He discussed new protections for at-risk employees during the coronavirus outbreak.
The governor’s office says there are no immediate plans to impose stricter limits on movement.
The facility is expected to provide up to 200 beds. King County anticipates needing 3,000 more.
Judges will focus on bail hearings under emergency COVID-19 rules proposed by Prosecutor Adam Cornell.
Cyrus Habib’s decision to forgo re-election creates a rare opening this year for a statewide office.
“It’s haphazard and reckless. It’s causing a lot of anxiety,” said one social worker at the facility.
The governor announced the order Wednesday, along with other relief efforts for people and businesses.
Amounts would depend on income and family size. The first checks would be issued starting April 6.
Jay Inslee and other officials spoke about issues surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
Public health authorities found facilities didn’t have enough protective equipment or hand sanitizer.
The president made the announcement on Twitter, saying the decision would not affect the flow of trade.
State law also enables him to limit gatherings and impose curfews. It’s a misdemeanor to defy him.
Officials say it will help restore the elk population.
Jay Inslee and other officials spoke at 11 a.m. about the coronavirus outbreak.
The governor said the ban won’t apply to grocery stores or pharmacies. And takeout food is OK.
Will also temporary close stores in what it calls “high social-gathering locations.”
The inability to comfort confused parents at Life Care Center in Kirkland has been especially painful.
Snohomish County health officials reported a fourth death. There are 133 confirmed cases in the county.
Requests include a statewide call center, a helpline for medical workers and a tracking system.
Health care systems are preparing to be overloaded from COVID-19 cases.
