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Limited testing in senior care facilities in Washington leaves them 'flying in the dark' against ...

Limited testing in senior care facilities in Washington leaves them 'flying in the dark' against ...

Seattle Times — The lack of testing leaves the facilities unable to see the spread of the virus within their walls, as federal experts have found that infected people likely spread the disease even if they don’t have symptoms. It’s something the DOH acknowledges, though it continues to recommend that only those with symptoms get tested.

UW finds star athlete's sexual assault allegation credible, but athletic executive quietly moved on

UW finds star athlete's sexual assault allegation credible, but athletic executive quietly moved on

The Seattle Times — Cassandra Strickland was a star volleyball player at the University of Washington when she says an executive in the athletic department offered her a ride home, then sexually assaulted her in his truck. She hesitated for months before reporting it to school officials, who investigated and found her allegations against senior associate athletic director Roy Shick to be credible, and that the sexual contact was unwanted.

Coronavirus spread at Life Care Center of Kirkland for weeks, while response stalled

Coronavirus spread at Life Care Center of Kirkland for weeks, while response stalled

The Seattle Times — Even after the outbreak was detected at Life Care Center of Kirkland, confusion over who was responsible for testing residents allowed the virus to keep spreading. Interviews with family members and 911 calls provide a look at how the tragedy unfolded.

Seattle Children's knew for years security was called disproportionately on Black patients

Seattle Children's knew for years security was called disproportionately on Black patients

The Seattle Times — Seattle Children's leaders recently changed policy to address the disparities in the use of security first documented a decade ago. Former and current employees wonder why it's taken so long for the hospital, which serves the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country, to make the change.

'Sorry for what happened to Mr. Gray': DSHS to pay $8M after pleas to help vulnerable man unanswered

'Sorry for what happened to Mr. Gray': DSHS to pay $8M after pleas to help vulnerable man unanswered

The Seattle Times — Vernon Gray was living with rats when a social worker showed up to his Central District home, where a layer of garbage coated the floor and a squalid odor caused people to gag when they stepped onto the property. That was in 2009, when the state's Adult Protective Services received its first report about him.

UW students publish online 'rape list' out of hopelessness

UW students publish online 'rape list' out of hopelessness

Seattle Times — While some students on the list threatened lawsuits to get their names removed, others grappled for the first time with how their actions harmed others. It led one student to confront the man she accused.

Measures aimed at helping victims of sexual assault 'gaining momentum' in Olympia thanks to #MeTo...

Measures aimed at helping victims of sexual assault 'gaining momentum' in Olympia thanks to #MeTo...

Seattle Times — The #MeToo movement has energized the state Legislature on issues related to sexual assault, even as it has struggled to handle allegations against its own members. But this session has also been a test of just how much lawmakers' positions have shifted.