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Sacred Heart's special pathogens unit may be used for overflow after treating 4 cruise passengers
Some local health care workers were treating patients with COVID-19 long before the virus was detected in Spokane County.
'We just want to help': Spokane Valley-based manufacturer offers to make much-needed ventilators
Craig Gates oversees 5,000 employees who could be put to work making medical devices desperately needed in the country right now, and he took to social media Monday to trumpet that fact.
The Pocatello Greenhouse opens for business
POCATELLO — John Nelson finds himself in an unusual position for a businessman preparing for a grand opening: He's devising policies to keep big crowds away from The Pocatello Greenhouse.
Chubbuck Police Department makes changes due to COVID-19
CHUBBUCK — The Chubbuck Police Department is taking some precautions as a result of the coronavirus. But officials say they’re still ready and willing to help the community.
Farmworkers can't work from home. What does the coronavirus outbreak mean for Idaho's agriculture industry?
CALDWELL — It is never a convenient time for a worldwide epidemic, but for Idaho farmers, mid-March was a devastating time to be hit with the coronavirus outbreak.
Federal courthouse in Pocatello closes
POCATELLO — The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Idaho announced that the federal courthouse in Pocatello will be closed for two weeks, from March 23 to April 6. A person working in …
Treasure Valley jail populations drop after police work to exercise discretion due to COVID-19
Over the past week the populations of both the Ada and Canyon county jails have dropped noticeably as area law enforcement officials have said they would “exercise discretion” in making arrests due to concerns abou…
U.S. Attorney urges public to report suspected COVID-19 fraud
BOISE – U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis of the District of Idaho today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) h…
Idaho Youth Ranch Offering Virtual, Telephone Therapy Appointments
Following the trend of a number of local organizations, the Idaho Youth Ranch is finding ways to serve its clients while maintaining social distance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a disease caused by novel coro…
Managing the Stress of COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress in healthy ways will make you, the peopl…
Madison County and Rexburg send nonessential personnel home for 2 weeks
Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill and County Commissioner Jon Weber have both confirmed that they have sent home all nonessential employees and are strongly recommending that all businesses limit personal contact with em…
Former Broncos star Marks leaves Italy due to COVID-19 lockdown
It took three different Facetime audio calls to complete the interview due to a poor internet connection. But former Boise State basketball star Derrick Marks didn’t mind. He has little else to do.
Sun Valley, Ketchum mayors ask for more state resources, testing to combat COVID-19
KETCHUM — A pair of mayors from Blaine County are asking for additional state help in combating COVID-19 as hospital and EMS services near capacity.
A lesson from coronavirus
If anything good can come from the coronavirus pandemic, it is the revelation of America's overreliance on China, especially when it comes to drugs.
Reel theater curbside popcorn sale achieves blockbuster success
POCATELLO — Customers waited for up to two hours Saturday to buy to-go bags of popcorn from a family-owned movie theater seeking to generate revenue while its doors are closed because of coronavirus.