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First coronavirus case confirmed in Spokane County on Sunday
Health officials Sunday reported the first positive case of a Spokane County resident with the coronavirus.
'She's a great member of our team': Doctor for Zags basketball teams makes an impact on and off the court
LAS VEGAS – Gonzaga basketball always keeps Dr. Molly Gilbert on the edge of her seat.
Groups want more time to comment on river plan
A little more than a week after the federal government unvieled its massive draft environmental impact statement on the Columbia River Hydropower System and its effects on salmon and steelhead, some interest groups…
Possibility M's could play 1st homestand away from Seattle
PEORIA, Ariz. — Here in the sun-drenched, baseball-filled warmth — 85 degrees at one point Friday without a cloud in the sky — the lingering gray and cold of the Pacific Northwest combined with the fear and anxiety…
No sign of coronavirus in region thus far
There were no people from north central Idaho or Asotin and Whitman counties in Washington who had tested positive for the coronavirus disease as of Friday afternoon.
Pomeroy hospital asking district patrons to support $860,000 levy
Hiring a primary care physician is part of a plan the Garfield County Hospital District has created to preserve health care in one of Washington’s most rural areas.
Job fair set Tuesday delayed because of coronavirus worries
The fourth annual Job and College Fair that had been scheduled for Tuesday at the Clearwater River Casino has been postponed because of concerns about the coronavirus.
First COVID-19 cases confirmed in Clark, Kittitas, Pierce counties; death toll rises to 16
Public health officials in Clark, Pierce and Kittitas counties announced their first confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday night and Saturday morning, while state officials reported five new deaths in King County, …
Washington health officials depart from CDC guidelines on protective equipment amid coronavirus outbreak
The Washington state Department of Health will no longer recommend health care workers wear air-filtration masks when caring for patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
'Focus on what you can do': Experts offer advice on dealing with anxiety over COVID-19
As stores run low on bathroom and sanitation essentials and fears over a local COVID-19 outbreak rise, local experts advise the public to focus on what they can control.
Bill to remove sales tax on menstrual products passes Senate
OLYMPIA – The sales tax would be removed from the purchase of menstrual products starting July 1, under a bill that received unanimous support in the Senate on Saturday.
Comprehensive sex education bill passes, goes to governor for signature
OLYMPIA – A requirement that public schools provide courses in age-appropriate comprehensive sexual health education at various points between kindergarten through high school received final approval Saturday from …
Pence Leaves Out Key Details About Health Coverage Of Coronavirus Testing
Amid ongoing concern about the new coronavirus, Vice President Mike Pence sought to assure Americans that their health insurance will cover the tests needed for diagnosis. [partner-box]
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes take a stance on Coronavirus
FORT HALL - The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Tribes) value our community greatly. We are closely following the national, state and regional management of the Coronavirus and are developing contingency plans to respond …
Why you should worry about Covid-19 (the coronavirus)
Heads turned when the attractive school teacher stepped off the train in Medicine Bow. She had been sent to Wyoming by her parents. They hoped she could escape an influenza epidemic that killed many back home in Mi…