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Coronavirus
Photos by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct....
September 8, 2022 4:00 pm

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.

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Rep. Robert Sutherland at a "March For Our Rights" rally in Olympia in 2019. (Washington State House Republicans)
Judge dismisses GOP lawmakers’ challenge of House vax...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • July 11, 2022 3:20 pm

Rep. Robert Sutherland and five colleagues fought a requirement barring access to the House floor unless vaccinated

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A KN95 mask. (Wikimedia Commons)
Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March...
By Claudia Yaw • February 28, 2022 12:15 pm

King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.

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Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference from Feb. 17, 2022.
Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in...
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer and Claudia Yaw Herald Writer • February 17, 2022 3:21 pm

They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.

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A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)
Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • February 10, 2022 11:05 am

Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.

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During a news conference Thursday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee explains the deployment of the National Guard to hospitals to assist with the coronavirus surge. (TVW) 20220113
Surgeries paused, National Guard deployed to assist hospitals
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com and Claudia Yaw cyaw@soundpublishing.com • January 13, 2022 2:42 pm

King County health officials say 1 in 7 ICU and acute-care hospital beds are occupied by a COVID patient.

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Geographic dispersion of Washington State Patrol commissioned personnel who lost their jobs Oct. 18. (Washington State Patrol)
Rather than get vaccine, nearly 1,900 state workers...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • October 20, 2021 2:50 pm

Exactly how many people will be out of work for ignoring Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate isn’t known yet.

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Vaccinations taking place. File photo
Inslee: No ‘massive disruptions’ as worker vax rates...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • October 13, 2021 11:23 am

A surge in vaccinations has eased concern about service slowdowns ahead of a Monday deadline.

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Gov. Jay Inslee talks about schools reopening during a past news conference. (Screenshot courtesy of TVW)
Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com and Joseph Thompson jthompson@soundpublishing.com • September 9, 2021 3:55 pm

Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.

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People hold up signs in protest of Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest proclamations during a Rally for Medical Freedom on Aug. 25 in Buckley. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing
State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • September 7, 2021 4:03 pm

An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.

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Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing
Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com and Joseph Thompson jthompson@soundpublishing.com • August 18, 2021 2:33 pm

Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.

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Gov. Jay Inslee (center) speaks about getting vaccinated during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
Governor will require state employees to get COVID...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • August 9, 2021 2:10 pm

Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Editorial: Lifting restrictions doen’t mean pandemic is over
By The Herald Editorial Board • July 2, 2021 1:30 am

We have work to do to increase the number of vaccinations.

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Federal Way residents Kevin Jochim, left, and Steve Reichel enjoy drinks on the new patio area at JP’s Tavern on Aug. 5, 2020. Restaurants and bars embraced outdoor seating during the pandemic. File photo
Governor lifts restrictions, but health officials warn the...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com and Joseph Thompson jthompson@soundpublishing.com • June 30, 2021 10:57 am

As of June 30, bar-goers are able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and diners can sit at restaurant tables that have long…

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Gov. Jay Inslee waves during his Thursday morning press conference on extending protections for renters. (TVW)
Governor extends some protections for Washington renters
By Joseph Thompson • June 24, 2021 1:00 pm

Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a relief program.

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As vax rates ease in WA, here come...
By Joseph Thompson • June 3, 2021 2:50 pm

Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.

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Jackie Hoernor winces as she gets her Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination during a Walgreen’s Vaccine Clinic at South Pointe on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Everett, Washington. (Sound Publishing file photo)
Washington no longer on pace to beat June...
By Joseph Thompson • June 2, 2021 4:50 pm

Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Editorial: Parents have decision to make on vaccinating...
By The Herald Editorial Board • May 22, 2021 1:30 am

With one vaccine now approved for kids 12 and older, parents shouldn’t wait for a school requirement.

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Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Health
Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • May 13, 2021 3:40 pm

Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.

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Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County
Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • March 31, 2021 4:03 pm

Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.

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