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Shawn Vestal: 'That's what life is all about. You're supposed to be a good neighbor'
When Laura Fish-Leat saw the images of empty shelves everywhere, she thought of her neighbors.
Idaho reports first 3 COVID-19 deaths; Kootenai County confirms 10th case
Idaho reported its first three deaths due to COVID-19 Thursday afternoon, after Kootenai County confirmed one new case.
Idaho reports first 3 COVID-19 deaths, nears 200 cases; Kootenai County confirms 10th case
Idaho reported its first three deaths due to COVID-19 Thursday afternoon, after Kootenai County confirmed one new case.
Riverview skilled nursing unit set to close due to 'projected long-term catastrophic event' of COVID-19
The skilled nursing unit at Riverview Retirement Community on Upriver Drive will permanently close by June 1, because of projected effects of COVID-19.
Inslee: Extension of stay-home order in play, despite 'glimmer of hope' in COVID-19 data
OLYMPIA – Washington has a “glimmer of hope” with some good news on efforts to fight the COVID-19 outbreak, but that doesn’t mean the current stay home order won’t be extended past the original two weeks, Gov. Jay …
Public land closures, Stay Home orders highlight green space inequalities
For the past two decades, Holly Weiler’s life has revolved, to some extent, around Mount Spokane State Park.
Foodbanks need younger volunteers, more donations as unemployment skyrockets
Local foodbanks are in a bind: they are serving far more people and are doing it with fewer resources, as more people are out of work and the larger, older volunteer base stays home to protect themselves from the C…
Stay Alfred temporarily closes properties nationwide because of coronavirus pandemic
Spokane Valley-based Stay Alfred is closing its properties nationwide for eight weeks, beginning April 1, to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Bannock Virtual BBQ to raise funds for food bank
POCATELLO — Those looking for a break from cooking and a chance to help their community while following orders to stay at home can participate in a virtual barbecue this weekend.
First COVID-19 cases reported in Fremont and Custer counties
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) (which serves Bonneville, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, and Teton counties), is confirming the first case of COVID-19 in Fremont and Custer County. This bring…
Trump's Boast About U.S., South Korea Coronavirus Testing Misses The Mark
President Donald Trump during a March 24 “virtual town hall” hosted by Fox News
On how to beat the coronavirus
This is a good news, bad news story. The bad news is what you’ve been hearing. Yes, I’m tired of hearing about the virus, too. That’s why I’ll skip right to the good news.
Q. How do ventilators treat people with coronavirus?
A. People who have severe cases of COVID-19 can develop pneumonia and/or an acute respiratory distress syndrome where the lungs are not able to work properly fail. A ventilator is used to help them breath.
California Lawmakers Struggle To Conduct Business Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
SACRAMENTO — The weekend before California shuttered its Capitol building, Senate leader Toni Atkins spent hours on the phone ? taking the roles of a student learning from epidemiologists and a legislator discussin…
COVID-19 supplies needed
SOUTHEAST IDAHO — Southeastern Idaho Public Health is asking the community for donations of surgical or N95 masks, medical grade gloves, handsanitizer and disinfectant (spray or wipes) for first responders and heal…