'It was like losing my best friend': Son remembers father who died from COVID
Sixty-two-year-old David Simpson spent the last year-and-a-half helping kids on the bus. He was a bus attendant with Durham School Services who lost his life to the virus.
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Local wildlife officials plead with public to check aquariums if you use Marimo moss balls
After a nationwide outbreak at Petco and PetSmart this week, Washington fish and wildlife officials say it's imperative aquarium owners check for highly invasive zebra mussels.
Idaho National Guard releases preliminary findings in deadly helicopter crash
The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center’s preliminary investigation has found that poor weather conditions and human error caused a UH-60 Black Hawk to crash on February 2, killing three pilots.
EPA data shows possible link between popular flea collar and pet deaths
Dog and cat owners everywhere do all they can to take care of the animals they love. However, a popular flea and tick collar for dogs and cats has reportedly been tied to thousands of pet deaths, tens of thousands of animal injuries, and medical problems of thousands of people.
Spokane Schools hoping for mass vaccination clinic as state lays out plans to vaccinate more teachers
The Washington Department of Health explained more plans on how teachers, other school staff and child care workers will get vaccinated.
Fewer people can afford a house in Spokane, keeping middle and low-income residents stuck renting
Spokane is one of the fastest growing cities. More people are moving in, creating a rippling effect on an already hot housing market.
Businesses anxious for Gov. Inslee to announce Phase 3 plans
Some elected officials in Washington are frustrated with the state's path forward. That's because there isn't a clear one as Washington sits in Phase 2.
Durham bus attendant dies from COVID-19 while in quarantine
Last week, a COVID outbreak forced 36 Spokane-based Durham employees into quarantine. Today, Durham School Services confirmed a bus attendant died from COVID-19 while in quarantine.
Washington essential workers can get vaccinated in a matter of weeks
Gov. Inslee announced Thursday that essential workers will be able to get the COVID vaccine on March 22.
Mayor Woodward sends Phase 3 proposal to Gov. Inslee
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward wrote a letter to Gov. Inslee outlining a proposal for Phase 3 -- a plan collaborated on by 20 elected officials in the East Region.
'It is not a serious proposal'; Governor's Office slams WA Senate GOP's Phase 3 plan
Washington State Senate Republicans proposed a plan to reopen the state and move to Phase 3, but Gov. Inslee's office slammed the proposal, calling it "political rhetoric with bullet points."
Two telemarketing companies shut down, fined nearly $500K for robocall fundraising scheme
The FTC and 40 attorneys general have shut down a telemarketing scheme that spammed people with more than 1.3 billion robocalls, fining them $495,000 to be paid to legitimate charities.
Downtown Spokane stadium gains more support
The Downtown Spokane Partnership and United Soccer League are moving forward with plans to bring a new stadium to the area.
Plans underway to get teachers, child care workers vaccinated
People who help take care of and teach kids are now allowed to get the vaccine.
Local tourism did much better than larger cities in Washington
Tourism's been hit hard. Fewer people traveling means less business for hotels, but new data shows Spokane is faring much better compared to larger cities such as Seattle and Portland.
5,000th Washingtonian has died from COVID-19, Gov. Inslee announces
Gov. Inslee announced Tuesday that the 5,000th person in Washington has died from COVID-19.
Providence vaccine clinic helps speed up vaccinations in Spokane
Today, we were at vaccine clinic run by Providence Health where 1,500 people in Spokane are getting their first dose this week. Every appointment and clinic like that gets Washington closer to the goal of 45,000 shots per day.
WA Senate passes a bill prohibiting price gouging during states of emergency
The Washington State Senate passed a bill prohibiting price gouging during a state of emergency. Now the bill heads to the House for consideration.
Idaho bill axing COVID-19 from emergency list passes House
The Idaho House has passed legislation to define how severe an epidemic must be before it can qualify as a disaster. Under the measure, the coronavirus pandemic wouldn’t meet the criteria.
Zag alumni Hachimura, Clarke on the roster for NBA Rising Stars Game
Gonzaga basketball alumni Rui Hachimura and Brandon Clarke are on the roster for the NBA Rising Stars Game.
Report: Spokane Police use force on Blacks, Native Americans at disproportionate rate
Spokane Police use force against Black and Native American arrestees more than other populations. The information was released in a comprehensive report Wednesday that tracks racial disparities in policing.
Spokane to use sewage system to look for COVID-19
Spokane County has a new tool in the fight against COVID-19, and it comes from an unexpected place.
Washington educators and child care workers can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Washington’s educators and licensed child care workers can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Inslee announced Tuesday, in response to President Joe Biden’s directive that those people be prioritized in vaccine rollout, effective immediately.
Idahoans under age 65 can get vaccinated starting March 15
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare just announced the state will be speeding up the vaccine distribution process. Those who are next on the list will now be able to get vaccinated in less than two weeks.
