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Coronavirus could strip final days of competition for prep athletes
Moscow High School athletic director Lance Abendroth has been working with kids for almost 30 years. He’s seen all the highs and the lows of competition. Yet he’s seen nothing like what the country is going through…
Commentary: One state showed the nation how to make Obamacare work
California’s nation-leading embrace of the Affordable Care Act began with a Republican governor.
Coronavirus pandemic empties shelves at local grocery stores
IDAHO FALLS — Amy Villacorta had four large packets of green and white napkins sitting in her grocery cart.
ECHL cancels rest of season
The Idaho Steelheads' streak of consecutive postseason appearances will be interrupted at 22.
Central Valley Schools cancel classes Monday, other districts prepare for extended break
The Central Valley School District will not have school Monday over concerns about potential ties to a robotics competition where an attendee tested positive for COVID-19.
Rathdrum and Post Falls schools to close Monday, Tuesday; reopen Wednesday
Schools in Rathdrum and Post Falls will be closed Monday and Tuesday for extensive cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with plans to reopen Wednesday.
Spokane's small businesses starting to feel the pinch as customers stay away over virus concerns
The Garland Business District was abnormally quiet Friday afternoon. Its pedestrian-friendly streets were empty and some shops – normally open on weekdays – were closed.
Health Department reports 127 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Washington on Sunday; 2 new deaths in King County
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 grew again Sunday with 127 new patients in Washington state. Additionally two new deaths were announced from an elderly care center in Kirkland that has been hit hard by th…
Lilac Festival Coronation closed to the public due to coronavirus; livestream avaliable
The Spokane Lilac Festival Association announced the coronation ceremony scheduled for Sunday would be closed to the public but would be livestreamed.
List of online menus: Spokane and area restaurants, bars focus on takeout amid coronavirus pandemic
Gov. Jay Inslee tonight ordered all restaurants and bars closed by 12:01 a.m. Tuesday to fight coronavirus as confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased again today with 127 new patients in Washington state. All enterta…
Gov. Inslee orders Washington restaurants and bars closed to fight coronavirus
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 grew Sunday with 127 new patients in Washington, Gov. Jay Inslee shut down restaurants, bars and entertainment and recreational activities.
Legislature tackled other issues along with COVID-19
Washington’s 2020 legislative session can be divided into two distinct parts: before cases of COVID-19 were discovered in the state, and after.
Kootenai County declares emergency, following lead of other state, local governments in wake of coronavirus
Kootenai County followed other local, regional, and state governments by declaring a state of emergency due to COVID-19 on Sunday.
Keeping our health care system strong: How individual action can help prepare the community for COVID-19
It’s a unique moment in history, when communities are dependent on one another to not transmit a disease. In Washington state, officials have enacted some strict interventions to limit all gatherings of more than 2…
List of online menus: Spokane restaurants and bars focus on takeout amid coronavirus pandemic, Inslee's order to close by Tuesday
Gov. Jay Inslee tonight ordered all restaurants and bars closed by 12:01 a.m. Tuesday to fight coronavirus as confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased again today with 127 new patients in Washington state. All enterta…