SEATTLE, Wash. — The Washington State Medical Association responded to news of Dr. Bob Lutz’s departure from the Spokane Regional Health District on Friday, calling the decision “extremely concerning.” In a statement, the WSMA said it was “severely troubled” by…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The local health district monitoring the pandemic in the Tri-Cities says coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are "increasing at concerning rates." On Friday, Benton-Franklin Health District reported 20 new COVID-19 cases in Benton County and 16 in Franklin…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Walla Walla Public Schools' high school athletes will be allowed to participate in limited practice sessions beginning next week through Dec. 19. This comes after the superintendent reviewed new guidance from Governor Inslee's office and the…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Lourdes and Trios Health have partnered to donated thousands of cloth masks to the Kennewick, Pasco and Richland school districts. Each organization donated 500 masks to each of the school districts for a total of 3,000 masks…
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended Oregon’s declaration of a state of emergency until Jan. 2 as COVID-19 cases in the state continue to rise. The Oregon Health Authority reported 391 new confirmed and presumptive cases…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- School board members with Walla Walla Public Schools have released a survey to hear from students and parents on the effectiveness of distancing learning and to get input on reopening schools. At their most recent meeting,…
The pandemic has not only upended millions of lives around the world, it's now threatening the world's oceans.Pandemic-generated waste, such as discarded disposable masks, gloves and wipes are floating into waterways and oceans. The proof is in the waste that's…
Boeing announced it will cut an additional 7,000 jobs as its losses continue to mount following a plunge in revenue.The aircraft maker had already announced was reducing staff by 19,000 jobs earlier this year, through a combination of voluntary and…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Less than a week after deciding to significantly delay the start of in-person learning for middle and high school students, Kennewick School District is having second thoughts. "The (school) board has received a lot of community feedback…
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- As researchers work to find a viable vaccine for COVID-19, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California joined a work group to oversee the efficacy of a vaccine, if it were to be approved by the FDA. WATCH: Gov.…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Students at Hanford High School and Richland High School are going virtual this year when it comes to their annual effort to raise awareness for suicide. The fifth annual Take Strides To End Teen Suicide event will…
BOISE, Idaho — Governor Brad Little announced that the entire state of Idaho will move back to Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan at midnight on Tuesday. “Last week, things changed for the worst. Idaho is at a critical…
Children account for 11% of all Covid-19 cases in the US, a 14% increase over the past two weeks, the American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday.The group, which represents pediatricians, says about 792,188 children have been infected in the US…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Benton-Franklin Health District put out a Monday update on Tri-Cities COVID-19 cases: 124 new cases in Benton County 83 new cases in Franklin County No new deaths in either county You can compare this Monday's new…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Richland's 2020 Fall Carnival ReVamped provides a week of Halloween fun starting Monday, Oct. 26. The event, put on by Richland Parks & Recreation and HAPO Community Credit Union, offers the community a way to celebrate safely…
PASCO, Wash. -- Pasco School District administrators will present PSD's blended learning model and school start dates to the board of directors during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27. During the meeting, administrators will go over both the plan for…
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. - Workplace coronavirus outbreaks are on the rise in Oregon, especially in Umatilla County. The Oregon Health Authority lists outbreaks at workplaces that have…
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 550 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, the state’s largest daily total since the the start of the pandemic. The previous record, which also occurred in the month of October, was…
RICHLAND, Wash. --- After months of uncertainty due to COVID-19, the Richland Public Library will reopen to the public on Monday. Oct. 26. The facility will open Monday through Friday, from 3-6 p.m. with curbside service available from 11 a.m.…
OLYMPIA, Wash. --- Need a free flu shot? Safeway and Albertsons are here to help. The Washington Department of Health is teaming up with the two companies to provide free flu shots to uninsured adults over the age of 18. This…
Drugmakers AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson both said Friday they are set to resume their paused coronavirus vaccine trials in the United States after health scares. AstraZeneca's trial had been on hold since early September, and Johnson & Johnson's trial…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. - We are on track to reach historic levels of voter turnout this election both nationally and locally. “This was actually…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the presidential campaign (all times local): 3:20 p.m. The White House chief of staff says President Donald Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus ahead of Thursday night’s second and final presidential debate. Mark Meadows says…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- Local health officials just announced the first confirmed COVID-19 death in the bi-county area since Oct. 13. The individual was from Benton County. Benton and Franklin Counties now had 188 confirmed deaths. Despite this, Benton County only…
