COVID-19

From the LMT:  Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced plans today for a phased approach to reopening the state’s economy amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The four-phase plan is scheduled to begin May 1 and will progress every two weeks, with additional businesses allowed to reopen if specified criteria are met and there is no evidence of a marked rebound […]

From today’s Moscow-Pullman Daily News:  Moscow mayor notes measures have succeeded in keeping coronavirus in check on the Palouse Around 200 people showed up to Moscow City Hall on Monday evening in protest of state and local emergency orders banning gatherings of more than 10 people and shuttering businesses throughout Idaho. In March, Moscow Mayor

Looks like I’m not the only one fed up with the status quo.  Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches calls for end of restrictions; no word on if Moscow’s Christ Church, Trinity Reformed Church will follow lead MOSCOW — The Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, an association of churches that, according to the CREC website, includes

And so it begins.  In what might be one of the most over-the-top and draconian responses to coronavirus yet seen in Montana, Valley County is mandating that people wear government-issued pink arm bands in under to purchase products inside of stores. The measure, enforced by the Valley County Health Department, insists that store-owners keep customers

Today, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced an agreement on a shared vision for reopening their economies and controlling COVID-19 into the future. Joint statement from the governors: COVID-19 has preyed upon our interconnectedness. In the coming weeks, the West Coast will flip the script on COVID-19

Inside an old factory building north of Boise, a few dozen people gathered to hear from Ammon Bundy. The meeting, which appeared to violate orders by Gov. Brad Little of Idaho to avoid group gatherings, was an assertion of what Mr. Bundy said was a constitutional right to peacefully assemble. But Mr. Bundy said he also hoped

Finally, someone is listening to reason. The fact that Pullman and Moscow were locked down just like Seattle and Boise makes zero sense.  CDC Director Robert Redfield recently weighed in on the process of reopening the nation’s economy following the decrease of coronavirus. During an interview Monday,the doctor noted that “the pandemic has affected different

No surprise here. You cannot put 6.6 million Americans out of work in two weeks and not expect an econimic depression.  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As projections of the coronavirus death toll soar, forecasts for the ensuing economic carnage have also quickly turned much darker — both for the depth and duration of the damage. Where

Public Health – Idaho North Central District on Wednesday confirmed its first positive COVID-19 test in Latah County. A news release from the agency stated the individual is in his or her 60s, was never hospitalized and is recovering at home. The case appears to be travel related. The investigation into this new case is

The Panhandle Health District reported three new COVID-19 cases Tuesday in Kootenai County for a total of 31 cases in the Idaho Panhandle. Thirty of those cases are in Kootenai County – including one person younger than 50 who has been hospitalized – and one is in Bonner County, according to the health district. Boundary,

Idaho fishing and hunting seasons remain open.  Idaho Fish and Game is reminding anglers to maintain social distancing at boat ramps. https://pullmanradio.com/idaho-fishing-and-hunting-seasons-remain-open/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=idaho-fishing-and-hunting-seasons-remain-open

Gritman Medical Center in Moscow has announced details of its plan to respond to a coronavirus surge if it occurs locally. Gritman has been working closely with the University of Idaho to prepare in the event a surge of infectious patients exceeds the hospital’s capacity. Gritman is a licensed 25-bed Critical Access Hospital. The Moscow

Gritman Medical Center In Moscow Establishes New Emergency Department Mobile Respiratory Unit Gritman Medical Center in Moscow has established a new Emergency Department Mobile Respiratory Unit. The new unit will help assess and treat patients with respiratory symptoms. The unit is located in the Emergency Department parking lot. It screens and evaluates patients who have

A 6th case of coronavirus was confirmed in Whitman County Saturday morning. The case is a man in his 50s who is stable and isolating at home. Local public health officials in Washington are investigating close contacts for the 4 most recent positive patients. More information will be released when it becomes available, according to

Idaho reported its first three deaths due to COVID-19 Thursday afternoon, after Kootenai County confirmed one new case. Two men in their 60s and 80s died in Blaine County, one of the first areas in the state to report community transmission last Thursday. Officials did not know if the men had underlying health issues. A

Your neighbors will spy on you and report you to the police.  Shades of the East German Stasi!  Pullman Police will respond to reports of social gatherings in the city. The department issued another press release Friday reminding people of the governor’s stay home order.  The order specifically prohibits social or recreational gatherings of any

Latah County Sheriff Richie Skiles is urging residents to comply with Idaho Governor Brad Little’s order to stay home.  Sheriff Skiles says his deputies will be taking the stance of educating the public about the order. https://pullmanradio.com/latah-county-sheriff-richie-skiles-urging-residents-to-comply-with-governors-order-to-stay-home/