On the verge of full reopening, local businesses face worker shortage and food price hikes

June 24, 2021 8:30 PM

Elenee Dao

Posted: June 24, 2021 8:30 PM

Updated: June 24, 2021 8:31 PM

SPOKANE, Wash. — It’s been a rollercoaster ride for businesses. They’ve been operating at limited capacity for more than a year. Now, they’re facing staffing shortages and price hikes for food supplies.

This is all happening right before they’re supposed to see even more demand with 100 percent capacity.

Jon Green, the owner of Wooden City, said ever since the restrictions started loosening, they’ve noticed more people coming out.

“We’ve been very busy, which is great,” he said.

Though it’s great for business, they’re sometimes struggling to keep up with demand.

Wooden City has yet to even see 100 percent capacity. Green opened up the…

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