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Safe Start Washington – Indefinite Extension of Pause on Counties Moving Ahead
The original Safe Start Plan indicated that a county would stay in every phase for a minimum of three weeks. However Governor Inslee implemented a pause on July 2. It was scheduled to end this week. However, due to the spike in the Covid numbers, on July 28, the governor extended the pause indefinitely on…
Read MoreFace Covering Requirements
New face covering requirements are now in place due to the high levels of Covid-19 in the state. July 23 brought an onslaught of bad news to the business and educational community. Governor Inslee announced roll-backs in business practices based on the phased approach to reopening. Meanwhile the Director at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department recommended…
Read MoreRemote Learning Recommended for Pierce County Schools Fall 2020
Update: Statewide guidance for schools Anthony L-T Chen, Director of Health at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and chief health strategist for Pierce County has recommended remote learning for schools this fall. Several schools in Pierce County released an announcement today. Puyallup, Sumner-Bonney Lake, and University Place School Districts will move to fully remote learning this…
Read MoreRibbon Tying Event
We are celebrating the reopening of several Edgewood businesses in Edgewood with a ribbon tying event! Businesses Charlene’s Baskets and Bows Goldenrod Jewelers Moose Canyon Winery D’Nails & Spa The Sewing Project Join us in-person for the ribbon tying (in the parking lot with social distancing). As much as we’d love to see you in…
Read MoreChanges to Limits in Social Gatherings/Pause on Phase Advancement
As Covid cases swell, the governor is making changes to the reopening guidance. During Inslee’s July 14 press conference, it was announced that all Phase advancements will be paused through July 28. Regardless of which phase a county is in, none will move forward any earlier than the end of the month On July 16,…
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