School leaders: End the mask mandate

DAVENPORT – Following the lead of the Kettle Falls and Richland school boards, superintendents from across Northeast Washington sent a letter late Tuesday night, Feb. 15, to Gov. Jay Inslee requesting an end to mask mandates for students, staff and visitors.

The letter , which was penned by Educational School District No. 101 Superintendent Michael Dunn was also sent to Dr. Umar Shaw of the state Department of Health and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal.

“We are writing on behalf of districts in the NEWESD (Northeast Washington Educational Service District) 101 region t...