Unions and school districts respond to emergency proclamation mandating in-person learning
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Grades K-6 must have an in-person option by April 5 Grades 7-12 must have an in-person option by April 19 Districts are required to offer 30% of instructional time on-site in classrooms/at least two days per week Districts must offer remote and in-person instructional options for all students All […]
Inslee announces statewide move to Phase 3 of recovery plan for March 22
By Washington state Governor’s Office | Press Release In-person spectators will return to both professional and school sports but seating capacity will be capped at 25% 400 people maximum to attend outdoor activities 400 people maximum or 50% capacity cap for all indoor spaces Larger venue events are capped at 25% occupancy, or up to […]
Republicans call on Inslee to immediately return to in-person learning and ease indoor restrictions
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Olympia, Wash., March 8, 2021 – Today, Republican leaders Sen. John Braun and Rep. J.T. Wilcox sent a letter this afternoon to Governor Jay Inslee requesting him to open businesses, houses of worship and other institutions to 50% capacity and to allow local health jurisdictions determine a county’s […]
Limited indoor dining and social gatherings poised to return to Snohomish County this upcoming Monday
By Office of the Governor | Press Release Snohomish County moves to Phase 2 on Monday February 1 Weddings, social gatherings, indoor dining return with restrictions High risk sports permitted for practice and training. Fitness and training and indoor sports maximum 25% capacity. Editor’s Note: The Lynnwood Times included the details of the Phase 2 […]
Hundreds debate fast-action bill to skip first phase of recovery plan
By Sydney Brown | Washington State Journal Businesses hang in the balance Healthcare workers tired, facilities strained OLYMPIA, Wash., January 20, 2021 – In all, more than 1,500 Washington residents convened online Jan. 20 to debate Senate Bill 5114 and its companion House Bill 1321 before the Legislature that would ease government limits on indoor […]
Inslee signs COVID-19 order for phased re-opening of Washington
Safe Start is a data-driven plan that includes regional variances based on population and low COVID-19 counts. By Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Some businesses could re-open as early as this week under the new COVID-19 order signed by Gov. Jay Inslee today. The state’s “Safe Start” plan is a phased approach to re-opening […]
