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Governor and family safe after protestors gain entry to grounds of Governor's mansion

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Gov. Jay Inslee addressed the state today following a day of unrest and violence in both the state of Washington and Washington, D.C. 

Rioters broke in to the U.S. Capitol and breached the gates of the governor's Executive Residence in Olympia Wednesday in protest of the Electoral College certification of the 2020 election.

The statement reads, in part:

“Good evening.

“First, I just want to say that Trudi and I are at the residence tonight and we’re doing just fine. Thank you to all those who expressed concern, but we are doing quite well. Thank you.

“Today has been a very tumultuous day for Americans and Washingtonians, for obvious reasons.

“On a day in our nation’s capital, where we were to effectuate the most important act of our democracy — the peaceful transfer of power — was forcefully interrupted by those who refuse to accept verdicts of the people, the courts, and the truth itself.

“Here in our capital on a day that was to be dedicated to preparing for the opening day of our legislative session, so that we could address our challenges, including the pandemic, that work was forcefully interrupted by similar acts of attempted intimidation.

“But I have good news to share with my fellow Washingtonians.

“Those acts of intimidation will not succeed in any way shape or form. We will continue the work we are doing to protect the health of Washingtonians. In D.C., Congress will follow the will of the American people and take yet another step on the long march to protecting people’s right to self-government that has so far succeeded through centuries of frequent tension in our politics."

Watch the speech and read the full transcript on the governor's Medium page.



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Gov. Inslee announces "Healthy Washington–Roadmap to Recovery"


Gov. Jay Inslee today announced “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery,” a COVID-19 phased recovery plan. Beginning on January 11, the state will follow a regional recovery approach with every region starting in Phase 1.

“No one was untouched by the effects of the pandemic in 2020; many have and continue to suffer through no fault of their own,” Inslee said during a press conference Tuesday. 
“We aren’t out of this yet, but we are close to turning the corner on COVID-19 and this third wave of infection.”

Washington has avoided overwhelming the state’s health care systems throughout this pandemic so far through rigorous safety measures, such as physical distancing and masking, as well as social and economic restrictions. This new recovery system aims to safely ease some restrictions while also maintaining crucial hospital capacity, ensuring care for Washingtonians that need it and paving the way for economic recovery.

Read the rest of the story on the governor's Medium page.



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Governor issues short extension of Stay Safe proclamation and restrictions

Friday, January 1, 2021

Gov. Inslee
Gov. Jay Inslee announced a one-week extension of the "Stay Safe–Stay Healthy" proclamation, along with the statewide restrictions imposed. 

The extension of the statewide restrictions will now expire on January 11, 2021. No changes were made in the proclamation aside from the expiration date.

"Our consistent mission has been keeping Washingtonians safe and ensuring health care system and hospital capacity," Inslee said. 
"We understand the profound impact COVID is having on our healthcare system, families and businesses, but I am heartened by the number of Washingtonians who continue to do the right thing. 
"If we continue distancing from others, wearing facial coverings and avoiding social gatherings, we will make it to the other side of this pandemic together.”

An updated reopening plan is currently being developed to provide a pathway for businesses and workers impacted by this order to reopen safely. The updated plan will be released next week.

Read the full proclamation here.



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Gov. Inslee announces extension of eviction moratorium

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee announced he will extend the eviction moratorium to March 31, 2021. The current eviction moratorium was set to expire on December 31.

"COVID-19 has had a significant financial impact on Washingtonians over the last nine months," Inslee said. 
"I know this moratorium has been critical for many families and individuals as they cope with the impacts of this virus. 
"People need certainty about whether the moratorium will be extended, and it is important that I provide that certainty today while we work out the final details of the moratorium."


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Case updates December 20, 2020; 14-day quarantine for anyone coming from the United Kingdom and South Africa

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee issued a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone returning to Washington state after visiting the United Kingdom, South Africa and other countries where a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, 501Y.V, has been circulating.

Health experts believe this new variant may be more transmissible than other variants. The order applies to anyone who has been present in these countries within the prior 14 days. 

An individual is permitted to leave quarantine to perform certain essential activities (for example, seek medical treatment), provided that they avoid public transportation and ride-share services, wear a facial covering, separate themselves from other people to the greatest extent reasonably possible, and follow other appropriate social distancing measures. 

All individuals who are impacted by this order are strongly encouraged to be tested within seven days of returning to Washington.

The full proclamation is available here.


Case updates December 20, 2020

United States
  • cases 17,790,376 - 197,616 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 316,844 - 1,584 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - the DOH is still reviewing and adjusting numbers
  • cases 226,635 
  • hospitalizations 13,515 - 124 new
  • deaths 3,106 - 2 new - no reports on weekends

King county
  • cases 58,107 - 477 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 3,893 - 8 since yesterday
  • deaths 993 - 0 since yesterday

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 14,519 - 91 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 928 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 249 - 0 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,493 - 12 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 152 - 1 since yesterday
  • deaths 77 - 0 since yesterday

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 178 - 1 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 14 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 3 - 0 since yesterday



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Inslee announces authorization of Moderna vaccine by Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup

Monday, December 21, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.

The announcement comes after the FDA and CDC granted their initial authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

The Western States Workgroup, comprised of vaccine experts from Washington, California, Oregon and Nevada, have been meeting to review the data and analysis to ensure the safety and efficacy of both the Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna vaccines federally authorized.

The Pfizer vaccine was authorized last week and is already being administered throughout Washington state.

“I’m pleased that the Western States Workgroup gave their unanimous recommendation to the Moderna vaccine today and encourages immediate use of the vaccine in our states,” Inslee said. “Having two vaccines to combat COVID-19 will help us begin to recover from this destructive pandemic.”

Workgroup members hope that their independent review inspires confidence in Washingtonians around the vaccine’s safety and efficacy.

The first of the Moderna vaccine doses are expected to start arriving from the federal government this week. The storage and handling of this vaccine is logistically easier and should help get the vaccine to all areas of the state.

“We still need to be extremely vigilant in taking care of each other until the vaccine is widely available, which will still be several months from now,” Inslee said. 
“We must continue masking, physical distancing and not gathering with friends and family, especially during this holiday season. Our disease activity remains high, and we must work together to keep each other safe.”


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Governor's proposed 2021-2023 budget

Sunday, December 20, 2020


Gov. Inslee announced the details of his 2021 – 2023 biennial budget proposal Thursday, which included significant funding for public health, economic supports for workers and businesses, and other services that Washingtonians need to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19.

"We must invest in the relief, recovery and resilience of Washington. We cannot cut the things that we need most during a pandemic," Inslee said during a press conference Thursday. 
"In my proposed operating, capital and transportation budgets, I am investing in the people of our state."

Inslee’s budget proposals would:
  • Continue an aggressive response to the ongoing pandemic and build more capacity for tackling future public health crises.
  • Rebuild the state’s economy and continue efforts to support households, students, workers and businesses impacted by the pandemic.
  • Address racial and economic inequity.
  • Protect previous investments in areas such as education, childcare and early learning, climate action, behavioral health reform, combating homelessness and access to health care.

Read the rest of the story on the governor's Medium page.

Read the proposed 2021 – 2023 Budget and Policy Highlights.

Read the Health and Economy policy brief.



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Inslee announces Washington's historic commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Tuesday, December 15, 2020


Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a historic equity policy package for the upcoming 2021 legislative session, including $365M for equity-related decision packages and budget items. For the first time, the governor directed state agencies to center budgetary decision packages and legislation around equity.

The proposed investments follow an unprecedented year that exposed the inequities that communities of color have faced for generations. These proposals showcase Washington’s commitment to not just changing policies affecting these communities but investing in them as well.

Inslee was joined by Rep. Melanie Morgan, Rep. Mia Gregerson and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler for the announcement.

“I firmly believe Washington will be an anti-racist state, and I will be taking actions that hold our state to that commitment,” Inslee said during a press conference Monday. “We need our policies and budget to reflect our dedication toward disrupting the harmful systemic cycle of racism and inequity.
“We have seen Black, Indigenous and other people of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 because of longstanding racial gaps all of which have as a root cause — racism. Now is the time to implement real change that will have a positive impact on the lives of those most impacted by this crisis.”

Read the full story on the Governor's Medium page



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Gov Inslee announces COVID-19 vaccine approval by multi-state workgroup

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccine by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. 

The governor was joined for the announcement by workgroup members Drs. Ed Marcuse and John Dunn and State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy.

The announcement comes after the FDA and CDC granted their initial authorization to the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. 

The Western States Workgroup, comprised of vaccine experts from Washington, California, Oregon and Nevada, have been meeting to review the data and analysis to ensure the safety and efficacy of all vaccines federally authorized.

“I’m pleased that the Western States Workgroup gave their unanimous recommendation to the vaccine last night and encourages immediate use of the vaccine in our states,” Inslee said during a press conference Sunday morning. 
“It cannot come soon enough – with Washington closing in on 200,000 total COVID cases and approaching 3,000 deaths – this help is much needed to prevent further infection, hospitalization and loss of life.”

Workgroup members hope that their independent review inspires confidence in Washingtonians around the vaccine’s safety.

“I was enormously reassured by the rigor and transparency of the FDA and CDC reviews,” Marcuse said. “I am now confident in the safety and efficacy of this Pfizer vaccine. We have sufficient information to recommend its immediate use so we can begin to reduce the horrific toll of this pandemic.”

“After looking at all of the available data, our workgroup unanimously agreed that at this time the benefits of this vaccine greatly exceed any theoretical risks,” Dunn said. “I personally am reassured by the safety profile and look forward to being vaccinated as soon as I am eligible.”

The first of the vaccine doses are expected to start arriving from the federal government tomorrow and will begin to be administered as soon as Tuesday.

Vaccinations will begin as soon as possible in health care and long-term care facilities and tribal governments across the state. Health systems and local public health departments have been preparing for the arrival and distribution of the vaccine.

“This doesn't mean we are out of the woods yet,” Inslee said. “We can’t let up on masking, physical distancing and restrictions on indoor activities. We need to continue to slow the rate of infection as we work to get Washingtonians vaccinated. We must keep up the fight a little longer and I know we will get through this, together.”



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Gov Inslee announces new economic supports and extension of restrictions

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced additional economic supports for workers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inslee also announced a three-week extension of the state’s current restrictions which will now be in place until January 4, 2021.

The three-week extension of statewide restrictions come as the state’s healthcare system nears dangerous occupancy levels. 

With the effects of Thanksgiving on infection and hospital numbers still unknown, the extension will grant the state’s medical system much needed time to increase Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity before it’s overwhelmed.

“What we do between now — when COVID activity is still at crisis levels — and the time when vaccines are widely available, is literally a matter of life and death,” Inslee said at a press conference Tuesday morning.

Inslee was joined by Department of Commerce Director Lisa Brown who announced an additional $50 million, doubling the number of Washington small businesses that will receive aid. Industries recently shut down, such as restaurants and fitness centers, as well as businesses that have been devastatingly impacted throughout the pandemic, like music and event venues, have been prioritized.

  • More information here 
  • More information on Working Washington Small Business grants here. 


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Gov Inslee and Department of Health launch COVID-19 notification app for smart phones

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

If you ignored the notification on your iPhone,
here's how to enable the COVID-19 app

Gov. Jay Inslee, along with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), today announced the launch of WA Notify, a simple, anonymous exposure notification tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19. 

By adding WA Notify to their smartphones, Washington residents will be alerted if they spent time near another WA Notify user who later tests positive for COVID-19.

WA Notify uses privacy-preserving technology jointly developed by Google and Apple and works without collecting or revealing any location or personal data.

“Secure, private and anonymous exposure notification technology is an important tool for Washington,” Inslee said Monday. 
“We’ve deployed WA Notify in 29 languages so as many Washington residents as possible can protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities. I encourage everyone to start using WA Notify today so we can continue to work together to contain this virus.”

Data models for three counties in Washington found that COVID-19 infections and deaths could be reduced if even a small percentage of people enabled WA Notify. Studies from Oxford University and Stanford also show that the more people who use exposure notification technology, the more effective it is.

“WA Notify complements the actions Washington residents are already taking, like wearing masks, physical distancing and keeping gatherings small,” said Secretary of Health John Wiesman. 
“We’re excited to be joining the states already using this safe and secure technology and encourage all Washingtonians to join the effort.”

Over 200,000 people signed up for the app within the first few hours.

When voluntarily activated, phones with WA Notify use Bluetooth technology to exchange random codes with the phones of other users they are near. It does this without revealing a user’s identity or location. 

Users who test positive for COVID-19 can enter a verification code provided by public health into WA Notify, so that other users who have been near them within the last 14 days can be anonymously alerted and take appropriate action.

WA Notify is free and can be enabled in iPhone settings or downloaded as an app from the Google Play Store for Android phones. Users can opt out at any time. Several states including Virginia, New York and Colorado are using this tool. Countries successfully using this technology include Ireland, Canada and Germany.

“People are understandably concerned these days about being tracked and having their personal information compromised,” said Associate Professor Stefano Tessaro with the UW Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. 
“However, the technology behind WA Notify has been vetted by security and privacy experts across the world, and it does not collect or store any information that personally identifies its users. I plan to add WA Notify to my phone and I will encourage my friends and family to use it as well.”

Before launching WA Notify, Washington state received a recommendation to adopt the technology from an oversight committee which included security and civil liberties experts and community leaders representing communities of color, individuals with disabilities and other communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. The committee originally examined an app developed by the University of Washington (UW) that informed the technology for the Google Apple solution.

UW contributors to the app include the schools of computer science, medicine, public health and nursing, as well as support from the Brotman Baty Institute. The UW tested WA Notify with students during the month of November to help inform a successful statewide roll-out.

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Governor Inslee announces additional COVID-19 financial support

Sunday, November 22, 2020


Gov. Jay Inslee has announced additional financial support funds for families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor was joined by Lisa Brown, Department of Commerce director, for the announcement.

"We know this pandemic is taking an economic toll," Inslee said during a press conference Friday. "On Sunday we announced $50 million in business supports, but after more discussions with legislators and our agencies, we’ve agreed on how to more than double that."

In addition to funds announced on Sunday, the total new economic supports amount to $135 million. Included in that total is:
  • $70 million in business support grants.
  • $30 million for the recovery loan program.
  • $20 million for rental assistance.
  • $15 million for energy bills for low-income households.
Included in the $70 million in business support grants is $50 million for a new round of Working Washington grants focused on the hardest-hit industries. 

Remaining funds will go toward historically disadvantaged businesses who applied for earlier business grants and bolstering Commerce’s business resiliency network.

"We know this is hard on these small businesses, and we know that this will not fully solve the burden so many business owners are shouldering," Brown said. 
"But it will help get some of them get through a difficult period. We are going to keep working with legislators, congress and other partners on securing additional support."

The grants will be allocated first to businesses most impacted by both COVID-19 and the most recent measures taken to address public safety. Equity will also be a priority in making allocation decisions. In addition to the new funds, there will also be separate business support programs coming from local governments.

"This is a significant relief effort," Inslee said. "I can’t say it’s going to help everyone, but I can say we are not done yet collaborating with our partners to find more funds."

Find more information on available business assistance here.



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Gov. Inslee appoints Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH new Secretary of Health

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH
New WA Secretary of Health

Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH as the new Washington state secretary of health starting December 21, 2020. Dr. Shah currently serves as executive director and local health authority for Harris County Public Health in Texas. 

“Dr. Shah brings an unrivaled expertise, knowledge and passion for public health,” Inslee said. 

“His leadership will help us lead Washington state through the next crucial phase of this pandemic. He is uniquely suited to continue our nation-leading response. 

"An immigrant, originally from Pakistan and raised in Ohio, equity is incorporated and considered in every decision as he leads organizations to ensure the health and safety of everyone.”

“I am beyond honored to be asked by Governor Inslee to serve as Washington’s next secretary of health, building onto the dedicated team and strong leadership championed by John Wiesman at the Department of Health,” Shah said. 
“Without question, the number one priority for me is to work with the team to continue the fight against COVID-19 and help Washingtonians through these challenging times.
“This pandemic has highlighted the importance of public health and health care working together and I am confident my experience in both will serve the state of Washington well now during these difficult times, and into the future,” Shah continued. 
“While I’m sad to leave Texas after so many years, all of us – my wife, our three kids and our puppy (Koko) – are excited to move to the Pacific Northwest.”

Shah has led the nationally accredited Harris County Public Health (HCPH) for the last seven years, managing 700 public health staff serving the 4.7 million residents in the nation’s third largest county. 

HCPH was recognized nationally before NACCHO as Local Health Department of the Year in 2016. Before working for the county, he was chief medical officer of Galveston County Health District and has served as an emergency department physician at Houston’s DeBakey VA Hospital for over 20 years.

Shah comes into the position with extensive experience responding to public health crises. He has helped lead Harris County through novel H1N1, Ebola, Zika and now COVID-19 and has responded to a variety of hurricanes and other emergencies. Shah has a keen interest in global health having spent time at World Health Organization during his training and later deploying in response to devastating earthquakes in Kashmir and Haiti.

In 2017, Shah served as the president of NACCHO, representing nearly 3,000 local public health departments across the nation, and its Texas affiliate. In 2019, he received the Roemer Prize for Creative Local Public Health Work from the American Public Health Association.

Shah will replace John Wiesman who was appointed by the governor in April 2013. He has been secretary of the Department of Health for the entirety of Inslee’s two terms in office. He was instrumental in the passing of Tobacco/Vape 21 legislation, advocating for health equity and spearheading the state response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wiesman announced in February his plan to step down at the end of Inslee’s second term to join the faculty at his alma mater, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health.

“Even before this pandemic, John showed himself to be one of the most advanced public health minds in the country and his new job confirms that,” Inslee said. 
“His dedication to science, data and public health best practices have driven his decisions the entire time he has served in this role. Over the past year, his work has saved the lives of many of his fellow Washingtonians, and we should all be forever grateful for the work John, and his team, are doing for our state.”

“Serving as Secretary of Health has been gratifying both personally and professionally. It’s been a joy to work with smart and dedicated public servants at every level of government and to collaborate with our Tribal nations and partners from organizations across our state and far beyond,” said Wiesman. 

“Our joint efforts have advanced critical public health priorities from contraceptive access, HIV prevention and treatment, immunizations, to active living and healthy eating and much more that will protect and improve the health of Washingtonians for years to come.

“I am leaving the Washington State Department of Health in good hands. I have known and worked with Umair for over a decade. He is a thoughtful, knowledgeable and energetic leader. He brings with him deep public health expertise, passion for addressing health inequities, and emergency response experience, all of which will serve the state very well right now during this pandemic and for the years to come.”

Shah has a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and medical degree from the University of Toledo Health Science Center. He earned his master’s in public health with an emphasis in management and policy sciences from The University of Texas Health Science Center.



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COVID-19: Gov Inslee announces statewide restrictions for four weeks

Monday, November 16, 2020


Gov. Jay Inslee has announced a four-week statewide set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country.

The new restrictions come as Washington sees consistent increasing daily case counts, with over 2,000 cases a day over the weekend and average cases in the state doubling over the past two weeks.

“This spike puts us in a more dangerous a position as we were in March,” Inslee said during a press conference Sunday. 
“And it means, unfortunately, the time has come to reinstate restrictions on activities statewide to preserve the public’s well-being, and to save lives. 
"These were very difficult decisions that have very real consequences to people’s livelihoods. I recognize that and don’t take those impacts lightly, but we must act now and act quickly to slow the spread of this disease.”

The restrictions are statewide and will take effect Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11:59pm and will remain in effect until Monday, December 14. 

The modified restrictions of restaurants, however, will take effect Wednesday, November 18 at 12:01am.

To help mitigate financial impacts on businesses and their employees, the state will commit $50 million in aid. Businesses can also apply for Paycheck Protection Plan forgivable loans from the Small Business Administration, or from their local bank. If workers are kept in their jobs, the loans aren’t required to be paid back.

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Case updates November 13, 2020; Governor issues travel advisory

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee recommends a 14-day quarantine for interstate and international travel and asks residents to stay close to home. 

Inslee joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown in urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside these states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the virus. 

“COVID-19 cases have doubled in Washington over the past two weeks. This puts our state in as dangerous a position today as we were in March,” Inslee said.
“Limiting and reducing travel is one way to reduce further spread of the disease. I am happy to partner with California and Oregon in this effort to help protect lives up and down the West Coast.”


Case updates November 13, 2020

United States

  • cases 10,690,665 - 181,801 cases since last report
  • deaths 243,580 - 1,364 deaths since last report

Washington state - *deaths not reported on weekend
  • cases 127,731 - 2,233 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 9,281 - 15 since yesterday
  • deaths* 2,519

King county
  • cases 33,995 - 627 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,798 - 7 since yesterday
  • deaths 828 - 0 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 827 - 10 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 116 - 0 new
  • deaths 67 - 0 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 105 - 4 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 5 - -1 since yesterday
  • deaths 1 - 0 new


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Case numbers November 11, 2020; Governor Jay Inslee and Trudi Inslee address to the state

Friday, November 13, 2020

Thursday night, Gov. Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee asked Washingtonians to rethink holiday celebrations by celebrating only with people from the same household. 

"Anyone can get COVID, even if they think they're doing the right thing," said Gov. Inslee. 

"We cannot wait until our hospitals' halls are lined with gurneys waiting for rooms before we take decisive action."

"What happens next in our state depends on what happens in our families and in our homes," said First Lady Trudi Inslee. 

"That's why we implore you: Rethink spending time with people outside of your household on Thanksgiving and the December holidays."

Watch the full address here.

Case updates November 11, 2020

United States
  • cases 10,314,254 - 143,408 cases since last report
  • deaths 241,069 - 1,479 deaths since last report

Washington state - No new statewide coronavirus numbers were reported on Wednesday due to the holiday. These numbers reflect two days of data.
  • cases 123,356 - 3,345 for 2 days
  • hospitalizations 9,178 - 86 for 2 days
  • deaths* 2,507 - 25 for 2 days

King county
  • cases 32,570 - 622 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,772 - 19 since yesterday
  • deaths 826 - 10 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 778 - 12 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 113 - 0 new
  • deaths 66 - 1 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 97 - 1 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 4 -1 since yesterday
  • deaths 1 - 0 new



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AG Ferguson, Gov. Inslee issue joint statement regarding today’s oral argument on Trump’s Clean Power Plan rollbacks

Friday, October 9, 2020

Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Governor Jay Inslee issued the following statement on today’s oral arguments in Washington’s multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s attempts to roll back the Clean Power Plan and replace it with the “Affordable Clean Energy” rule, which does not require significant carbon emission reductions. The Trump Administration finalized this rule in July 2019.

The oral arguments were heard Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:30am in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

“Attorneys from our multistate coalition will be in court today challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful attempts to roll back the Clean Power Plan. 
"The Trump Administration’s new ‘Affordable Clean Energy’ rule is neither affordable nor clean. It’s a thinly veiled attempt to loosen restrictions on coal power plants. It incentivizes the continued use of coal-fired power and does nothing to address carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants, or address climate change. 
"The administration’s own analysis shows that the increased air pollution and carbon emissions allowed under this plan will injure or kill thousands of additional people across the country. 
"Trump’s EPA has a track record of pandering to fossil fuel industry interests at the expense of human health and the environment, and it shows: Washington has won seven cases challenging the EPA’s shortsighted decisions. 
"We look forward to seeing them in court again. We will continue fighting for clean air for all Washingtonians.”


In August 2019, Ferguson, in a coalition of 22 states and seven local governments, filed a petition for review challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to repeal the Clean Power Plan. 




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Case updates October 6, 2020; no changes for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park - keep those masks on

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Case updates October 6, 2020


United States
  • cases 7,475,262 - 38,984 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 210,232 - 672 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - *no death reports on weekends
  • cases 91,208 - 545 since last report
  • hospitalizations 7,703 - 30 since last report
  • deaths* 2,177 - 12 since last report

King county
  • cases 23,419 - 151 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,410 - 17 since yesterday
  • deaths 774 - 5 since last report

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 612 - 0 new
  • hospitalizations 106 - 0 new
  • deaths 63 - 0 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 67 - 0 new
  • hospitalizations 3 - 0 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new



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Case updates October 5, 2020; Inslee announces updates to Safe Start reopening plan

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee Tuesday announced several updates to Washington's Safe Start reopening plan. The changes seek to align guidance and adjustments to regulations of several industries.

Following a spike in COVID cases in July, Inslee announced a pause to the Safe Start reopening plan. 

With today’s announcement, all 39 counties will remain in their current phases, but the governor’s announcement allows for more activity in some of the phases.

The updated guidance is effective immediately.

It includes relaxation of restrictions for movie theatres, restaurants, wedding receptions, retail events like craft fairs, real estate open houses, outdoor recreation including youth / adult sports, water recreation.

Read the full news release here for more details.


Case updates October 5, 2020

United States
  • cases 7,436,278 - 39,548 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 209,560 - 361 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - *no death reports on weekends
  • cases 90,663 - 387 since last report
  • hospitalizations 7,673 - 51 since last report
  • deaths* 2,165 - 7 since last report

King county
  • cases 23,268 - 119 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,393 - 7 since yesterday
  • deaths 769 - 3 since last report

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 612 - 0 new
  • hospitalizations 106 - 0 new
  • deaths 63 - 0 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 67 - 0 new
  • hospitalizations 3 - 0 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new



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Rolling Stone publishes op-ed from Gov. Inslee in recognition of Climate Week

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Gov. Inslee meeting with local leaders in fire-ravaged communities
Photo courtesy Washington state
 

Rolling Stone published an op-ed this week from the governor in recognition of Climate Week and the many challenges that lay ahead in guaranteeing a sustainable future for Washingtonians. The op-ed reads, in part:

"While we know this administration would be wise to change its destructive path – by bringing our country back into the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, by putting in place strong clean car standards, or by restoring key environmental protections razed by Trump’s cronies – we know they won’t. 
"However, public opinion is clear even after years of misinformation and downright lies. There is not enough oil money in the world to stop the American people from rising up for what’s right, and it’s time to hit back.

"Let this Climate Week be a reminder not merely of the long road ahead, but of our own power to make that journey together. Start now, so that in Climate Week 2021 we’ll have a little less distance to cover."

Read the op-ed on Rolling Stone.com



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