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Spokane mayor asks to be part of Phase 3 plans: What we know about Washington's next steps Washington hasn't yet announced plans for Phases 3 or 4 of the reopening plan, but Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward is lobbying to be a part of the process. Author: Helen Smith Updated: 1:56 PM PST February 17, 2021 SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward is lobbying for Governor Jay Inslee to include Eastern Washington in the planning process for Phases 3 and 4 several days after the East region, including Spokane, entered into Phase 2 of reopening. "@GovInslee Eas...

Spokane County has significantly more people and coronavirus cases, skewing the data, according to Whitman County. Author: Morgan Trau (KREM) Updated: 9:02 PM PST January 9, 2021 WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. — Starting Monday, Washington is launching the Roadmap to Recovery, Governor Inslee’s regional approach for a phased reopening plan. Spokane, Whitman, Stevens, Asotin, Adams, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Ferry and Garfield County are all in the 'East' region.  Whitman County has less than 3,000 COVID-19 cases and are trending downwards. Despite their hard work over...

Here's what's allowed during Phase 1, which begins for all regions on Monday, Jan. 11:  Indoor social gatherings are still banned in Phase 1, while outdoor gatherings with a maximum of 10 people from outside of a person’s household are allowed. Retail, worship services, personal services, and professional services are limited to 25% capacity. Wedding and funeral ceremonies are limited to a total of no more than 30 people. Indoor receptions, wakes or similar gatherings are prohibited. Indoor dining remains prohibited in Phase 1. Outdoor dining is allowed with a maximum of six people from tw...