OLYMPIA, Wash. – In efforts to combat the surge of COVID-19, Governor Jay Inslee announced Here is the stance of your university, city and/or county on vaccines.
Universities:
Central Washington University – requiring vaccinations for students and staff.
Eastern Washington University – requiring vaccinations for students and staff.
Gonzaga University – requiring vaccinations for students and staff.
University of Washington –requiring vaccinations for students and staff.
Washington State University – requiring vaccinations for students and staff.
Whitworth University – requiring vaccinations for students and staff.
Counties:
Benton County – not requiring vaccinations for employees.
Franklin County – not requiring vaccinations for employees.
King County – requiring vaccinations for employees.
Spokane County – following guidance from the Spokane Regional Health District, vaccinations remain voluntary.
Yakima County – not requiring vaccinations for employees.
Cities:
Kennewick – not requiring vaccinations for employees.
Pasco – not requiring vaccinations for employees.
Richland – not requiring vaccinations for employees.
Seattle – requiring vaccinations for employees.
Spokane – encouraging vaccinations but no current requirement for city employees.
Spokane Valley – KHQ has reached out and we are waiting to hear back.
Walla Walla – not requiring vaccinations for employees.
Yakima – not requiring vaccinations for employees.