Stay Home ends, Safe Start plan begins

Stay Home ends, Safe Start plan beginsby Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff At his May 29 press briefing, Governor Jay Inslee opened by saying that Washington can begin to see the opening of more businesses and enterprises. “We have new tools, and we intend to use them,” Inslee said. The governor’s Stay Home, Stay […]

Inslee announces state’s long term care testing plan and farmworker protections

Lynwood Times Inslee announces state’s long term care testing plan and farmworker protections- Widespread testing for employees and residents of long term care facilities and protections for farmworkers in housing, transportation, and job sites. By Office of thr Governor | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee today laid out additional health and safety guidelines for the […]

Inslee authorizes L&I to penalize businesses that violate his Safe Start Plan

By Tim Church |  L&I Director of Communications Update 12:30 p.m. May 28: A workplace safety citation that could carry a fine of nearly $10,000 or more. Washington businesses that decide to open or operate in direct violation of Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order may be cited and fined for unsafe workplace conditions under […]

Inslee announces medical and dental services reopening, no guarantee of Phase 2 for June 1

by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff At his May 18 press conference, Governor Jay Inslee announced a proclamation to reopen medical and dental services. Inslee was joined by Sally Watkins, Executive Director of the Washington State Nurses Association, and Bill Robertson, President and CEO of Multicare. Both offered their thanks to those who provided […]

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, […]

Guidance for curbside retail, E-Commerce, pet walking and landscaping

By Office of the Governor | Washington state Provides guidance for curbside retail, E-Commerce, pet walking and landscaping Gov. Jay Inslee released additional guidance today for businesses and services under Safe Start Phase 1, including the ability for retail outlets to provide curbside service, pet walking and landscaping. “Two weeks ago, we opened up construction. Last […]

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 […]