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All Idahoans eligible for vaccine April 26
March 17, 2021 1 a.m.

All Idahoans eligible for vaccine April 26

The plan beats President Biden's call to open eligibility by nearly a week.

State: Vaccine doses for Idahoans only
February 25, 2021 1 a.m.

State: Vaccine doses for Idahoans only

The announcement comes as officials estimate 4,800 doses have gone to people who neither work nor live in Idaho.

Little: Vaccine supply could triple by end of March
February 18, 2021 1 a.m.

Little: Vaccine supply could triple by end of March

The Gov. said he's hopeful the yet-to-be-authorized Johnson & Johnson vaccine could accelerate the vaccination process.

February 11, 2021 10:27 a.m.

Bill would eliminate August elections

House Bill 106 supporters say levies can still receive an up-or-down vote in March, May or November elections.

February 11, 2021 1 a.m.

Health care workers, public face stress, uncertainty in pandemic’s first year

Of all the changes brought about by COVID-19, among the most prominent has been the impact on hospital and medical staffs battling the pandemic as well as on the mental health of all, from first responder to the average person.

New bill would give county authority over health district mandates
February 8, 2021 1:28 p.m.

New bill would give county authority over health district mandates

Dalton Gardens Sen. Steve Vick said his bill would make mask mandates, among other orders, politically accountable.

PHD board member accused of lying in bio
February 8, 2021 1:26 p.m.

PHD board member accused of lying in bio

Banks of Bonner County stands by teaching claim

The longtime health board member told the Hagadone News Network he no longer teaches at the University of Wisconsin. The university says he never did.

New Senate bill latest in push to end COVID emergency powers
February 4, 2021 10:26 a.m.

New Senate bill latest in push to end COVID emergency powers

The bill introduced in Senate State Affairs updates language that defines different states of emergency as part of a package to end pandemic restrictions.

State advances in COVID-19 war
February 3, 2021 1 a.m.

State advances in COVID-19 war

Governor expands gathering limit from 10 to 50

The relaxed restrictions come as the Gov. transitions Idaho from Stage Two into a modified Stage Three of his Idaho Rebounds plan.

Panhandle Health board to meet on masks
January 28, 2021 1 a.m.

Panhandle Health board to meet on masks

Mandate expiring; board will decide next steps

The health board's five-county mask mandate is set to expire by the end of January.

January 28, 2021 1 a.m.

COVID-19 has profound impact on region's businesses, governments

There isn’t a business of any size or category that wasn’t impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Whether it was staff shortage prompted by stay-home orders or social distancing restrictions forcing businesses that were deemed non-essential to close, all were affected and all paid a cost

Panhandle Health board to meet on masks
January 26, 2021 2 p.m.

Panhandle Health board to meet on masks

Mandate expiring; board will decide next steps

The health board's five-county mask mandate is set to expire by the end of January.

January 21, 2021 1 a.m.

Pandemic year one: How our lives changed

Residents overcame uncertainty and stress; now they’re looking to reconnect

Once upon a time, a 35-year-old man from Snohomish — a town of a little more than 10,000 people in western Washington, barely 300 miles away — felt run down and fatigued.

Elderly Idahoans closer to front of vaccine line
January 13, 2021 2:20 p.m.

Elderly Idahoans closer to front of vaccine line

Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday the arrival of a vaccine positions the state in the final round in its fight against COVID-19.

Crapo wont support any process to remove Trump
January 8, 2021 9:20 a.m.

Crapo wont support any process to remove Trump

Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, said Thursday afternoon it is unlikely he would support the removal of President Donald Trump after a Wednesday protest among Trump supporters in Washington, D.C., de-evolved into a violent riot, leaving the nation shaken and at least one protester dead.

Little: Vaccine stamps shelf life on COVID
December 10, 2020 1 a.m.

Little: Vaccine stamps shelf life on COVID

Gov. Brad Little said the first Idahoans could be vaccinated by this time next week.

Little orders Stage Two, calls up National Guard to help health care efforts
November 13, 2020 12:59 p.m.

Little orders Stage Two, calls up National Guard to help health care efforts

The Gov. stopped short of implementing a mask mandate but continues to recommend masks.

September 10, 2020 1 a.m.

Windstorm hammers North Idaho

Windstorm hammers North Idaho

Crews making headway on North Idaho fires
September 10, 2020 1 a.m.

Crews making headway on North Idaho fires

Wind die-downs helping fire teams tackle 700-acre blaze near Blanchard.

Up next: Stage three reopening
May 28, 2020 1 a.m.

Up next: Stage three reopening

Gov. Brad Little is expected to announce Thursday that Idaho will take another step forward toward returning to a post-coronavirus normal by entering stage three of his Rebound Idaho plan.

Governor: So far, so good, but keep an eye on autumn
May 6, 2020 1:14 a.m.

Governor: So far, so good, but keep an eye on autumn

Even as Gov. Brad Little’s four-stage re-opening program proceeds positively, he still has time to look ahead, to plan — and to worry.