We’re all aware of the great needs around childcare these days. Some nice news for those who care for our youngest residents was announced yesterday. Thank you to all who fill such an important role.
Tech for Good Updates
- Amazon is building the capacity of housing developers of color and financing their developments with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation
- Kitsap Transit & The Routing Company are gaining new public transit riders by providing on-demand buses
- WA Department of Health is making it easier for you to show your proof of vaccination anywhere you need to go, WA Verify
- United Airlines conducts a passenger airplane test flight fueled by fat, cooking oil, and grease (fries will be served on future flights)
Individual Actions & Distractions
- Prepare for future earthquakes
- Read Seattle Histories: Chinatown Childhood
- Learn about The importance of pronouns
- Get a booster COVID shot
- Paint the town Red and White at SantaCon
- Reclaim the concepts of self-care and self-acceptance from the hands of capitalism and mass-marketing and enable them to retain meaning.
- Fight the Youth … Ignite the Truth!
Local News
- Earlier this week a number of earthquakes were recorded off the coast of Oregon, but experts aren’t worried about it
- The recall election of Seattle Councilwoman Sawant is close and won’t be decided for a few more days as ballots continue to roll in
- With the omicron variant appearing as the latest COVID threat, the questions of how current vaccines and boosters are providing protection continues