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A news release says Yakama Nation Tribal Police will enforce the order by issuing civil citations to both individuals and businesses in violation of the order in the amounts of $50 to $500 per violation.

The Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management will be conducting two community drive-thru mask pick up sites in the valley this week.

The governor also ordered a two-week pause in the state for counties wanting to move to the next phase of the state's re-opening plan.

This mask giveaway is from 5:30 pm to 7 pm, or until supplies run out. The event's for the community and will include adult and pediatric size masks.

The governor says the mask mandate will stay in place until COVID-19 numbers drop or until a vaccine is available.

If people don't wear a mask they could be charged with a misdemeanor.

The governor on Saturday announced he's getting ready to issue a proclamation making masks mandatory when in public in Yakima County.

Information on how to submit photos of you and your family wearing your mask can be found on the school districts’ websites and social media platforms.

The governor says increased testing coupled with the urgent need for people to wear masks will hopefully slow the spread of the virus.

Health officials say the aim is to increase the number of people wearing masks estimated at 35% to upwards of 80%.