Dr. Bob Lutz formally files wrongful termination lawsuit, seeks to be reinstated as Spokane County health officer
SPOKANE, Wash. – Dr. Bob Lutz wants to be reinstated as Spokane County’s health officer. That is one of…
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Dr. Frank Velazquez named Spokane County's new health officer
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Dr. Frank Velazquez has been named Spokane County's new health officer. Velazquez has served as interim health officer since Dr. Bob Lutz was terminated in…
Health board could name new Spokane County health officer Wednesday
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Board of Health could select Spokane County’s new health officer as early as Wednesday. An agenda for Wednesday's meeting shows the board will review the applicant’s qualifications, approve them for the position and approve their…
Candidates for Spokane County health officer to be interviewed Friday
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Regional Health District will conduct interviews for its open health officer position on Friday. A search for a new health officer has been underway since the controversial firing of Dr. Bob Lutz in October 2020. …
Washington's top health officers encourage masks in indoor public spaces
This comes as case rates and hospitalizations increase across the state and Eastern Washington.
Hiring of Spokane's permanent health officer will take place in phases, Dr. Velazquez says
The Spokane Regional Health District is searching for a permanent health officer. Now, we're getting some clarity on what that hiring process will look like.
Dr. Frank Velazquez to continue as Spokane County's interim health officer
Dr. Frank Velazquez will continue to serve as Spokane County's interim heath director.
Spokane City Council president releases statement about Dr. Lutz's 'unexpected' departure
According to Beggs, in order for Dr. Lutz to be terminated, the Spokane Regional Health District Board would have to vote during a scheduled meeting that would also be open to the public.
Spokane Regional Health District refuses to answer questions about Lutz's departure
The Spokane Regional Health District called a news conference on Friday to discuss health officer Dr. Bob Lutz's departure but refused to answer the majority of questions asked by local reporters.
Spokane Co. considering reversing recently eased COVID restrictions
Governor Jay Inslee announced the loosening of some COVID-19 restrictions earlier this week, but Spokane County is considering reversing that move due to a recent spike in cases.
Spokane health officer slams national response to COVID-19 pandemic
Spokane County Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz expressed his frustration with national leadership's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a press briefing Wednesday.
Health officer declines Spokane County Commissioners' request to begin phase 3 application
Spokane County Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz rejected the County Commissioners' request to begin the process of applying for phase 3.
