 Jess Walter’s new book “The Angel of Rome: And Other Stories” is packed with short stories that capture glimpses of what makes us human–those moments that might pass us by–or change us forever. The journalist-turned-author tells “Book Lust” Host Nancy Pearl how his former career prepared him for this one and what he’s learned after ten published books.
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 Little Saigon grocery store Viet-Wah recently closed its doors after 40 years. Patrons and staff say it meant more to them than most markets; it felt like home. “You can’t really replace businesses that have built relationships and community like this.”
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 First-time candidates Chipalo Street and Emijah Smith debate which of them is a better fit to represent Seattle’s 37th legislative district in Olympia after Representative Kristen Harris-Talley decided not to run for reelection.
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 The two candidates running to represent the 34th district (West Seattle, Pioneer Square, and Vashon Island) in the state legislature have similar priorities but different backgrounds. Tune in throughout this election season, “City Inside/Out” is covering all the big races!
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 The Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center is one of former Secretary of State Ralph Munro’s favorite places, in large part because his friend Bernie Whitebear led the movement to build it. With beautiful views, unique resources, and stunning art, the center is truly one of a kind.
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 Restaurateur Lucy Lopez moved from Cuautla, Mexico to Seattle over 50 years ago and became a pillar of the Mexican-American culinary community. “Everything I know I want to give it away, you know, I don’t want to keep it for myself.”
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 Meet Jessyn Farrell: new director of Seattle's Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE). She says her job is “to make sure every single person in the city of Seattle has access to a healthy environment" with a racial and social justice focus.
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 “Look, Listen and Learn” teaches us how to be stewards of our Earth and protectors of water on this week’s episode. Auntie Lena, Possum, and friends make art, refreshing drinks, and music-all with our most vital resource.
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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 target Omicron variants as well as the original strain, for emergency use. Find a vaccine in King County or around Washington state.
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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