Libraries in phase 2 counties may open for indoor activity up to 25% capacity, bringing them into alignment with current rules for museums.

Tournaments and crowds for youth and adult sports are prohibited in phase 1 and 2 counties, but more school and non-school sports, both indoor and outdoor, will be allowed according to various local metrics that are aligned with state metrics for school opening recommendations.

Movie theaters in Phase 2 counties may operate at 25% capacity and in phase 3 counties at 50% capacity; theater attendees will be required to maintain a 6 feet social distance between households and to wear facial coverings at all times when not eating and drinking.

Alcohol service at restaurants in phase 2 and 3 counties may continue to 11pm.

Table service at restaurants in phase 2 counties is increased to 6 individuals, and phase 3 restaurants may serve tables up to 8.

Wedding receptions occurring in phase 3 counties may have up to 50 guests

Retail events may occur outdoors in phase 3 counties with up to 200 people.

Real estate open houses may be held, but attendance must be limited according to gathering sizes permitted in the county in which it takes place.

Protocols for outdoor recreation events such as bicycle, ski, long distance running, and kayak races and multisport competitions like triathlons have been issued for Phase 2 and Phase 3 counties.

Guidance for Water Recreation Facilities, both Public and Private, has been significantly changed; new rules allow for all water recreation facilities (WAC 246-260) to open except for activity pools with play features

Limited use pools such as those at HOAs, assisted living facilities, apartments, hotels and motels are allowed to open by appointment or with maximum occupancy based on square footage

Pools must be staffed at all times when in use

In general, no more than 2 swimmers are permitted in an exercise lane

Swim instructors who are closer than 6 feet from students must wear a face shield with water-proof or quick drying cloth attached to it, and only for 5 minutes per instructional session

Full guidance memos can be read online at governor.wa.gov and at coronavirus.wa.gov in the news section.

Automatic extensions apply to driver licenses and learner permits that expired between March 1 and April 30, 2020–these will expire 9 months after the date printed on the card.

Licenses and permits that were set to expire May 1 through June 30, 2020 were extended by 6 months;

For Licenses and permits that were set to expire July 1 through Dec. 31, the expiration will be 3 months after the date printed on the card.

Permit holders can continue to practice driving.

the DOL will not be issuing new cards with the new expiration dates, and recommends carrying documentation about these extensions while operating a vehicle and presenting it with your expired document to law enforcement or others who need to verify your identity.

Almost everyone with a license or permit is currently eligible for online renewal.

With driver licensing offices operating by appointment only, people who cannot renew online should consider scheduling an appointment soon. It can take 30 days or more to get into your local office.

Drivers or businesses needing to validate an expiration date can do so on the DOL website.

Applications are due by October 23rd, and funds must expended by December 31st of this year.

For more info, visit arts.wa.gov and click on CARES Relief Grants.

customers of privately owned utilities won’t risk having their heat or lights shut off this winter

The moratorium does not apply to public utilities, but TPU customers can visit MyTPU.org/covid19 for information about bill assistance, and can also call 253-502-8600.

In addition to free testing sites in operation in Kent and Auburn, testing will begin by appointment at the Federal Way Aquatics Center starting October 13 and will run all day Monday through Saturday.

Any community member over the age of 4 can get flu shots

Any child needing standard vaccines including TDAP, DTAP, MMR, HepB, varicella, and polio can receive them free of charge

Attendees should wear masks and have short sleeves

As of today, only one business was listed, the Fred Meyer distribution center in Puyallup

Restrictions have be loosened and some households are able to re-apply for additional funds.

Deadline to apply is October 12

Learn more and apply at cityoftacoma.org/coronavirus, or call 311 and ask for rental assistance information

For King County locations visit KingCounty.gov.

For Pierce County locations, visit TPCHD.org/covidtest.

Call (253) 722-2161 for a Tele-Health Screening Appointment