CRAIG NORTHRUP
Staff Writer
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FDA OKs Pfizer vaccine for 12 and up
N. Idaho positive cases trending in wrong direction
Local officials are waiting for word from state officials before administering COVID-19 vaccine doses to children.
Hecla closes Monday up huge on Reddit-driven trading
The online forum responsible for inflating GameStop shares by 1,700 percent turned its attention to silver commodities, driving Hecla's prices up 28 percent.
Health district extends mask mandate
The renewed mandate across Kootenai, Shoshone, Bonner, Benewah and Boundary counties will remain in effect through April.
AARP can't open Tax Aide stations
COVID numbers must drop, first
Tax filing assistance stations can't open until Kootenai County drops from "epidemic levels"
Panhandle Health extends mask mandate
In a 4-3 decision, the mandate will continue through, at least, the end of April.
AARP can't open Tax Aide stations
COVID numbers must drop, first
Tax filing assistance stations can't open until Kootenai County drops from "epidemic levels"
Evergreen state eateries 'on the brink'
Local restaurant owners sympathetic to colleagues in Washington
Inslee faced intense criticism from business owners and representatives of the state’s hospitality industry after announcing Wednesday he was extending his closure of in-person dining
Little: Crisis standards of care may be coming
Says Idahoans must manage COVID better
Despite soaring coronavirus numbers, the Idaho Gov. will not implement new restrictions at this time.
Masks back on Panhandle Health board's radar
As the COVID-19 surge continues, the health board's amended agenda will include a discussion and possible action item at Thursday's meeting.
Panel seeks Idaho mask mandate
Governor not expected to comply, spokesperson says
Doctors' pleas come as COVID cases continue to break Idaho records.