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It's been a full year of grief and loss. But also joy, and surprising connections. You’ve been telling us all about it through KUOW's Voices of the Pandemic series.

Before we had effective vaccines against the coronavirus, a Redmond man injected several people with an untested substance that he was advertising as a vaccine. He's now facing jail time. KUOW online editor Liz Brazile has the story.

There's a lot more physical gathering going on these days, at places like schools, gyms and restaurants. That doesn't bode well for Covid numbers - but there are ways to limit the risks.

More than 5 million women have lost their jobs since the pandemic began. The number is shocking in itself, but Seattle writer Angela Garbes argues that women have lost far more than a place in the workforce.

King County enters phase two of the governor's reopening plan, Jeff Bezos announces he's stepping down as Amazon's CEO and we're finally starting to get a little more daylight.

Washington's vaccine system runs on the honor code. So it's no surprise that some people are exploiting it, and getting vaccines when they aren't eligible.

The election isn't for nine months, but the race is already beginning to get underway to become Seattle’s next mayor. KUOW political reporter David Hyde breaks down what to watch for.

Defunding the police is a controversial idea. But when it comes to the central issues, there's more agreement than you might think.

Seven counties in Western Washington start to open back up today. But Republicans want the whole state reopened, and some fellow Democrats are losing patience with the Governor's plans.

Another week of a slow vaccination rollout here in Washington. Better throw on an extra mask. Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace cohosts Eula Scott Bynoe and Jeannie Yandel help us break down the week in news.