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Today, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) and the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the temporary closure of all state-managed parks, wildlife areas and water access areas for at least two weeks starting Wednesday, March 25.

Effective Wednesday, March 25, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will close all offices statewide to the public. This move is meant to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by limiting interactions between staff and the public. 
 
Despite this closure, WSDA is an agency that supports part of our state’s critical infrastructure, and intends to continue providing high-quality inspections and other crucial services necessary to support commerce and maintain the viability of our vital food supply chain.

The Port of Seattle now expects the launch of the cruise season will be delayed until the resolution of the public health emergency.

Be on the lookout for potential scammers using the COVID-19 situation to steal personal information, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants today. USDA is issuing this warning after receiving reports of several possible SNAP fraud attempts.

All cargo terminals at the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle within The Northwest Seaport Alliance gateway remain operating under normal business hours with very few exceptions. The governor announced that businesses designated “essential critical infrastructure workers” will continue to operate. This includes “maritime transportation workers — port workers, pilots, longshoremen, mariners, equipment operators, ship and vessel operators, crane operators, and shipyard foremen/women, marina workers.”

Tonight, Gov. Jay Inslee spoke directly to Washingtonians to announce he will sign a statewide order that requires everyone in the state to stay home. The order will last for two weeks and could be extended.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources announced today th

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Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that the federal government dispatch the U.S.S. Mercy to the Puget Sound region.

The Department of Financial Institutions issued guidance to urge all mortgage servicers to help alleviate the adverse impact caused by COVID-19 on mortgage borrowers who demonstrate they are not able to make timely payments.

Gov Jay Inslee sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that the federal government dispatch the U.S.S. Mercy to the Puget Sound region.

Inslee announced new restrictions today on non-urgent medical and dental procedures so the state can make sure Washington health care workers have enough protective equipment to wear as they work the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responding to requests for more COVID-19 testing from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman, the U.S.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ Economic Services Administration prioritizes the health and safety of its clients, staff and community members. As such, some offices are closing to the public and others are limiting in-person lobby services. 

Today, Gov. Jay Inslee announced substantial measures for Washington state businesses and workers, as well as renters and other residents who may struggle financially to pay utility bills while dealing with loss of income during the COVID-19 outbreak.