Inslee appoints Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH new secretary of health
By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee today appointed Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH as the new Washington state secretary of health starting December 21. Dr. Shah currently serves as executive director and local health authority for Harris County Public Health in Texas. “Dr. Shah brings an unrivaled expertise, knowledge […]
Gov. Inslee announces new state Department of Health secretary
By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Conference Gov. Jay Inslee holds a press conference to announce the new state Department of Health secretary. The new secretary will join the governor for the announcement to provide brief remarks and answer questions. Prior to the start of the COVID-19 response, current DOH Secretary John Wiesman […]
Inslee urges people to alter holiday plans amid spike in COVID-19 cases
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff As the number of coronavirus cases rises throughout Washington State, Governor Jay Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee are encouraging Washingtonians to adjust their Thanksgiving and holiday plans, with new restrictions actively under consideration, announced Thursday, November 12, during an evening press conference. Announcing that they would be […]
Inslee appoints representatives to multi-state COVID vaccine workgroup
By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that Dr. Ed Marcuse and Dr. John Dunn will represent Washington in the multi-state COVID Vaccine Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. Inslee announced the Western state workgroup in October in coordination with California, Oregon and Nevada. “I have no doubt that Dr. […]
Inslee statement on President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris
By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee made the following statement today congratulating President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on winning the popular vote and the Electoral College. “The American people have spoken. My heartfelt congratulations go out to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on receiving more votes […]
Inslee announces Jamila Thomas as new chief of staff
By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Jamila Thomas as his chief of staff effective Nov. 16. Thomas is currently chief of staff to Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and previously held the same title with former Speaker of the House Frank Chopp. “Jamila brings a […]
Inslee statement on continued ballot counting
By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today as the country waits for votes to be counted. “There was always a possibility we wouldn’t know who would win the presidency on election night. More Americans this year have voted early and by mail than ever before due […]
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 […]
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 […]
