Some business owners were skeptical that Washington s full reopening from COVID-19 restrictions would come. Author: Drew Mikkelsen Updated: 5:12 PM PDT June 29, 2021
OLYMPIA, Wash. As executive director of the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Jill Barnes cannot wait to get a full house for a live performance again.
But don’t expect any capacity crowds in the days following the state’s June 30 reopening.
“We’re shooting for September,” said Barnes.
She said the theater lost 83% of its staff during the pandemic and restrictions on crowd sizes and indoor performances caused the theater to cancel, postpone or reschedule 170 events.
“It’s been absolutely devastating,” said Barnes.
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New mask guidance causing confusion for some Washington businesses
Whether to require customers to wear masks is now in the hands of business owners, versus the state, and many are handling the new guidance differently. Author: Drew Mikkelsen Updated: 5:20 PM PDT May 14, 2021
OLYMPIA, Wash. The change in mask recommendations from health and state officials put Olympia hair salon owner Jamie Lee in a tough spot. I liked it better when I didn t have to be the bad guy,” said Lee, who has been cutting hair at Jamie Lee & Company for more than 20 years.
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, said those who have been fully vaccinated no longer have to wear masks in public places or in businesses.
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