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Grandparenting goes digital as virus keeps older adults home
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A few weeks ago, Debbie Cameron saw her grandsons most days, playing the piano, making after-school snacks or singing nursery rhymes with…
Gov. Little relaxes requirements for unemployment benefits
BOISE — Gov. Brad Little is waiving the weeklong waiting period for unemployment benefits, and moving millions of dollars to an emergency fund to bolster Idaho's fight against the novel coronavirus, he announced at…
Stay-home order provokes mixed political reactions
Like much else in America today, how seriously to take the coronavirus and how to respond to it have become marks of political identity for some people.
Simpson, Fulcher explain stimulus votes
Both of Idaho's congressmen voted for the coronavirus stimulus bill that passed the U.S. House on Friday.
New Idaho COVID-19 Hotline available this week
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has announced a new toll-free number for Idahoans to call with questions about COVID-19 or the Statewide Stay-Home Order. The number, 1-888-330-3010, will be staffed…
City of Chubbuck remains open, with limited access
CHUBBUCK — Chubbuck City Hall remains open for business, and all public services will still be provided on a daily basis. As a precaution for novel coronavirus and to ensure the safety of our residents and employee…
East Idaho's response to pandemic inspirational, courageous
The coronavirus pandemic has certainly created a new normal here in East Idaho.Many businesses have closed because of the outbreak while others have scaled back hours and laid off employees.Students from kindergart…
Rocky Mountain Power modifies service at recreation areas in response to COVID-19 public health emergency
SALT LAKE CITY — In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Rocky Mountain Power is modifying operations of its recreation sites in Idaho and Utah until further notice.
College seniors hurried to squeeze in last school memories
It was during Act 1 of the final dress rehearsal for Puccini’s “La Rondine” at the Peabody Conservatory that the school president sent out an email canceling a…
New Idaho COVID-19 Hotline available Monday, March 30
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has announced a new toll-free number for Idahoans to call with questions about COVID-19 or the Statewide Stay-Home Order. The number, 1-888-330-3010, will be staffed…
Key points of Gov. Little's stay-home order
SOUTHEAST IDAHO — With the Gov. Little’s statewide stay-home order, which was put into effect on March to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it is important that community members and business owners follow the order.…
Bingham Healthcare is now offering telehealth appointments
BLACKFOOT — In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Bingham Healthcare, and all of the healthcare providers at their associated clinics in East Idaho, are doing everything they can to provide high-quality and compassion…
Health emergency? Don't hesitate to get help
With hospitals across America focused on people who have developed COVID-19, some people with unrelated but still urgent health problems are feeling awkward about reporting to emergency rooms.
Mini-Cassia residents band together to help people find needed supplies
BURLEY — Amidst a statewide order for Idaho residents to stay home during the COVID-19 spread, Mini-Cassia residents are finding ways to help their neighbors and ease the fear and panic people feel when they go to …
Dropping blood pressure may predict frailty, falls in older people
Blood pressure that goes down when you stand up is associated with frailty and falls in older people, according to a new study that advocates more testing.