WA has 530 bridges in 'poor' condition — and limited repair money
Even with $605 million in federal aid, the state can't catch up with its growing maintenance backlog.
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Panhandle Health District blames surge in COVID cases, staffing shortage for major backlog
KOOTENAI CO., Idaho -- The Panhandle Health District says a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and staffing shortages are to blame for a major backlog in July and August. Backlogs in case reporting create several major issues for local health…
WA Dept. of Health resolving backlog that caused spike in COVID case count
We've learned a backlog in COVID-19 cases is having a big impact in Pierce, King and Spokane counties.
Extra grant money could help Spokane Police tackle backlog of sexual assault kits
The Spokane Police Department is hoping for more money from a grant to investigate old sexual assault cases. More than 1,500 kits sat on a shelf -- untested -- prior to 2015.
Health District cites backlog in case reporting as more test positive for COVID-19 in Spokane
The Spokane Regional Health District has cited a backlog in case reporting, which could explain a recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
Spokane County reports 175 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths as health district moves through back log
While 175 is the highest spike Spokane County has seen since the start of the pandemic, it doesn't mean that's how many people tested positive overnight.
Colbert woman still waiting for unemployment benefits, despite department claiming a cleared backlog
SPOKANE, Wash. -- More than 600,000 people filed their weekly unemployment claims last week in Washington. One of those is Annalisa Colley, who said her claims have been pending since April.…
Washington's Employment Security Department clears out backlog of unemployment claims
Washington’s Employment Security Department has cleared out a backlog in unemployment claims, it announced Friday.
