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Residents 60 and older, those with underlying health conditions eligible for vaccine starting Wednesday

Wed., March 31, 2021

Washington residents 60 and older, residents over the age of 16 with two or more underlying health conditions and more workers in high-risk settings such as group homes, restaurants and construction are eligible for a coronavirus vaccine.

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‘Real-world’ study of vaccines in United States finds them to be 90% effective

UPDATED: Mon., March 29, 2021

A study from the CDC found that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are 90% effective at preventing infection when studied in frontline and health care workers in many regions nationwide.

News >  Washington

Data limited on how many first responders, health care workers in Spokane got COVID-19 vaccine

UPDATED: Mon., March 29, 2021

With limited and fragmented data available, it's difficult to tell how many health care workers and first responders have been vaccinated for COVID-19.

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More than 1 million Washington residents are fully vaccinated

UPDATED: Fri., March 26, 2021

More than one in seven Washington residents is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

News >  Spokane

Gonzaga gets more hometown support from the ‘fatheads’ at Rockwood Retirement

UPDATED: Sat., March 27, 2021

A "wall of fans" lines Rockwood Retirement's lobby, as loyal Gonzaga fans cheer and celebrate the Zags in the tournament from a distance.

News >  Washington

From ‘cautiously optimistic’ to ‘cautious’: California COVID-19 variants confirmed in Spokane County and statewide

UPDATED: Thu., March 25, 2021

In Washington, two COVID variants from California are quickly outpacing variants detected from other parts of the world statewide, including in Spokane County.

News >  ID Government

Idaho Panhandle health board rescinds mask mandate

UPDATED: Thu., March 25, 2021

The Panhandle Board of Health rescinded the region's mask mandate at their meeting on Thursday.

News >  ID Government

Idaho Panhandle residents ages 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting today

UPDATED: Wed., March 24, 2021

All Panhandle residents age 16 and older can get vaccinated now, while all Idahoans will be eligible in just a couple weeks.

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COVID-19 case rates have plateaued locally

UPDATED: Tue., March 23, 2021

New COVID-19 cases appear to have plateaued in Spokane County, according to health district data.

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Vaccine appointments open to more essential workers, veterans

UPDATED: Mon., March 22, 2021

There are a few providers offering first doses to Spokane County residents this week, and all local veterans can get a shot at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center.

News >  Health

Behind the scenes, yet on the front lines: Epidemiologists reflect on a pandemic year

UPDATED: Sat., March 20, 2021

Local epidemiologists reflect on a pandemic year as well as what's to come.

News >  Education

Spokane-area school districts waiting for word from the state on shorter distances for students

UPDATED: Fri., March 19, 2021

Spokane area school districts are waiting for a signal from state officials to determine how they will implement less stringent restrictions for separating students in their classrooms.

News >  WA Government

Inslee: Anyone 60 and older, restaurant workers among new group eligible for vaccines on March 31

UPDATED: Thu., March 18, 2021

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday the next two tiers of residents will be eligible for a vaccine starting March 31, making two million more people eligible.

News >  Spokane

Pregnant women, at higher risk for severe COVID-19, can now get a vaccine

UPDATED: Thu., March 18, 2021

Pregnant women, who are 16 years old and older, can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Washington.

News >  Spokane

How the legacy of nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands still affects Spokane’s Marshallese community

UPDATED: Wed., March 17, 2021

This month is the 67th anniversary of the United States detonating and testing the most powerful nuclear bomb, called "Bravo," in the Marshall Islands. Today, Marshallese residents both near and far continue to be impacted.

News >  Washington

More Washington residents eligible for coronavirus vaccine starting Wednesday

UPDATED: Tue., March 16, 2021

On Wednesday, more Washington residents are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine statewide, including agricultural workers and grocery store workers as well as pregnant women and people with disabilities that put them at high-risk.

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Vaccine appointments available at Spokane Arena; case counts plateau statewide

UPDATED: Mon., March 15, 2021

More first-dose vaccine appointments have opened up at the Spokane Arena this week.

News >  Spokane

COVID-19 variant traced to United Kingdom confirmed in Spokane County

UPDATED: Fri., March 12, 2021

Health officials confirmed the first case of a COVID-19 variant, the B.1.1.7 variant, in Spokane County on Friday.

News >  WA Government

Inslee: All counties in Washington to move to Phase 3 starting March 22

UPDATED: Fri., March 12, 2021

All counties in Washington will move to Phase 3 starting March 22, opening restaurants to 50% capacity, allowing outdoor gatherings of 400 people and increasing capacity for fans at high school and professional sporting events.

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Spokane Arena opens some first-dose appointments, CHAS receives Johnson & Johnson doses

UPDATED: Wed., March 10, 2021

More first-dose appointments have opened at the Spokane Arena site as well as at community providers in Spokane County.

News >  Spokane

CHAS vaccinates more than 7,000 residents at Gonzaga after influx of federal doses

UPDATED: Wed., March 10, 2021

After a quick turnaround, CHAS and Gonzaga's community clinic vaccinates more than 7,000 residents.

News >  Pacific NW

How it could end: With vaccines and variants, is 2021 going to be any different?

UPDATED: Mon., March 22, 2021

When Dr. Umair Shah moved to Washington in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, his primary task was monumental: distributing vaccine doses to the state’s residents quickly, efficiently and equitably.

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Washington House passes new version of bill aimed at public health reforms

UPDATED: Tue., March 9, 2021

A bill, proposed by Democratic Spokane Rep. Marcus Riccelli, would create new regional service centers to support local public health jurisdictions, change the makeup of local public health boards and establish an advisory board to oversee the state's public health system. It passed 56-41 with some mixed feelings on both sides.

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CDC opens up local household gathering options for vaccinated people

UPDATED: Mon., March 8, 2021

People who have been fully vaccinated can gather privately, with caution.

News >  Spokane

Safeway partnering with Department of Health to run Spokane Arena mass vaccination site

UPDATED: Fri., March 5, 2021

Safeway staff will help administer vaccine doses at the Spokane Arena mass vaccination site, starting next week.