BOISE, Idaho -- More than 14,000 kids in Idaho have had at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said that number of children 5-11 was last updated on November 22. Last week,…
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- More than 91,000 kids in Washington have had at least one dose of a COVID vaccine. The Washington Department of Health said 91,693 children in the 5 to 11 age group have initiated vaccination as of this…
Kids are struggling because of the pandemic. It's not just in academics, it's also their mental health.
If you’re looking for active ways to get out and enjoy the season, put these ideas on your list today!
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho -- The COVID crisis continues in North Idaho even as the rest of the state moves forward. Crisis Standards…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A second mass COVID-19 testing will open in Spokane Valley later this week. The drive-up site will open Friday at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center on Havana St. It will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays…
Estimates show that from now to March 2022, vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds would avert 430,000 COVID cases in the U.S. population if no new variant arose.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Booster doses of all three COVID-19 vaccine types are now available for everyone 18 and older in Washington and Idaho. The expansion comes after recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Most of Idaho’s emergency medical services rely entirely on volunteers and don’t have enough resources to meet the needs of their communities, according to a new report from the state’s Office of Performance Evaluations. Just 18%…
PULLMAN, Wash. -- For nearly a year, health experts have praised the efficacy and importance of the COVID-19 vaccine. Its effectiveness can be seen in…
Q: What should you know before getting a COVID booster shot? At this point, most of us are not eligible for a COVID booster shot. Pfizer and Moderna's additional dose is only allowed for certain groups. But now that the…
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted unanimously, 11-0,…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Fall marks the start to cold and flu season. With COVID looming in the Inland Northwest, doctors say it can be hard…
BRRC's 'Turkey Trot' starts at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving day at the Manito Park Duck Pond. The race will be open to people who want to walk or run and will not be timed.
The team of physicians, respiratory therapists and nurses helped with the health care provider's COVID-19 response.
Fire marshal Greg Rogers says they've responded to at least one home oxygen fire every year for last seven years in Spokane Valley.
All restaurants in King County require proof of vaccinations. In Spokane County, just a handful do.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- When severe weather hits, everyone feels the impact. The Inland Northwest has its fair share of dangerous weather systems that health and climate…
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Flu vaccine rates among children have dropped significantly this fall compared to the previous two flu seasons, the Washington State Department of…
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.
SEATTLE (AP) — After rejecting a half-billion-dollar settlement, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday took the state’s case against the nation’s three biggest drug distributors to trial, saying they must be held accountable for their role in the nation’s…
How can you tell when your snoring has become dangerous to your health? Here's what to know from sleep experts.
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.
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Last year, many schools held gym class remotely, with students joining in from their bedrooms and living…
