There are quite a few job openings across the Inland Northwest and no one applying for them. There are hurdles many are facing, including women, who've been pushed out of the workforce and can't find their way back in.
Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill to make child care more affordable, which will save families money and get more parents back to work.
Number show women are worse off financially than they were before the pandemic. That puts an even greater strain on families paying for child care. But help could soon be on the way.
Millions of people across the United States lost their job due to COVID-19 and that loss was felt right here in the Inland Northwest.
"It's kind of like a little gem to know that one of your clients is doing well and seeing how they're growing," said Harry Birak, small business coordinator for the Women's Business Center.
While many businesses have been treading water during the pandemic, Cassie Cleary's bridal shops, started through SNAP's Women's Business Center in 2018, haven't just been surviving — they've been thriving.
We continue to hear from women struggling during this pandemic. One single mom tells us she hasn't been able to find a place to live since October.
This pandemic has pulled women out of the workforce at an alarming rate. Like so many, one local woman is waiting for her unemployment to survive.
The news of Spokane's fifth and sixth graders heading back to class is welcome for many, especially since it's been nearly a year since they've stepped foot in school. However, it's become a challenge for some working families.
According to Freshbooks data collection and surveys, female entrepreneurs may see a longer recovery period from COVID.
More and more students are returning to classrooms, but many are transitioning through a hybrid schedule.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, but no one has struggled as much as women have.
One big issue forcing women out of work is child care. Two bills in the legislature hope to help make it more affordable for families.
After seeing the work Women and Children's Free Restaurant is doing during the pandemic on 4 News Now, a community member donated $12,000 to the nonprofit.
One local coffee shop is feeling the burn from COVID but staying committed to sustainable, organic and green practices.
The pandemic is disproportionately affecting women in the workforce. 4 News Now is dedicated to sharing these stories in our Her Recession series.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Districts across the Inland Northwest are introducing their plans to bring several grades back to in-person learning. As part of 4 News Now's "Her Recession" series, we would like to know: Moms, how do these plans affect…
Women are more likely than men to be stressed and having negative mental health impacts because of COVID-19, according to a study released this week.
Last week, we told you about a single mother in Spokane. She reached out to us while going through many struggles. But thanks to you, her world has changed.
Statistics show women are heavily impacted by the pandemic and are having to carry extra responsibilities. One Spokane business owner is trying to make sure her store survives the pandemic, while making sure her kids get the education they need.
4 News Now is diving into how women are feeling during this pandemic. They've been laid off at a higher rate than men. One Spokane mom is no different. Courtney Schwind reached out to us and shared Her Recession story.
Callie Coombs is a teacher. She was substitute teaching when COVID-19 first began, which kept her mind off of chronic pain and PTSD from her tenure in the military. Now, she's completely out of work.
A YWCA program is helping women build the skills and confidence they need to secure jobs during the pandemic.
Women are disproportionally affected by the pandemic, getting laid off or quitting jobs to stay home and take care of kids.
