Businesses face fines for coronavirus mask violations

RITZVILLE – Zip's Drive In restaurants in Ritzville, Colfax and Spokane Valley are three of several businesses recently fined by the Department of Labor and Industries for public mask violations.

The Department of Labor and Industries conducted more than 4,300 spot checks at businesses since mid-July, including multiple visits at some locations, according to Tim Church, Assistant Director of Communications, L & I. Church said eight employers have been fined for public mask violations. Additionally, three businesses who were originally the subject of public masking complaints, were instead cite...