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News >  Spokane

Spokane mayor – a former TV news anchor – turns to video to reach out during pandemic

Sun., March 29, 2020

For more than two decades, Spokane residents were accustomed to Nadine Woodward in front of a camera, reading the day’s news and sharing local stories as a television news anchor. As the city responds to the coronavirus outbreak, now-Mayor Woodward has resumed that role – albeit for a different network.

News >  Spokane

Overdue book? Please don’t bother bringing it back, Spokane Public Library says

Sun., March 29, 2020

Keep those overdue books. With a stay-home order in place, and out of an abundance of caution, the Spokane Public Library is not accepting returns.

News >  Spokane

Catholic Charities in Spokane lays off 41 employees

UPDATED: Fri., March 27, 2020

Anticipating its revenue will fall precipitously, Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington has laid off dozens of employees.

News >  Spokane

Number of Spokane firefighters in quarantine declines

UPDATED: Wed., March 25, 2020

Thanks largely to a loosening of health guidelines, the number of Spokane city firefighters in quarantine and out of work has dropped since last week.

News >  Spokane

After Inslee orders stay home, city wants shelters open 24/7

UPDATED: Wed., March 25, 2020

The city of Spokane is asking homeless shelters to operate 24/7 in response to the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order Inslee issued earlier this week.

News >  Spokane

Visit Spokane lays off 70% of its employees; other agencies implement hiring freeze

UPDATED: Wed., March 25, 2020

Local governments have abstained from the extensive layoffs reported in the private sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some have already limited hiring and reined in spending.

News >  Spokane

City of Spokane halts all foreclosures, evictions

UPDATED: Mon., March 23, 2020

The city of Spokane will temporarily ban all foreclosures and evictions of commercial tenants for 30 days, adding to protections ordered by Gov. Jay Inslee last week.

News >  Spokane

Fairgrounds, Spokane Public Library eyed for shelter in coronavirus response

UPDATED: Mon., March 23, 2020

Anticipating COVID-19’s continued impact on Spokane, regional leaders are eying the county fairgrounds as a potential site for shelter and an alternate health care facility.

News >  Spokane

‘Last on the totem pole’: Virus takes toll on Spokane homeless, even without cases detected

Sun., March 22, 2020

Even though COVID-19 has yet to be detected among Spokane’s homeless, the virus has already taken a toll on the services they rely on.

News >  Spokane

Uber doesn’t have a license to operate in Spokane, but hundreds of its drivers do

Sun., March 22, 2020

Hundreds of drivers are licensed to drive for Uber in Spokane, but the company itself is not.

News >  Idaho

2 new COVID-19 cases in Kootenai County brings total to 3; Idaho reports 31 cases statewide

UPDATED: Fri., March 20, 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Kootenai County residents, the Panhandle Health District announced on Friday.

News >  Spokane

Downtown Spokane library could become temporary homeless shelter, mayor says

UPDATED: Fri., March 20, 2020

The downtown Spokane Public Library is the first of several sites officials are working to identify as a potential temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

News >  Spokane

Spokane City Hall closed to the public

UPDATED: Thu., March 19, 2020

Spokane City Hall will be closed to the public starting Friday.

News >  Spokane

Positive COVID-19 test in Spokane Valley retirement community

UPDATED: Thu., March 19, 2020

A resident of the Holman Gardens retirement community in Spokane Valley has tested positive for COVID-19, health officials confirmed on Thursday.

News >  Spokane

Coronavirus measures to cut shelter capacity in half; officials looking for alternative sites

UPDATED: Tue., March 17, 2020

City officials are hurriedly searching for temporary shelter locations this week, as social distancing measures are expected to reduce citywide capacity for the homeless by about 400 beds.

News >  Spokane

Spokane City Council tweaks meetings, but doesn’t cancel in face of coronavirus

UPDATED: Tue., March 17, 2020

Three of the Spokane City Council’s seven members were home sick, but called in to Monday’s committee meeting by phone.

News >  Spokane

Spokane County, city of Spokane declare emergencies; Knezovich urges collaboration, calm

UPDATED: Tue., March 17, 2020

Spokane County and Spokane have both called for a state of emergency as the number of cases in the state grows.

News >  Spokane

Will downtown Spokane police precinct reduce crime? It might be too early too tell

Tue., March 17, 2020

The hollow, ornate shell of a former bank on Riverside Avenue should soon serve as the public face of the Spokane Police Department and the cornerstone achievement of Mayor Nadine Woodward’s first year in office.

News >  Spokane

Innovia changing policy amid reports that it directed money to white nationalist group

Mon., March 16, 2020

The Innovia Foundation pledged Monday to no longer direct funds to a white nationalist website after reports detailed how money from a donor-advised fund was awarded.

News >  Spokane

School districts make plans to continue education and feed students

UPDATED: Tue., March 17, 2020

Schools districts across Spokane County announced plans to provide students with classroom materials and free drop-off lunches.

News >  Business

Washington Commerce Director Lisa Brown: Patronize businesses as best you can safely

UPDATED: Mon., March 16, 2020

The primary concern is workers who “fall through the cracks,” said Lisa Brown, who is co-chairing Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 Economic Impact Task Force .

News >  Spokane

Pandemic panic shopping again empties Spokane stores of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other goods

UPDATED: Sat., March 14, 2020

On Friday, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency as the number of diagnosed COVID-19 cases nationwide increased to more than 2,000, further intensifying a frenzied rush on Spokane-area supermarkets. Images shared on social media showed overflowing shopping carts, long lines, and shelves empty of toilet paper, frozen vegetables – even tofu.

News >  Spokane

To prepare for coronavirus, Spokane officials working to find isolation sites

UPDATED: Fri., March 13, 2020

The city of Spokane is exploring options to rapidly expand its capacity to isolate and quarantine those diagnosed with, or suspected to be infected with, coronavirus. Though city leaders stress the situation remains fluid and conversations are ongoing, it could announce sites for a contingency isolation shelter or shelters in the coming days.

News >  Spokane

A couple inches of snow expected by morning in Spokane

UPDATED: Fri., March 13, 2020

Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Spokane estimate between one and two inches of snow will fall on the city Friday night into Saturday morning.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

One dead in Bonners Ferry shooting

UPDATED: Fri., March 13, 2020

One person was killed in a shooting in Bonners Ferry on Thursday night.