This seems pretty remarkable for a US governor to reach out directly to another nation’s leader. Regardless of one’s political beliefs, it is a sad situation when state governors feel the need to go it alone in absence of coherent national leadership.<p>All told, Inslee and Dow Constantine have done this adoptive Washingtonian proud in this pandemic. I have found the competence of our leadership a huge relief. I only wish the national government were as clear headed and professional.