The Spokane Arena just announced its first concert since the start of the pandemic. Although The Weeknd won't be taking the stage until April of 2022, it's a sign of hope.
On Sunday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced statewide relief for some recipients of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits.
Many Spokane businesses are pinching pennies so they can stay open. There is some financial help on the way from the county.
The Spokane County Hospitality Relief Grant application opens Wednesday for businesses in accommodation, food services, arts, entertainment and recreation industries.
You can now find and shop from hundreds of local businesses in Spokane from the comfort of your own home.
Soon, you won't have to drive all around town to find your favorite locally made goods. Businesses are banding together, bringing some of those items under one roof.
If you've had trouble finding personal protective equipment - you're not alone. It shouldn't have to be that way and Spokane County Leaders agree.
Small businesses in Spokane County will be able to pick up from personal protective equipment during a two-day event at the Spokane County Fairgrounds. The PPE is being purchased with CARES Act funding provided to the county.
Spokane succeeds when its small businesses succeed. The path to success has changed a lot during this pandemic. Thankfully, there is help.
An organization in Spokane is giving money to child care facilities to help keep them open. The funds come from the CARES Act that was given to the City of Spokane.
The Spokane City Council recently voted for six organizations to receive money from the CARES Act. Three of those organizations will be helping specifically with rental and homeowner assistance.
The Spokane City Council unanimously approved $2.9 million in CARES Act funding to local organizations.
Spokane City Council members are considering six organizations to receive $2.9 million of CARES Act funds.
Spokane County will use federal funds to buy a new homeless shelter and renovate an existing one.
The City of Spokane is looking for public feedback on the allocation of $6 million dollars-worth of CARES Act funding.
Those receiving unemployment benefits will no longer see an extra $600 in their bank accounts after July 25. This is because the money, which comes from the federal CARES Act, will stop. Benefits can only be extended or adjusted by Congress.
The City of Sandpoint gave away all its free face masks in the Friday morning distribution. It announced it will be giving away more next week.
Spokane County has allocated $10 million to fund a grant program to support small and non-profit businesses.
Wearing a face covering is now required in Washington. With the demand so high right now, it's been hard for small businesses to get the personal protective equipment they need to stay open.
Spokane County recently received more than $91 million from the CARES Act. A good chunk of that money will go towards helping those who don't have enough food in our community.
The Spokane County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of directing more than $2.1 millions in coronavirus aid funding to Second Harvest.
The Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to provide $6 million of CARES Act funding to the Regional Health District.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray secured $216 million in federal funding through the CARES Act, for schools across Washington state.
Spokane County is getting $90 million from the Federal CARES Act, which Congress passed last month.
