washington state officials warn it won’t be easy. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 15, 2020
News Social distancing can't slow the spread of misinformation University of Washington sociologist Emma Spiro reminds us that bad information is also contagious during COVID-19. by Helen Santoro High Country News / April 14, 2020
News COVID-19 spurs reckoning in crowded homeless shelters As one of King County's largest shelter providers moves clients into a hotel, advocates seek to avoid a return to the status quo. by David Kroman / April 13, 2020
News Racial disparities not apparent — yet — in WA coronavirus deaths Preliminary data shows deaths reflect state demographics, but experts say it may be too early to tell. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 13, 2020
News Buyers and renters navigate moving while 'staying home' With proper precautions, moving houses is still allowed during the coronavirus shutdown. by Mandy Godwin / April 10, 2020
News Housing, food, cash: Requests for help double in WA amid pandemic Compared with the first week of March, applications are now 170% higher for cash assistance, double for food stamps and 60% higher for housing assistance. by David Kroman / April 9, 2020
Equity Parents of kids with disabilities fear lasting consequences of school closures A disruption in education also means the loss of critical special education services. Districts across Washington are scrambling to do what they can. by Manola Secaira / April 8, 2020