Wilson Elementary requiring masks for rest of week
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Wilson Elementary recently announced that the school will require its students and staff to wear masks for the remainder of the week due to a…
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Gonzaga University keeping COVID vaccine requirement in place for upcoming school year
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga University will continue requiring all students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they are returning to campus for the upcoming school year. Students must…
18 Kootenai Health employees resign over COVID vaccine policy
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Eighteen Kootenai Health employees refused to comply with the healthcare system’s COVID vaccination policy and no longer work there. Employees had to submit proof of vaccination to Kootenai Health by Tuesday or resign from their positions. …
Idaho colleges, universities to follow Biden vaccine orders
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho State Board of Education on Tuesday approved a decision joining a federal lawsuit to block contractor requirements in President Joe Biden’s executive orders that include COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but colleges and universities will meanwhile…
Boeing tells workers they must get COVID-19 vaccine
SEATTLE (AP) — The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired. The Seattle Times reports the deadline for workers at the aerospace giant is Dec. 8. “Compliance with these requirements is a condition of…
A vast majority of health care workers in Washington are vaccinated against COVID-19
SEATTLE, Wash. -- A statewide survey of hospitals and health systems in Washington showed an increase in health care worker vaccinations ahead of the state deadline. The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) surveyed members about their staff vaccination rates ahead…
'This is not leadership': Idaho exploring legal action to stop Pres. Biden's vaccine mandate
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho will explore legal action to stop President Biden's latest vaccine mandate. On Thursday, President Biden ordered new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100 million Americans — private-sector employees as well as health care workers…
Masks, face coverings required at all large outdoor events in Washington
The requirement applies to all outdoor events with 500 or more attendees, regardless of their vaccination status.
Which school workers are impacted by Inslee's vaccine requirement?
Governor Jay Inslee announced the people working in Washington schools are now required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Eastern Washington University requiring masks at Spokane facilities
CHENEY, Wash. -- Eastern Washington University will require all students and staff to wear masks at its Spokane facilities. A decision about the Cheney campus will come at a later time. Associate Vice President Lance Kissler said courses at the…
Masks now required in all City of Pullman facilities
Masks are now required in all City of Pullman facilities.
Mayor Woodward issues mask requirement at all city facilities
It will go into effect Wednesday.
Gonzaga requiring all people on campus to wear masks
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you're on Gonzaga University's campus, you will be required to wear a mask regardless if you've been vaccinated or not. Gonzaga's President Thayne McCulloh said this will apply to all students, employees, contract partners and visitors…
WSU to discontinue personal, philosophical exemption under COVID vaccine requirement
Washington State University will soon discontinue its personal and philosophical exemption under the student vaccination requirement for COVID-19.
Mixed reactions to vaccine mandate at Spokane Veterans Home
There have been mixed responses from people at the Spokane Veteran's home following Governor Inslee's vaccine mandate for state employees.
State Republicans call on Inslee to reconsider school mask requirement
In July, Gov. Jay Inslee announced all K-12 students, employees and staff will be expected to follow the rule this fall.
Who does Gov. Jay Inslee's vaccine requirement impact?
Under the governor's new vaccine requirement, some state employees will need to get the shot or face being fired.
Are you a state employee who now has to choose between your job or getting the vaccine?
Governor Jay Inslee announced on Monday that state workers will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Are you a state employee who now has to choose between your job or getting the vaccine? Tell us your story below. RELATED: Gov.…
Gov. Inslee announces COVID vaccine requirement for state employees, long-term care facility workers
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- State workers and people working in both private health care and long-term care facilities will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Jay Inslee announced the new vaccine requirement on Monday, saying that employees have until…
Kaiser Permanente requiring COVID vaccination for all employees, physicians
OAKLAND, Calif., -- The nation's largest integrated, nonprofit health care organization announced it will required its employees and physicians to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Kaiser Permanente organization includes more than 216,000 employees and more than 23,000 Permanente Medical Group…
Gonzaga president 'not yet convinced' about mandatory vaccinations, but not ruling it out
Gonzaga University President Thayne McCulloh said he has not yet made a decision on whether to require students and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the fall semester.
WSU to require students, employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Washington State University will require all students and employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by fall 2021.
Pullman Police to start enforcing mask mandate with fines, possible jail time
The statewide mask mandate has been in effect for weeks and, though it has always been punishable by fines and jail time, police departments have said they will enforce it through education.
A closer look at Gov. Inslee's statewide mask requirement
Governor Inslee says masks are no longer recommended in most public places, they’ll be required beginning Friday. How are people reacting, and what does the order mean exactly?
