'I'm worried': Stay home orders spark concern for abuse victim advocates
Americans are being asked to stay home as much as possible to slow the spread of COVID-19 -- but what do you do when staying home means running the risk of getting abused?
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Are you prepared? How to file for unemployment benefits in Washington
There's never been a week when so many Americans filed for unemployment as this one. Nearly 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, and that number is growing.
Telling the story of a statewide shutdown through one Spokane city block
While people are staying home and staying healthy, small businesses in Spokane are just trying to stay open.
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.
Gov. Inslee signs Washington plastic bag ban into law
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law that bans the use of plastic grocery bags in the state, he announced Wednesday.
WSU safety Bryce Beekman's cause of death will take 2-3 months to determine, coroner says
It will take two to three months to determine the cause and manner of death of Washington State University safety Bryce Beekman, according to the Whitman County Coroner.
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.
Washington's stay home order: Your questions, answered
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a stay home order Monday night, immediately banning any gatherings and forcing non-essential businesses to close up shop by March 25.
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.
Washington Parks and Rec closes all state parks, wildlife areas
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Department of Fish and Wildlife have announced the closure of all state parks and wildlife areas.
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.
Safeway and Albertsons to initiate social distancing protocol
The grocery stores are hoping to limit the time customers could be within six feet of one another.
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.
Inslee orders 'stay home' order for next two weeks
Governor Jay Inslee issued a "stay home" order in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Spokane Public Schools adds resources for students learning at home
Spokane Schools are adjusting to the new reality of students learning at home instead of the classroom.
95 dead, 1,996 infected by COVID-19 in Washington state
The Washington State Department of Health confirmed that 95 people have died statewide from COVID-19, with 1,996 confirmed cases.
All Washington campgrounds closed to slow spread of COVID-19
The Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources announced the closure of all Washington state campgrounds Sunday.
Federal emergency aid approved for Washington state, says FEMA
FEMA has announced that federal emergency aid was approved by President Trump for Washington state.
Avista implementing extra safety measures in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Avista is implementing extra measures to keep both employees and customers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'It's just not true': Washington National Guard reassures it's not invoking martial law
If you’ve heard any news of the military invoking martial law- or military rule- that information is not true.
'I have no plans to close it down': N. Idaho restaurant still taking reservations, despite COVID-19
A Kootenai County man in his 60s is the first to test positive for COVID-19 in North Idaho.
Firefighters knock down shed fire behind Otis Orchards home
Spokane Valley firefighters knocked down a shed fire behind a home in Otis Orchards on Thursday.
Spokane Valley MultiCare employee tests positive for COVID-19
An employee at the MultiCare Internal Medicine clinic in Spokane Valley has tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson for the organization said Thursday.
Pedestrian hit in downtown Spokane, police searching for driver
A pedestrian is being treated for a broken pelvis after he was hit by a car in downtown Spokane Thursday morning.
