'I just didn't know how huge it would get': Boots Bakery sees both support and backlash over vaccine requirement
Boots Bakery is now another place on a small list of restaurants requiring proof of vaccinations for dine-in customers.
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More than 8,600 Idaho children ages 5-11 have initiated COVID vaccination
BOISE, Idaho -- Thousands of Idaho children ages 5-11 have received initiated COVID-19 vaccination. As of Monday, more than 8,600 of Idaho’s nearly 177,000 children…
More than 44,000 Washington children ages 5-11 have first dose of COVID vaccine
More than 44,000 Washington children ages 5-11 have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Bill to ease vaccine worker compensation clears Idaho panel
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Proposed legislation making it easier for employees to get worker compensation if they become ill after taking an employee-mandated vaccine cleared a House panel on Tuesday. The House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee sent the measure…
Pfizer will let other companies make its COVID-19 pill. Plus, other virus updates today.
COVID-19 news today: Pfizer's decision on antiviral pill could make treatment available to half world's population; Florida woman dies after suing over ivermectin.
Spokane patients among hundreds given expired COVID-19 vaccines
SPOKANE, Wash - More than 800 Kaiser Permanente patients received expired Moderna vaccines in Washington last month, including some who received the vaccine at several locations in Spokane.
Idaho lawmakers meet to take on federal vaccine requirements
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers in a first-ever move in state history reconvened the Legislature on Monday after more than five months off to put forward about three dozen bills dealing with COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements. The House…
Proof of vaccination required at all large events in Washington starting Monday
The new rule applies to indoor events with more than 1,000 people there and outdoor events with 10,000 or more people.
Federal court declines to lift stay on vaccine mandate
In a blow to President Biden's vaccine mandate, a federal court declined Friday to lift its stay on the vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more workers.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little gets COVID booster
The governor of Idaho rolled up his sleeve and got his COVID-19 booster vaccine.
Kids in Eastern Washington have the highest rate of COVID cases
OLYMPIA, Wash - Kids living within Educational Service District 101 have the highest case rates of COVID-19 in Washington, according to recent numbers compiled by the Department of Health.
‘It's kind of heartbreaking’: Teachers, tutors see pandemic’s effect on students’ learning
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Local students have been back in the classroom for two months. Though they have to wear masks and social distance, it is looking a little…
Three shots and 1 booster later, this man has little protection against Covid-19
Booster doses haven't eased the fears of some immunocompromised people.
Can at-home COVID-19 tests make holiday gatherings safer?
Here's what you should know about at-home COVID-19 tests as you decide whether to visit family this holiday season.
Washington health leaders say COVID-19 cases in children remain high
While health leaders said case rates are going down for most age groups in the state, they're still incredibly high among kids.
2 Spokane Chiefs players test positive for COVID, game against Everett postponed
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Two Spokane Chiefs players have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the team to postpone Wednesday's game against the Everett Silvertips. The…
Business group opposes Idaho lawmakers setting vaccine rules
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The state’s top business lobby group will oppose any attempts by the Legislature to impose restrictions on businesses requiring employees get COVID-19 vaccines, the group’s president said in a letter to lawmakers on Tuesday. Idaho Association…
Surgeon general rips Matthew McConaughey's hesitancy on vaccine mandate for kids
Actor Matthew McConaughey, who says he has been vaccinated himself, said he's against mandating vaccines for children — as of "right now."
State dashboard shows school employee vaccination rate by district
Ninety percent of classroom staff are fully vaccinated in Washington.
'He was terrified': Mom pulls son from school, says he was locked in a room because of COVID-19 symptoms
The mom says he was in a room with other students the school thought may have COVID. Lexie Walsh says there was no teacher there, and one of the doors was locked.
Local healthcare providers worry about COVID spikes as holidays approach
The latest data show COVID transmission and hospitalizations are going down, but it is still not great news.
Idaho health leaders say baby is first child in state to die of COVID-19
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported the death on Tuesday. Health leaders said the baby died in October.
Pfizer asks FDA to OK COVID-19 booster shots for all adults
Older Americans and other groups particularly vulnerable to the virus have had access to a third dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine since September.
Pfizer and BioNTech seek FDA authorization for Covid-19 vaccine booster for all adults
Pfizer and BioNTech said on Tuesday they're seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for a Covid-19 vaccine booster for all individuals age 18 and older. The companies are seeking an amendment to the existing EUA…
