The New Normal

News and Public Affairs Series / 2 Seasons

On the surface, Seattle is slumbering. As the vast majority of Washington’s citizens are homebound, the actual lived experience of others, especially the people at the front lines of the crisis, can be somewhat mysterious. But there is still a lot happening behind doors as the community struggles to respond to the virus.

Watch Latest: S2 E5

7m 46s

Kidney Dialysis and COVID

S2 E4 / 5m 17s

Dialysis technicians like Barbie Telford brave COVID-19 risks to keep kidney patients alive during the pandemic. Patients need the procedure multiple days per week, so staying home isn’t an option for them and the healthcare workers at Puget Sound Kidney Center.

Fear, Freedom, Family and Future

S2 E3 / 7m 23s

The Coon family of Adams County in rural eastern Washington are no strangers to adversity and challenges in the family businesses. But this moment is different; the pandemic has sent the kids home from school, caused health concerns in their own family and community, and threatens the livelihood of their cattle production.

Parks in the pandemic

S2 E2 / 7m 55s

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for social distancing and public health officials' emphasis on the relative safety of the outdoors has driven an explosion in visitation at many parks in Washington.

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