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Jobless claims shoot up in SE Washington
More than 400 people sought first-time unemployment benefits in southeastern Washington during the week Gov. Jay Inslee issued his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order that forced restaurants to end sit-down dining and …
Little orders 1 percent holdback for agencies
BOISE — Idaho Gov. Brad Little ordered a 1 percent budget holdback Friday for all state agencies not directly involved in Idaho’s coronavirus response.
Camas Prairie man shares century of memories
Growing up in Ferdinand in the 1920s as part of a big Caltholic farming family wasn’t for the faint-hearted.
Game bridge on Highway 21 planned in order to help elk, mule deer survive
The darkness of a winter evening is a sudden switch from the bright, cold light of day. But while driving at night on rural highways in the middle of the big pine forests, an even more sudden appearance can wander …
The Nation's 5,000 Outpatient Surgery Centers Could Help With The COVID-19 Overflow
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, a group of anesthesiologists wants to convert America’s surgery centers into critical care units for infected patients.
East Idaho county reports first confirmed coronavirus case
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) have confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in Bonneville County.
Relationships in the time of COVID-19
I thought right now with the chaos in the world and in our own personal worlds, it may be a good time to address relationships. What are relationships? Webster defines relationship as: the state of being related or…
Local doctor gives $10K to Idaho Foodbank to feed families affected by coronavirus
POCATELLO — A local kidney doctor with his Wednesday donation to the Idaho Foodbank in Pocatello helped provide some certainty for the East Idahoans who wonder where their next meal might come from.
Inslee says 'stay home' order extension 'highly likely'; 2nd COVID-19 death reported in Spokane County
Gov. Jay Inslee said Saturday that COVID-19 social distancing orders similar to his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” initiative will likely extend beyond the beginning of April.
People have two additional weeks to fill out the census, and local help to do it
While many Spokane events encouraging people to fill out the census have been put on hold or canceled, local leaders are hoping to use social media, food distribution and phone calls to get the word out about the 2…
Spokane trucker keeps supplies moving under increasingly difficult conditions. But will he ever find hand sanitizer?
Kevin Snider left Spokane on March 9 as scheduled to fill his 73-foot tractor trailer with frozen french fries and beef in Richland before beginning his regular delivery route destined first for New Orleans.
Nervous brides: Coronavirus gatherings ban affects upcoming nuptials in town
Heather Nelson doesn’t have the typical pre-wedding jitters.
'He never had a sad day.' Before unexpected death, 'fun-loving' Bryce Beekman left lasting impact on Washington State teammates
PULLMAN – For two or three hours every day last fall, Bryce Beekman endeared himself to Washington State teammates with an irresistible smile and unmistakable laugh.
2nd COVID-19 death reported in Spokane County as cases eclipse 100
Spokane County reported its second death related to COVID-19 Saturday, along with confirmation of 22 new positive tests.
With their salons closed, hair professionals are at loose ends
The storefront of Bliss Hair Studio is usually full of stylists chatting with their clients and women sitting with foil in their hair.