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Louie Gong, left and Josh Swift unload needed supplies to the Seattle Indian Health Board, more than 4,000 N95 respirator masks, 6,000 surgical masks and 300 face shields on Friday afternoon. Gong, founder and CEO of Eighth Generation, was able to purchase the items and donate them Friday. Swift is studio manager for Eighth Generation. See more photos online April 3, 2020 213556

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Rod Hutchinson mixes paint to write ‘We’re Open’ on the window of El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant in Everett on Saturday, March 21, 2020. While business has been slow, El Paraiso is doing take-out for their customers, who have been ordering out to support them. (Amanda Snyder / The Seattle Times)

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The Seattle Art Museum is closed until further notice and the First Thursday art walk is cancelled because of the coronavirus, the need for social distancing and and staying inside as much as possible. The museum says enjoy art from your home at: http://samblog.seattleartmuseum.org/category/stay-home-with-sam,video,sams-collection,object-of-the-week,exhibtions,behind-the-scenes/ Ref to more photos online LO Linesony photos Wednesday April 1, 2020 2020 213527
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Wednesday was Ruby Wilson’s 18th birthday. Not wanting to let the occasion pass without some fanfare, Ruby’s mother, Emma Roberts, left, conspired with neighbors on 24th Avenue Northeast – their street – to throw a surprise party. Neighbors filled the street – maintaining their distance but not restrained in their enthusiasm for the event. Photographed Wednesday, April 1, 2020 213536
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Normally vibrant Occidental Park during the day is occupied mainly by seagulls, pigeons, a few homeless individuals and an occasional passerby. The park concierge service and daily activities including chess and table tennis have been suspended because of the coronavirus. LO Linesony photo essay Saturday March 28, 2020 213493
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LO Smokey fire, 600 Roy Street at Aurora on Saturday March 28, 2020. Lower Queen Anne. Appears to be an abandoned apartment. Unofficial, old banner in many frames has been there awhile Seattle fire crews responded late Saturday morning to a fire in an abandoned building in Lower Queen Anne, next to Aurora Avenue. … building, which appeared to be a two-story brick structure in the 600 block of Roy Street. 213494
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