Inslee Cancels 3% state employee raises
Inslee announces cancellation 3% state employee raises By Office of the Governor | Press Release OLYMPIA, Washington, June 17, 2020 – With the state facing a severe downturn in revenue collections, Gov. Jay Inslee today directed state agencies under his authority to cancel a scheduled 3% general wage increase for many of the state’s highest-paid […]
Governor Inslee responds to concerns of police responses to protests
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff At his June 3 press conference, Governor Jay Inslee addressed several questions from members of the media regarding recent protests across the state. One question was asked about Inslee’s response to alleged inappropriate police actions in the past few days. “I’ve seen a few things that are troublesome […]
Stay Home, Stay Healthy has expired, many proclamations extended
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Though Governor Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order has expired, the state Legislature has approved the extension of 23 proclamations. They were set to expire on May 31,2020, but they have now been extended to June 17, 2020. Among the proclamations that have been extended include 20-28.4 […]
DOH admits inflated COVID-19 death numbers
By Maxford Nelson | Freedom Foundation Press Release On May 21 officials at the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that, as the Freedom Foundation reported on Monday, the state is counting in its COVID-19 death total the deaths of persons who tested positive for the virus but died from other causes. In remarks […]
Governor Inslee issues directive to freeze hiring, personal services contracts and equipment purchases for state agencies
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Governor Inslee released Director 20-05 on today, May 13. Going into place on May 18, it will freeze hiring, personal services contracts and equipment purchases for state agencies. As stated directly in the directive: “The hiring freeze does not apply to positions that: Directly impact public safety, Are […]
Guidelines for dine-in restaurant and tavern industry
By Office of the Governor | Washington state Bar seating, buffets and salad bars are not permitted Guest occupancy must be 50% of maximum building occupancy Outdoor seating is permitted but must also be at 50% capacity Dine-in guests seated at a table are a minimum of 6 feet away from guests Establishment offering table […]
Thousands protest against Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington State Patrol troopers estimated 4,500 demonstrators Protesters were critical of Governor Inslee’s plan for re-opening Washington state Restrictions to the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order would be lifted completely the week of July 20 May 6-8, Inslee issues guidance for vehicle sales, religious services, landscaping, pet walking, […]
Outdoor recreation to resume with social distancing guidelines on May 5
By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff At his April 27 press conference, Governor Jay Inslee announced that outdoor recreation across the state will be allowed to resume beginning on May 5. “We do know that outdoor recreation is one of the best things people can do to promote health, both physical and mental, during this time of […]
