'We really need to create a little bubble of protection': CDC, local doctor recommends flu shot by end of October
The CDC is warning that flu season could be starting earlier this year and could be more severe.
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Costco is limiting how much toilet paper you can buy again
Costco is once again placing limits on purchases of toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies. The Delta variant continues to spread across the globe, sending demand for those items higher. But that's not the only reason why Costco is…
The Inland Northwest is holding on to summer for the first weekend of fall - Mark
High pressure brings in warmer than average conditions for today, Saturday and Sunday. Then, a cold front will move in Monday bringing clouds and cooler temperatures. Expect rain showers Monday evening through Wednesday morning.
Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees to hold special meeting to discuss masking, quarantine
The meeting comes as the school district's dashboard shows there are nearly 400 students in quarantine.
US jobless claims tick up from near a pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000, a sign that the delta variant of the coronavirus may be disrupting the job market's recovery, at least temporarily.
Expect warm, dry fall weather to last through the weekend - Mark
High pressure builds into the system bringing average temperatures and fewer clouds. Temperatures will be warming into the weekend with much above average daytime highs through Sunday. The region will cool with showers coming in Monday night and into Tuesday.
North Idaho College board votes to fire President Rick MacLennan
He has served as the school's president since 2016.
Spokane Public School leaders discuss bus driver shortage at board meeting
One solution is to use vans to pick up students on routes with fewer kids.
Biden doubles US global donation of COVID-19 vaccine shots
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the United States is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses as he embraces the goal of vaccinating 70% of the global population within the next year.
Lord Stanley's opens just in time for hockey fans in Spokane
Spokane hockey fans now have a spot downtown to watch the Chiefs and the Kraken play this season.
Expect a breezy, summer-like start to fall - Mark
Fall arrives today with a weak cold front, bringing clouds and breezy conditions. Expect sunshine and warming temperatures for the next several days. Those temperatures will reach upper 70s for Friday through Sunday. Next week will be sunny, with clouds and cooler temperatures.
At least one person killed in crash near Indiana and Washington
The crash happened Tuesday night. It had Indiana shut down from Howard to at least Calispel Street.
St. Maries school closure forces Timberlake High School to look for new homecoming opponent
The school announced its game against St. Maries was canceled.
Shop local for fall decor, custom-made candles at Valley Candles
The Fall season starts on Wednesday and it's the perfect time for Fall decor and scents.
J&J: Booster dose of its COVID shot prompts strong response
LONDON (AP) — Johnson & Johnson released data showing that a booster dose to its one-shot coronavirus vaccine provides a strong immune response months after people receive a first dose.
A sunny farewell to summer - Mark
It's the last day of summer and we're ending the season with sunny, warm weather. Here are your 4 Things to Know: Today will be sunny and warm with…
Gonzaga requiring fans to show proof of vaccine or negative COVID test for games
On Monday, the school announced fans 12 and older would need to bring proof of vaccination and a photo I.D. or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours ahead of a game.
Hispanic Heritage Month: A guide to supporting Hispanic/Latinx businesses in Spokane
HBPA seeks to offer professional development opportunities, provide access to resources, develop cultural education and increase community involvement.
The last days of summer bring warm, mild conditions - Mark
Happy Monday! We're into the final days of summer, but this weekend sure felt like fall. Here are your 4 Things to Know for today: We're starting off cool But lots of…
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon. Get the latest.
Weekend storm brings late summer snow to Schweitzer
SANDPOINT, ID. - The first snow of the season is here, in the mountains at least. It means the snow pack is getting started in the high country and at least one local ski area is getting started building its…
The Latest: American Samoa reports first case of coronavirus
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA -- American Samoa reported its first case of coronavirus on Friday.
'I can't do anything about it': Spokane woman frustrated over delayed surgery
Colleen Gardner needs gallbladder surgery. She started having stomach pain in mid-July and wakes up feeling nauseous every day.
'We're human, and we're getting tired': Rural Idaho hospitals strained as state moves to crisis standards of care
The state of Idaho just hit another grim milestone in the fight against the coronavirus. The entire state is now under crisis standards of care.
