State forces 4-H to be vaccinated

PULLMAN - The Washington State University (WSU) Extension Office is applying the governor's COVID vaccination requirement to all 4-H volunteers.

In a letter dated Sept. 3, Extension Office Director Vicki A. McCracken gave all volunteers until Oct. 18 to prove they have been vaccinated or be removed from their post.

"WSU is required to comply with Governor (Jay) Inslee's recent vaccination proclamation requirement," McCracken wrote. "This health and safety proclamation that has been ordered by the governor includes employees, contractors, and volunteers."

Under the order, 4-H volunteers have to...