State launches at-home rapid COVID test portal

In an effort to increase access to at-home rapid tests across the state, the Washington State Department of Health is launching a statewide portal that will allow COVID-19 tests to ship directly to households.

Beginning Jan. 21, Washington state residents are now able to visit sayyescovidhometest.org to order rapid-antigen COVID tests online, and will receive those tests delivered at no cost. People can order up to five free tests for a household. However, state officials said last week, supply will be limited at first and will restock as supply into the state increases.

People can still get COVID-19 tests through any of the following options: order free at-home COVID-19 tests through the Federal program at COVIDtests.gov; buy an at-home test at local retailers and pharmacies (most insurers will now directly cover or pay back for up to eight at-home tests per month, for each person on a plan), or find a test at a nearby testing location at doh.wa.gov.

Clallam parks seeking board commissioner

The Clallam County Park & Recreation District No. 1 is seeking to fill a vacancy on its board.

The commission oversees the facility at 610 N. Fifth Ave., formerly known as the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center (SARC); it is leased for operation and maintenance to the Olympic Peninsula YMCA.

This is a two-year term that expires in December 2023. Applicants must be registered to vote and must reside within the portion of the Sequim School District boundaries included within Clallam County.

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, a brief background and any relevant board experience to the board clerk at clerksarc@gmail.com, by Feb. 15.

For more information, email to clerksarc@gmail.com.