 Anthony White’s solo show, “Limited Liability,” is now on view through Jan. 29, 2023, at Seattle Art Museum. The Betty Bowen Award winner's intricate paintings in plastic offer a nostalgic commentary on culture and consumerism. Art Zone made a studio visit a few years ago, and you will be amazed at the cornucopia of color, texture, and sound.
 Maiko Winkler-Chin leans into her Japanese heritage and Hawaiian upbringing to center and lift communities. Now, she’s bringing her dedication, passion, and leadership skills to the City of Seattle as director of the Office of Housing.
 The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) mentors young people (ages 16-24) from qualifying-income households through learning programs and paid internships of all kinds. Mentors and interns said the program helps youth determine who they are and who they want to be in the professional world
 Do you have a favorite mural? It’s hard to pick! We’re lucky to have so much unique public art here in Seattle that makes us smile and brightens even the cloudiest days. In this episode of “Look, Listen and Learn,” Auntie Lena, Possum, and friends talk about how art is a gift for the whole community.
 Andrew Lee recently took the helm at Seattle Public Utilities, leading the department that manages all of the city's water, drainage and wastewater, and solid waste. Lee is motivated to build a better Seattle by working towards integrated, collaborative solutions to the city's problems.
 Seattle Channel is grateful and honored to receive 25 NATOA Government Programming Awards, including four Awards of Excellence! A national organization, NATOA supports and celebrates the achievements of local government programmers. Learn more about the award-winning shows on our blog.
Anyone 6 months of age and older is eligible to get vaccinated. Learn more about vaccines, testing, and the best way to help manage the spread of coronavirus at kingcounty.gov/covid.
Free N95 masks. Visit the federal government's one-stop COVID website to find locations to get free masks.
Free at-home tests. While supplies last, Washingtonians can order up to two COVID-19 test kits per month from the website sayyescovidhometest.org (ordering available in English and Spanish).
Self-test expiration dates extended. Some COVID-19 rapid self-tests now have an extended expiration date. Review your at-home tests at on the FDA's website.
Boosters. The FDA has authorized updated booster vaccines that will target Omicron variants as well as the original strain, for emergency use. The vaccines are expected to be available soon. Check Public Health - Seattle and King County's COVID-19 website for the latest.
Need more info?
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Covid.gov is the federal government's one-stop website for COVID resources.
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Washington State Department of Health's COVID website includes information about masks, vaccination, testing, what to do if you test positive, as well as dashboards showing the current status of COVID-19 in Washington state.
- Visit the Public Health - Seattle & King County website for the most up-to-date COVID-19 resources including the latest availability and guidance on COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, and advice and information about face masks.
- The City of Seattle maintains a COVID-19 website that includes information about testing, vaccines, eviction assistance, economic relief, and related resources.
- For medical questions relating to COVID-19, frequently asked questions, language interpretation, or ADA accommodation, call the King County COVID-19 Call Center at (206) 477-3977, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.or send an email to coronavirus@kingcounty.gov.
- Seattle’s COVID-19 Vaccine Community Helpline information: https://welcoming.seattle.gov/covidhelplines/ (English)
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