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Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in
Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.
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State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.
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As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget
A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.
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Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet
Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.
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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31
Officials urge the public to continue social distancing.
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Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order
He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.
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Inslee to loosen restrictions on outdoor recreation: “Data, not dates, determine how we act”
Boat ramps, trailheads and golf courses can reopen with social-distancing measures in place.
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Inslee gives construction a green light
It was unclear when sites would re-open, but employees will have to have PPE and stay six feet…
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No one fails: School districts won’t give out Fs this year
State Superintendant Chris Reykdal said Wednesday the lowest grade a student can earn is an incomplete.
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Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4
In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.
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Former COVID-19 patients’ plasma could help treat the virus
Swedish Health Services is going through its bank of recovered patients and asking them to donate.
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Boeing to resume Washington airplane production next week
More than 27,000 employees are expected to return to work at the Everett campus starting Monday.
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Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions
Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.