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Jim Jones: Who are the most important victims of coronavirus?
The three victims had been in rapidly deteriorating health for a couple of weeks when they suffered a sudden collapse on Thursday, March 12. The indicators were not good for Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S & P. All had suf…
Other view: With Trump Finally Acknowledging The Crisis, Unified Public Action Is Possible
Restaurants in Illinois and Ohio have been ordered to cease all dine-in service. In California, eateries are being told to cut their occupancy in half. Bars and theaters in New York City are shuttered, but carryout…
Mask Shortage Straps Pharmacists Who Need Them To Keep Medicines Pure
Pharmacy staff who prepare IV drugs inside hospitals are the latest health care workers decrying a shortage of masks as they scramble to prepare medications for patients with everything from cancer to COVID-19.
Seaport run postponed
Sponsors of the Seaport River Run announced Thursday they are postponing this year’s race because of the coronavirus outbreak and hope to choose a makeup date soon.
Split decision delays adjourning in Boise
BOISE — A day that featured minimal bill action, plenty of caucus meetings and multiple procedural delays was upended Thursday afternoon by yet another COVID-19 announcement.
Potlatch schools will close today
Potlatch joined other school districts in north central Idaho after administrators announced its schools would close today because of concerns over the coronavirus.
UI cancels commencement ceremonies
The University of Idaho has canceled its spring commencement ceremonies for its Moscow, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Falls and Boise locations because of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
Grangeville City Council declares local emergency
GRANGEVILLE — The Grangeville City Council joined a host of other local entities Thursday by declaring a local disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Little issues isolation order for Blaine County
Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an isolation order for Blaine County residents as the number of COVID-19 cases there soared to 17 on Thursday and the Department of Health and Welfare confirmed community spread.
Spreading the word about the virus spread
Brady Woodbury is one of the behind-the-scenes faces of the growing national effort to battle the spread of the coronavirus.
Potlatch schools will close today (copy)
Potlatch joined other school districts in north central Idaho after administrators announced its schools would close today because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Parents, police struggle to herd the young in virus outbreak
Teen: “I can't stay here all day. What about my friends!?”
Senate leaves for the session, House stays despite coronavirus concerns
BOISE — Idaho lawmakers finished their business Thursday, but while senators left for home, members of the House are sticking around in case the governor vetos a bill.
Death Notices
Elizabeth Clifford, 73, of Twin Falls formerly of Wendell, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at a local hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary, Jerome.
Dems in sine die press conference: 'Session marked by tone-deafness and missed opportunities'
House and Senate Democrats held a sine die press conference late this afternoon, even though the House hasn't yet adjourned sine die. "I feel the session was marked by tone-deafness and missed opportunities," said …