County pausing for phased reopening may remain if cases climb
Washington’s secretary of health said Wednesday if cases of coronavirus continue to increase, it was unlikely that a current statewide pause for counties looking to advance from their current stage of reopening will be lifted at the end of the initial two-week time frame. Continue reading at Peninsula Daily News. (Ted S. Warren)
97 percent of Washingtonians need to wear masks, wash hands if we’re to stop COVID, experts say
COVID-19 transmission rates are growing across Washington and positive cases of the disease are surging, according to a report released recently by the state Department of Health, and that has officials worried. “Continuing along this trajectory will lead to catastrophic outcomes for health and economic well-being in Washington,” the July 3 situation report warned. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Joshua Bessex)
Majority of Seattle council pledges to support Police Department defunding plan laid out by advocates
A majority of Seattle City Council members now say they agree with a high-level proposal by advocates to defund the Police Department by 50% and reallocate the dollars to other community needs. Council members Lisa Herbold, Dan Strauss and Andrew Lewis added support Thursday to a road map set out by Decriminalize Seattle and King County Equity Now. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Decriminalize Seattle and King County Equity Now)
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