Parents protest to reopen Spokane schools sooner
Some concerned parents are rallying to fully reopen Spokane schools.
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WA Legislature approves $70 million for second round of child care funding
The Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) announced a second round of child care funding on Friday.
Two people at CDA High School contract COVID-19, sending three other students to quarantine
Two people at Coeur d'Alene High School have tested positive for COVID-19, and three other students identified as "close contacts" have been advised to quarantine.
Spokane sees third straight day of over 100 COVID-19 infections
Three people have died from COVID-19 as Spokane County sees its third-straight day of over 100 infections.
Skyway Elementary reports a second COVID-19 case
Another person has contracted COVID-19 at Skyway Elementary, according to Coeur d'Alene Schools. This comes just hours after the school board's decision to move to 'yellow' category, getting students back into classes.
ESD pays out $625 million in unemployment benefits to Washington residents
Washington's Employment Security Department (ESD) paid out over $625 million this week to unemployed claimants statewide.
Two employees at Spokane Veterans Home test positive for COVID-19
Two employees at the Spokane Veteran Home have tested positive for COVID-19 and are now isolating at home.
Local health experts believe face masks, social distancing may lead to lighter flu season
Health experts in Spokane are urging you to get a flu shot this year as hospitals prepare for COVID-19 cases to mix with flu cases this winter.
More than 100 people test positive for COVID-19 for second day in a row
COVID-19 has killed two more people overnight in Spokane County as more than 100 people contract the virus for the second day in a row.
Freeman Schools to move some student groups to in-person classes starting October 5
Freeman Schools plan to gradually allow student 'cohorts' to return to class for in-person learning.
Several cited, arrested for not following mask mandate during prayer event at Moscow City Hall
Several people were arrested and cited outside of Moscow City Hall for not wearing face masks and social distancing during a prayer event.
Stevens Co. Jail confirms first case of COVID-19
The Stevens County Jail has confirmed their first case of COVID-19; there are only 33 inmates and 13 employees at the facility.
Free PPE distribution continues at Spokane County Fairgrounds
If you've had trouble finding personal protective equipment - you're not alone. It shouldn't have to be that way and Spokane County Leaders agree.
Mead students back to school after more than six months
Students in Mead School District are finally back to learning after six long months out of class.
New Dept. of Commerce service informs leaders on planning, tracking economic recovery amid pandemic
The State Department of Commerce launched a data tool for local and regional leaders, designed to help plan and monitor COVID-19 recovery efforts across Washington.
COVID-19 risk still high despite decreases, plateaus across the state, DOH says
A situation report from the Washington State Department of Health shows that COVID-19 risk is still high, though infections are slowly decreasing statewide.
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.
Bar, restaurant owners call on Gov. Inslee to extend service cut-off time
A letter written by a Seattle bar owner was sent to the governor nearly two weeks ago, asking him to change the serving time. Business owners from across the state signed it.
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.
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.
Enjoy some drive-in movies at HUB Sports Center
HUB Sports Center is hosting drive-in movie nights throughout September and October.
Second Harvest facing challenges nearing the end of 2020
Thousands are still unemployed and unable to buy food in Spokane County. Second Harvest has been doing what it can to help hungry families.
Altitude Trampoline Park reopening on Thursday in Spokane Valley
Get ready to bounce with joy! Altitude Trampoline Park is reopening on Thursday.
Families spend time outdoors during last holiday weekend before school starts
Sunshine, camping and maybe even some time out on the water. It's a perfect combination for the holiday weekend, the last one before summer's over and kids go back to school.
