Local support keeps eateries afloat

COLFAX–Four weeks after the original ending of Gov. Jay Inslee’s order to shutdown dine-in restaurants, eateries in Colfax are still limited to take out and delivery, but thanks to local support, they are staying afloat.

Gov. Inslee announced March 16 that he was banning restaurants, bars and large gathering to combat the spread of COVID-19. At the time, the ban was for two weeks, set to expire March 31. A week after the first announcement he came out with the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order which expanded the closures.

Top Notch Café owner Pete Koerner said 90 percent of his business was dine-i...