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Hospital Suppliers Take To The Skies To Combat Dire Shortages Of COVID-19 Gear
Hospitals in the New York City area are turning to a private distributor to airlift millions of protective masks out of China. The U.S. military is flying specialized swabs out of Italy. And a Chicago-area medical …
Gov. Little issues stay-at-home order, directs all non-essential businesses to close
Gov. Brad Little has immediately ordered all Idaho residents to remain at home except for necessary activities and directed non-essential businesses close for the next three weeks in order to slow the spread of cor…
Governor Little issues statewide stay-home order, signs extreme emergency declaration
Boise, Idaho – Following the guidance of Idaho’s public health experts, Governor Brad Little issued a statewide stay-home ordertoday for all Idahoans.
Letter to the Editor: BYUI Students get the stiff arm from apartment owners
To whom it may concern,
Local crafters doing their part amid pandemic
POCATELLO — Emily Housley sets up her sewing machine at the kitchen table to contribute toward protecting the public from a coronavirus pandemic.
Fall River Electric Alters Operations in Response to COVID-19 Virus
ASHTON, Idaho — As of Monday, March 23, Fall River Electric Cooperative has restricted access by the public to each of the Cooperative’s three front offices located in Ashton, Driggs and West Yellowstone. This acti…
Raptor rehab: Fish and Game helps rescue, rehab injured raptors
It often starts with a phone call from a concerned person to Idaho Department of Fish and Game. A large raptor is suffering along the side of the road.
Edmunds: 5 high-tech vehicles for less than $36,000
Every year brings new technology features in vehicles. Most of them undeniably enhance a vehicle's modern appeal and safety, such as widescreen infotainment di…
Albion Cafe, Mads Merc & Soda Fountain set to open with curbside, window service in April
ALBION — After a year’s worth of work and planning, a mother and daughter are set to launch their restaurant, Albion Café, and Mads Merc & Soda Fountain, on April 1.
Community spread of coronavirus hits Boise area. 'Important announcement' coming
BOISE — Ada County has its first case of community spread coronavirus, Central District Health and Southwest District Health announced Tuesday night in a joint press release.
Standing Firm When the World Is Shaken
Many thought that the anger, vitriol, and deep-seated rage against both Left and Right in our nation would expose how we have lost our moorings. But a new situation showed up to upstage the dark side of culture's d…
New East Idaho Community Commitment Fund kicked off with $10K to assist nonprofits helping those affected by coronavirus
IDAHO FALLS — Bank of Idaho and Idaho National Laboratory, in connection with local nonprofit leaders and public health team members, have initiated a public community commitment fund in response to the coronavirus.
COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'
Dr. Eduardo Sanchez is the American Heart Association's chief medical officer for prevention and a former state health commissioner of Texas. He has dealt with major public health crises – including the SARS outbre…
Pocatello Parks and Rec. Dept. to close playgrounds, CRC closure extended
POCATELLO — In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the city of Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department will be closing playgrounds in the city’s park system.
Work out, stretch out and dance it off: Keeping active while quarantined
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