America Strong: Women overcoming addiction train for a half-marathon
Right now, we're celebrating America Strong stories from right here in our own community. One inspiring story comes from the Union Gospel Mission- Anna Ogden Hall.
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More students test positive for COVID as transmission remains high in community
Health leaders say one major reason why more kids are testing positive for COVID is that they cannot get vaccinated.
Some Spokane families can see bus delays by 2 hours
Families with students attending the Libby Center in Spokane Public Schools received an email Wednesday afternoon saying bus shortages will be affecting their routes.
Idaho COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to hit all-time highs
In this wave, compared to the December surge, it's exceeded hospitalizations with more than 200 people. More people are in ICUs and on ventilators now than ever before.
'She's completely isolated': Local domestic violence advocates weigh in on Petito case, violence in community
The CDC says one in three women have experienced intimate partner violence. That number is one in 10 for men. It's an even bigger concern in Spokane County.
'We truly don't have beds at times': Rural hospitals struggle to keep up with COVID surge
They need to get it under control because they're worried about being able to give care for other people who need it -- like car accidents, stroke, or people having a heart attack.
'Don't give up, and I mean it': Community spreads support during Suicide Prevention Month
A group of volunteers gathered at the corner of Monroe and Summit holding signs and exchanging honks for air hugs all day Sunday.
'He's going to be greatly missed': Community, firefighters honor fallen Spokane hero
On a rainy Saturday morning, Spokane area firefighters, among many others, came together to remember and honor Lt. Cody Traber. Traber died in the line of duty in late August.
A Coeur d'Alene man's mom and sister were both hospitalized with COVID. Only his mom will make it out
The coronavirus hit a Coeur d'Alene family hard. Daryl Rise had two family members hospitalized with COVID-19 - his mom and his sister. His sister didn't make it home.
America Strong: The ICU nurses at Spokane's Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Because of an exclusive 4 News Now special report this week, thousands of people across the country have now heard the stories of ICU nurses at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. Between their heart-wrenching stories and commitment to patient care, it's clear the nurses are the epitome of ABC's new brand "America Strong."
Report of weapon at East Valley High School was a false alarm
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash - Students at East Valley High School went into modified lockdown Friday morning, but Spokane Valley Police say reports of a weapon at the school were unfounded.
'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.
Support for Spokane caregivers pours in after 4 News Now Inside the ICU special report
Positive comments and words of encouragement started pouring in Wednesday night, as nurses and community members watched a 4 News Now Special report that took viewers inside the ICU at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.
Spokane Regional Health asks the state for COVID-19 testing help
Many places are sold out and urgent cares have long waits for people to get a swab. Anywhere people go, it's difficult to find a test.
Sexually violent predator nearly released to Spokane community linked to another local rape
Scott Halvorson, one of the many names this man goes by, is now the suspect in a rape that happened in Spokane in 2004 at Polly Judd Park.
Inside the ICU: The story behind the 4 News Now special report
In a special report Wednesday, 4 News Now cameras go to a place where cameras are rarely allowed: inside the intensive care unit of a hospital. It's something Providence Sacred Heart never imagined they'd allow.
Packed In: How can empty offices fill the housing shortage?
Developers say converting these offices to housing options would fill the need, but it isn't a simple switch.
Spokane Police link cold case rape to McNeil Island sex offender who was about to be released
A man classified as a sexually violent predator who served prison time for multiple Spokane County rapes is now facing new rape charges, just as he was preparing to be released back into the community.
'Why was I so lucky?': After COVID hospitalization, Spokane woman vows to get vaccinated
In the fifth wave, we've heard several health leaders continuously say a majority of hospital patients are unvaccinated. Joanne Blacketer was one, and after nearly a week in the hospital, she said it was a "humbling" experience and plans to get vaccinated.
Packed In: Builders, home owners and energy experts voice concerns over natural gas ban
Leaders from the building, energy and heating sector are concerned what a natural gas ban would do people who live in Spokane.
'We leave no one behind': 20 years later, Spokane area firefighters climb stairs, remember lives lost in 9/11
Twenty years ago Saturday, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives on this tragic day. On September 11's 20th anniversary, Spokane area firefighters climbed stairs to remember those lives lost.
'I know he wouldn't survive': Woman fears for dad's life as COVID spreads at Spokane Veterans Home
The coronavirus is spreading inside the Spokane Veterans Home once again. One Spokane woman is worried for her dad as about half of staff members are not vaccinated.
Struggling to find a COVID test? Health care clinics are swamped by the recent surge.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As the fifth wave of the coronavirus pandemic takes hold on our region, health care workers are stretched thinner than…
A prolific Spokane criminal was released because of COVID concerns. Now, Eddie Ray Hall has been indicted again
One of Spokane's most prolific career criminals was indicted this week in federal court. The indictment comes just a year after he was granted release from prison because of COVID concerns.
