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Reading in the time of COVID-19: Experts explain how you can read the news in a pandemic
BOISE — The sheer amount of information and updates surrounding COVID-19 is at the least overwhelming, and at the most a cause of anxiety and fear.
First coronavirus cases reported in Jerome and Minidoka counties
JEROME — The South Central Public Health District reported two cases of coronavirus Monday afternoon, the first in Jerome and Minidoka counties.
Local schools forge ahead with remote instruction
POCATELLO — Schools throughout Eastern Idaho are now making the transition to remote learning, which has become their new normal for operating amid the coronavirus pandemic
Minerva's Breakdown: Advice for those on the verge - Love in the time of COVID-19
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Five new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Nez Perce County
Five new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Nez Perce County, public health officials announced this afternoon.
Red Cross in need of blood donations; multiple blood drives planned in April
CHUBBUCK — The American Red Cross has a critical need for blood donations.
Idaho's May primary election won't be delayed, but will go all-absentee
BOISE — Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney said Monday afternoon that the governor won't be delaying the May 19 primary election, but it'll go all-absentee due to the risk from coronavirus.
Primary election won't be delayed, but will go all-absentee; link to my full story
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney said this afternoon that the governor won't be delaying the May 19 primary election, but it'll go all-absentee due to the risk from coronavirus. “He is not going to delay i…
What is community spread and what you can do to be prepared
SOUTHEAST IDAHO — COVID-19 is a serious health threat, and the situation is evolving daily. The risk varies between communities, but given the increasing number of cases in southeast Idaho, the risk for community s…
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.
Nampa School District offers grab-and-go lunches on weekdays
NAMPA — The Nampa School District is offering grab-and-go lunches at several locations every weekday until schools are physically back in session.
Sugar City Council approves COVID-19 emergency resolution
REXBURG – The Sugar City Council approved an emergency resolution during its Thursday council meeting.
Recent statistics and information on COVID-19
According to the Idaho Coronavirus information page, as of March 30, there are 310 confirmed cases of the virus and six reported deaths in Idaho. According to the Eastern Idaho Public Health website, there are 10 c…
Already Taxed Health Care Workers Not 'Immune' From Layoffs And Less Pay
Just three weeks ago, Dr. Kathryn Davis worried about the coronavirus, but not about how it might affect her group of five OB-GYNs who practice at a suburban hospital outside Boston.
We are all connected in our experience with coronavirus
Most of us have had the absolutely heart-wrenching experience of hearing the news that something has gone terribly wrong in the life of someone we dearly love.