SPOKANE, Wash. – Washington residents are facing the highest dine-in prices in the nation, with restaurant prices nearly 14% above the national average.

Emilie Cameron, President and CEO of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, has been working tirelessly to promote downtown Spokane.

Cameron said, "Really working with our restaurants and our businesses in amplifying promotions, talking about the specials, the new menu items, really, featuring the stories behind the plates."

Cameron explained the need for restaurants to increase menu prices, stating, "They've had to increase menu prices in order to keep up with costs as they've been escalating over the last few years."

Despite the rising costs, Cameron is committed to keeping Spokane eateries busy.

She noted the personal sacrifices made by

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