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Family-owned, Uwajimaya has been serving the local Northwest community for 90 years. At Uwajimaya, quality is what matters—in relationships, experiences, knowledge, health, and food. With aisles of fun and delicious Asian snacks and groceries, live seafood tanks, unique kitchenware, specialty Asian beauty items, and pan-Asian food court, Uwajimaya is sure to surprise and delight you and your taste buds.

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International Community Health Services (ICHS) provides culturally appropriate health services in over 70 languages. We offer COVID-19 vaccines and free testing. Walk into the International District clinic pharmacy for a COVID-19 shot Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m. Testing is available on Wednesdays from 1–4 p.m. Register online: ichs.com/free-covid-19-testing

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720 8th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104 • 206-788-3700 • ichs.com COVID-19 vaccines are also available Monday-Friday at ICHS clinic pharmacies in Holly Park (Seattle) and Shoreline. No appointment needed. Call to make an appointment at the ICHS Bellevue Clinic.

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■ NAMES IN THE NEWS Mike Fong leaving City of Seattle

Mike Fong announced that his last day as Seattle’s Senior Deputy Mayor will be Aug. 17. He is joining the staff of Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers as a Senior Adviser and Chief Recovery and Resilience Officer. In an email to the Northwest Asian Weekly, Fong said, Mike Fong “My departure also results in some realignment in the Mayor’s Office. We are very fortunate and pleased to welcome back former Deputy Mayor Shefali Ranganathan to reprise her role.” Ranganathan will return to the office officially on Sept. 3. 

AAJA turns 40

Frank Abe and Lori Matsukawa

To mark its 40th Anniversary, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is visiting several

cities to collect oral histories from chapter founders. Seattle Chapter pioneers Frank Abe, Lori Matsukawa, and Assunta Ng shared their memories with volunteers Corinne Chin, Jovelle Tamayo, and Celia Wu on Aug. 2. The Seattle Chapter was founded in 1985—the third in the nation following Los Angeles and San Francisco. It began with a meeting at Dilettante chocolate. AAJA has 20 chapters, and more than 1,500 members. 

King Donuts taking a break

King Donuts in the Rainier Valley will be closed Aug. 5–17 so the owners can take their annual family vacation. When the business reopens on Aug. 18, it will be as a donut shop, without the teriyaki offerings or the selfservice laundry. A Facebook post stated, “We have enjoyed carrying on the spirit of King Donuts and what it means for our community by operating the laundromat and hot food side of business for as long as we could. It proved to be unsustainable. The laundromat has been closed for some time and when we reopen, we will no longer be serving hot food in the way that many of you have known and loved. Like many food service establishments, we have been trying to balance cost, availability of labor, and more. The math just didn’t work.” Their new hours will be 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. till they are sold out on weekends. 

Seattle Arts Fellowship

Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Seattle Symphony announced the inaugural cohort of the Seattle Arts Fellowship, a new initiative for emerging

arts leaders and administrators of color. One of the 2021-22 fellows is Kierra Nguyen of the Seattle Opera—she is a dancer and visual artist. “The foundational goals of this fellowship uphold my belief that art and artists must Kierra Nguyen be cared for in a way that will sustain their growth for generations to come,” Nguyen said. “As a recent college graduate, I want to continue to engage in arts administrative roles that promote the arts in informed and innovative ways.” 

Grewal joins SEC

Gurbir Grewal has left his job as New Jersey’s Attorney General to be the director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s En forcement Division. Grewal, 48, has served as attorney general since 2018. During his tenure, he made a name for himself by suing the Trump administration dozens of times, including frequent legal barrages against the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Grewal started his new job with the SEC on July 26. Earlier in his career, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, and AUSA in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. 

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Aug. 3 primary election results Joe Nguyen

Kim-Khanh Van

Conrad Lee

Dexter Borbe

Will Chen

Hoang Tran

Renae Seam

Russell Joe

Jesse Tam

Amy Lam

Bruce Harrell

Joyce Shui

Faye Yang

Jane Aras

Nina Kim Hanson

Vivian Song Maritz

Early results are in for the primary election and Washington state voters have narrowed down the top two candidates in each race who will move on to the November general election. Here the AAPI candidates who survived this round:

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CITY City of Bellevue, Council Position No. 2 Conrad Lee 57% Dexter Borbe 26% City of Edmonds, Council Position No. 2 Will Chen 29%

King County, Executive Joe Nguyen 30%

City of Federal Way, Council Position No. 4 Hoang Tran 36%

Metropolitan King County, Council District No. 9 Kim-Khanh Van 21%

City of Federal Way, Council Position No. 6 Renae Seam 30%

City of Issaquah, Council Position No. 5 Russell Joe 58% City of Newcastle, Council Position No. 7 Jesse Tam 33% City of Sammamish, Council Position No. 1 Amy Lam 35% City of Seattle, Mayor Bruce Harrell 38%

SCHOOL Bellevue School District No. 405, Director District No. 3 Joyce Shui 50% Faye Yang 28% Bellevue School District No. 405, Director District No. 5 Jane Aras 48% Lake Stevens School District No. 4, Director District No. 5 Nina Kim Hanson 40% Seattle School District No. 4, Director District No. 4 Vivian Song Maritz 56%

On Aug. 3, King County Elections tallied about 242,000 votes out of 1.4 million registered voters. Officials have predicted turnout of about 40% or just below that, meaning perhaps 300,000 votes have yet to be counted. The County Canvassing Boards will certify primary election results on Aug. 17, and the Secretary of State will certify results on Aug. 20.  If there are any AAPI candidates we missed, please let us know at editor@nwasianweekly.com.

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Kinokuniya offers a wide variety of books, magazines, and stationery from Japan. We are proud to bring you our extensive collection of Manga, graphic novels, art and design books, cookbooks, travel books, children’s books, and more, both in English and Japanese. We also offer Chinese books at our Seattle store.

Lam’s Seafood is a one-stop shop for Asian groceries. Our seafood department offers a variety of fresh and live seafood. Hundreds of fresh Asian vegetables are available daily. We also have the best Asian treats and deli. Visit our store and you will know why customers shop at Lam’s Seafood often.

Viet-Wah Supermarket 1032 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Daily 206-329-1399 vietwah.com

Lam’s Seafood

As one of the oldest grocery stores in the Little Saigon neighborhood, Viet Wah Supermarket has been serving our community’s food needs since 1981. It specializes in Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai products, as well as a full array of grocery staples. Stop by for live seafood, a full-service meat counter, unique kitchenware, and the best produce in the neighborhood.

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Honey Court Restaurant Tai Tung is the oldest Chinese restaurant in Seattle since “Grandpa Quan” started it in 1935. Our prices are reasonable, we have a friendly atmosphere, and the wait staff is loyal—some have worked here as long as half a century! In addition, it is a place that holds fond memories for many. Multiple generations of patrons have had their first dates at Tai Tung, Bruce Lee had a favorite table there, and owner Harry Chan is a community fixture.

Tai Tung Restaurant

655 S. King St. Seattle, WA 98104 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Daily 206-622-7372 taitungrestaurant.com

516 Maynard Ave. S.  Seattle, WA 98104 Mon–Thurs: 9–2 a.m. Fri–Sat: 9–3:30 a.m.  Sun: 9–1:30 a.m.  206-292-8828

“We work hard to give the best dim sum to our customers— fresh and top-quality ingredients, 43 varieties, and the fastest take-out service,” said owner Amy Eng. You can buy as little as one item or as many as you want. Prices start at 70 cents. Dim Sum King sells over 1,000 humbows a day. Our customers give us 4- and 5-star ratings. We also sell wholesale to many Asian restaurants in Seattle and Bellevue.

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“Honey Court’s tasty dim sum is always fresh and hot,” said a loyal customer. “It also has unique items, such as steamed spareribs with rice in a pot, which others don’t have.” Its customized seafood dinner is yummy, consisting of stewed chicken with ginseng, roast squab, lobster, steamed fish, Peking duck, live prawns, free-range chicken, geoduck, and steamed eel with black bean sauce. Customers have raved about the new beautiful design and artwork in the restaurant.

Dim Sum King

617 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Daily 206-682-2823  dimsumkingseattle.com

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A group of diverse artists volunteered to do murals at Jade Garden. Since then, it has created a movement for other artists to volunteer to paint murals on other Chinatown storefronts. Our restaurant has thrived since reopening, thanks to you. Please bring your friends and family to Jade Garden, and enjoy our dim sum. “It has been a harsh year for our restaurant since the pandemic,” said owner Eric Chan, “including vandalism and break-ins. But the kindness and support of the community are inspiring and have made us proud.”

Joyale offers two things that most ID restaurants don’t— free parking and seating for over 500 people. You don’t need to wait long for dim sum on weekends for seats. It’s ideal for large groups of friends to meet. Our dim sum is modestly priced and our kitchen is equipped to serve any style of cooking for your favorite seafood entrees and other cuisine. It is a family business. Joyale and Joy are sisters, and Joy owns Joy Palace Restaurant on Martin Luther King Way South.

Joyale Seafood Restaurant

Pacific Rim Center 900 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104  Mon–Fri: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Wed: Closed  Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.  Free parking 206-623-1318  joyaleseattle.com

Jade Garden Restaurant

424 7th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Daily 206-622-8181 • jadegardenseattle.com

During the pandemic, we lost a lot of business. No matter how challenging it was, we have never given up hope. Our whole family has invested everything into Purple Dot. To let Covid win is to admit defeat. We are grateful that all our employers are healthy during these tough times, and delighted to serve you with the best dim sum and Chinese cuisine. And thank you to our long-time customers for coming back again and again to support us since our reopening.

Purple Dot

515 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104 Sun-Thurs: 9 a.m.–1 a.m.  Fri-Sat: 9 a.m.–2 a.m.  206-622-0288

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Ho Ho Seafood Restaurant is one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. From takeout to delivery to dine-in, Ho Ho is your mom-and-pop restaurant with a warm setting and personal service. The menu offers over 180 items, serving Hong Kong Chinese-style. Bring your friends and family, you will be delighted with our food and service.

“Our dim sum is fresh and hot because we make it when you order,” said owner Ben. After asking his workers to stay home for safety reasons for a year, Hong Kong Bistro is open again for dine-in, not just take-out. Ben requires his staff of over 40 people to be inoculated. He said his restaurant’s front section and door are sanitized every day. The Bistro serves Hong Kong-style Chinese food, and adds new menu items every season.

Hong Kong Bistro

507 Maynard Ave. S., #511C Seattle, WA 98104 10 a.m.–12 a.m. Daily  206-682-1922

“Get vaccinated as soon as you can! Vaccines are safe, eﬀective, and help protect you and your loved ones. If you have a medical condition or speciﬁc circumstance you’re concerned about, your primary care physician can help walk you through the decision-making process.” Dr. Christopher Chen, Medical Director-Medicaid at the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA)

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Ho Ho Seafood Restaurant

653 S. Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98104 Mon: 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m.  Tues: 3 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Wed–Sun: 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m.  206-382-9671

“From Hong Kong-style dim sum, to Chinese barbecue, to delicious live seafood dishes, we have everything,” said owner Han Ma. “We are one-stop dining for the most popular Chinese cuisine. It’s the most convenient Chinese restaurant for customers. Our place is clean and has a nice atmosphere.” Harbor City is popular among the young and old for lunch and dinner.

Harbor City Restaurant

707 S. King St., Seattle, WA 98104 Mon–Sun: 8:30 a.m.–11 p.m. 206-621-2228 harborcityrestaurant.com

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Edge Developers LLC develops affordable and market-rate housing and community facilities predominantly in the CID and South Seattle. Edge is based in the CID and was formed by Don Mar, Joel Ing, and Evan Chan—their families have a long history in our community.

Edge Developers LLC 1225 S. Weller St., #500 Seattle, WA 98144 206-900-8605 info@edgedevelopers.net www.edgedevelopers.net

More than a museum, the Wing Luke Museum gives you an inside look at the history, sights, and stories of the ChinatownInternational District from the early 1900s to the present. Current exhibits feature contemporary art, bubble tea, and Bruce Lee. This Smithsonian Affiliate and National Park Service affiliate area is a must-do for anyone who wants to understand Seattle.

Wing Luke Museum

719 S. King St., Seattle, WA 98104 Thurs–Sun: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 206-623-5124  wingluke.org

The Seattle Pinball Museum is proud to present a collection of over 50 pinball machines from 1960 to present day. Our games are arranged in chronological order to allow visitors to journey through the decades of American pop culture and pinball history. Your admission includes free play on games exhibited. Come play them all! Sorry, no kids under 7 years old.

Seattle Pinball Museum

508 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104 Sun, Mon, Thurs: 12–6 .p.m, Fri, Sat: 128 pm Closed on Tues, Wed  206-623-0759

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Former SPD assistant chief Hirjak files claim over demotion A recently demoted Seattle police commander has filed a $5.48 million discrimination and retaliation claim against the city, alleging Capt. Steve Hirjak interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz made him the scapegoat during last year’s police clashes with racial justice demonstrators. Capt. Steve Hirjak says in the claim, filed on July 29, that Diaz demoted and falsely blamed him for the improper actions of another commander, who

gave riot gear-clad officers the orders to use tear gas and blast balls into a largely peaceful crowd on June 1, 2020. The Seattle Times reports the police tactics, captured on multiple videos that were shared widely and drew public outrage, erupted outside the department's East Precinct after an officer’s tug of war with a protester over a pink umbrella. Hirjak, 51, a 27-year veteran who became the department’s first Asian American assistant chief in 2018, contends his May 26 demotion and other mistreatment have marred his career, and “discriminated against me on account of my race and treated me differently from see HIRJAK on 14

Officer who responded to U.S. Capitol attack dies A Washington, D.C. police officer was found dead of an apparent suicide last week in his Virginia home. Gunther Hashida joined the D.C. police force in May 2003. He most recently had been assigned to the department’s tactical unit, called the Emergency Response Team. Hashida had responded to the Capitol

insurrection on Jan. 6. Authorities drew no connection between the riot and his death. An official familiar with the investigation said Hashida had struggles beyond Jan. 6 that could have played a role. Three other police officers who were at the Capitol on Jan. 6 also took their own lives. 

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CID celebration this weekend

The Seattle Chinatown-International District (CID) has been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and Asian hate and bias crimes, resulting in an economic downfall. Many restaurants and businesses were forced to temporarily, some permanently, close this past year. As part of an effort to increase traffic and welcome back more visitors to the CID, community member Nora Chan is

partnering with the City of Seattle, King County, the state of Washington, and local businesses to host a multicultural event on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Hing Hay Park, from 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. The event will include lion and dragon dances, and Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese dance performances, and restaurant promotions including $10-$50 coupons. 

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Predictions and advice for the week of August 7–13, 2021 By Sun Lee Chang Rat—Sometimes you don’t get a second chance, so it is important to get it right the first time around.

Dragon—Are you intrigued by a possible new role? Ask the questions required to shed light on the opportunity.

Monkey—Due to recent developments, you may need to rethink some assumptions. The quicker you adjust, the better the outcome.

Ox—Waiting for a green light to move forward? In the interim, prepare a plan for where you want to go.

Snake—Figuring out someone else’s intentions can be difficult. Their actions could be more telling than their words.

Rooster—Your diligence has impressed your coworkers. As a result, an additional responsibility may be offered to you.

Tiger—Your resilience is legendary, but give yourself a realistic amount of time to recover when needed.

Horse—You aren’t one to settle for less. Your high standards will bring you what you desire.

Dog—Trust can easily be lost. If you value the relationship, follow through with your promise.

Rabbit —Once you reach a certain understanding, there is no turning back. Thankfully, progress can now be made.

Goat—Instead of waiting for a special occasion, make an ordinary day stand out by doing something thoughtful for your partner.

Pig—Focus on finishing your work today. You can then switch your attention to a more enjoyable activity.

WHAT’S YOUR ANIMAL SIGN? RAT 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 OX 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 TIGER 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 RABBIT 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 DRAGON 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 SNAKE 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 HORSE 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 GOAT 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 MONKEY 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 ROOSTER 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 DOG 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 PIG 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

*The year ends on the first new moon of the following year. For those born in January and February, please take care when determining your sign.

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World Pizza serves the best vegetarian pizzas with the finest locally-grown ingredients, including artichokes, mushrooms, walnuts, pineapples, and herbs. The most popular item on the menu is the potato pizza. Customers also said World Pizza has the best sauces, its pizzas have a thin crust, and ingredients evenly-distributed, baked to perfection. Owners Aaron and Wren Crosleycone are happy to be surrounded by many other family businesses.

World Pizza

672 S. King St., Seattle, WA 98104 Thurs–Sat: 4–7 p.m. 206-682-4161  worldpizzaseattle.com

The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area is a nonprofit tasked with improving the economic vitality of Seattle’s historic Chinatown-ID. CIDBIA works towards improving sanitation services and public safety in the CID, while preserving the cultural identity of this neighborhood through marketing and events.

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The Tsue Chong Noodle Company has been making noodles under the Rose Brand for over 100 years. They now make many different kinds of products for our local restaurants and markets including fresh noodles, rice noodles, egg roll and won ton wrappers. Of all the products, the biggest hit with kids is the freshly made fortune cookies. There are even different fortune cookie flavors to try. Please come by the retail store or look for Rose Brand products in your local market.

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■ COMMUNITY HEALTH COVID-19 impact on unvaccinated HEY HOW ARE T ID V MAKING CO VACCINES? HOW DO VACCINES WORK IN MY BODY?

OLYMPIA – New data, released on July 28, by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reveals the devastating impact of COVID-19 on people who are unvaccinated, and underscores once again the need for people to get vaccinated now if they haven’t already. Between February and June 2021, at least 94% of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations in individuals 12 years or older from Washington state were not fully vaccinated. As of July 24, 61.4% of those eligible to receive vaccines have completed an approved vaccination series in our state. “We urge those who are eligible to get vaccinated. If they still have questions, we encourage them to speak to their healthcare provider,” said Secretary of Health Umair A. Shah. “We all have a role to protect our community, especially those who are most vulnerable.” In a July 28 news conference, Gov. Jay Inslee expressed frustration with the 30% of Washingtonians who refused to get vaccinated. “Even if you don’t care about your own health, how about caring for the kids who can’t get the vaccine right now because they’re not eligible,” said Inslee. “Maybe care about those kids a little bit—get the vaccine, for them.” “Not fully vaccinated” is defined as those who have not received any dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, or have received one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine but are not fully protected. Full protection from vaccination occurs about two weeks after receiving the final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine because it typically takes that long for the body to build a high enough level of protection to fight the disease. On July 16, Inslee and Shah announced the Power of Providers Initiative, encouraging all health care providers to talk to their patients and clients about getting vaccinated. Inslee said there is a lot of misinformation out there—such as vaccines altering your DNA—and he hopes this initiative will help put fears to rest, as the information would be coming from doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, not random social media posts. If there is no progress in the coming weeks, Inslee said he would consider

“Even if you don’t care about your own health, how about caring for the kids who can’t get the vaccine" - Gov. Jay Inslee other measures to increase vaccination rates—such as a mandate for state employees, healthcare workers, and some non-state employees. The COVID-19 vaccine could also be added to the list of vaccinations required for students to attend school. When asked why he doesn’t just make mask-wearing a requirement again, Inslee stated that some of the people who chose to get the shot, did so in the hopes that they would be free from wearing a mask. “We want to honor that benefit (of not wearing masks) to encourage more people to get vaccinated,” Inslee said. Shah stressed that it is still a requirement for the unvaccinated to wear a mask in public settings, and that some are “just not doing the right thing.” Inslee reminded employers that under Labor & Industries rules, it is a legal requirement, enforceable by large fines if necessary, that unvaccinated employees wear masks indoors. The DOH also announced on July 28 that universal masking is required in all Washington state K-12 schools, especially with the alarming rise of Delta variant cases, and the fact that vaccines are not available to children younger than 12. DOH Deputy Secretary Lacy Fehrenbach said the Delta variant spreads more than twice as easily from one person to another compared to earlier strains.

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“Outbreaks can and have occurred in K-12 schools. These measures limit transmission in schools, which will minimize the disruptions of quarantines and classroom or school closures caused by outbreaks. It is important we do everything we can to keep our classrooms safe, students and staff healthy, and schools open.”  Use the Vaccine Locator (vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov) to find a COVID-19 vaccination appointment near you. If you need help, call the hotline at 1-833-VAX-HELP (833-8294357). Language assistance is available. The state COVID-19 Assistance Hotline is a general information line related to COVID-19. If you need information or

have a general question, call 1-800525-0127, then press # or text 211-211 for help. New hours of operation are 6 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday, and 6 a.m.–6 p.m. on Tuesday through Sunday and observed state holidays. You can also text the word “Coronavirus” to 211-211 to receive information and updates on your phone wherever you are. You will receive links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level updates, and resources for families, businesses, students, and more. This health series is made possible by funding from the Washington Department of Health, which has no editorial input or oversight of this content.