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The show must go on: Tennessean creates diversion with simulated Series
Scott Hunt wasn’t willing to see a season without the Avista NAIA World Series.
Some better known alternative remedies to treat viral infections
As viral infections are uppermost in everyone’s minds right now, I thought it might be helpful to provide you with a list of some of the better known alternative remedies to treat viral infections and to support a …
Social distancing, the impact on mental health, and how to cope
Until a few weeks ago, many of us likely had never heard of the term “social distancing.” Social distancing simply means keeping a safe distance, likely about 6 feet or more, from others and avoiding gatherings wit…
Blaine County residents ordered to self-isolate; violators could face misdemeanor charge
HAILEY — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare issued an order Friday for all Blaine County residents to self-isolate to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
Madison Memorial Temporarily Suspends Elective Procedures
Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg will suspend elective surgical procedures after Friday, March 27, in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Having already restricted non-essential and non-urgent procedure…
Church recalling many missionaries to home countries, MTCs to not receive new missionaries
Substantial numbers of full-time missionaries serving in nations other than their own will likely be returning to their home countries, and missionary training centers worldwide will not be receiving new missionari…
Idaho State Parks closing camper cabins and yurts for COVID-19 prevention
BOISE — Idaho State Parks and Recreation announced Friday, the decision to close camper cabins, yurts and Idaho City Backcountry Yurts will help protect the public and park employees from potential COVID-19 exposur…
Magic Valley hospitals postpone non-emergency procedures, plan off-site COVID-19 triage and screen sites
BURLEY — Magic Valley hospitals are limiting non-emergency and outpatient services in case a large influx of patients with COVID-19 are admitted.
'We won't turn people away': Drive-thru COVID-19 screening in Spokane loosens criteria
The drive-thru COVID-19 screening site at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center is now open to symptomatic high-risk individuals.
Spokane Public Schools adds food-access sites, closes playgrounds
Spokane Public Schools is widening access to food but limiting playground opportunities in the face of the COVID-19 threat.
Closures challenge area gyms to stay connected
Jackie Worobec has been a member of the high-intensity gym Farmgirlfit since not long after it opened its doors in 2012. She’s a regular, and the exercise they provide is an essential component of how she takes car…
Simpson calls for more ventilator production strategy, preserving H2A program
Congressman Mike Simpson has joined a host of House members from the Pacific Northwest thanking Vice President Mike Pence for making additional ventilators in federal stockpiles available to the region, which has m…
Families reading together an opportunity for sharing, exploration and education
With regular routines upended by the coronavirus pandemic, families are seeking new and old ways of creating structure. Even better if it counts as a bit of education.
Spokane County confirms 5 new COVID-19 cases for total of 16; statewide total nears 1,800
The Spokane Regional Health district confirmed five new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the local total to 16 cases, from 11 the day before.
Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls to close dine-in restaurants, bars Monday due to COVID-19; no new cases confirmed
The Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls city governments declared emergency health orders to close bars and dine-in restaurants at midnight Monday in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 during special meetings Saturday.