A mass vaccination site in Yakima was opened because it is surrounded by agricultural communities, which have been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Yakima County has had more than twice as many confirmed cases per capita than King County.
Washington may soon become the first state in the country to ensure that low-income tenants have legal representation when faced with an eviction. But an amendment could jeopardize the impact.
Project Homeless is a new Seattle Times initiative that explores and explains the region’s complex, troubling problem of homelessness. With strong watchdog reporting and vivid storytelling, Project Homeless seeks to spotlight what is working, and what is not working, in responding to homelessness. We will also feature solutions-oriented reporting from elsewhere in the country.
More frequent drought, hotter summers and warmer and drier autumns are stacking the deck for large and destructive fires during the heart of the fire season. This year, a lack of rain in the spring could mean fires arrive early in some areas.
