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Despite efforts to withdraw last year, Spokane remains part of region's emergency response program
The city of Spokane ditched a proposal by former Mayor David Condon to withdraw from the county’s emergency management agency and handle the city’s response to disasters on its own.
Person affiliated with Colville School District tests negative for COVID-19, other counties continue to test residents
The Northeast Tri-County Health District announced that a person tested for COVID-19, who was affiliated with the Colville School District, has tested negative for the disease.
University of Washington moves classes online over virus fears; EWU moves finals online, up
Despite the University of Washington’s announcement Friday to move all classes online, Washington State University, Idaho and other area colleges will continue holding classes while monitoring developments with the…
Dozens of Spokane County residents being tested for COVID-19 to determine if disease is here
Dozens of Spokane County residents are being tested for COVID-19 in order to determine if the respiratory disease has come to the Spokane area, local health officials say.
Despite efforts to withdraw last year, city remains part of region's emergency response program
The city of Spokane ditched a proposal by former Mayor David Condon to withdraw from the county’s emergency management agency and handle the city’s response to disasters on its own.
Despite withdrawing from agreement, Spokane pledges to remain part of emergency response program
The city of Spokane ditched a proposal by former Mayor David Condon to withdraw from the county’s emergency management agency and handle the city’s response to disasters on its own.
Grant County health officials release potential contact locations for confirmed COVID-19 case
Grant County officials released a list of public places and gatherings a Quincy resident who has tested positive for COVID-19 attended in February, alerting those who also attended to monitor their symptoms.
Portneuf Nurse named 2020 Ardent Nurse of the Year
POCATELLO — Portneuf Medical Center is honored to formally recognize Page Monney, a registered nurse at Portneuf Medical Center, as the Ardent Health Services 2020 inaugural Nurse of the Year. In February Monney, a…
Shoppers stock up on water bottles, toilet paper, soap in preparation for coronavirus
NAMPA — Many Treasure Valley shoppers were stocking up on paper products, soaps, canned food and face masks Wednesday in preparation for coronavirus to hit Idaho.
AP PHOTOS: At trans fashion show, focus is on models
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Asher is just Asher -- not he, or she, or they. At age 12, that’s the way Asher likes it.
No, you don't need a 20% down payment to buy a home
Many Americans may be unnecessarily talking themselves out of homeownership. Thirty-seven percent of non-homeowners say not having enough saved for a down paym…
Keep an eye out for coronavirus scams
It’s here. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that the strand of coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19 has spread to the United States.
Virus, what virus? Italy's "nonni" step in as schools close
ROME (AP) — Italian grandparents — “nonni” as they are called — were pulled in two contradictory directions on Thursday — and as usual the grandchildren won ou…
KHN's 'What The Health?': A 'Super Tuesday' For The Health Debate?
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Little announces coronavirus work group, other state preparations
BOISE — Idaho officials at a Wednesday press conference updated the state on their preparations for responding to a potential coronavirus outbreak, and appeared to walk a fine line between urging residents not to p…