SEATTLE, Wash. — A Chehalis restaurant that has become a focal point of concerns about Washington pandemic restrictions and government overreach has gotten a reprieve… for now.
Despite restrictions imposed on indoor dining that have pushed many other restaurants over the brink, Spiffy’s re-opened for indoor dining in late November and has now been charged with contempt of court.
General Manager Rob Grant says enough is enough and they are fighting for their constitutional rights.
KIRO reports crowds of supporters made for one of the busiest weeks in the restaurant’s near 50-year existence after the re-opening.
Spiffy’s owner Rod Samuelson has racked up more than $114,000 in fines from L&I, and caught the attention of Governor Jay Inslee.
Yesterday, Thurston County Superior Court Judge Chris Lanese delayed a ruling on a contempt of court charge for a procedural reason, while making it clear his order prohibiting indoor dining at Spiffy’s does not shut down the restaurant for takeout.
He also said Samuelson could face jail time.