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Dozens released from Spokane County custody following Municipal Court emergency order
Dozens of people were released from the Spokane County Jail and the Geiger Corrections Center on Monday following an emergency order from Spokane Municipal Court that aims to alleviate crowding and prevent the spre…
Regional school districts, including Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, refine closure and lunch plans
Post Falls schools will be open Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon to allow students to collect personal belongings before buildings close down until at least April 6.
STA closes most waiting areas in the downtown Plaza, sees sharp ridership drop
The Spokane Transit Authority closed most waiting areas in the downtown Plaza on Tuesday morning, complying with a Sunday order from Gov. Jay Inslee banning gatherings of more than 50 people statewide.
Based on bringing people together, recreation businesses hit hard by state shutdown
Roller rinks, ice rinks and trampoline parks have joined the long list of businesses that have closed since Washington Gov. Jay Inslee implemented an emergency order shutting down all sit-down service at bars and r…
Eagles, Pattison's North, Hub weigh financial uncertainty, options for customers amid restrictions
Roller rinks, ice rinks and trampoline parks have joined the long list of businesses that have closed since Washington Gov. Jay Inslee implemented an emergency order shutting down all sit-down service at bars and r…
Biden Falsely Blames Trump Administration For Rejecting WHO Coronavirus Test Kits (That Were Never Offered)
[partner-box]During Sunday night’s debate, while leveling criticism at President Donald Trump’s handling of the national response to the coronavirus pandemic, former Vice President Joe Biden said the Trump administ…
Law enforcement service changes, mayor asks citizens to remain calm
The Rexburg Police Department and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office have both announced changes to the services they provide during the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Jerry Merrill is asking that residents remain calm,…
Madison and Sugar-Salem School Districts temporarily close schools
A possible COVID-19 exposure experienced by a Sugar-Salem School District family recently prompted the Sugar-Salem School District superintendent to close schools for at least three weeks.
To bet or not to bet? Casinos, gamblers weigh virus concerns
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Gamblers and vacationers who had planned to visit U.S. casinos expressed a mixture of disappointment and relief over a wave of closi…
To Stop Coronavirus In Its Tracks, Here's Your Guide To 5 Degrees Of Separation
As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., we’re hearing a lot about how social distancing, self-monitoring and even quarantine play into containment efforts.
Idaho high school sports suspended through April 5
The Idaho High School Activities Association, in the response to COVID-19, and to best serve our member schools, student participants, coaches and Idaho families are announcing the following:
Church makes additional missionary adjustments due to COVID-19 pandemic
Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ remains a sacred priority for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, even in the current circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air pollution may shorten life span for those with heart failure
Study after study has concluded that air pollution could be bad for heart health. For people already living with heart failure, new research shows it may shorten their lives significantly.
The secret to a great Irish Coffee isn't what you'd expect
Last summer, I traveled to Ireland to learn about Irish whiskey, a spirit I knew relatively little about. The Irish drink I knew better was Guinness, which I e…
Liz Weston: Tax traps that side hustlers should avoid
Millions of Americans earn extra money outside their regular jobs — as ride-hailing drivers, Airbnb hosts, eBay sellers and freelancers of all kinds. Their sid…