Inslee: Entire State on 2 Week Pause, No Counties Go Backwards
All counties will pause for 2 weeks, beginning today, May 4, through May 18th. No counties will move back.
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GOP Senator Furious Over Inslee County Rollback
Given Cowlitz County's resistance to mask mandates, COVID restrictions and other economic killing issues, some believe this is a 'punishment'
Which Counties Could be Moved Back to Phase 2 Monday?
Several West side counties, and a few in Central WA, fully expecting to be 'demoted.' Benton appears to be in good shape, Franklin County edging towards limit.
State To Release $135M in Business-Economic Relief
Washington State Commerce Department will post grants on their website.
2 Oregon Counties Vote to ‘Join’ Idaho, 2 Don’t
Two Oregon Counties officially voted to have Commissioners be forced to hold hearings.
Benton, Franklin County Turnout Totals Climb Higher
Despite the number of ballots needing to be counted halved, no real movement in biggest state races.
Despite Counties ‘Meeting Goals,’ Inslee Pauses All Advancements
At least 7 counties are at or very close, to the 25 cases per 100,000 in population 'required' in Phase program to move to 4, which is basically back to normal.
State Health Releases New COVID ‘Death’ Report
Report shows deaths statewide, by county, probables, confirmed, suspect, and other categories. Does NOT provide demographic breakdown of ages where death occurs most, nor does it list if persons had underlying conditions.
Important Mayors Message from Local Leaders–Re Open [VIDEO]
video message informs Mid-Columbia residents how the revised Phase edicts will directly affect our region.
Inslee Video — Counties Move to Phase 2 Tied to “Embracing” Tracing
Inslee said on video in his press conference Wednesday that counties moving to Phase 2 would depend upon how fully they are embracing, working and pushing to get Contact Tracing programs up an running in their areas.