Telling the story of this COVID-19 pandemic through one block in downtown Spokane
We take you back to another portion of Main Avenue where a "neighborhood" of businesses are trying everything they can to keep their doors open.
Coronavirus
Spokane Public Schools details child care options for families and staff
Parents figuring out back to school plans are torn. They're having to choose between staying home for kids to learn or make a living to put a roof over their heads. Spokane Public Schools came up with a few options for its teachers and parents who may need that help in the next few weeks.
DOH: Wearing masks linked to rate of COVID-19 transmission slowing in eastern Washington
The new report released by the State Department of Health shows the overall transmission of COVID-19 slowing in eastern Washington, and suggests social distancing and wearing masks as reasons for improvement.
Campaign launches to educate people about Kootenai Co. mask mandate
The message is simple: mask up in public.
Health officials report another 53 people testing positive for COVID-19 in Spokane County
An additional 53 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Spokane County since health officials last reported.
Freeman School District drafts reopening plan, expects virtual learning and small group 'cohorts'
The Freeman School District is working on a back-to-school model for students this fall, planning to move toward a mostly virtual year, with certain groups of students able to meet in-person for small group instruction.
Washington DOH reports 11 cases of COVID-related inflammatory disease in children
The Washington State Department of Health announced Friday that there are 11 cases of MIS-C, a rare inflammatory disease associated with COVID-19, in children statewide.
Bloomsday's 'Marmot March' event will look a bit different this year
With Bloomsday going virtual this year, their Marmot March has a plan for your kids, as well.
Spokane County reports 175 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths as health district moves through back log
While 175 is the highest spike Spokane County has seen since the start of the pandemic, it doesn't mean that's how many people tested positive overnight.
Mt. Spokane HS seniors connect classmates through storytelling
Two Mt. Spokane seniors are on a mission to keep their classmates connected.
Gov. Inslee announces "Safe Start" reopening plan for long-term care facilities
Governor Jay Inslee announced Thursday a "Safe Start" phased reopening plan for long-term care facilities.
Save the 509: Restaurants, bars, city and county team up to form Spokane Hospitality Coalition
More than 30 Spokane bars and restaurants have teamed up to launch a coalition aimed at keeping local businesses afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kennewick tanning salon fined $9,639 for opening during pandemic
A Kennewick tanning salon has been fined $9,639 for opening in violation of Gov. Inslee’s Safe Start plan, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries said Wednesday.
Gov. Little announces $85M for Idaho schools as state remains in Stage 4
Governor Brad Little announced that Idaho will be staying in Stage 4 of the state's reopening plan for another two weeks.
More than 140 COVID-19 cases linked to two Spokane long-term care facilities
More than 140 COVID-19 cases have been linked to two Spokane area long-term care facilities.
US can get coronavirus levels 'way down' by Election Day in November, Fauci says
The United States has what it takes to get Covid-19 case levels down to more manageable levels by Election Day in November if it uses masks and other "fundamental tenets of infection control" -- but it needs to get serious…
Remote learning creates issues for families without internet
Going back to school and learning remotely will be tough for some families who don't have access to the internet.
Eight Eastern WA gyms fined for staying open during pandemic
Eight Eastern Washington gyms have been fined for staying open in violation of Governor Inslee's Safe Start reopening plan.
Sorry, ghosts and goblins! There will be no Scarywood this year
Sorry, ghosts and goblins, there will be no Scarywood this year.
COVID-19 test results are being returned faster, but it's still taking several days in Spokane County
Spokane County's top health officer said he is cautiously optimistic that "things are starting to turn" in regard to COVID-19 data reporting in the county, but added that there is still a "ways to go."
Panhandle Health: N. Idaho counties, schools at 'mild to moderate' COVID-19 risk
The Panhandle Health District reports that all North Idaho counties are currently in 'Category 2,' meaning mild to moderate community spread. This information is used by counties' school districts to determine what stage of instruction they will open with in September.
Mississippi's governor just mandated masks in public gatherings and school. The state is top 5 for coronavirus cases per capita
Mississippi for weeks has been punching above its weight in the wrong coronavirus statistics. After a summer surge, the state with a relatively low population now has the country's fifth-highest recorded case count per 100,000 people, behind only Louisiana, Arizona,…
Trump still not grasping the severity of the pandemic, source tells CNN
President Donald Trump was still struggling to fully grasp the severity of the coronavirus pandemic during a task force meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday, a source familiar with the meeting told CNN. "He still doesn't get it," the…
Second grader tests positive for coronavirus after attending the first day of school in Georgia
A Georgia second grader tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the first day of school, the school district told CNN. Sixes Elementary in the Cherokee County School district began in-person classes on Monday. But by Tuesday, a classroom was temporarily…
