Gov. Inslee keeps Eastern Washington locked down

OLYMPIA – Eastern Washington businesses will have to wait at least two more weeks for coronavirus relief following a gubernatorial press conference at 2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 28.

During the press conference, Gov. Inslee said he will allow his so-called “Puget Sound” and “West” regions to move to “Phase 2” on Monday.

That means inside service will be allowed on a limited basis for restaurants, bars, taverns and other businesses. Limited sports will also be allowed, he said.

Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties can move to Phase 2.

But the remaining six regio...