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.
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Three coronavirus deaths reported in Idaho
Three Idahoans have died from COVID-19, the Department of Health and Welfare announced Thursday.
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.
'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.
Spokane Police looking for couple harboring five children, not seen since mid March
The Spokane Police Department Domestic Violence Unit is asking for help locating two adults and their children.
Police, sheriff's deputies investigating Spokane Valley shooting, suspect in custody
Police and Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting at a house near East Rich Avenue and North Bessie Road in Spokane Valley.
Coronavirus cases jump to 54 in Spokane County
The number of COVID-19 cases in Spokane County now sits at 54, the Spokane Regional Health District confirmed Wednesday.
Gov. Inslee signs bill allowing sports betting
A bill to allow sports gambling in Washington state, but only at tribal casinos, has been signed by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Gates Foundation donates $250,000 to Eastern Washington's COVID-19 efforts
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donated $250,000 to the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.
No in-person services past Easter Sunday for local Catholics
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Catholic Diocese of Spokane on Wednesday extended its restriction on public masses past Easter. The restriction will now be in place until April 13. “I understand some of these requirements are drastic and disappointing," said Bishop…
Idaho Gov. Little orders immediate statewide stay-home order
Governor Brad Little on Wednesday issued an immediate statewide stay home order for Idaho.
WA State Parks, DNR close all state-managed parks, trailheads, recreational areas
Washington State Parks and the DNR are closing all parks, trailheads and recreational areas, following Governor Inslee's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order on Monday.
WSU postpones spring commencement due to coronavirus
Washington State University has postponed spring commencement ceremonies at all of its campuses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spokane Police used genealogy, exhumed suspected killer's grave to solve 1985 cold case murder
SPOKANE, Wash - Through DNA evidence, Spokane Police solved the murder of a 12-year-old Spokane girl, killed in 1985.
Gov. Little to make announcement about Idaho's COVID-19 response Wednesday afternoon
Governor Brad Little said he will make an "important announcement" about Idaho's COVID-19 response on Wednesday afternoon.
WSU football's Bryce Beekman passes away in Pullman
Washington State University safety Bryce Beekman passed away in Pullman on Tuesday night, according to Pullman Police.
Spokane Police investigating armed robbery at South Hill 7/11, suspect in custody
Spokane Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store on the South Hill.
WSP trooper fatally struck by fleeing suspect's car while putting down spike strips
A Washington State Patrol trooper died in the line of duty Tuesday, when he was fatally struck by a fleeing suspect's car in Chehalis.
STA temporarily suspending fare collection to help curb COVID-19 spread
Starting Thursday, STA will no longer be collecting fares from passengers in an effort to reduce interactions between riders and drivers. It will also offer rides specifically to seniors 60 and older.
Two new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Kootenai Co., eight infected in N. Idaho
Panhandle Health District and Kootenai Health have confirmed two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases in North Idaho to eight.
Spokane not flattening the coronavirus curve yet, says county health officer
Spokane has not begun flattening the coronavirus curve, according to Dr. Bob Lutz with the Spokane Regional Health District.
'This is not a hall monitor situation': Knezovich asks public to do their part during stay home order
Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich asked the public to step up and do their part during Washington's new stay home order.
14 inmates broke fire door to escape Yakima County jail, sparked by fears of COVID-19, officials say
Yakima County jail officials say 14 inmates were able to break open a fire door and hop over a fence to escape the jail Monday night: six remain at large.
Mayor and City Council pass emergency declaration banning evictions, foreclosures
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward and the Spokane City Council passed an amended emergency proclamation on Monday, banning most evictions and commercial foreclosures until further notice.
