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What some Seattle businesses learned from shutting down because of the coronavirus pandemic

Health officials have shut down Duke’s Chowder House in West Seattle after several employees tested positive for Covid-19. It’s not the first time a business has closed and it’s likely not going to be the last. A Seattle brewing company shares what it learned after it closed.

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Black-owned businesses have seen increased support amid protests. But will that be enough?

In the aftermath of the protests of George Floyd’s killing, there have been calls to support Black-owned businesses, especially restaurants. Many African American businesses welcome the effort, but say it will take more to fill the deep racial cracks that the protests and the pandemic have exposed.

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Restaurant workers have mixed feelings about Phase 2 reopening

Even with some restaurants reopening for dining under Phase 2, many customers are still uneasy, according to a recent survey by Seattle Eater. And it goes both ways.

To stay afloat, Seattle businesses are turning to social media during the pandemic

Restaurants have been relying more on Facebook or Instagram during the pandemic. They use it to promote specials or to keep customers posted on reopening plans. But there are some who are new to social media, and are learning how it’s an important tool for their survival.

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While many of us work from home, this Seattle brewer lives at work

The pandemic has forced many businesses to come up with creative ways to stay afloat. One local brewer used the down time during the stay-at-home order to reimagine his business strategy.

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Hunger is way up in Washington state. One in four people

One in four people in Washington are going hungry, according to a new report by the hunger relief agency Northwest Harvest. The state’s hunger rate is much higher than originally expected.

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How King County's Somali community is keeping people fed during Eid

This weekend Muslims around the world celebrate Eid (eed) after a month of fasting during Ramadan. On Eid, people come together to pray and feast. But the pandemic has upended that tradition. Here’s how King County’s Somali community has adapted.

Coronavirus In Seattle

Bunk beds and farm workers: Washington's new housing rules

State officials recently issued new regulations to protect temporary farmworkers from the coronavirus. Growers are now scrambling to make changes, while some advocates insist it’s still not enough.

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USDA Secretary Says Despite Plant Closures, He Does Not Anticipate Food Shortages

Sonny Perdue says he expects "85-90% production in probably a very few days or weeks." He also says the government is stepping up efforts to buy food from farmers and distribute it to families.