1,544 people have died, 2 more than yesterday’s total 5,973 people have been hospitalized, 11 more than yesterday’s total 1,061,360 people have been tested, 2,090 more than yesterday’s total
One week ago, the totals were 99,420/1,527/5,897/1,047,286.
STATEWIDE NUMBERS: See them here.
NATIONAL/WORLDWIDE NUMBERS: 159.6 million cases worldwide, 32.7 million of them in the U.S. – see other nation-by-nation stats by going here.
HEALTH OFFICIALS’ BRIEFING: At 8:15 am tomorrow online, state health officials will present their weekly briefing and media Q&A. Watch the livestream here.
SATURDAY POP-UP REMINDER: We’ve been telling you about the plan for vaccination in The Junction’s 42nd/Oregon parking lot on Saturday. Today, the mayor’s office sent the official announcement – 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, with the first 50 people getting coupons for a free
More sun today! Here’s what else to expect in the hours ahead:
TALKING ABOUT TOLLS & FERRY FARES: As previewed here, the state
Transportation Commission meets online starting at 9 am to talk about the process of getting ready to raise tolls (including the Highway 99 tunnel) and state-ferry fares.
DONATE BLOOD: Bloodworks Northwest is at
Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor) all day today, starting at 9 am – check to see if any appointments are open.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES: 9:30 am, the
Public Safety and Human Services Committee (agenda and viewing info) talks about the future of the 911 Call Center and parking-enforcement officers; 2 pm, the
GIVEBIG: Donate to your favorite nonprofit(s) today! (If you don’t have a favorite, that site enables searching by zip code, among other things.)
NORTHW3ST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: Monthly meeting of Seattle and Tacoma Port Commissioners, 9 am online – agenda and viewing info here
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GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: It’s time for an update on reopening phases, and that’s what
Gov. Inslee is expected to announce in an 11 am briefing. You can watch live at this link (we expect to carry the stream too).
WEST SEATTLE SKYLINK: Noon online, a presentation by the community group advocating for a gondola system instead of light rail between SODO and West Seattle. The connection info’s in our calendar listing.
Thursday, April 29, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden
Come build awareness & stimulate actions to tear down the systems that have oppressed Black lives for over 400 years on this continent. Hold signs, meet neighbors, and stand for racial justice. Scott at Puget Ridge Cohousing, endorsed by Hate-Free Delridge. Signs available.
WESTSIDE SCHOOL PRESCHOOL/PRE-K INFO EVENT: As reported here last Friday, preschool and pre-kindergarten are expanding at
Westside School (WSB sponsor). There’s an informational event this evening online – email
tedh@westsideschool.org for attendance info.
FOOD-TRUCK FUNDRAISER: 5-8:45 pm, order from the
Thai-U-Up food truck at 30th/Roxbury, and 10 percent of the proceeds benefit