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'Not a safe place': Police say crime is up 58% near Camp Hope, business owners overwhelmed with damage
SPOKANE, Wash. - A homeless camp in East Central is growing in more ways than one: people and crime. Camp Hope is located off I-90 by the…
'Our parking lot has been the detour': Local businesses feeling effects of Thor-Freya construction
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The weather is warming up, which means construction cones are coming back. The Thor-Freya construction has started and local businesses are already feeling the effects. Mudslingers Drive-Thru Coffee is smack-dab in the middle of the construction zone.…
Gov. Little vetoes Coronavirus Pause Act
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho Governor Brad Little vetoed the Coronavirus Pause Act, a bill that would have banned businesses from requiring a COVID vaccination for employment and service. The Coronavirus Pause Act would have…
Businesses: Idaho education politics are hurting state
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Political hostility to public education in the Republican-dominated Idaho Legislature is causing some businesses to doubt the wisdom of moving to or expanding in a state that ranks at or near the bottom in what it…
Need your COVID vaccine card? The Washington Dept. of Health can send it straight to your phone
More people are getting vaccinated and more places are requiring COVID-19 vaccination proof. The Washington Department of Health now has a new way to help people access their COVID-19 immunization card virtually.
'It's been a long haul': Business owners excited about Sprague Ave reopening
The Sprague Ave revitalization project has been years in the making and even Monday morning, city crews were making last-minute improvements.
Scam callers impersonating law enforcement, targeting local businesses
SPOKANE, Wash.-- A new phone scam is targeting Spokane's local businesses. The Spokane Police Department was recently notified of callers pretending to be law enforcement officials. These callers directed their phone calls toward youth workers, instructing them to remove money…
4 News Now Q&A: Can businesses and restaurants require you to be vaccinated?
The saying "No shirts, no shoes, no service" has been around for decades. But what about "No shot, no service"?
Spokane businesses struggle to hire people, making reopening at full capacity difficult
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Businesses are desperate to hire people. A few have started giving out hiring bonuses just to get people to apply. However, not all of them can offer the…
'Keep it up, Washington': Inslee urges vaccines ahead of state's reopening
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Ahead of the June 30 reopening date, Gov. Jay Inslee made a statement on Tuesday about the progress the state has made in the effort against the pandemic, while urging people to continue getting vaccinated. Inslee said…
Local businesses closing, shifting hours due to the heat
The extreme heat the Northwest is facing is forcing some places to shut down.
To mask or not? Business owners weigh decision to allow vaccinated guests to visit maskless
The honor system is now in play for businesses across Washington as the state has lifted its mask mandate for fully vaccinated people.
Full reopening means bigger events and business boost for Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A much-needed boost to our economy could be coming if Washington fully opens back up by June 30th. Though the move is not set in stone, people…
Businesses continue to require masks despite new guidance
Despite the new mask guidance, not everyone is following suit just yet because many local businesses are keeping their mask orders for employees and customers.
Washington businesses have mixed feelings on Idaho's Stage 4 advancement
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. -- Idaho is fully open as the state moves to its final stage of Governor Little's Stay Healthy reopening plan. This means instead of caps on gathering…
End the Violence toolkit to help businesses address domestic violence
As reports of domestic violence increase, the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition is developing a toolkit to help businesses address it and create a safe working environment for employees.
Biz groups ask governor not to roll some counties to Phase 2
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Nearly 70 state business organizations are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to delay for three weeks any decision to return some counties to more restrictive coronavirus standards, which would hurt businesses. Inslee has said he will announce…
Spokane Quaranteam convoy heads to Cheney
Spokane Quarateam will be in Cheney, Washington supporting restaurants impacted by the pandemic.
Three Spokane businesses cited for refusing to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines
The State Department of Labor & Industries has cited three Spokane businesses for not abiding by COVID-19 safety guidelines and requiring employees to wear masks.
Gov. Inslee announces $135 million in economic assistance for businesses, renters impacted by recent closures
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Governor Inslee has announced $135 million in economic assistance for those hit hardest by the state's latest COVID-19 closures. The relief package will go toward businesses and families impacted by governor's latest restrictions. "This will include $70…
'The reality of letting go is simply too painful': Owner of Chaps Diner shares concern for survival of local businesses
SPOKANE, Wash. -- "I have to hope that we matter in some other alternative economy; that we are still a thread in the fabric that might unravel if you yanked us from the weave." Longtime restaurant owner Celeste Shaw shared…
Small local businesses suffering from new COVID-19 restrictions
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Businesses across the nation are suffering from the pandemic. In downtown Spokane, some small shops that rely on tourists are being hit hard. Decorum Gifts is owned…
Coeur d'Alene businesses push to survive as resort cancels lighting ceremony
It's something many families look forward to every year. Businesses in the heart of downtown Coeur d'Alene get excited about it, too.
