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It's the mask on the first date for me

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Two people wearing face masks embrace and kiss

Valentine's Day is coming up! We talk love and relationships in the pandemic. Vanishing Seattle celebrates and documents the landmarks of yesterday and today. And we have our weekly conversation with Mayor Durkan.

Pandemic Dating

Valentine's Day is coming up, which means we're in the playoffs of cuffing season. What is it like to look for love in a pandemic? Bill Radke spoke with Amy Wong and Marina Resto, The Seattle Times Dating Team about masks on a first date, setting the mood on Zoom, and a special online event for Seattle singles.

Vanishing Seattle

How do you mark the changes in a city during this pandemic? Bill Radke spoke with Cynthia Brothers, the founder of the Instagram page Vanishing Seattle, about documenting the city's lost landmarks and celebrating new creations.

Mayor Jenny Durkan 2.11

Bill Radke askes Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan about priorities and shelter plans ahead of the weekend snow, investing in BIPOC, and we take your calls.

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