Maria Pablo, wrapped in a scarf to preserve anonymity, stands in the sanctuary of Temple Beth Hatfiloh in Olympia, WA on Sept. 5, 2019. An asylum seeker from Guatemala fleeing domestic violence, Pablo and her young son sought sanctuary in the temple after their petition for asylum was denied.
Father Todd Strange in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Issaquah, WA, on Monday, April 6, 2020. Fr. Strange quarantined himself for two weeks after he ministered to COVID-19 patients in a nursing home.
Father Todd Strange stands in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Issaquah, WA, on Monday, April 6, 2020. Fr. Strange quarantined himself for two weeks after he ministered to COVID-19 patients in a nursing home.
Jasmine Rah, a 3rd year medical student at the University of Washington, in Issaquah, WA on Friday, Mar. 27, 2019. That day, Rah learned that students wouldn’t be able to return to their clinical rotations until the end of June due to concerns about COVID-19.
Lily Jeong, a 3rd year medical student at the University of Washington, in her apartment in Seattle, WA on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2019. Jeong and her classmates won't be able to return to their clinical rotations until the end of June due to concerns about COVID-19.
Farm owner Rob Valicoff surveys his property in Wapato, WA, on June 26, 2019. Due to a domestic labor shortage, like many Washington farmers he relies heavily on migrant farm labor to pick his company's crops.
Asefa Tessema in his apartment in Seattle, WA on Feb. 12, 2020. An asylum seeker from Ethiopia, Tessema is one of many Seattle patients who rely on translators for their medical services.
Elliott Bay bookstore manager Tracy Taylor in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Taylor has been the store's manager for 30 years and believes the business will weather the stay at home order.
