County approved for Phase III

Whitman County was approved to Phase III by the state Secretary of Health Saturday with conditions. One condition is that an individual Phase III business sector (such as movie theaters, libraries, and museums) may reopen only after the state publishes its guidelines for the specific sector, which was expected to be done over the weekend. The business is only allowed to reopen after it can implement those guidelines.

By moving into Phase III, recreation has opened up for outdoor sports or activities for up to 50 people and recreational facilities, such as pools and gyms, can open to 50 percent...