CRAIG NORTHRUP
Staff Writer
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COVID positivity rates continue to rise
North Idaho's positivity rate is at its worst mark since early February.
Little: Idaho can overcome vaccine hesitancy
Gov. Brad Little was in Post Falls Friday to discuss the legislative session, but the conversation quickly turned to COVID-19 concerns, vaccinations and politics.
Local officials: New CDC guidelines don't mean the pandemic is over
Vaccinated Americans can now go maskless indoors and outdoors — with some exceptions — but health officials in North Idaho say COVID-19 is still on the rise.
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.
Property tax relief? HB 389 says it provides that
The bill's tumultuous path through the Idaho House and Senate this week now goes to Gov. Little for consideration.
Protesters show support for ousted NIC professor
Wednesday's demonstration highlights a months-long investigation a teacher's supporters say is an unfair decision.
After 2 days of controversy, Senate OKs higher ed budget
With HB 387 now on its way to the Governor's desk for signature, one of the key appropriations keeping lawmakers from adjourning has cleared.
House starts to clear education logjam
Objections to critical race theory still might hamper efforts to pass a budget and sine die.
McGeachin fires up N. Idaho crowd
Lt. Gov calls out senators who flipped on SB 1136
The lt. gov. spoke to more than 500 about the pandemic, government overreach, education, indoctrination and a not-so-subtle hint about a possible run for governor.
House passes $3.7B Medicaid package
Legislators shoot down COVID testing
The 36-34 Medicaid vote came just before the House voted down a federal funds for COVID-19 testing in schools.