ARTICLES BY EMMA EPPERLY

Local tattoo shops struggle during COVID-19 closures

At Mom’s Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing in Kendall Yards, owner and resident “mom” Beth Swilling has worked for the past five years to create a “safe space” for her customers.

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Spokane sewing community makes masks for first responders

As she left JOANN fabric and craft store in North Spokane on Sunday afternoon, Allison Tripp donned a homemade face mask.

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With their salons closed, hair professionals are at loose ends

The storefront of Bliss Hair Studio is usually full of stylists chatting with their clients and women sitting with foil in their hair.

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Spokane law enforcement focus on education ahead of enforcement of 'stay home' order

Spokane law enforcement agencies will focus on education not enforcement of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order issued Monday.

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Beware of coronavirus-related scams, Washington officials urge

Scammers are working to take advantage of the fear and anxiety that have taken hold as the COVID-19 pandemic has spread, officials warn.

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More than 400 masks donated to police department by Spokane Chinese community

The president of the Spokane Chinese Association, Ping Ping, is a bubbly college instructor who loves to bring people together.

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Gov. Inslee names retired Navy admiral, surgeon as state director of response to COVID-19

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed a retired Navy admiral and surgeon as the state director for COVID-19 Health System Response Management on Sunday.

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Washington campgrounds to close Monday in effort to stop coronavirus spread

Washington state campgrounds will close this week to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while day-use areas and trails will remain open.

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Shadle Park Presbyterian holds 'drive-in' church Sunday to allow for worship amid coronavirus spread

Steve Lympus, lead pastor at Shadle Presbyterian Church in Spokane, realized after last Sunday’s worship service that it might be his congregation’s last for a while as the coronavirus spreads across Washington.

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Shadle Presbyterian holds 'drive-in' church Sunday to allow for worship amid coronavirus spread

Steve Lympus, lead pastor at Shadle Presbyterian Church in Spokane, realized after last Sunday’s worship service that it might be his congregation’s last for a while as the coronavirus spreads across Washington.

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Spokane County District Court suspends most operations

Spokane County District Court suspended normal operations Monday to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Lilac Festival Coronation closed to the public due to coronavirus; livestream avaliable

The Spokane Lilac Festival Association announced the coronation ceremony scheduled for Sunday would be closed to the public but would be livestreamed.

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Health Department reports 127 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Washington on Sunday; 2 new deaths in King County

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 grew again Sunday with 127 new patients in Washington state. Additionally two new deaths were announced from an elderly care center in Kirkland that has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus.

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Rathdrum and Post Falls schools to close Monday, Tuesday; reopen Wednesday

Schools in Rathdrum and Post Falls will be closed Monday and Tuesday for extensive cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with plans to reopen Wednesday.

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Yakima Diocese priest among those who've tested positive for COVID-19

A Yakima Diocese priest tested positive for COVID-19, the Grant County Health District announced Sunday.

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