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Nursing homes screening visitors
Most nursing homes in the region are screening or limiting visitors to make sure vulnerable residents are not exposed to the coronavirus.
There's now no escape valve in current crisis
It was dizzying. It was surreal. It was unfathomable.
Idaho legislators hope to finish work soon
BOISE — Concerns about the coronavirus haven’t prompted any changes at the Idaho Legislature yet, although it is ramping up the pressure to adjourn next week.
Boise mayor postpones city gatherings of more than 250; asks other groups to do the same
BOISE — Citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean announced Thursday the city has postponed all employee gatherings of 250 people or more through April 10.
Inslee closes all schools starting March 17 through April 24
With public health officials and modelers urging officials to take action before it was too late, Gov. Jay Inslee acted on Friday, shutting down schools, univerisities and all gatherings of more than 250 people sta…
Whitworth, Community Colleges of Spokane extend spring break; WSU cancels Mom's Weekend
Whitworth University, North Idaho College and the Community Colleges of Spokane have joined the list of schools canceling in-person classes and preparing to teach lessons online due to COVID-19.
State basketball tournament worker at Tacoma Dome tests positive for COVID-19
RENTON, Wash. – The Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association (WIAA) announced on Friday a tournament worker at the State 4A and 3A basketball championships last weekend has tested positive for COVID-19.
'Trigger law' to ban abortion passes Senate
BOISE — A "trigger law" to ban most abortions in Idaho if the federal government gives the states the power to do so is headed to the Idaho House.
Spokane schools begin to implement Inslee's 6-week closure order, overcome challenges
Eastern Washington faces a steep learning curve as school officials prepare to implement Gov. Jay Inslee’s order to shut down every school in the state for at least six weeks in the face of the coronavirus threat.
Governor closes all schools starting March 17 through April 24
Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered all public and private schools in Washington closed beginning March 17 through April 24.
Public comment on Snake River dams report will be taken telephonically due to coronavirus
Federal agencies have canceled a slate of in-person hearings in Washington and Oregon to discuss plans for the Snake River dams, citing concern over the spread of the coronavirus.
To prepare for coronavirus, Spokane officials working to identify isolation sites
The city of Spokane is exploring options to rapidly expand its capacity to isolate and quarantine those diagnosed with, or suspected to be infected with, coronavirus.
COVID-19 forces cancellation of Spokane's Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show
The Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show has been canceled as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the state.
Spokane health officer orders cancellations of large community gatherings; Spokane schools not ordered closed
All gatherings of more than 250 people in Spokane County will be canceled for the next 30 days, beginning 5 p.m. Friday. The announcement applies to all large gatherings, including sporting events, conferences, con…
Family Fun: Librarian writes a new, digital chapter in children's storytimes
With all library activities canceled for the rest of the month, Coeur d’Alene children’s librarian Mandi Harris is creating new platforms for reaching out to families.