Here is where Spokane County and North Idaho stand when it comes to COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations. Where do Spokane County and North Idaho stand when it comes to coronavirus cases, deaths and coronavirus vaccine distribution? This article is updated daily with new information and analysis. Spokane County Spokane County is reporting 35 new … Read more
Biden is still at risk of failing to meet his self-imposed target to have 70% of Americans at least partially vaccinated by July 4. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300 million vaccine shots have been administered in … Read more
MERIDIAN, Idaho — The City of Meridian has been honored with a public safety award by the Idaho Association of Idaho Cities. The City Achievement Award recognizes groundbreaking and original solutions related to the public safety and care for communities across the state. “Idaho city officials are creative, innovative, and solution-oriented and the Garret Nancolas … Read more
While the Delta variant is considered highly contagious and more deadly, the CDC director says getting vaccinated can help protect you from that variant. WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky says she expects the delta variant will become the dominant coronavirus strain in the United States. The delta variant, … Read more
Oregonians are asked to limit outdoor water use for things like watering lawns and filling swimming pools to extend the state’s chlorine supply. PORTLAND, Ore. — A major electrical failure at a chlorine manufacturer in Longview, Wash. has created a critical chlorine shortage in Oregon that could affect the state’s water supply, the Oregon Office … Read more
Here is where Spokane County and North Idaho stand when it comes to COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations. Where do Spokane County and North Idaho stand when it comes to coronavirus cases, deaths and coronavirus vaccine distribution? This article is updated daily with new information and analysis. Spokane County Spokane County is reporting 73 new … Read more
BOISE, Idaho — New medication lock boxes provided by St. Luke’s will help families safely store prescription medications. The injury prevention team is providing medication lock boxes at local pediatric clinics and St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. Officials say this a new way to help parents protect their children from ingesting dangerous medications not meant for … Read more
The pills, which would be used to minimize symptoms after infection, are in development and could begin arriving by year’s end. WASHINGTON — The United States is devoting $3.2 billion to speed the development of antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other dangerous viruses that could turn into pandemics. The new program will invest in … Read more
Only 5% of Japanese are fully vaccinated, but the games are still going forward — largely because billions of dollars ride on it. TOKYO, Japan — Public sentiment in Japan has been generally opposed to holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, partly based on fears the coronavirus will spike as almost 100,000 people — athletes … Read more
Under a proposed bill, Oregonians with pending applications for rental assistance could get a 60-day extension. PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s renters have been protected by a state-imposed moratorium during the pandemic. When it expires on June 30, landlords can evict those who can’t pay. State lawmakers are considering whether to extend the state’s eviction … Read more
