We are essential : Spokane-area small gym owners form coalition to reopen
The Stronger Together Coalition is a group of small fitness facility owners adamant to work with Washington state s government to reopen. Author: Morgan Trau (KREM) Updated: 7:47 AM PST December 21, 2020
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash Spokane-area gym owners are coming together to argue they are an essential business that should not be shut down.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has prohibited indoor operations for fitness facilities and gyms through at least Jan. 4. The restrictions hurt smaller operations such as Jaunessa Walsh s Farmgirlfit. When the second mandated closure came down, it felt really like being punched in the gut, Walsh said. I s very much been a roller coaster of emotions since March.