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Governor Jay Inslee holds a news conference at the State Capitol to provide an update on the state's COVID-19 response.
| Governor's OfficeAs the State of Washington continues to work toward slowing and preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, members of the Washington National Guard are supporting Washington State Department of Health workers with voluntary COVID-19 mapping.
The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced the first group of grants approved for 501 very small businesses impacted by COVID-19 through the Governor’s Working Washington Small Business emergency grant program.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of one proclamation today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A May 18, 2020, letter from the Legislature extends proclamation 20-33.2 until May 31.
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced new criteria for additional counties to apply for variances to move to Phase 2 of the state’s Safe Start recovery plan.
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for resuming pet grooming operations in Phase 2.
As the state of Washington continues to work toward slowing and preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, members of the Washington National Guard are supporting Washington State Department of Health workers with voluntary COVID-19 mapping.
Camp Murray, WA — Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved the variance application for Asotin County to move into Phase 2 of Gov.
Since the beginning of May, the Employment Security Department (ESD) has been experiencing a dramatic rise in incidents of “imposter fraud,” where an individual using stolen personal information fraudulently applies for unemployment benefits.
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state's plan for all elective procedures to resume. Each medical or dental practice will assess their own readiness and their communities’ COVID-19 activity to determine whether, and to what degree, they will reopen.
Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved the variance application for Whitman County to move into Phase 2 of Gov.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of four proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
CAMP MURRAY, WA – Un nuevo informe estatal (solo en inglés) muestra que la transmisión de COVID-19 persiste en el oeste de Washington y aumenta lentamente en el este del estado.
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today on voluntary contact information for patrons as part of phased reopening.