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Spokane Valley rock and gem shop re-purposes canceled event online
In lieu of their rock and gem show at the Spokane County Fairgrounds being canceled, Irv's Jewelry, Rock and Gems is turning 'lemons into lemonade' and holding a 3-day virtual Rock and Gem sale.
Rosauers installs coronavirus safety barriers in checkout lanes
If you’ve ventured to a Rosauers for groceries in the last couple of days, you might have noticed changes in the checkout lanes.
Gov. Little addresses Idaho's first COVID-19 deaths, statewide efforts to slow the spread
During the roughly hour-long interview, health officials talked about the state’s stay-home order, testing capacity, and overall efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.
'I'm worried': Stay home orders spark concern for abuse victim advocates
Americans are being asked to stay home as much as possible to slow the spread of COVID-19 -- but what do you do when staying home means running the risk of getting abused?
Finding the Helpers: Protein Puck launches initiative to help stock food banks
Spokane-based company Protein Puck is donating their nutrition bars to local food banks in the wake of the coronavirus.
Are you prepared? How to file for unemployment benefits in Washington
There's never been a week when so many Americans filed for unemployment as this one. Nearly 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, and that number is growing.
Telling the story of a statewide shutdown through one Spokane city block
While people are staying home and staying healthy, small businesses in Spokane are just trying to stay open.
Child care centers overwhelmed by coronavirus demands
Taking care of children, especially now that they are learning home, can feel like a lot. Imagine what it's like for child care centers—some having to take on extra kids, and others trying to figure out if it's best not to do that for everyone's safety.
Labor union reaches agreement to protect Washington grocery store workers during COVID-19 crisis
The United Food and Commercial Workers Union has reached an understanding with local grocery stores in Washington state that will protect workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Spokane C.O.P.S launches new temporary service to help seniors
The non-profit dedicated to prime prevention has a new mission during the pandemic.
Family homeless shelter in need of supplies, financial donations
A Spokane shelter that helps homeless families is feeling the impacts of COVID-19.
Spokane County reporting 67 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 7 people hospitalized
There are now 67 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Spokane County, according to the Spokane Regional Health District.
US now leads world in coronavirus cases
The United States now leads world in number of confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally. Meanwhile, the human and economic toll of the lockdowns against the coronavirus mounted Thursday as India struggled to feed the multitudes,…
You can now donate masks, essential items at the Spokane County Fairgrounds
The Emergency Coordination Center has created a donation center for masks and necessary items during the outbreak.
4 News Now's Extreme Team lights up Cowley Park again!
4 News Now's Extreme Team returned to Cowley Park to light up the Christmas lights again, bringing a little bit of holiday spirit back to downtown Spokane.
Finding the Helpers: N. Idaho company donating proceeds from 'social distancing expert' stickers to food bank
A North Idaho company has launched a new sticker line with the promise of donating part of the proceeds to help feed the hungry amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Finding the Helpers: No-Li raises $11K for local coronavirus relief efforts
No-Li Brewhouse is thanking the Spokane community for helping them donate over $10,000 to local organizations providing coronavirus relief.
Three coronavirus deaths reported in Idaho
Three Idahoans have died from COVID-19, the Department of Health and Welfare announced Thursday.
Idaho state campgrounds to close Friday
While parks remain open, camping shuts down for over a month.
Finding the Helpers: WA nonprofit creates images to help people find, share positivity
The nonprofit created a series of free downloadable images to spread hopeful and positive messages.
Additional COVID-19 case confirmed in N. Idaho, bringing regional total to 10
Health officials have confirmed a tenth case of COVID-19 in the Panhandle Health District.
Finding the Helpers: Bridal store gives away garment bags for people to make masks
The Coronavirus outbreak has caused a face mask shortage worldwide.
'This order may need to be extended': Inslee calls on community to follow stay home order
Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday doubled down on his plea for Washingtonians to hunker down and stay inside in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
