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OLYMPIA -- The state earlier today announced all publicly owned lands managed by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Department of Fish and Wildlife are closed to the public. The closure will last at least two weeks, officials said, noting it includes wildlife areas as well as public access areas such as trailheads and boat launch facilities. Gates and facilities will be locked and all public services suspended, officials said. Rangers will be "present to preserve and protect"... Full story
RITZVILLE — Business groups around Eastern Washington are conducting surveys on the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus, also known as Wuhan Flu, and the response by government agencies. Adams County Economic Development in Ritzville, West Plains Chamber of Commerce in Airway Heights, the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association in Colfax are among them. The goal of the surveys is to learn about business needs in the wake of Gov. Jay Inslee’s orders to shut down or limit most business activities statewide because of the “Wu... Full story