2020 Gubernatorial debate: Inslee blames Trump, Culp takes aim at Inslee’s record
By Lynnwood Times Staff Olympia, Wash., October 7, 2020 – TVW Studios in Olympia was the scene of Washington state’s only gubernatorial debate between Governor Jay Inslee (D) and Police Chief Loren Culp (R). The event was sponsored by AARP of Washington and Seattle CityClub. The moderators for the debate were: Essex Porter, KIRO 7, […]
Inslee eases restrictions on youth sports, restaurants, wedding receptions, and more
By Office of the Governor Pause to County phases still hold. As of October 6, Snohomish County is designated a Moderate Level County (46.0 cases / 100,000 / 14 days). Therefore, no competitions of any kind against other teams, allowed for high risk sports such as: football, rugby, wrestling, cheerleading with contact, dance with contact, […]
Inslee commends Washington manufacturers
Inslee commends Washington manufacturers for answering the call to fight COVID-19 by Office of the Governor | Press ReleasePublished by: Lynnwood Times Washington manufacturers and other businesses have proven they can adapt quickly, with hundreds responding to Gov. Jay Inslee’s call to support the state’s response to COVID-19. During this pandemic, Washington companies have found […]
Inslee to direct $190 million of federal stimulus funding
Inslee to direct $190 million of federal stimulus funding to local governments By Penny Thomas | Department of Commerce | Republished by Lynnwood Times Olympia, Wash., Aug. 31, 2020 – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced nearly $190 million will be awarded from the state’s federal stimulus funding to local governments that did not receive direct […]
Inslee allows museums, bowling, agritourism to reopen in Phase 2 counties
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff OLYMPIA, WA- Museums, bowling, and agritourism will now be allowed to reopen under Phase 2 of Governor Jay Inslee’s Safe Start Plan, according to modified guidance announced Thursday, August 20. “We have worked with stakeholders for weeks and sometimes months to arrive at these guidelines,” said Inslee. “We […]
Inslee statement on threats to vote-by-mail and USPS
By Office of the Governor | Press Release Olympia, Wash., August 17, 2020 – Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today in response to the Trump administration’s actions to limit the ability of the U.S. Postal Service to process vote-by-mail ballots. “Mail-in ballots are the easiest, safest, most reliable voting method there is and Washington’s […]
Inslee announces $43 million in coronavirus relief to support immigrants
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times OLYMPIA, WA- Governor Jay Inslee unveiled two relief funds to provide support for Washington residents unable to access federal stimulus programs due to their immigration status, discussed Thursday, August 13 during a press conference. On August 10, Gov. Inslee announced a $40 million Immigrant Relief Program, available to undocumented […]
Inslee announces clarification to restaurant and summer camp guidance
Inslee announces clarification to restaurant and summer camp guidanceBy Officer of the Governor | Press release OLYMPIA, Wash., JULY 31, 2020 — Gov. Jay Inslee today announced updates to the July 24 guidance for restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries as part of Washington’s Safe Start phased reopening plan. Changes include clarification about which establishments can offer indoor […]
Inslee to pause counties moving ahead in the Safe Start Washington plan indefinitely
By Office of the Governor | Press Release JULY 28, 2020 — Gov. Jay Inslee today released an additional guidance document following last week’s announcement of guidance updates in Washington’s Safe Start phased reopening plan following the extension of the proclamation. Also, Inslee today extended the pause indefinitely on counties moving ahead in the Safe […]
Inslee meets with South King County leaders to discuss COVID-19 impact
By Office of the Governor | E-Newsletter Gov. Jay Inslee, Secretary of Health John Wiesman and retired Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono met with leaders in government, business, labor and nonprofits in South King County communities on July 17. At the meeting in Federal Way, they discussed public health concerns, economic issues, education and safe […]
