Billig: Shutdown edict may loosen

OLYMPIA – Sen. Majority Leader Andy Billig said Wednesday night that Eastern Washington residents will be “glad” about changes in coronavirus edicts relating to business opening expected to be announced today.

“There is going to be an announcement by the governor to adjust the metrics,” Billig, D-Spokane, said during a digital meeting broadcast on social media. “There will be some additional flexibility.”

Indoor service for restaurants, bars, gyms, theaters, bowling alleys and other businesses have been shuttered since Nov. 16 by order of Gov. Jay Inslee.

Billig said residents can expect movem...