Washtucna's COVID response and future

It all started March 17, when I declared a local emergency proclamation for the city of Washtucna due to the coronavirus.

The emergency proclamation facilitates potential future assistance related to COVID-19, as well as access to regional and state resources. This declaration was a means to ensure all necessary resources will be available if needed.

On March 21, the first COVID-19 patient in Adams County was confirmed. Ever since, it has been a roller coaster.

Gov. Jay Inslee gave executive orders to wear masks and to stay 6 feet away from everyone, mandated no gatherings of people and asked...