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BLM temporarily closes developed recreation site in Idaho
Salmon, Idaho – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio…
Power County's chief deputy addresses running for sheriff, coronavirus situation
As coronavirus cases rise in nearby counties, Power County Chief Deputy Max Sprague says the Sheriff’s Office is taking precautions and making preparations for the instance when or if the virus hits its cities.
Little vetoes HB 340a, bill to give special exemption to unlicensed teen treatment program
Gov. Brad Little has issued his 6th veto of this year's legislative session, rejecting HB 340a, the bill that sought to allow North Idaho pastor and current state Rep. Tim Remington to run a youth residential drug …
Idaho courts operating at reduced capacity due to COVID-19, stay-home order (copy)
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and adhere to Gov. Brad Little's statewide stay-home order, federal and district courthouses in the Treasure Valley will operate at a reduced capacity until further notic…
Twin Falls schools staff member positive for COVID-19
TWIN FALLS— A staff member at Canyon Ridge High School has tested positive for COVID-19.
Our community in the times of COVID-19
Our lives are different today. Different than even a week ago. Gov. Brad Little’s statewide order to stay home changed things for all of us. The order can be found on the city’s website at cityofamericanfalls.com o…
Worried Idahoans quiz governor about virus spread, testing, evictions
Gov. Brad Little fielded coronavirus questions from nearly a dozen worried Idahoans around the state on Tuesday, in his third weekly statewide teleconference with the Idaho AARP.
Cassia County woman dies from coronavirus
BURLEY — South Central Public Health District confirms Cassia County’s first death related to COVID-19.
In Trump they trust
"We have it totally under control. It's going to be just fine." — Donald Trump, Jan. 22, 2020
Two additional cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two additional case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in southeast Idaho, one in Bannock County and one in Bingham County, bringing the total number of cases to s…
Online COVID-19 resource guide available
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho, along with various community partners (Pocatello Fire Department, JustServe, Area Agency on Aging, Life Inc., North Bannock Fire District and Southeastern Idaho Public Health),…
Feed the soul: In chaotic times, gardening becomes therapy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Dig. Plant. Breathe.
The 2020 Free Fisherman's Breakfast is canceled
The 2020 Free Fisherman’s Breakfast in St. Anthony has been canceled. The annual event brings hundreds of people to town with visitors from as far away as Australia.
Washington state choir suffers devastating losses to COVID-19 (copy)
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — March 10 was the day Skagit County, Wash., confirmed its first COVID-19 case. It was also the day a singing group would meet and soon become what health officials call a “cluster” of disease.
VIRUS DIARY: The world seemed small and accessible. No more.
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in years, we’ve put our suitcases away. Flights have been canceled. The shared Google calendar where we tracked each other…