Inslee updates guidance for religious and faith based organizations

By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee today announced updated guidance for religious and faith based organizations as part of Washington’s Safe Start phased reopening plan.  The religious and faith-based guidance is updated to: Clarify that physical distancing between non-household members must be 6 feet in all directions; and Permit […]

Online and mail-in voter registration deadline is Oct. 26

By Office of the Secretary of State | Press Release OLYMPIA – People who want to register to vote and participate in the Nov. 3 General Election have until Monday, Oct. 26, to register online or by U.S. mail. Online registration is available at VoteWA.gov, the state’s online voter portal. All that is required is […]

Inslee issues proclamation establishing higher education safety guidelines

By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee issued a proclamation today establishing safety guidelines for higher education institutions and living facilities.   Higher Education (20-12.2):  This proclamation builds on health guidance previously issued for institutions of higher education by adding additional safety measures to address significant increases in COVID-19 infections that have […]

Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications

By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee announced today the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is now open for applications. The relief fund will provide $40 million in federal funds allocated by the state to assist Washington workers who miss work due to COVID-19, but are unable to access federal […]