 Artist Zahyr Lauren thinks math is beautiful, loves the way nature focuses their spirit, and looks to art to uplift the resiliency of humans. A personal experience with police drew them to the legal profession, but a period of extreme stress and trauma led to the discovery of the power of art.
 The Seattle Channel is humbled to have been nominated for 9 @natasnw awards, including the Emmy's prestigious Overall Excellence award. We're honored to be in such incredible company! Learn more about the nominations: https://take21.seattlechannel.org/2021/04/12/seattle-channel-receives-9-northwest-emmy-nominations/
The Seattle Channel is humbled to have been nominated for 9 @natasnw awards, including the Emmy's prestigious Overall Excellence award. We're honored to be in such incredible company! Learn more about the nominations: https://take21.seattlechannel.org/2021/04/12/seattle-channel-receives-9-northwest-emmy-nominations/
“If you serve the folks who are the furthest away from justice then you serve everyone.” Black Coffee Northwest survived opening in a pandemic, attempted arson, and questioning from all sides–now they’re not only thriving, but uplifting other local Black-owned businesses and educating the community along the way.
 The Washington Supreme Court just dropped a legal bombshell, voiding all simple drug possession cases in the state. Lawmakers are debating a controversial bill to legalize personal drugs for adults and reimburse former felons. But until the state acts, some law enforcement agencies have stopped making drug arrests.
 From 1973 until his death in 2000, Seattle Times reporter Tom Stockley's celebrated Wine column helped boost the state's budding wine industry and told us what to put on our tables. Tom's daughters, Dina and Paige, spent years lovingly curating the handwritten recipes, journal entries, photos, and doodles in this new book that takes readers on a journey through wine, food, and travel.
 Welcome aboard the Seattle Channel time machine! Today’s stop: opening day of the Seattle World’s Fair, which celebrated its 59th anniversary earlier this week. We imagine Seattleites of the 60s felt Jetson-esque as they rode the Seattle Monorail, toured the Pacific Science Center, and gained new perspective at the Space Needle. Also, do you think we can make "Skedaddle to Seattle" a thing again?
 How is downtown Seattle navigating the ongoing impact of the pandemic, recent protests, lack of affordable housing, and other social and economic factors? On May 5, Civic Cocktail will host Bob Donegan, President of Ivar’s, and Brian Surratt, VP of Real Estate Development and Community Relations for Alexandria Real Estate and former director of the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development, to discuss the history of the Emerald City and their vision as downtown shifts from surviving to thriving.
 All Washington residents over the age of 16 are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If you live or work in King County, are eligible, and have not yet been vaccinated, head to the city's COVID-19 vaccination website to sign up for the City of Seattle's list and get notified when vaccination appointments become available at any of the city's fixed sites (Rainier Beach, West Seattle, Lumen Field, and North Seattle College). Also, check out the state's vaccine locator for more locations.
New this week, those 60 and older can now walk in, without an appointment, to the Community Vaccination Hubs in Rainier Beach and West Seattle (Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.).
Call the Customer Service Bureau at (206) 684-2489, Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. for in-language or any other assistance or questions. For the latest information about the vaccine, eligibility, and locations, visit the city's COVID-19 vaccination website.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, schedule a free test at one of the city's sites.
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