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This week Omicron cases dropped, Sound Transit spoke up about people not paying their fare.

And the Capitol Hill Block Party is back.

The Stranger’s Chase Burns and Vanishing Seattle’s Cynthia Brothers are here to break it all down.

Running is an easy way to get exercise, with great health benefits. But it’s far from simple for Black runners as they head out the door. NY Times columnist Kurt Streeter talks about running while Black in his Seattle neighborhood. And Johnny Fikru, captain of Black Men Run Seattle, shares how running with a group of Black men builds community and creates a safe space

If you're trying to buy a home here, you already know Washington’s housing market is tough.

Some lawmakers think density is part of the solution… things like more duplexes.

But as lawmakers consider legislation to help create that density, KUOW’s Joshua McNichols explains why it’s a lot more complicated than simply building housing.

It's time to start celebrating spring. We're welcoming the Year of the Tiger and making meaning of the holiday with chef and author Hsiao-Ching Chou.

Sound Transit's CEO is warning that not enough passengers are paying to ride. And it’s happening just as the agency is talking about relaxing its fare enforcement policies. Seattle Times transportation reporter David Kroman explains.

This week the fog rolled in, Omicron cases went down and Seattle bagels vie for the same respect as those in New York.

We’re breaking it all down with the Strangers Jas Keimig and Seattle comedian Monica Nevi.

Earlier this month SPD said it will stop pulling people over for some minor traffic infractions, like expired tabs. It's part of a strategy to address disproportionate enforcement and reprioritize what the city’s cops spend their time on. KUOW's Amy Radil explains.

A cozy blanket of fog has been socking us in all this week. And that means a week with no horizon and an air stagnation advisory. We’ll find out what’s up with the fog and when it will go away with FOX Weather's Scott Sistek.

It’s a crime to use a fake ID to buy beer. Should it also be a crime to use a fake vaccination card so you can get into a bar to buy beer? State lawmakers are thinking about it and KUOW’s Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins has details.

There’s been a lot of discussion lately about whether Omicron is in retreat, and what happens next. So we’re starting another week with the question: Where are we in this pandemic?