After the Department of Health and Human Services scrapped an Obama-administration rule to protect transgender men and women from being discriminated against by federal health care programs, Washington state will extend protections to residents with state-regulated health plans.
Spokane County has nearly 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and there is an increase in community spread of the virus, concerning local health officials.
COVID-19 has hit some food processing facilities hard, while others shut down with just one confirmed case. What does future safety and enforcement look like?
In the last week, health officials are identifying more cases of COVID-19 in Spokane County out in the community, indicating the virus is spreading beyond outbreak situations.
Churches, mosques and temples can hold gatherings of up to 200 people or 25% of their capacity, after Gov. Jay Inslee adjusted the religious gatherings guidelines on Thursday.
Spokane County Health Officer Bob Lutz declined a request from the Spokane County Commissioners to start the process of moving Spokane County into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan.
Nearly three weeks after COVID-19 cases were found in both inmates and staff members at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, 82 of the 129 inmates tested have contracted COVID-19.
A statewide listening line launched this week to support individuals who might be experiencing stress or anxiety as a result of living in the midst of a pandemic.
State health officials warned that the COVID-19 disease burden will continue to increase if communities do not take action, like wearing face coverings and adhering to the phased recommendations.
Protesters gathered in downtown Spokane for a third straight weekend following the death of an unarmed Black man in police custody in Minnesota. A crowd smaller than the thousands who have marched in recent weeks began filling the Lilac Bowl on Sunday afternoon.
A new state report released by the Washington Department of Health shows that without additional interventions, eastern Washington will see more COVID-19 cases and deaths this summer.
The Washington Department of Corrections is working with state health and emergency management departments to "explore additional strategies" for inmates at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, after more than 100 inmates and staff members have tested positive in recent days.
Spokane County along with other metro areas in Eastern Washington have reported increase case counts, which state health officials say they expect with increased testing.
Playgrounds and jungle gyms in public parks reopened Friday after Spokane County Public Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz rescinded his order closing the play structures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.