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Local authorities emphasize educating violators of stay-at-home order
POCATELLO — Public health officials say 418 people have tested positive for COVID-19 across the state amid a worldwide pandemic that had claimed the lives of seven Idahoans as of Monday evening.
Cassia County woman dies from coronavirus
BURLEY — South Central Public Health District confirms Cassia County’s first death related to COVID-19.
Spokane County closes COVID-19 testing site after tent blows over
Spokane County’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing center was closed Monday as a result of windy conditions.
Idaho Panhandle reports 3 new COVID-19 cases, 1 hospitalization; 2nd death reported in Nez Perce County
The Panhandle Health District reported three new COVID-19 cases in Kootenai County Tuesday for a total of 31 cases in the Idaho Panhandle.
Providence hospitals in Spokane rationing face masks amid global shortage
At Providence hospitals in the Spokane area, personal protective equipment is being kept under lock and key.
COVID-19 increasing in Washington, including 'very concerning' outbreaks in 108 long-term care facilities
COVID-19 is spreading at an increasing rate in Washington and has reached 108 long-term care facilities that house those who appear most vulnerable to the disease, State Health Officer Kathy Lofy told reporters Tue…
Eastern State Hospital staff member tests positive for coronavirus
A staff member at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Department of Social and Health Services confirmed.
Federal officials don't believe virus spread through food processing
With about 75 percent of the nation under stay-at-home orders, regional agriculture officials said they do not fear that food-processing operations pose a risk for spreading the coronavirus.
Official: Caregiver had no symptoms for 3 days before returning to Spokane Veterans Home
A health care worker who has tested positive for COVID-19 had no symptoms for three days before returning to work at the Spokane Veterans Home last week, a state official said.
Limited COVID-19 testing kits limit Eastern Washington providers, long-term care facilities
Two weeks ago, a resident of Bonaventure Senior Living in the Tri-Cities died at the hospital. A few days later, health officials announced it was Benton County’s first COVID-19 death.
Local tattoo shops struggle during COVID-19 closures
At Mom’s Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing in Kendall Yards, owner and resident “mom” Beth Swilling has worked for the past five years to create a “safe space” for her customers.
Caregiver had no symptoms for 3 days before returning to Spokane Veterans Home, official says
A health care worker who has tested positive for COVID-19 had no symptoms for three days before returning to work at the Spokane Veterans Home last week, a state official said.
Bong's Grocery and Deli owner keeps prices low, says now is not the time to make money
Jolly Ghebreab, owner of Bong’s Grocery and Deli, said now is not the time to make money. On Monday, he set his gas prices at $1.99.
From virtual tours to Instagram, Gonzaga adapts to unique recruiting circumstances during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has sidelined nearly every aspect of college basketball and created uncertainty about what’s going to happen next week, next month and next season.
Spokane Valley City Council approves funding boost for food bank
After Spokane Valley Partners lost support from many churches, restaurants and grocery stores, the Spokane Valley City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to award the food bank $25,000 to serve a growing number of p…