Businesses anxious for Gov. Inslee to announce Phase 3 plans
Some elected officials in Washington are frustrated with the state's path forward. That's because there isn't a clear one as Washington sits in Phase 2.
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Mayor Woodward sends Phase 3 proposal to Gov. Inslee
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward wrote a letter to Gov. Inslee outlining a proposal for Phase 3 -- a plan collaborated on by 20 elected officials in the East Region.
'It is not a serious proposal'; Governor's Office slams WA Senate GOP's Phase 3 plan
Washington State Senate Republicans proposed a plan to reopen the state and move to Phase 3, but Gov. Inslee's office slammed the proposal, calling it "political rhetoric with bullet points."
Local tourism did much better than larger cities in Washington
Tourism's been hit hard. Fewer people traveling means less business for hotels, but new data shows Spokane is faring much better compared to larger cities such as Seattle and Portland.
Local educators hope getting vaccinated will ease back-to-school uncertainty for students, parents
Governor Jay Inslee announced the state’s educators and child care specialists are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. Those educators say it was the news they’ve been waiting for.
COVID-19 impacts diaper demand across the nation, including Spokane
It's no secret families are struggling right now. Many can't even afford diapers for their little ones.
SPS middle and high school students return to in-person hybrid learning
Students at every grade level with Spokane Public Schools are now back to some form of in-person learning.
Gov. Inslee signs bill waiving liquor license fees for recovering restaurants
Governor Inslee signed a bill into law waiving the annual liquor license fee for restaurants, wineries and breweries reopening after months of pandemic shutdowns.
SRHD Health Board denies restaurants' request to extend health permit
For some local restaurants, every dollar counts. That includes money paid each year for health permits through the county. Now, some business owners are asking for an extension of this year's payment because of the pandemic.
Weeks into Phase 2, Inslee says plans for next phase remain undetermined
It’s been weeks since all of Washington stepped into Phase 2 of reopening, but Governor Inslee says there are still no clear plans for what the next phase will look like.
Inslee: No risk of WA regions moving back to Phase 1, but still no plans for next phase
No regions are in danger of moving back into severe COVID restrictions, as Gov. Inslee has announced a pause on moving "Healthy Washington" phases backward.
Priority Spokane launches support group to help those struggling during the pandemic
If you're struggling with your mental health, there's a new program you should know about.
PPP assistance is specifically helping small businesses with less than 20 employees for the next two weeks
The Biden Administration is expanding PPP assistance today to make it easier for super small businesses to qualify for aid, without competition from larger businesses.
Flatstick Pub reopens for the first time in months
It’s been almost a year since some of our favorite places closed with the pandemic. Now, some of the activities we loved are finally beginning to return.
Her Recession: Single mom struggles to provide for her son as she waits for unemployment
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.
Some Spokane restaurants won't open for indoor dining under Phase 2
Spokane is one week into Phase 2 of Governor Inslee's Healthy Washington plan. This allows restaurants and bars to serve people indoors at 25% capacity. However, not all restaurants have decided to take advantage of this.
Whitworth University announces plans to fully return to in-person instruction this fall
Whitworth University announced its intentions on Friday to fully return to in-person instruction when classes resume in the fall.
Davenport Hotels prepare to once again host weddings in Phase 2
The Davenport is preparing to once again host weddings and other events now that the state is fully in Phase 2, the hotel chain announced Thursday.
With no plan for Phase 3 in sight, Spokane leaders ask for involvement in next steps
For those struggling during this pandemic, the path forward has been a long process. Phase 3 can't come soon enough, but how exactly do we get there without a plan?
'We have not identified that': Despite statewide progression, Inslee's plans for Phase 3 remain unclear
Governor Jay Inslee announced the state has “not identified” what Phase 3 would look like during a press conference on Tuesday. Now, Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward is calling for some collaboration when it comes to making those plans.
Business owners navigate Phase 2 of Washington's reopening plan
The entire state of Washington is now in Phase 2. For many restaurants, worship services, gyms, venues and even youth sports places, this was their first day back in business.
Spokane restaurants move to indoor dining on Valentine's Day for Phase 2
It's a big day for Spokane restaurants. Not only is it one of the busiest days of the year, but it's the start of Phase 2 of Washington's reopening plan.
Error in reporting hospital data kept South Central Region in Phase 1; now moving to Phase 2
The South Central Region, previously the only group of counties left behind in Phase 1, has now been moved to Phase 2 when it was discovered a hospital was incorrectly reporting COVID data.
Spokane County, East Region is officially back in Phase 2
It has been a long, long time, but Spokane is now back in Phase 2. This was originally going to start Monday, but lawmakers and public officials convinced Governor Inslee to bring it back a day, giving restaurants a business boost for Valentine's Day.
