The class of 2020 had its graduation canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Author: Ian Smay Updated: 7:07 PM PDT May 9, 2021
MEAD, Wash. Bagpipes welcomed Gonzaga University graduates and their families on Sunday at Mead s Union Stadium as the university held multiple graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021.
It marked Gonzaga s 128th Commencement, with the university conferring degrees to about 2,200 students. For the graduates, the in-person ceremony was the perfect end to what s been a difficult final year of their collegiate career. Oh, its incredible. The fact that we even have the chance to be in-person, it was something we didn t even think was going to happen. So, now that we get to be together as a community and share this moment, it s incredible, Gonzaga graduate Catalina Bala said.
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May 5, 2021 1:31 PM Erin Robinson
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. A COVID-19 outbreak at West Valley High School has forced the school to turn to remote-only learning for the next week and a half.
In a letter to parents, the high school said there were five positive cases in a two-day span, which required the school to move to “Level 3.” That resulted in 30 classes being closed and 500 students going into quarantine.
The decision to move to remote learning for 10 days was a decision made in conjunction with the Spokane Regional Health District.
The closure began Wednesday morning and will continue through Monday, May 17. It also affects high school sports. Students will be able to participate in competitions and athletics starting May 15.
SPR s Doug Nadvornick reports.
People in Spokane County are among those breathing sighs of relief now that Governor Jay Inslee has announced a two-week delay in changes to Covid recovery phases.
It means businesses and others won’t have to change what they’ve been doing since the county moved to Phase 3, says Interim Health Officer Francisco Velazquez.
“I think the most important thing to do and to remember is we have these two weeks of grace, which is really good for us to step it up a notch and make sure that we follow the guidance, get as many people immunized as we can, so as we look at the longer-term future, not just the next two weeks, for the next several weeks and several months, we continue to improve consistently, he said.
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May 4, 2021 7:03 PM Katerina Chryssafis
“Today I am announcing a two week pause on our phased reopening plan,” Inslee said.
News that comes as a surprise. Right now, Spokane County is failing two of the three metrics needed to stay in Phase 3.
Even with the pause, the governor says there are trends that show things may be heading in the right direction.
It all comes down to getting your shot. Right now, vaccination numbers are looking good, but they’re still not enough to get us to where we need to be.
“This is a good day for the Spokane community, for the state,” said Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward.
Does Spokane County have a shot at staying in Phase 3? Math says probably not
Spokane County has already surpassed its limit for COVID-19 cases and is rapidly approaching the limit for hospitalizations. Author: Casey Decker Updated: 11:52 AM PDT May 3, 2021
SPOKANE, Wash. On Monday, counties across Washington will be evaluated on whether they can remain in Phase 3 of reopening or be forced to go back to Phase 2.
To stay in Phase 3, large counties like Spokane must clear at least one of two thresholds: either have fewer than 200 cases per 100,000 people over a two-week span, or fewer than 5 hospitalizations per 100,000 people over a one-week span.