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Whether we get to 70% vaccination rate, state officials including those in Gov. Inslee's office say the state will re-open June 30. According to the Tacoma News Tribune, Gov. Inslee Spokesperson Tara Lee said generally everything would be back to normal June 30...

Some rumors of possible Phase 3 details emerging later this week or next? One Yakima County Health official believes advancement metrics could be tied to vaccination rates.

COVID rates have been sharply declining, and now GOP Senate leaders say it's time for Phase 3.

Senate GOP Leaders angry Inslee is talking about COVID variants, new 'science' and other topics instead of focusing on where state regions go from Phase 2.

No firm answer about new Phases beyond 2 given by Inslee. He also said there's a one week "pause" on any regions going backwards, but did not elaborate if any are in 'danger' of doing so.

Beginning February 1st, the Puget Sound Region (King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties) will move to Phase 2, as will the West Region.

Without even allowing a vote on SB 5114, Senate Democrats sent a loud message Wednesday about how they view business, especially small businesses, in WA State. House Senate GOP leaders said Thursday when they attempted to get the legislators on the floor to at least vote on the bill (which would move many businesses to Phase 2 in the re-open plan) Democrats blocked it...

Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) and 39 other GOP Legislators have signed the letter demanding the Governor re-examine and modify the new re open plan.

Senate Bill (SB 5114) would move all 8 regions to Phase 2, and allow much more opening of restaurants, businesses.

There are several ways citizens can voice their opinion or support.