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Ex. WA-018Proclamation 20-26Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board - Penalties (statutory waivers and enforcement prohibition)Governor Jay Inslee (directed to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board)WashingtonSector regulatorMar. 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Alcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. WA-008Proclamation 20-12Higher education: prohibition on in-person classes at universities, colleges, technical schools and apprenticeship programsGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q2Gathering capSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. WA-009Proclamation 20-13Statewide Limits: Food and Beverage Services, Areas of CongregationGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 16, 2020Business closureAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. WA-004Proclamation 20-08Amending Proclamations 20-05, 20-06 and 20-07: K-12 school closures in King, Pierce and Snohomish CountiesGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q2Schools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. WA-005Proclamation 20-09Statewide K-12 School ClosuresGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q2Schools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. SEC-15-042Proclamation 20-12 (Higher Education) and its amendments 20-12.1 through 20-12.5 (including 20-12.4 of July 12, 2021)COVID-19 Higher EducationGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Business closureSchools and child careWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-SEA-021Metro announcement: fare collection discontinued and rear-door boarding required from Mar. 21, 2020; service reductions from Mar. 23, 2020King County Metro to discontinue fare collections, direct riders to board buses at rear doors, beginning March 21King County Metro (King County Executive Dow Constantine)King County, Washington (King County Metro Transit; also reports Sound Transit and Seattle Streetcar)CountyMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Travel and quarantineOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-031Executive release: emergency child care for the children of essential workers during the school closuresKing County child care for essential workers (Mar. 24, 2020)King County Executive Dow ConstantineKing County, WashingtonCountyMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Schools and child careOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. WA-022Proclamation 20-31Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Child Care and Background ChecksGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Schools and child careOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-019WSDOT news release, Mar. 20, 2020: resumption of Anacortes-Sidney, B.C. international ferry service pushed back from Mar. 29 to at least Apr. 26, 2020 'as a result of the recent closure of the Canadian border'Start of state ferry service to Canada suspended until April 26 due to COVID-19 situationWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (Anacortes - Friday Harbor - Sidney, British Columbia route)StateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-020WSDOT news release, Mar. 23, 2020: all state ferries to remain on winter sailing schedules through at least Apr. 25, 2020; spring service additions cancelled; San Juan Islands vehicle reservations Mar. 29-Apr. 25 cancelled; ridership down 40 percentState ferries to remain on winter sailing schedules through April 25 due to lower demandWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (all WSF routes)StateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-021WSDOT news release, Mar. 26, 2020: central Puget Sound routes to a reduced service plan from Mar. 29 through at least Apr. 25, 2020; Seattle/Bainbridge and Seattle/Bremerton sailings cut about half; Triangle route to two boats (about one-third fewer sailings); final round trips suspended; ridership down about 60 percent, walk-ons down more than 80 percentState ferries to reduce service in central Puget Sound beginning Sunday, March 29Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF); Secretary of Transportation Roger MillarWashington (central Puget Sound routes: Seattle/Bainbridge, Seattle/Bremerton, Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth, Mukilteo/Clinton, Edmonds/Kingston)StateMar. 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-045TriMet COVID-19 service alert (captured Apr. 3, 2020): buses limited to 10-15 riders at a time to promote social distancing; reduced service from Apr. 5, 2020 line by line (MAX to 15 minutes, weekends on Sunday service; many bus lines to Saturday schedules or cut 50-60 percent; 272-PDX Night Bus suspended); 'Transit should only be used if necessary to access food, medicine and essential employment'COVID-19 Update - Reduced Service (Buses will be limited to 10-15 riders at a time in order to promote social distancing)Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)Oregon (Portland metropolitan area: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties)Sector regulatorApr. 2, 20202020 Q2Capacity limitTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. WA-026Proclamation 20-09.1Statewide K-12 School Closures (extension through the 2019-20 school year)Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateApr. 6, 20202020 Q2Schools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. SEC-15-041Proclamation 20-09 (Statewide K-12 School Closures), as amended by 20-09.1 (Apr. 6, 2020; remainder of the school year)Coronavirus Schools ClosureGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q2Schools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-022WSDOT news release, Apr. 10, 2020: winter sailing schedules extended through at least June 20, 2020; spring additions and Sidney, B.C. service not to occur; San Juan Islands reservations Apr. 26-June 20 cancelled; summer reservation release cancelled; ridership down about 75 percent, walk-ons down more than 90 percentState ferries extends winter sailing schedules through June 20 due to lower demandWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (all WSF routes)StateApr. 10, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-043OmniRide update, Apr. 20, 2020: from Apr. 27, 2020 Express commuter service further reduced to four routes (ridership down 90 percent); fares free on Local and Metro Express; no cash on Express; Transit Center lobby closed; operators limiting passengers to 10 at a time when possible; local riders permitted one loop only; seats nearest the operator blockedUPDATE: OmniRide Express Service Reduction, As Of 4/27Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), OmniRideVirginia (PRTC service area; commuter routes to Washington, the Pentagon, L'Enfant Plaza and Navy Yard)Sector regulatorApr. 20, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitTravel and quarantineCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-047News release, 'State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use only' (visitor centers, camping and overnight accommodations remain closed; day trips close to home only)State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use onlyWDFW, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, DNRWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Parks and DNR (State agencies)StateApr. 27, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-022Metro announcement: masks or face coverings required on transit from May 18, 2020New public health Directive requires masks or face coverings on transitKing County Metro, implementing the Local Health Officer's face-covering Directive of May 11, 2020King County, Washington (King County Metro Transit)CountyMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-047Local Health Officer Directive: Face Covering DirectiveLocal Health Officer Directive (Face Covering Directive)Dr. Jeff Duchin, Local Health Officer, Public Health - Seattle & King CountyKing County, WashingtonCountyMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-050News release, 'Washington fishing license sales reopen to out-of-state residents' (records that non-resident fishing licence sales were suspended in late April 2020 and resumed June 1, 2020)Washington fishing license sales reopen to out-of-state residentsWDFW Licensing DivisionWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife (State agency)StateJune 1, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. WA-041Proclamation 20-25.7Safe Start - Stay Healthy: County-by-County Phased Reopening (open-ended extension; incorporation of Order 20-03.1 and the revised Safe…Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateJuly 24, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. WA-038Proclamation 20-12.1Higher Education - Fall 2020Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateJune 24, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Gathering capSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-023WSDOT news release, Aug. 20, 2020: two-boat weekend service restored Aug. 22 on Edmonds/Kingston and Mukilteo/Clinton after operating one boat short since June 20 'due to a lack of crewmembers needed to meet U.S. Coast Guard safety requirements'; more than 100 high-risk employees unavailable since late March; new hires unable to undergo mandatory face-to-face training until June; face covering required in compliance with the state's health order; WSF 'will enforce reduced occupancy on sailings for walk-on passengers'Service to be restored to near pre-pandemic levels on some state ferry routes (Changes set to begin August 22)Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (Edmonds/Kingston, Mukilteo/Clinton, Seattle/Bainbridge routes; system-wide precautions)StateAug. 20, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Capacity limitFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. WA-045Proclamation 20-70Transportation and Remote Learning for K-12 Student EducationGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateAug. 26, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Schools and child carePrimary source read