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‘People would rather go sit down’: Washington restaurants wait as Idaho moves to Stage 3 of reopening
Restaurants in Eastern Washington say they re losing customers to Idaho restaurants that are open across the state line. Author: Brandon Jones (KREM) Updated: 9:00 AM PST February 3, 2021
Bars, restaurants and nightclubs can seat patrons for indoor dining and the cap on gatherings has increased from 10 to 50 people in Idaho. Some types of gatherings, such religious, political or educational activities, are even exempt from the gathering cap altogether.
Restaurants in Eastern Washington are still closed for indoor dining, unless they meet certain criteria for airflow inside the restaurant. While Idaho continues to move forward, restaurants across the border are patiently waiting for a chance to expand their services.