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So far, Governor Inslee announced a sort of medallion hunt for a kraken in the Salish Sea. First kid 12 or under to find a kraken gets a lifetime pass on

@wsferries

. PSA: Krakens are mythical creatures. #Kraken

In other news, here's what the WA #COVID graph looks like.

No indoor restaurant seating for people who don't live together,

said. #Covid

Secretary of Health John Wiesman is expanding the face covering order to include public common areas like elevators. #covid #WearAMask

Governor Inslee Extends Rent Freeze and Eviction Moratorium, Queues Up Payroll Tax Debate

"We are extending our statewide eviction moratorium through October 15th,"

@GovInslee

said. #EvictionBan #evictions Background:

theurbanist.org

On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee did something that normally would have made big news if not for police riots and Mayoral abdication of responsibility grabbing headlines. The Governor announced he w…

Governor Inslee also mentioned ongoing planning to distribute $100 million in CARES Act funding for rent assistance. First q is on this. #Covid #RentReliefNow

Question was will you be able to get rent assistance out in time to help tenants avoid eviction. Governor Inslee said yes. We don't have much in the way details yet. #RentReliefNow #CARESAct

Federal agents were sent to Seattle without governor, mayor knowing

Governor Inslee said federal police are not currently in Seattle.

@Crosscut

reported Tuesday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection had sent agents in. Inslee said he got assurance today federal agents weren't in Seattle, as there are in Portland.

crosscut.com

U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the presence of federal cops — that was news to the mayor and governor.

10:09 PM · Jul 23, 2020

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Inslee said the State is monitoring "beer drinking parties with our young people" and linked them to Covid spread. So, sorry party's over, Washington's dad is sorry to inform you. #Covid