Vaccines

Health

Can't get a Covid-19 vaccination appointment? Here are some tips — if you're eligible

It's really hard to get a Covid-19 vaccination appointment in Washington state right now, even if you’re eligible. Here are some tips and tricks that might help.

Arts & Life

February 2nd | Caring for pandemic patients in a Native way

Esther Lucero from the Seattle Indian Health Board on efforts to distribute vaccines and care for people in a Native way. Chef Melissa Miranda, owner of Seattle's Musang restaurant, on the importance of confronting a lack of diversity in the food and restaurant industry. And our weekly update with King County Executive Dow Constantine.

Health

People jump the vaccine line in Washington state, as hundreds of thousands can’t get appointments

Politics

February 1st | How to become a Democracy

Is America actually a democracy? Author Kristin Eberhard would say not quite. Bill Radke spoke to her about her new book 'Becoming a Democracy.' Plus, a representative of the Tulalip Tribes explains how their vaccination efforts are going. And the impact of the pandemic on health care workers' mental health.

Politics

Talking vaccines, legislation and GameStop this week

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Crosscut editor-in-chief Knute Berger, creator of the Wild West newsletter Eli Sanders and Crosscut political reporter Melissa Santos.

Health

The vaccine squeeze

Even if you’re eligible for a Covid vaccine, getting one is near impossible right now. That’s because more than two million Washingtonians are competing for the state's limited supply.

Health

Vaccine distribution frustrates Washingtonians. Officials urge patience

‘About one and a half million people in the state are now eligible. At that rate, it would take four months just to get everyone who's currently already eligible their first dose.’

Health

Having trouble finding a vaccine appointment in Seattle? You’re not alone

This week, people across the region are contending with glitchy websites, full schedules, and an uncertain wait. Getting an appointment is some combination of tech-savvy, fortitude and luck…And even then you can’t be sure to find a dose.