 “The biggest thing that unites us, unfortunately, is exclusion. The other thing that unites us, though, is the joy in climbing.” The documentary “And We Rise” follows Climbers of Color, an organization traversing the region, building community, and lifting each other up.
 Glass-blowing artist Ryan Blythe worked with Dale Chihuly, studied under masters in Italy, and is currently working on a commission from Tiffany and Co. Not bad. “Art Zone with Nancy Guppy” popped into his studio on Vashon Island to see what he’s got cooking.
 Did you know Seattle had a group who picked through and selectively banned everything from live stage performances, films, and even arcades for anything “of an obscene, indecent or immoral nature?” This installment of “Favorite Archival Object” documents the rise and fall of the Board of Theatre Supervisors.
 It’s budget season for the Seattle City Council. Hear from Councilmembers Andrew J. Lewis and Sara Nelson as they share their budget priorities on the latest Council Edition. The duo also discuss funding a growing budget gap, addressing the city’s ongoing homelessness crisis, relief for small business owners and more.
 George Tsutakawa’s beautiful bronze gates were stolen from the Washington Park Arboretum in March of 2020, leaving the community saddened and discouraged. Those feelings transformed into joy when George’s son, Gerard Tsutakawa, agreed to recreate them.
 Ballots come out this week, and our Seattle/King County Video Voter’s Guide is here to help you fill it out! It’s got short statements from candidates about their backgrounds, platforms, and motivations, so you know who’s the best choice for your community.
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.
Vaccines & boosters. Find a vaccine in King County or around Washington state.
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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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