Spokane first responders trained to prioritize communication in emergency situations
SPOKANE, Wash. -- In Uvalde, Texas, officials are now saying the Police Chief in charge of handling the police response to the shooting at Robb Elementary…
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New research explains how moms can give their babies COVID antibodies
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- Through this global pandemic, we've slowly but surely become accustomed to a lot of unknowns as research evolves. Two years into…
Local virology expert, colleague of Dr. Fauci sheds light on what we're seeing so far with Omicron
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The recently emerging Omicron variant of COVID-19 has some people changing their holiday plans and early research shows that could be for good reason. We…
How should Spokane Co spend COVID relief funds? Here's how to share your thoughts
SPOKANE CO., Wash. -- The Spokane County Board of Commissioners is asking for community feedback on how to spend economic relief funds. Spokane County is expected to receive about $101 million as part of the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP)…
Your heating bills could go up this winter: Here's what to expect.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- We're heading into the cooler months in the Inland Northwest, and this year, we're looking to fall on the cooler side. As temps dip…
Idaho Gov. Brad Little eyes more day cares to solve worker shortage
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday he wants to use federal coronavirus relief money to increase day care capacity to help alleviate the state’s worker shortage. The Republican governor, in a speech about the future of…
'The shift is real': More jobs but fewer employees create long-lasting labor shortages
The pandemic changed every aspect of life, and employers are feeling it.
Struggling to find a COVID test? Health care clinics are swamped by the recent surge.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As the fifth wave of the coronavirus pandemic takes hold on our region, health care workers are stretched thinner than…
North Idaho College puts mask mandate in place ahead of classes starting on Monday
School leaders say they recognize most people don't want to wear a mask but they feel this is the best decision for everyone.
Washington Department of Health starts new 'Power of Providers' vaccine initiative
The goal is for primary care physicians to share information about the vaccine with their patients so that they can make an informed decision when it comes to getting their shot.
New mask rules and rising COVID cases causing mental health concerns
It's hard to keep up with all of the changing guidelines during this pandemic. Just when we thought things were getting better, another mask requirement is put in place.
'It felt like no time had passed': Garland Theatre welcomes back moviegoers
There's now another place to hang out now; The Garland Theatre just reopened, and it's something many people have been waiting for.
COVID cases climb across the nation and in Spokane region
SPOKANE, Wash. - We were nearly in the clear, but now another resurgence of COVID cases are taking over much of the country, hitting unvaccinated people especially hard. Masks are…
'We can start healing a little bit': Tourism on the mend with state's full reopening
It's the first weekend with the state fully reopen. People are enjoying the outdoors, maskless, and restaurants are at 100 percent capacity once again. Slowly, more people are visiting the Lilac City again.
Spokane businesses struggle to hire people, making reopening at full capacity difficult
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Businesses are desperate to hire people. A few have started giving out hiring bonuses just to get people to apply. However, not all of them can offer the…
'Spokane is back'; Gov. Inslee visits Spokane to celebrate reopening
Washington Governor Jay Inslee was in Spokane to celebrate the city's reopening after long year of pandemic lockdowns.
Gov. Inslee to commemorate end of statewide COVID restrictions with visit to Spokane Wednesday
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Washington Governor Jay Inslee will visit Spokane Wednesday afternoon to commemorate the end of the state's Safe Start…
Most COVID-19 restrictions set to lift in Washington Wednesday
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Most of the COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place and modified several times since last spring will be lifted in Washington state Wednesday, meaning restaurants and bars and other businesses can resume full indoor occupancy…
On the verge of full reopening, local businesses face worker shortage and food price hikes
Local businesses are on the verge of opening at full capacity, but they're facing various issues.
Hooptown USA, Multicare team up to host Rebound Spokane vaccine clinic Saturday
SPOKANE, Wash - On what would traditionally be Hoopfest weekend in Spokane, this weekend will instead be an effort to get more people vaccinated and ready for the delayed event later this summer.
'We're doing better than any other state': Gov. Little promises more tax relief and investments in education
With Idaho's economy doing better than ever before, Gov. Brad Little promises more tax relief and investments in education.
'We're so excited': Hoopfest organizers gear up for the big tournament
It's the day so many basketball fans have been waiting for. Teams can officially sign up to play in this year's upcoming Hoopfest!
Lake City High reacts to back-and-forth mask mandate orders
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- While Gov. Brad Little was out of state on Thursday, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin issued an executive order banning mask mandates. It didn't last long though. Gov.…
Sense of normalcy returns to Main Avenue and its businesses ahead of Memorial Day weekend
For the first time in a year and a half, downtown Spokane feels quite normal again.
