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Gov. Inslee to order all Washington bars/restaurants to close to fight virus
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 grew again Sunday with 127 new patients in Washington state, Gov. Jay Inslee shut down restaurants, bars, entertainment, and recreational activities.
First responders limiting access to public, using extra caution in anticipation of COVID-19
Local first responders are taking extra precautions and canceling any unnecessary contact with the public as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases grows.
'Remember this moment': Spokane-area child care providers to remain open, push for more state support as COVID-19 spreads
Washington state officials are urging child care providers and after-school programs to stay open amid statewide school closures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spokane Public Schools custodians disinfect Bemiss Elementary after a parent tests positive for coronavirus
Custodial staff from Spokane Public Schools spent most of Sunday afternoon and evening disinfecting Bemiss Elementary School after a parent tested positive last week for the novel coronavirus.
Stuck at home? Stay healthy (and isolated) by getting outside
The COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe has upended day-to-day life.
In Washington, annual wolf count sets policy for the coming year
On a warm day in March, Ben Maletzke crouched beneath a gaggle of pine trees and examined a slight indentation in the shaded snow at his feet.
Yakima Diocese priest among those who've tested positive for COVID-19
A Yakima Diocese priest tested positive for COVID-19, the Grant County Health District announced Sunday.
Health officials confirm 2nd Ada County case; Idaho has 5 total cases
Editor's note: This story reflects the number of cases in Idaho at 8:30 p.m. Mountain time. News about COVID-19 in Idaho is moving quickly; this story will be updated.
COVID-19 case a student at ISU-Meridian
BOISE — Idaho's first confirmed case of COVID-19 was a student at Idaho State University-Meridian, according to university President Kevin Satterlee and Central District Health.
Blaine County schools to close through April 6 after coronavirus case found
HAILEY — Blaine County School District school and facilities will close to the public Monday and remain closed through April 5, the district announced Saturday after a confirmed case of the new coronavirus was foun…
Idaho reports second confirmed case of Coronavirus
BLAINE COUNTY — South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a positive case in south central Idaho of novel coronavirus in a female over the age …
Coronavirus case confirmed in Blaine County
HAILEY — Officials with the South Central Public Health District in Twin Falls confirmed on Saturday afternoon the second case of the novel coronavirus in Idaho.
How many cases of coronavirus are there in Idaho?
Editor note: This story is updated daily.
RSVP 'maybe'? Coronavirus puts wedding industry on edge
NEW YORK (AP) — Guests are jittery, travel is tangled, and soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus outbreak: postpone,…
Idaho to allow spring teams to practice
Despite concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, the University of Idaho at this point anticipates no loss in practice time for spring sports teams, a spokesman said Friday.