WSU pharmacy students get certified to give vaccines in time for flu season, eventual COVID-19 vaccine
It might be months until a COVID-19 vaccine comes out, but there are people ready to help.
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Lumber prices continue to soar nationwide, driving up cost of new homes
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unexpected effect on the home building market, with lumber prices soaring this summer and into the fall.
Equity, access highlight WA superintendent's budget requests
OLYMPIA, Wash - Just as thousands of Washington students are learning at home instead of inside the classroom, the state superintendent of public instruction has laid out his priorities for the upcoming budget cycle.
COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers prompts new safety guidelines from L&I, DOH
Washington Department of Labor and Industries and Department of Health are updating hospital guidance over concerns of healthcare worker safety when dealing with COVID-19 patients.
'All I could do is cry'; Malden woman left with nothing works to pick up the pieces
Thousands of people along the west coast have been evacuated from their homes. They watched their belongings and livelihoods burn to ash.
'I don't know what's next': Lincoln County cattle rancher devastated by Whitney Fire
Homes lost and decades of hard work are now all gone. That's what the Whitney Fire took from the cattle ranchers in Lincoln County.
Gov. Inslee on bringing apples outside state quarantine area: 'We regret that mistake'
Washington Governor Jay Inslee expressed regret for bringing apples outside of a state-designated quarantine area into non-quarantine areas of eastern Washington.
Mead cancels school for remainder of the week due to air quality
Mead School District has canceled in-person classes on Friday as hazardous air quality forced them to close their doors for the first planned week of school.
Mental health concerns grow as pandemic grinds on
As the pandemic and its related closures drag deeper into 2020, behavioral health specialists warn of even greater risks to our mental health.
Department of Health: More than half of Washington counties meet criteria to resume some in-person classes
OLYMPIA, Wash - New data from the Washington Department of Health shows 24 of Washington's 39 counties meet the criteria to resume some in-person schooling.
Skyway Elementary quarantines 24 people after person tests positive for COVID-19
24 people, including students and staff, have been sent home after a person at Skyway Elementary School in Coeur d'Alene tested positive for COVID-19. Despite this, the school is not closing down.
American Red Cross helps more than 2,000 Washington wildfire victims in two weeks
Wildfires are devastating so much of the West Coast this summer -- from California, to Oregon, to Washington. Thousands of acres have burned and hundreds of homes went with it.
Some businesses still closed six months into COVID shutdowns
Wednesday marks six months since businesses across Washington shut down to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Some haven't even reopened yet.
Riverfront Park's 'Theme Stream' gets a facelift
The Theme Stream in Riverfront Park has gotten a little facelift ahead of the Ice Age-themed playground opening, expected this fall.
Victims lose hundreds of thousands of dollars to new phone scam, Sheriff's Office says
Spokane County Sheriff's Office is warning of a new phone scam that has cost victims thousands of dollars. The scam involves phony companies claiming they accidentally sent large sums of money and need to be refunded.
Mead School District cancels classes again due to unhealthy air quality
Mead School District is canceling classes for a fourth day in a row due to unhealthy air quality.
Enjoy some drive-in movies at HUB Sports Center
HUB Sports Center is hosting drive-in movie nights throughout September and October.
Hazardous air quality prompts Mead School District to cancel classes for third consecutive day
The Mead School District will not hold classes on Wednesday, citing hazardous air quality as its reason for canceling a third day of classes on what would have been the first week of school.
Project Beauty Share, Mayor Woodward deliver hygiene items to Safer Air Center
Spokane's temporary Safer Air Center got a big assist this afternoon from Project Beauty Share.
Spokane Public Library suspends curbside pickup amid hazardous air quality
Spokane Public Library is suspending curbside pickup for the week due to hazardous air quality.
Family of Malden settlers vows to rebuild property devastated by fire
This has been one of the most devastating fire seasons yet, especially for the small town of Malden.
Alaska Airlines halts flights in and out of Spokane because of wildfire smoke
Anyone heading in or out of Spokane on Alaska Airlines will have to make other plans. The airline announced Monday it's halting service in and out of Spokane and Portland until Tuesday afternoon.
Felony charges sought against 'juveniles' who confessed to breaking windows of school bus in Clark Fork
The FBI and Bonner County Sheriff's Office are seeking felony charges against juveniles who allegedly broke the windows of a school bus full of Lakeside High football players.
Spokane City Council votes to table fluoride vote indefinitely
Spokane City Council unanimously voted Monday to table the fluoride ordinance indefinitely.
