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In the Hunger Games movie series, President Snow says a leader must give people a little hope, to ensure their compliance. Too much hope? They become rebellious.

All counties will pause for 2 weeks, beginning today, May 4, through May 18th. No counties will move back.

Given Cowlitz County's resistance to mask mandates, COVID restrictions and other economic killing issues, some believe this is a 'punishment'

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.

Washington State Commerce Department will post grants on their website.

Two Oregon Counties officially voted to have Commissioners be forced to hold hearings.

Despite the number of ballots needing to be counted halved, no real movement in biggest state races.

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.

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.

video message informs Mid-Columbia residents how the revised Phase edicts will directly affect our region.