OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Phase 3 is officially here. In a step toward normalcy, Washington moved to its next phase of its reopening on Monday, allowing more indoor spaces to open at a higher occupancy. Phase 3 allows restaurants, movie theaters,…
After being closed for around a year, the Looff Carrousel is back to saddling up riders under new safety precautions.
POST FALLS, Idaho -- Students in the Post Falls Schools District will return to full-time, in-person learning on April 5. The school board discussed the reopening plan at their most recent meeting and decided to bring students back after spring…
All library buildings in the Spokane County Library District will reopen to the public on March 8.
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.
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?
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.
There's a push to reopen restaurants at 50% capacity in Washington, and now more local leaders and business owners are jumping on board.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Governor Jay Inslee will give an update on the state's reopening plan Thursday afternoon. The announcement of the news conference comes…
Governor Jay Insee is expected to announce a change to metrics of the reopening plan that will allow for a little more “flexibility,” Spokane Sen. Andy Billig announced unexpectedly Wednesday.
All eight regions in Washington will remain in Phase 1 of the "Healthy Washington" plan through January 25, but the latest update from the state shows the East region is close to meeting the necessary requirements to advance to the next phase.
The state released a website Friday that details where each of Washington's eight regions stand in terms of reopening. So far? Not a single one is eligible to move forward.
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…
Mayor Nadine Woodward responded to the state's newly announced Healthy Washington plan on Tuesday, saying it "gives people renewed hope and a goal certain to pursue every day."
To what extent does in-person schooling contribute to the spread of COVID-19?
Life could be back to normal in about four months with coronavirus vaccinations now being administered, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Gyms are closed at least until January 4 in Washington. Spokane gym owners are asking Governor Inslee to reconsider this. At…
Altitude Trampoline Park could face citations and fines if they don't shut down. The Washington state Department of Labor and Industries said they're not allowed to be open under Gov. Inslee's "Safe Start" mandates. However, the business said they're following indoor fitness guidelines.
Under the distance learning model, parents will have two options: To allow their child to return to the classroom as soon as it is safe to do so, or opt-in for Spokane Virtual Academy.
Governor Jay Inslee announced Thursday a "Safe Start" phased reopening plan for long-term care facilities.
Parents in Post Falls can rest a little easier. The school district just finalized its plans.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- School districts across Eastern Washington and North Idaho are continuing to determine plans for a safe and healthy return to school in the fall. Plans are subject to change and may fluctuate as COVID-19 conditions change. 4…
Governor Jay Inslee indefinitely extended his pause on counties’ ability to progress phases under the state’s reopening plan on Tuesday.
Planning would be a lot easier right now if Spokane Public Schools had a crystal ball.
