'It's nice. It's home': Idaho bars, theaters reopen in phase 3
For the first time in a long time, people in Idaho can enjoy a beer inside a bar.
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How local summer camps are changing operations to keep kids safe
While some summer camps have chosen to stay closed for the 2020 season, there are a few that will be opening up with restrictions.
Catholic Charities' temporary family homeless shelter moves to provide more space
Families seeking shelter now have a better chance of finding it. Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington moved its temporary family shelter to help more people under the new social distancing guidelines.
US missed early chance to slow coronavirus, genetic study indicates
The United States missed out on an early chance to catch imported cases of coronavirus earlier this year, genetics experts say in a new report. Their analysis of the virus imported by the first person known to have carried the…
WA virus order expiring, counties get more flexibility
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday announced he would not extend the state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order beyond Sunday and would allow counties more flexibility to apply to advance through the current four-phase reopening plan using updated…
Spokane County reports largest single day rise in COVID-19 cases as more testing is conducted
Spokane County saw its largest single day rise in COVID-19 cases on Friday.
Gleason Fest canceled due to pandemic
Gleason Fest, the annual music festival and Team Gleason fundraiser, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Catholic Charities partners with Gonzaga Prep to provide family homeless shelter
Gonzaga Preparatory school's alumni gym will serve as a temporary shelter for families experiencing homelessness.
Local healthcare center invests in safety renovation with help of $1.87 million award
A local healthcare center is getting help with federal money to make its facility safer for patients and workers.
Businesses on Main Avenue survive COVID-19 shutdowns
63 days ago, we showed the impact of Washington's stay-home order through a single block in Spokane, and now we take you back to Main Avenue to see what has changed.
Canceled Mead High Special Olympics participants get surprise from peers
Students and staff part of a leadership class at Mead High School brought some much needed school spirit to students with disabilities Thursday.
Bars prepare to open in Idaho under Phase 3
HAUSER, Idaho -- It's been two months since bars in Idaho could pour a beer. They won't have to wait any longer. On Thursday, Gov. Brad…
New order requires broader COVID-19 testing at Washington assisted living facilities
The Washington State Department of Health issued a new order on Thursday, requiring broader COVID-19 testing in long term care facilities and nursing homes.
Idaho will advance to phase 3 of reopening plan on Saturday
Governor Brad Little announced Thursday that Idaho is set to move into Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan by Saturday.
State has recovered $300M in stolen unemployment benefit money, ESD official says
State unemployment officials said Thursday they have recovered $300 million in stolen money that was diverted by scammers from jobless workers in dire need of unemployment aid benefit, KOMO News reports.
Inslee to address state's long term care testing plan, farmer protections
Governor Jay Inslee will address the state's long term care testing plan and farmworker protections during a press conference on Thursday.
Local libraries awaiting approval to offer curbside pickup
You likely will not have to leave your vehicle during your next trip to the library.
Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce cancels Fourth of July fireworks show
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce decided Thursday to cancel the annual Fourth of July fireworks show.
Gov. Little to discuss phase 3 of Idaho Rebounds during Thursday press conference
Governor Brad Little will discuss phase 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan during a press conference on Thursday.
Spokane Co. officials issue isolation order for pasta factory employee refusing to quarantine
21 year-old Mordecai Chochrane is one of 36 factory employees to test positive for COVID-19, but he exposed six officers to the virus when he was arrested twice in five days for driving under the influence.
48,000 Washingtonians waiting for unemployment application approval
Unemployment troubles continue for thousands of Washingtonians. Many are still waiting for applications approval and out of the adjudication process.
Franklin County child diagnosed with rare condition associated with COVID-19
The Benton-Franklin Health District has confirmed a case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a rare condition associated with COVID-19, in a Franklin County child.
Contact tracing helps identify 15 positive COVID-19 cases linked to Spokane macaroni plant
Health officials confirmed the additional 15 people tested positive through contact tracing.
6 COVID-positive inmates from Coyote Ridge transferred to Airway Heights Corrections Center
Six COVID-positive inmates from the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center have been transferred to the Airway Heights Corrections Center.
