SPOKANE, Wash. -- This year's flu season has gotten off to a hot start. According to data from the Department of Health for Washington and Idaho, flu transmission levels are high across both states. In Washington, flu-like illness activity was…
HAYDEN, Idaho -- The Panhandle Health District announced its first case of monkeypox within the district on Thursday. An investigation into the case is ongoing, and no further…
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. -- The Grant County Health District is investigating the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Grant County. The patient is in good health and is…
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive to the Washington State Department of Health outlining additional steps to address the rise in monkeypox cases.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- With a spike in COVID-19 cases across the nation, some major cities are considering bringing back mask mandates, including some in Washington. It's being…
You must go to the CDC website to look at updated COVID-19 numbers in Idaho
SPOKANE, Wash. — On Saturday, the CDC recommended that six counties in Washington should return to wearing masks. One of the counties mentioned was Spokane County. Spokane County…
People in six Washington counties should begin wearing masks indoors in public and on public transportation again, according to recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
SPOKANE, Wash.-- COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 were approved last week. Many parents are waiting for this moment to finally get their toddlers vaccinated. However, finding doses…
The FDA suggests to throw away all FrshKampo and HEB-branded strawberries immediately
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. -- Four snow geese in Grant County have tested positive for avian influenza, also known as the bird flu. A Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist and a Moses Lake veterinarian collected the positive tests. No humans…
Here are some things to know about the recent recall of JIF peanut butter products
SPOKANE, Wash.-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given emergency use authorization for the third dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged…
SPOKANE, Wash -- The World Health Organization recently reported unexplained hepatitis cases in 20 nations around the world. Most of them have been reported from European countries. However, the outbreak…
Masks are no longer required on planes and other public transportation methods after a federal judge in Florida struck down the mandate. Will you continue to wear masks on planes? Vote below. RELATED: CDC mask mandate for…
SPOKANE, Wash -- Coronavirus cases of the BA.2 variant are surging across the country. It's the reason the CDC announced they're extending the travel mask mandate…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved people ages 50 and older to receive a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A recent study suggests kids who had COVID-19 have a greater risk of developing diabetes. The study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that more children have been diagnosed with diabetes during the pandemic.…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recalled one lot of Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula due to possible contamination of Cronobacter. The CDC advises parents to not feed the recalled infant formula to their…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Masks are coming off a little more than a week earlier than originally scheduled. Governor Jay Inslee moved the date up to March 12. However,…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As COVID-19 hospitalizations and case rates continue to decline across the west, many states are now updating their masking guidance. State leaders across the west coast, including Washington Governor Jay Inslee, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Oregon…
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Jay Inslee will announce Monday that Washington is lifting its statewide indoor mask policy earlier than previously announced. Washington was set to lift the mandate on March 21, but will now do so at 11:59 p.m.…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- About 23 days before the mask mandate will lift in Washington, Spokane's Mayor is ready for it to be terminated now. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated masking guidelines Friday, meaning those living in…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- New guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on masking gives us a look at which counties can take off the…
