11 people have died from COVID-19 outbreak at Okanogan Co. long-term care center
Okanogan County Public Health reports that 11 people at North Valley Extended Care have died during a recent COVID-19 outbreak at the facility.
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COVID-19 vaccine relief is on the way, but dangers still loom
As COVID-19 surges and hospitals are strained throughout the region and country, there could be some relief in the coming weeks.
Riverfront Park to run holiday light shows nightly until January
The Pavilion at Riverfront Park will display a holiday light show every night through the new year!
Spokane Co. sees 849 COVID cases this weekend ahead of expected Thanksgiving surge
Spokane County has seen 849 new COVID-19 cases since Friday—the first weekend since October without a record-breaking surge, though an expected wave of infections from Thanksgiving gatherings could make this just a short reprieve.
Spokane Valley Library suspends curbside service due to COVID-19 exposure
Curbside service at the Spokane Valley Library has temporarily suspended after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Santa Claus to tour Spokane Valley neighborhoods with firefighters
Santa Claus is coming to town—more specifically, to Spokane Valley—with a special escort from off-duty firefighters!
Midway Elementary moves back online due to COVID surge in Grant County
Midway Elementary School in Moses Lake is temporarily moving back to distance learning due to a surge in COVID cases in Grant County.
City of Spokane turns 139 today!
Happy birthday to the City of Spokane, which turns 139 on Sunday—and is looking darn good for its age!
Military serviceman reunites with family on Coeur d'Alene cruise to North Pole
Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises and Santa Claus himself helped organize a family reunion for Captain Luke Emerson, who surprised his kids after returning home from a tour in Afghanistan.
Spokane Co. firefighters rescue hiker who fell, fractured leg in Dishman Hills
Spokane County firefighters rescued a hiker who fell and fractured their leg while taking a stroll through Dishman Hills.
Coeur d'Alene residents disappointed over cancelation of holiday light show
Every year, thousands of people comes to the holiday lighting celebration in downtown Coeur d'Alene to kickoff the holiday season. Sadly this will not be one of those years.
Businesses on Main Ave. turn to 'Small Business Saturday' for revenue boost
Since March, we've told you the economic story of this pandemic through the shops on Main Avenue. Nine months later, those stores are hoping Black Friday and 'Small Business Saturday' can give them a boost.
'We're doing the best we can': Teachers shoulder weight of added responsibilities during pandemic
For the last 20 years, Karen Lauritzen has been shaping young minds. But in all those years, she's never had a school year like this one.
SERVPRO finishes cleaning vandalized Lincoln statue in downtown
SERVPRO of South & West Spokane County finished cleaning the red paint off the Abraham Lincoln statue downtown, which was vandalized on Thanksgiving.
'It means the world to me': Fresh Soul serves 100 free Thanksgiving meals
We all know Thanksgiving isn't the same this year without those gatherings of extended family and friends. Southern-styled Spokane restaurant Fresh Soul tried to fill that void this year as they served 100 free meals on Thanksgiving morning.
Salvation Army feeds hundreds of families this Thanksgiving
Many of our traditions have changed this holiday, however one remains the same at the Salvation Army—feeding families in need.
WSU men's basketball coach Kyle Smith cleared to attend season opener
WSU head basketball coach Kyle Smith is now COVID-free and will be on the bench for the season opener Wednesday night.
Davenport Grand 'Crescent Windows' display returns this Saturday
The beloved Crescent Windows displays are returning to the Davenport Grand, beginning this Saturday. Most events have been reworked or canceled due to COVID-19, but this one is staying exactly the same!
Sheriff's Office identifies Spokane Valley deputy who shot, killed reckless driver on Sunday
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the Spokane Valley deputy who fatally shot a reckless driver on Sunday.
Local hospitals address staffing, capacity concerns ahead of Thanksgiving
The Health District hosted a press conference with local healthcare leaders, addressing Spokane's hospital capacity in anticipation of the expected Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge.
Elderly woman severely burned, left on the floor for days before help arrived
An elderly woman suffered severe burns in an accidental fire at her apartment on Saturday, which left her laying on the floor for days before a care provider checked up on her and called for help.
Woman killed in mobile home fire Monday
A woman was killed in a mobile home fire Monday at the Ponderosa Mobile Home Park. Responding firefighters discovered she had set up two barbecues inside the home to provide heat after her utilities had been shut off.
Gov. Inslee warns of the consequences of rising COVID-19 numbers
Another 289 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Spokane, according to new numbers from the Health District. Governor Jay Inslee warned that if those numbers don't drop, more restrictions could be on the way.
How to stay safe while flying during the pandemic
Millions of people are still traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, even though health officials asked them not to. If people plan to still fly, there are still ways to try and minimize that chance of getting COVID-19 this holiday season.
