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Spokane leaders urge residents to stay home, don't panic as number of cases continues to grow
Local leaders made their wishes clear to Spokane County residents Tuesday morning: stay home, support local businesses responsibly and don’t panic.
Digital divide challenges Washington districts seeking equity in at-home learning
The coronavirus pandemic is posing some tough questions for school districts in Spokane and the rest of the nation.
Spokane Public Schools ramps up learning-at-home program, makes teachers available
Spokane Public Schools is ramping up its learning-at-home program, with teachers available via phone, email and other platforms, the district has announced.
Spokane manufacturing struggling to adjust to changing conditions
With conditions changing sometimes by the minute, some area manufacturers are struggling to make sure employees remain safe while they try to keep their businesses viable.
Postponement puts former Gonzaga great Rui Hachimura's Olympics dreams on hold
Rui Hachimura’s relatively short basketball career has been packed with ground-breaking achievements.
Beware of coronavirus-related scams, Washington officials urge
Scammers are working to take advantage of the fear and anxiety that have taken hold as the COVID-19 pandemic has spread, officials warn.
Kootenai County confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases for total of 8; several cities have closed dine-in restaurants
Kootenai County confirmed two new COVID-19 cases Tuesday afternoon, bringing the local total to eight.
Shawn Vestal: Little ideas become major force for good as community comes together
It starts with people donating five or 10 bucks each from the healthy, socially distant comfort of home. It ends with scores of hot meals going to the neediest people in the city.
STA to stop collecting fares, offer free door-to-door rides to seniors
The Spokane Transit Authority will suspend fare collection, board most passengers by the rear doors of buses and offer free van rides to people age 60 and over traveling to essential destinations in an effort to bo…
As coronavirus permeates college football, Washington State's Nick Rolovich forced to call audibles
For Nick Rolovich and his Washington State staff, it’s all about the audibles right now.
Data-driven former admiral heads state COVID-19 response
The new head of Washington’s coronavirus fight describes herself as a military-trained physician who relies on data to determine whether systems are working well.
Safe house: Self-isolation can spell increased danger for DV victims
Stay safe, stay home. For domestic violence victims, those imperatives are oil and water.
Spokane city, county golf courses anticipating two-week closure due to coronavirus concerns
Phones were ringing nonstop Tuesday inside pro shops at Spokane city and county golf courses.
Dry Fly Distilling is making and distributing a hand sanitizer – Spokanitizer – to the community
For Overcast Innovations shop manager Bill Hart, it has been difficult to find hand sanitizer – a product integral to ensure the ssafety of his employees – at local stores during the coronavirus pandemic.
Spokane law enforcement focus on education ahead of enforcement of 'stay home' order
Spokane law enforcement agencies will focus on education not enforcement of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order issued Monday.