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At sea during pandemic, fishermen return to stormy times
The coronavirus literally traveled over them from Asia to California while they were on the high seas catching tuna.
Some Treasure Valley police may 'exercise discretion' in making arrests to slow COVID-19 spread
Law enforcement officers in the Treasure Valley may start exercising more discretion in making arrests, in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in Idaho.
Boise mayor orders closing of all park playgrounds due to COVID-19 concerns
BOISE — In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Boise, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean has ordered the closing of the city’s roughly 50 playgrounds.
Health officials correct information on another confirmed coronavirus case in East Idaho
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Idaho View: Don't come home, Idaho legislators; stay there
Editor’s note: This was originally published Thursday in the Lewiston Tribune. The legislature adjourned Friday morning.
Police: Man threatens to bomb Utah hospital over denied virus test
SALT LAKE CITY — A man upset about not getting tested for the coronavirus threatened to bring a bomb to a Utah hospital March 18, according to a probable cause statement.
Our View: Cheers and Jeers from the social distance
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Meridian Chamber urges support for local businesses as pizza shop layoffs staff
MERIDIAN — Tyler Blake, owner of Coned Pizza, was the sole worker on Thursday at his small restaurant in Meridian. On Wednesday, he laid off his entire five-person staff, as fears of contracting COVID-19 are leadin…
Coronavirus Threatens The Lives Of Rural Hospitals Already Stretched To Breaking Point
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Idaho election officials work on alternatives to in-person voting for May primary
BOISE — Secretary of State Lawerence Denney and the 44 Idaho county clerks are discussing possible changes to the upcoming May 19 primary election, amid concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Jury trials put on hold in 2nd District
All jury trials scheduled on or before April 30 have been temporarily suspended throughout the 2nd Judicial District because of concerns over the potential for spreading the coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases in Idaho jump to 36
BOISE — Eight of Idaho’s 44 counties have a confirmed case of coronavirus, according to the latest numbers released by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and health districts late Friday afternoon.
Crowded jails could become hot spots for coronavirus
Tonight, inmates in the Asotin County Jail will sleep two to three people in most cells.
Lawmakers close Idaho 2020 session
BOISE — With one final split vote and a round of applause, the 2020 legislative session came to a close Friday morning, allowing weary lawmakers to head home to their families.
City of McCall girds for coronavirus cases
Stories in this Regional News Roundup are excerpted from weekly newspapers from around the region. This is part one, with part two set to appear in Sunday’s Tribune.