'She passed completely alone': FEMA helps grieving families with COVID-19 funeral expenses
COVID-19 forced families to say goodbye at a time when we needed each other most, but to offset funeral costs, FEMA is offering to help with the bill.
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CDC: More teen girls went to the ER for suspected suicide attempts during pandemic
Data collected during the COVID-19 pandemic shows a sharp rise in emergency room visits among teenage girls suffering from mental health-related emergencies.
Idaho unemployment rate drops to 3% as pandemic fades
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percent to 3% from April to May as the coronavirus pandemic fades, state officials said Friday. The Idaho Department of Labor said that the total number of people…
Biden touts milestone of 300M vaccine shots in 150 days
President Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday, saying 300 million COVID-19 vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office.
Biden promotes milestone of 300M vaccine shots in 150 days
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300 million vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office.
For 2020 high school grads, freshman year of college was crazy too
We check back in with Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero from Crosscut's 'Senior Year Was Crazy' documentary after her first year at the University of Washington.
COVID vaccine clinic to be held at local farmers market
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you are looking for an opportunity to get a COVID vaccine, you will be able to at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market. Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) said on its website that the vaccine clinic will be…
As Spokane Arena vaccine site closes, city moves to mobile clinics
The Spokane Regional Health District says 53% of people in Spokane have had at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But, wide-scale demand is slowing down, which is why the Spokane Arena mass-vaccination clinic had its last day today.
Apex Cannabis holds 'Joints for Jabs' clinic in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane’s first “Joints for Jabs” clinic went off without any issues. Apex Cannabis, which has locations in Spokane and Otis Orchards, hosted two vaccine clinics…
Here's where you can watch a fireworks show in Spokane this 4th of July
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Planning your 4th of July? Just like last year, you and your family can catch a fireworks display at one of four shows around Spokane. The locations include Dwight Merkel Sports Complex, Ferris High School, Avista Stadium…
'A Heroes Thanks': New program offers incentives for vaccinated military members, veterans
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Governor Jay Inslee announced a new vaccine incentive program for Washington’s military community and veterans. The state has been offering large sums of money,…
US to invest $3B into antiviral pills for COVID-19, Fauci says
The United States is devoting more than $3 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19, according to an official briefed on the matter.
Washington Dept. of Health urges patience as state nears reopening
Washington is close to reaching its 70 percent vaccination goal.
Cases of a dangerous Covid-19 variant are 'rapidly increasing' in US, expert says
As US states lift more coronavirus restrictions, experts are worried people who aren't fully vaccinated could contribute to further spread of the virus.
King County: COVID mask mandate to end June 29
SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials said Tuesday that 70% of eligible people in Washington state’s most populous county have received either the one-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine or both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. That means 70%…
Washington inching closer to vaccination goal, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions
Washington is on pace to completely reopen ahead of the state's June 30 target date.
'We are going to see this through'; Gov. Inslee comments on 'incomplete' data on WA's vaccination rate circulating online
There has been a lot of discussion on social media about Washington's vaccination metrics and where the state stands on a full reopening, but Governor Inslee announced Tuesday they will not change their strategy so close to the end of the pandemic.
Spokane Arena mass vaccination site to close Thursday
The mass vaccination site at the Spokane Arena will close on Thursday.
US COVID-19 deaths hit 600,000, equal to yearly cancer toll
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 600,000 on Tuesday, even as the vaccination drive has drastically brought down daily cases and fatalities.
More evidence suggests COVID-19 was in US by Christmas 2019
A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the largest study to suggest the coronavirus popped up in the U.S. in December 2019.
Spokane Transit's 'Free Ride to Vaccine' program extended through June
The program that allows for people to schedule COVID-19 appointments to and from vaccine clinics will be extended through the rest of June.
UW Medicine tracking COVID-19 Delta variant in Washington
UW Medicine's Virology Laboratory is tracking the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant in Washington.
Large study finds Novavax COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its shot was highly effective against COVID-19 and also protected against variants in a large, late-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico.
G-7 nations agree to give 1B vaccine doses to poor nations, challenge China
Leaders of the world's richest nations vowed 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses for poor nations among other promises at their summit's end in England.
