We did it. Our communities in the Pacific Northwest have taken the steps to protect each other with vaccinations, distancing, masking, and a number of sacrifices along the way to reach the point where we are reopening and removing masks. COVID-19 cases, severe illness, and hospitalizations have significantly dropped and the vaccines are incredibly effective. As a result, we are pivoting once again to comply with the lifting of restrictions, most notably: face coverings/masks and social distancing.