Red Cross in need of volunteers during COVID-19, wildfire season
The American Red Cross says it's looking for volunteers to help in local communities.
Coronavirus
Lutz: If you cite a medical reason for not wearing a face mask, you should stay home
Spokane County Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz on Wednesday echoed what other medical professionals have said about masks in recent days: they do not limit the amount of oxygen or carbon dioxide flow.
Moscow City Council extends mask mandate to beginning of August
The Moscow City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to extend the city's mask mandate through the beginning of August.
Spokane Co. sees 58 people test positive for COVID-19 since Tuesday
The Spokane Regional Health District reports that 58 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
Employee at Spokane Dutch Bros. on Division St. tests positive for COVID-19
An employee at one of Spokane’s Dutch Bros locations has tested positive for COVID-19, the coffee company said Tuesday.
A look at the laws that allow the state to issue a face mask mandate
Many people have said the state is violating their rights with the face mask mandate, but these laws show why it actually is constitutional.
How businesses and customers are responding to the first day of 'No Mask, No Service'
No mask, no business. Tuesday is the first day of Washington Governor Jay Inslee's mask mandate. If you're not wearing a face covering, Washington businesses must turn you away.
Curbside COVID-19 testing underway at Spokane area school sites
Coronavirus cases have skyrocketed over the past week in Spokane County. However, getting a test isn't always easy, especially for those without insurance.
Freedom Foundation files lawsuit, calling Washington's mask mandate 'government overreach'
An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit challenging Washington’s mask mandate, and whether Governor Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman have the authority to issue such an order.
'We do not have a vaccine, but we have each other'; Inslee addresses rising COVID cases
Governor Inslee held a press conference Tuesday addressing the rising COVID-19 cases and the state's response to the pandemic.
U of I cancels August 1 in-person graduation ceremony
The University of Idaho has canceled its in-person graduation ceremony, originally slated for August 1, due to COVID-19 concerns.
Spokane County reports 40th COVID-related death
The Spokane Regional Health District reported its 40th COVID-19-related death on Tuesday morning.
WSU to begin processing hundreds of human COVID-19 tests daily
Washington State University will soon begin processing hundreds of human COVID-19 tests.
Operation Warp Speed commits $1.6 billion to Covid-19 vaccine maker Novavax
"Operation Warp Speed," the federal government's Covid-19 vaccine program, on Tuesday announced the largest government Covid-19 vaccine contract to date -- a $1.6 billion contract with Novavax, a Maryland biotech company. "It speaks to the confidence that they have in…
Contact tracing is no longer possible across the US South due to rapid coronavirus surges, health expert says
Despite hopes for relief this summer, the US still is battling the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, so much so that across the South and Southwest contact tracing -- a key component to combating the virus -- is no…
Some Spokane businesses one step ahead of 'No Mask, No Service' mandate
Governor Jay Inslee's mask rule goes into effect Tuesday. His hope is that masks will cut down on the growing number of people testing positive. Starting Tuesday, if you're in Washington, that means no masks, no service.
'No mask, no service' mandate begins Tuesday
Governor Jay Inslee's "no mask, no service" mandate goes into effect on Tuesday.
N. Idaho sees record-high 90 COVID-19 cases over the weekend
The Panhandle Health District has reported a record-high 90 cases of COVID-19 over the weekend in North Idaho.
70 new COVID-19 cases reported in Spokane Co. Monday, no new deaths
The Spokane Regional Health District reported 70 new COVID-19 cases on Monday morning.
Regeneron starts Phase 3 trial of Covid antibody drug that might treat and prevent infection, company says
An antibody cocktail is now beginning late-stage clinical trials to evaluate the drug's ability to prevent and treat coronavirus infection. The biotechnology company Regeneron announced the late-stage clinical trials of REGN-COV2, its investigational double antibody cocktail for the treatment and…
121 University of Washington students test positive for Covid-19
More than a hundred students at University of Washington fraternity houses in Seattle have tested positive for Covid-19, the university said Sunday. The university said in a joint news release with the Seattle and King County public health department that…
Spokane County sets another record; 98 people test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours
The Regional Health District reports that 98 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
Spokane County sees slight drop in daily COVID-19 cases with 26 people testing positive
An additional 26 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Spokane County on Saturday, marking a slight decrease in daily reported cases compared to recent days.
'It's about time': Some businesses in Spokane already requiring face coverings ahead of Inslee's order
Soon, customers won't be able to go into a store unless they're wearing a face covering. Businesses will be required to turn them away.
