Masks now mandated in Pullman, Richland

PULLMAN — At least two Eastern Washington cities have instituted mask mandates for everyone entering indoor areas.

The Pullman police chief announced the new mask mandates on the city website earlier today, Tuesday, Aug. 17. It follows an announcement Monday, Aug. 16, posted to the city of Richland’s website.

“In consistency with Whitman County Department of Health and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommendations, masks are required in all indoor, public spaces within city of Pullman facilities, effective immediately,” Pullman Police Chief Gary wrote in a post on his city’s...