Washington gym owners launch campaign to urge governor to reconsider pandemic restrictions
The TV spots are funded by a network of small gym owners and spearheaded by a Planet Fitness franchisee. Author: Sebastian Robertson (KING5) Updated: 8:54 PM PST December 23, 2020
SEATTLE Many small gym owners across Washington state are urging the governor to ease COVID-19 restrictions on their industry. As the clock runs out on 2020, small gym owners across Washington state are launching a media blitz.
Two television ads are running with one clear message.
“Please reopen the gyms. It is essential to people’s overall health and well-being,” said one person in the commercial.
Spokane Schools beginning plans to bring 3-5 graders back to in-person learning
December 16, 2020 7:55 PM Melissa Luck
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SPOKANE, Wash. Following the lead of Governor Inslee’s recommendation for returning kids to in-person learning, Spokane Schools said Wednesday it’s beginning to plan to bring 3rd through 5th graders back into the classroom.
Superintendent Adam Swinyard told the school board Wednesday the district will announce a plan for that phase-in process at the board meeting on January 6th. Swinyard called it a substantial change to the school reopening plan.
There was no mention of 6th graders, even though Spokane Schools 6th graders are in elementary schools, not middle schools.