Zip's Drive-Ins fined for mask violations

COLFAX — Zip's Drive-In restaurants here and in Ritzville and Spokane Valley were among several businesses fined by the Department of Labor and Industries for public mask violations.

The state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) conducted more than 4,300 spot checks at businesses since mid-July, including multiple visits at some locations, spokesman Tim Church said.

Eight employers have been fined for public mask violations, he said. Additionally, three businesses originally the subject of public mask complaints were instead cited for worker violations.

The Colfax Zip's was fined $1,800....