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As City Nears 50,000 Vaccinations, City of Seattle Partners With Seattle Visiting Nurse Association and Seattle Colleges to Open Community Vaccination Hub in North Seattle

Community Vaccination Hub at North Seattle College Will Be Fourth City-Affiliated Fixed Vaccination Site Site Has Initial Capacity for 1,170 Vaccinations Per Week, Could Scale Up to 6,400, Supply Permitting SEATTLE (March 31, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the City is helping to support a new Community Vaccination Hub operated by Seattle Visiting Nurse Association (SVNA) …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates for Washington State: Phase Finder Close Out

State of Washington will no longer require Phase Finder to verify vaccine eligilities. In order to get as many vulnerable members of the community vaccinated as possible, the state has removed Phase Finder to speed up the process. The Phase Finder will be replaced by Vaccine Locator to help Washington residents learn about eligibilities and schedule an appointment. LanguageVaccine LocatorEnglishhttps://VaccineLocator.doh.wa.govSimplified …

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Bank of America Increases Commitment to Advance Racial Equality and Economic Opportunity to $1.25 Billion

Expansion will include actions to address racial justice and advocacy for people of Asian descent Bank of America today announced that it has increased its $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance racial equality and economic opportunity to $1.25 billion over five years. This effort further accelerates work already underway to address racial equality and opportunity through direct actions, investments and …

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Washington: Extensions are ending! Go online now to renew your driver license or instruction permit

If you delayed renewing your driver license or instruction permit because it was extended, it’s time to act. The Department of Licensing (DOL) is planning no further extensions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check your license or permit: If its expiration date ranges from March 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, please renew it as soon as possible. It’s easy to renew online! …

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Independent Contractors and Self-Employed Individuals: Act Now to Take Advantage of Enhanced PPP Support

March 18, 2021 – The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is available to more people than ever, and new rules have made it easier for sole proprietors, independent contractors and the self-employed to tap these funds. The Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA), the National Development Council (NDC) and leaders of the Washington Small Business Recovery Working Group are urging these individuals …

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Washington Representative My-Linh Thai Speaks on and Condemns Anti-Asian Violence and Hate Crimes

“I am grieving with my Asian American community. From the brutal act of hate in Atlanta to the increasing attacks in King County, this rise in anti-Asian violence is a continuation of the xenophobia Asian Americans have experienced throughout our history. In the last year, Washington ranked third highest in the nation for reported hate crimes targeting Asian Americans.  “To stop Asian hate, we must write laws that dismantle white supremacy. We must reimagine public safety to support …

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Get paid to share your opinions about COVID-19 communications!

C+C, an agency based in Seattle that has been partnering with the Department of Health on COVID-19 communication efforts, has created an “MROC” or market research online community dedicated to understanding Washingtonian’s thoughts and feelings around COVID-19 communications.  C+C and DOH are actively recruiting for participants in these PAID online research efforts which will be ongoing through 2021. They are looking to recruit members of the general public without public health or advertising/marketing backgrounds.   …

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Statement from AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins Condemning Surge in Pandemic-Related Hate Crimes Targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

WASHINGTON—AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to newly compiled data showing a spike last year—in some cases by triple digits—in anti-Asian hate crimes in 16 of the nation’s largest cities. The March 2 analysis comes from the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, based on preliminary police data. The …

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Raya and the Last Dragon Emphasizes Trust and Community

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” is an epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra. Raya embarks alone on her quest to find the last dragon to restore the fractured lands and its divided people. In her pursuit, she learns that it takes more than a dragon to save the world— it takes trust, teamwork, friendship, …

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Raya và Rồng Thần Cuối Cùng Nhấn Mạnh Sự Tin Tưởng và Hoàn Thuận

“Raya và Rồng Thần Cuối Cùng” là một bộ phim hoạt hình mới của hãng phim Walt Disney Animation Studios. Bộ phim sẽ đưa người xem đến với một cuộc hành trình thú vị và hoành tráng tại thế giới tưởng tượng của Kumandra. Raya buộc phải một mình lãnh trọng trách nguy hiểm là truy tìm rồng thần cuối …

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