COVID-19 Pandemic
Downtown Spokane
The view west is photographed from a skywalk on W. Main Ave. in downtown Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Downtown Spokane
A sign stating "Spokane: We Got This!" is photographed at Lewis and Clark High School downtown Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Garfield Elementary Meal Distribution
Garfield Elementary 2nd grade Teacher Heather Sutheland, left, and Principal Jollene Vining put on gloves before a Spokane Public Schools meal distribution at the school in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Garfield Elementary Meal Distribution
Spokane Public Schools Director of Nutrition Services Doug Wordell, left, Audubon Elementary Nutrition Services employee Wanda Nesmith, center, and Garfield Elementary kindergarten Teacher Mandy Fyhrie prepare meals before the district's meal distribution at Garfield Elementary in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Garfield Elementary Meal Distribution
Garfield Elementary Teacher Visually Impaired Lonna Gately, left, hands a meal to 4-year-old Samore Browne a meal as his father Sam Browne, second from the right, and 6-year-old brother Adonis Browne look on during a Spokane Public Schools meal distribution at the school in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Garfield Elementary Meal Distribution
Garfield Elementary 3rd grade Teacher Jenny Rose, left, and kindergarten Teacher Belinda Stadtmueller hand meals to a vehicle occupant in the drive-thru area during a Spokane Public Schools meal distribution at the school in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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The Wandering Table
The Wandering Table, sits empty during a statewide ban on dine-in services as a result of COVID-19, in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Umi Kitchen & Sushi Bar
Server Brittney Parent, right, hands a take out order to Cecil D'Souza, left, and his brother Roydon, at Umi Kitchen & Sushi Bar in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 19, 2020. Due to a statewide ban on dine-in at restaurants due to COVID-19, restaurants are only allowed to sell food via delivery and take out. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Umi Kitchen & Sushi Bar
Server Brittney Parent, right, receives a take out order from Corrin Michaud, left, and Christian Palmer at Umi Kitchen & Sushi Bar in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 19, 2020. Due to a statewide ban on dine-in at restaurants due to COVID-19, restaurants are only allowed to sell food via delivery and take out. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels
Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels volunteer Keri Barham loads containers of food to be delivered into her vehicle at the organization's office in Spokane Valley, Wash., Friday, March 20, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site
Workers wait for people to arrive for COVID-19 testing at a drive-thru testing site at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley, Wash., Friday, March 20, 2020. Spokane County announced that drive-thru COVID-19 testing would be conducted at the fair and expo center but only with a doctor referral. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site
Workers conduct COVID-19 testing at a drive-thru testing site at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley, Wash., Friday, March 20, 2020. Spokane County announced that drive-thru COVID-19 testing would be conducted at the fair and expo center but only with a doctor referral. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site
Workers conduct COVID-19 testing at a drive-thru testing site at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley, Wash., Friday, March 20, 2020. Spokane County announced that drive-thru COVID-19 testing would be conducted at the fair and expo center but only with a doctor referral. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Jack and Sam Morehouse
17-year-old twin brothers Jack, left, and Sam Morehouse pose for a photograph in front of their house in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, March 21, 2020. The Lewis and Clark High School seniors have been out of school since Spokane Public Schools shut down all district schools after state Governor Jay Inslee announced statewide school closures to begin March 17. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Stage Left Theater
Managing and Artistic Director Jeremy Whittington poses for a photograph at Stage Left Theater in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, March 21, 2020. Behind him is the set for Elinor Jones' "A Voice of My Own", which is currently postponed after a statewide closure of theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Downtown Spokane
River Park Square is photographed in downtown Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 23, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Downtown Spokane
Mike Griffin crosses the intersection of W. Main Ave. and N. Wall St in downtown Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 23, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Downtown Spokane
Jimmy John's delivery person James Erickson crosses the intersection of W. Main Ave. and N. Wall St in downtown Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 23, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Downtown Spokane
Josh Holschen, left, and Teagan Daniels walk along W. Main Ave. in front of River Park Square in downtown Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 23, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Royal Upholstery
Upholsterer Jay Dupuis sews non-medical masks at Royal Upholstery in Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 23, 2020. In response to potential demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company just began manufacturing non-medical masks made from polyester dust cover material that can be placed over N-95 masks or used on its own as a barrier. The company is asking for donations to cover costs for anybody who wants a mask. According to the company, the masks can be cleaned in bleach and reused. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Royal Upholstery
Foreman Jeremy Johnson, right, speaks with Upholsterer Mark Smith, who is sewing non-medical masks at Royal Upholstery in Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 23, 2020. In response to potential demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company just began manufacturing non-medical masks made from polyester dust cover material that can be placed over N-95 masks or used on its own as a barrier. The company is asking for donations to cover costs for anybody who wants a mask. According to the company, the masks can be cleaned in bleach and reused. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Royal Upholstery
Upholsterer Mark Smith sews non-medical masks at Royal Upholstery in Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 23, 2020. In response to potential demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company just began manufacturing non-medical masks made from polyester dust cover material that can be placed over N-95 masks or used on its own as a barrier. The company is asking for donations to cover costs for anybody who wants a mask. According to the company, the masks can be cleaned in bleach and reused. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Royal Upholstery
Foreman Jeremy Johnson cuts polyester dust cloth material at Royal Upholstery in Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 23, 2020. In response to potential demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company just began manufacturing non-medical masks made from polyester dust cover material that can be placed over N-95 masks or used on its own as a barrier. The company is asking for donations to cover costs for anybody who wants a mask. According to the company, the masks can be cleaned in bleach and reused. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Royal Upholstery
Royal Upholstery owner Krista Featherston poses for a photograph wearing a non-medical mask her company produced, in the showroom area of her company in Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 23, 2020. In response to potential demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company just began manufacturing non-medical masks made from polyester dust cover material that can be placed over N-95 masks or used on its own as a barrier. The company is asking for donations to cover costs for anybody who wants a mask. According to the company, the masks can be cleaned in bleach and reused. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
COVID-19 Stay Home Sign
A sign stating "stay home, limit travel, save lives" is displayed during the COVID-19 pandemic over I-90 near S. Freya St., in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Issue date: March 26, 2020. Art Director: Derek Harrison. Photographer: Young Kwak. The view west is photographed from a skywalk on W. Main Ave. in downtown Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Cover photo for the Inlander's COVID-19 pandemic issue.
Spokane County COVID-19 Testing
MultiCare Deaconess Nurse Lara Black screens a vehicle occupant at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley, Wash., Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Spokane County COVID-19 Testing
Healthcare workers change gloves and speak at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley, Wash., Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Spokane County COVID-19 Testing
Providence Medical Park Surgery Center Nurse Kayla Rodriguez, right, and CHAS Medical Assistant Jennifer Davidson screen a vehicle occupant at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley, Wash., Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Spokane County COVID-19 Testing
CHAS Medical Assistant Jennifer Davidson conducts a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley, Wash., Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Spokane County COVID-19 Testing
CHAS Physician Assistant Scott Copeland conducts a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley, Wash., Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Spokane County COVID-19 Testing
Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant Laura Ziegler screens a vehicle occupant at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley, Wash., Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Jewels Helping Hands
Daniel Siffing, who is homeless cleans the tent he's staying in, which was provided by the Jewels Helping Hands, near the organization's warming center in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, March 26, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Bryn West
Centennial Properties Vice President Bryn West poses for a photograph at River Park Square in Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 30, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Elaina Nixon
17-year-old North Central High School senior Elaina Nixon poses for a photograph in front of her home in Spokane, Wash., Friday, April 3, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Spokane Food Fighters
Volunteers Lili Navarrete, right, and Rick Rivera unload meals provided using donated funds, from Cascadia Public House, from Rivera's vehicle before a Spokane Food Fighters distribution of meals for volunteers to deliver to people who have made emergency meal requests to the organization, at Riverwalk in Spokane, Wash., Monday, April 6, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Volunteer Keirsten Lyons hands flowers donated by Rosauers Supermarkets at 5-mile and the "Y" to volunteer Jerrie Allard to deliver to with meals during a Spokane Food Fighters distribution of meals for volunteers to deliver to people who have made emergency meal requests to the organization, at Riverwalk in Spokane, Wash., Monday, April 6, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Spokane Food Fighters
Volunteers Zack Zappone, right, and Heather Ritchie speak before Mindy Howard places meals to be delivered into Ritchie's vehicle during a Spokane Food Fighters distribution of meals for volunteers to deliver to people who have made emergency meal requests to the organization, at Riverwalk in Spokane, Wash., Monday, April 6, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Spokane Food Fighters
Volunteer Mindy Howard places meals to deliver into volunteers Ellen and Rick Peller's vehicle during a Spokane Food Fighters distribution of meals for volunteers to deliver to people who have made emergency meal requests to the organization, at Riverwalk in Spokane, Wash., Monday, April 6, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Spokane Food Fighters
Volunteers Mike Zappone, left, and Marybeth Kuester, second from the left, speak as her 17-year-old son Matthew, second from the right, speaks with Mindy Howard during a Spokane Food Fighters distribution of meals for volunteers to deliver to people who have made emergency meal requests to the organization, at Riverwalk in Spokane, Wash., Monday, April 6, 2020. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
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Kendall Yards Centennial Trail
People ride their bicycles on the Centennial Trail in the Kendall Yards neighborhood of Spokane, Wash., Friday, April 10, 2020. Travel for essential actives is allowed under Washington state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Socially distanced outdoor exercise is allowed under Washington state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order. (Young Kwak)
Spokane
Pedestrians cross with a dog at S. Perry St. and E. 11th Ave. in the Perry District of Spokane, Wash., Sunday, April 12, 2020. Travel for essential actives is allowed under Washington state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Socially distanced outdoor exercise is allowed under Washington state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order. (Young Kwak)
Spokane Construction Season Launch Press Conference
Spokane Council President Breean Beggs, right, wearing a mask, looks on as Public Works Director Scott Simmons addresses the media during a 2020 construction season launch press conference at the Post Street Bridge in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The CDC has recommended that the general public wear masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Fluffy's Candy
Co-owner Taylor Gano, right, gathers Fruit Slice Blue Raspberries while assembling a carousel tray as his wife and co-owner Rachel Gano looks on at Fluffy's Candy in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The store opened March 16 as the state started shutting down restaurants, bars, and places of entertainment and recreation to slow the spread of COVID-19. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Fluffy's Candy
Co-owner Rachel Gano cleans a door handle at Fluffy's Candy in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The store opened March 16 as the state started shutting down restaurants, bars, and places of entertainment and recreation to slow the spread of COVID-19. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
North Idaho Stay At Home Protest
Craig Frick waves at passing vehicles while holding a Gadsden flag during a protest against Idaho's stay-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic, near The Long Bridge in Sagle, Idaho, Friday, April 17, 2020. Yesterday, Governor Brad Little extended the state's stay-home order, which began on March 25 and was set to expire yesterday, to April 30. A couple of hundred protesters took part. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
North Idaho Stay At Home Protest
Protesters march on The Long Bridge during a protest against Idaho's stay-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sagle, Idaho, Friday, April 17, 2020. Yesterday, Governor Brad Little extended the state's stay-home order, which began on March 25 and was set to expire yesterday, to April 30. A couple of hundred protesters took part. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
North Idaho Stay At Home Protest
Kay Jorissen marches during a protest against Idaho's stay-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic, at The Long Bridge in Sagle, Idaho, Friday, April 17, 2020. Yesterday, Governor Brad Little extended the state's stay-home order, which began on March 25 and was set to expire yesterday, to April 30. A couple of hundred protesters took part. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)