COVID-19 Pandemic
Oregon St Washington St Basketball
Washington State and Oregon State play the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Beasley Coliseum with no fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in Pullman, Wash., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
California Washington St Football
Martin Stadium is seen after the NCAA college football game between Washington State and California was canceled due to COVID-19 positive testing and contact tracing on the California team, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
California Washington St Football
California student equipment manager Will O'Connor removes equipment for his team from Martin Stadium after the NCAA college football game between Washington State and California was canceled because of a case of COVID-19 on the Cal team, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
California Washington St Football
California equipment truck driver Dustin Sandoval loads equipment for his team into the trailer outside Martin Stadium after the NCAA college football game between Washington State and California was canceled due to COVID-19 positive testing and contact tracing on the California team, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northwestern St Gonzaga Basketball
A sign limiting access to the basketball court is seen before an NCAA college basketball game between Gonzaga and Northwestern State as players warm up at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northwestern St Gonzaga Basketball
Gonzaga and Northwestern State play an NCAA college basketball game in the McCarthey Athletic Center with no fans in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northwestern St Gonzaga Basketball
Photo cutouts are displayed during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Gonzaga and Northwestern State at the McCarthey Athletic Center which was played with no fans in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northwestern St Gonzaga Basketball
Gonzaga and Northwestern State players warm up before an NCAA college basketball game which will be played without fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northwestern St Gonzaga Basketball
Gonzaga University event coordinator Seth Johnson sanitizes a backboard as a COVID-19 safety protocol before an NCAA college basketball game between Gonzaga and Northwestern State at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Jonathan Staben
Jonathan Staben, M.D. poses for a photograph at MultiCare Rockwood Cheney Clinic in Cheney, Wash., Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Dr. Staben will lead the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine phase 3 trial in the Inland Northwest, in which up to 300 people can participate.
FIrst Responders COVID-19 Vaccination
Spokane County Fire District 3 firefighter and EMT Tori Wright administers a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Spokane Fire Department Training Center in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
FIrst Responders COVID-19 Vaccination
Spokane Valley Fire Department firefighter and paramedic Nikko Humphry, right, administers a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Spokane Fire Department dispatcher Sara Thomas at the Spokane Fire Department Training Center in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Virus Outbreak Athletic Trainers
Gonzaga head athletic trainer Josh Therrien, left, and Pepperdine assistant athletic trainer Justin Ericson talk before an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. The pandemic forced trainers to alter the way they do nearly everything. Training rooms were reconfigured with tables spread out for social distancing and limits were put on how many people are allowed in at a time. Masks became mandatory. Cleaning equipment and constant hand washing became a priority. Many schools have gone to appointment-based rehab schedules. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Virus Outbreak Athletic Trainers
Gonzaga head athletic trainer Josh Therrien carries towels and gloves before an NCAA college basketball game against Pepperdine in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Athletic trainers have been responsible for determining team safety protocols for practices, games and travel. They test athletes and have to be vigilant with contact tracing to prevent outbreaks. Some even make deliveries to those in quarantine. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Virus Outbreak Athletic Trainers
Gonzaga head athletic trainer Josh Therrien, right, speaks with guard Joel Ayayi before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Pepperdine in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. The pandemic forced trainers to alter the way they do nearly everything. Training rooms were reconfigured with tables spread out for social distancing and limits were put on how many people are allowed in at a time. Masks became mandatory. Cleaning equipment and constant hand washing became a priority. Many schools have gone to appointment-based rehab schedules. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Virus Outbreak Athletic Trainers
Pepperdine assistant athletic trainer Justin Ericson watches the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. The pandemic forced trainers to alter the way they do nearly everything. Training rooms were reconfigured with tables spread out for social distancing and limits were put on how many people are allowed in at a time. Masks became mandatory. Cleaning equipment and constant hand washing became a priority. Many schools have gone to appointment-based rehab schedules. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
An Iliad
Robert Tombari (The Poet) runs through lines from “The Poet Explains Paris” scene in Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s “An Iliad”, at Stage Left Theater in Spokane, Wash., Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
The play was streamed due to audiences not being allowed in theaters in the state of Washington during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rock City Grill
Rock City Grill co-owner Jim Rhoades poses for a photograph at his restaurant in Spokane, Wash., Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo used for the Inlander’s list of restaurants with patio/open-air dining, which is allowed in the state of Washington during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Washington State Army National Guard Sgt. Jeffrey Robinson waves a vehicle to move forward in the check-in area at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinic in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Sheridan Elementary
4th grade teacher Melissa Beeler, right, works with 10-year-old student Elijah Gonzalez during science at Sheridan Elementary in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, who are not currently in the phase to receive the vaccination unless they meet the minimum age group, as schools continue to open for in-person teaching in the state.
Sheridan Elementary
4th grade teacher Christina Grieshaber, left, teaches math to her class at Sheridan Elementary in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, who are not currently in the phase to receive the vaccination unless they meet the minimum age group, as schools continue to open for in-person teaching in the state.
UCLA Washington St Basketball
Washington State and UCLA players warm in front of cardboard cutouts of fans in an otherwise empty arena due to the COVID-19 pandemic before an NCAA college basketball game at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Keith Kelley
Keith Kelley, a landlord, poses for a photograph in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about Washington state’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium ending at the end of March and the possible effects in Spokane, Wash.
Saint Marys Gonzaga Basketball
Gonzaga cheerleaders and mascot Spike the Bulldog perform for the first time this season at the McCarthey Athletic Center due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before an NCAA college basketball game between Gonzaga and Saint Mary's in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Saint Marys Gonzaga Basketball
Players’ families, top, the first fans allowed to watch a game at the McCarthey Athletic Center this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, watch the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Gonzaga and Saint Mary's in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Deseray Hendrickson
Deseray Hendrickson, a renter, poses for a photograph in Spokane, Wash., Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about Washington state’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium ending at the end of March and the possible effects in Spokane, Wash.
Carol Weltz
SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners) Director of Community Action Carol Weltz poses for a photograph at the organization’s office in Spokane, Wash., Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about Washington state’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium ending at the end of March and the possible effects in Spokane, Wash.
Baba
Adam Hegsted, chef and owner of Eat Good Group which owns Baba, poses for a photograph at Baba in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Stephanie Goldsmith
Bartender Stephanie Goldsmith adds bourbon while making an old fashioned at Night Owl in Spokane, Wash., Sunday, March 21, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about how bartenders have coped during the COVID-19 pandemic
Lucas Brookbank Brown
Lucas Brookbank Brown poses for a photograph at Red Room Lounge in Spokane, Wash., Sunday, March 28, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about about live music slowly starting back up after shutting down for over a year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kate Peterson
Kate Peterson, the director of Get Lit! Programs, poses for a photograph at her office in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about Get Lit! Being a virtual festival during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hoffman Music
Hoffman Music son and father owners Allan, left, and Earl Smith pose for a photograph at the store in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, April 8, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about the store hosting virtual concerts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Andre Ramsey
18-year-old John R. Rogers High School senior Andre Ramsey poses for a photograph at the school in Spokane, Wash., Monday, April 26, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about the fate of SAT and ACT tests, which were not required by colleges and universities this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Latah Creek Wine Cellars
Latah Creek Wine Cellars Winemaker Natalie Barnes watches the 2020 Riesling bottling line at the winery in Spokane Valley, Wash., Thursday, April 29, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about the challenges wineries and tasting rooms have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and their recovery, including the annual Spring Release Weekend on May 7-9, which was canceled last year.
Volstead Act
Roman, the general manager at Volstead Act, caps the bottle for a to-go Negroni to be photographed at the bar, in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, April 29, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about whether the state’s liquor regulations which were loosened during the COVID-19 pandemic. including the ability to sell to-go alcohol, will remain.
Eugene Emeralds vs. Spokane Indians Baseball
Fans, limited in attendance and socially distanced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, watch the second inning of an MiLB baseball game between the Spokane Indians and the Eugene Emeralds at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, May 4, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Eugene Emeralds vs. Spokane Indians Baseball
Fans, limited in attendance and socially distanced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, watch the second inning of an MiLB baseball game between the Spokane Indians and the Eugene Emeralds at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, May 4, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
David's Pizza COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Washington State Army National Guard Spc. Wendell Tu, right, administers a dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to Miah Shirley during a vaccination clinic hosted by the Spokane Hospitality Coalition at David’s Pizza in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, May 6, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s 95 reasons go get vaccinated story.
David's Pizza COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Safeway Pharmacist Jason Talley fills a syringe with a dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination clinic hosted by the Spokane Hospitality Coalition at David’s Pizza in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, May 6, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Whim Wine Bar
Wife and husband owners Kori Henderson, left, and Paul Blacketer pose for a photograph at Whim Wine Bar in Spokane, Wash., Friday, May 7, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund, to help food service businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frisco Fighters vs. Spokane Shock Football Game
A limited number of people, mainly family members of Spokane Shock coaches, watch the first half of an IFL football game between the Spokane Shock and the Frisco Fighters at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, May 15, 2021. The arena continues to host a COVID-19 mass vaccination site. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Versalia Pizza
Pizzaiolo Elijah Fenenbock adds cheese to a Fresh Mushroom pizza at Versalia Pizza in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo used for the Inlander’s story about restaurants and bars struggling to find employees to hire.
Versalia Pizza
Wife and husband owners Laura, left, and Seth Carey pose for a photograph at Versalia Pizza in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo used for the Inlander’s story about restaurants and bars struggling to find employees to hire.
Rick Clark
Spokane Quaranteam founder and Giving Back Packs Executive Director Rick Clark poses for a photograph at Pizza Rita, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. The restaurant was the first that Spokane Quaranteam helped during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Poole's Public House - North
Owners Lisa, left, and Scott Poole pose for a photograph at Poole’s Public House - North, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in , \\. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Virus Outbreak Idaho
A sign supporting healthcare workers is photographed at Kootenai Health, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Northern Idaho has a long and deep streak of antigovernment activism that is confounding attempts to battle a COVID-19 outbreak.(AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Virus Outbreak Idaho
An emergency department sign is photographed at Kootenai Health, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Photo for an Associated Press story about the politics of COVID-19 in North Idaho.
Virus Outbreak Idaho
An outdoor emergency department waiting area is photographed at Kootenai Health, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Northern Idaho has a long and deep streak of antigovernment activism that is confounding attempts to battle a COVID-19 outbreak. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)