BOISE, Idaho - Citing comments from Idaho business owners who are struggling to hire right now, Governor Brad Little said Tuesday the state will end participation in three federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs.
For our most vulnerable living in retirement communities, this past year has been full of isolation and loneliness. As COVID cases spread throughout Spokane, many had to stay away from family and friends. On this Mother's Day, families were able to come together and celebrate.
SPOKANE, Wash.- It's now easier than ever to get a vaccine and the summer plans for our families are dependent upon the vaccination numbers going up. Many pharmacies like Walgreens, Albertsons,…
Smash Hit Carnival has roots in Spokane, and even though some of the members have traveled the world, they found their way back home. Now, they're performing for their own community.
On Tuesday, Spokane County was on the verge of moving back to Phase 2. Governor Inslee said it's because not enough people are vaccinated. Many we spoke with say they hope their experiences can give those who are worried some piece of mind.
With Inslee's announcement of pausing the reopening plan for two weeks, Spokane will stay in Phase 3
Local restaurant owners are relieved today knowing they can stay at 50% capacity, but they're still worried about what happens next.
Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced a two-week pause to the "Healthy Washington" reopening plan, meaning all counties will stay in their current phases.
Many Washington counties are struggling to meet the state's metrics to remain in Phase 3. Spokane is one of the counties on the verge of getting moved back to Phase 2 which will affect nearly every aspect of people's lives.
While a slew of counties are expected to move back to Phase 2, Gov. Inslee announced new changes allowing spectator events and religious services to gather up to 50% capacity—as long as many of the attendees are vaccinated.
The Washington State Department of Health will evaluate which counties are moving back to Phase 2 on Monday.
A fourth wave of infections is likely forcing Spokane County and many others back to Phase 2 next week.
The Garland Theater is a beloved Spokane landmark and it's been closed for over a year now. They tell us they've taken the time to give the space a "facelift"—and their reopening plans are dependent upon how Washington progresses in the months ahead.
Despite the increasing vaccinations and hope that comes with each shot, Spokane and several other counties in Washington will likely move back to Phase 2 next week.
Spokane is desperate to vaccinate its younger population, because those people are putting the county at severe risk of falling back to Phase 2.
Pools will be open this summer but there's one challenge the City of Spokane and Spokane County are facing—they don't have nearly enough lifeguards and swim instructors.
It looks like our path forward could soon become a path backward to Phase 2. In order to stay in Phase 3, we need to meet some metrics and the numbers haven't been looking good.
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.
"I've never seen inventory like this. This is definitely a strange time," said Tim Dunn, manager at The Bike Hub.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Mobius Discovery Center was closed up for more than a year during the pandemic, but now, the center is back open with new changes for families. Mobius used…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday warned that Washington state was on the cusp of a fourth COVID-19 wave with case numbers and hospitalizations rising. He urged people to get vaccinated and to socialize and conduct…
The hospitality industry's instability has local business owners struggling to hire. Some owners are turning to hiring bonuses as a way to attract potential employees.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee will announce Monday whether some counties in Washington state will have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases. At a news conference Thursday Inslee…
The fight against the coronavirus isn't over yet. A possibility of increased restrictions looms over the heads of small business owners. However, there is some temporary relief available for them again. The deadline to apply for that help is just days away.
