Phase 2 reopening evolves in Lincoln County

OLYMPIA - Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee's "Smart Start" plan to reopen the Washington economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be adjusted on almost a daily basis. After first ordering that restaurants that reopen their dining rooms to 50% capacity keep a daily log of customers, Inslee released a press release stating that adding one's name to the log would not be required but encouraged.

The reversal came after criticism of the plan from restaurant owners and organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union.

"We are asking visitors to voluntarily provide contact information in cas...