Coronavirus Updates

• COVID vaccine clinic to be held at local farmers market June 18, 2021
  SPOKANE, Wash. — If you are looking for an opportunity to get a COVID vaccine, you will be able to at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market. Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) said on its website that the vaccine clinic will be open to people ages 18 and up and they may be able to get a […]
• As Spokane Arena vaccine site closes, city moves to mobile clinics June 17, 2021
  The Spokane Regional Health District says 53% of people in Spokane have had at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But, wide-scale demand is slowing down, which is why the Spokane Arena mass-vaccination clinic had its last day today.
• Apex Cannabis holds ‘Joints for Jabs’ clinic in Spokane June 17, 2021
  SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane’s first “Joints for Jabs” clinic went off without any issues.  Apex Cannabis, which has locations in Spokane and Otis Orchards, hosted two vaccine clinics on Thursday.  Marijuana shops are allowed to give away a joint to each person vaccinated as a part of a new program started by Washington’s Liquor and […]
• Here’s where you can watch a fireworks show in Spokane this 4th of July June 17, 2021
  SPOKANE, Wash. — Planning your 4th of July? Just like last year, you and your family can catch a fireworks display at one of four shows around Spokane. The locations include Dwight Merkel Sports Complex, Ferris High School, Avista Stadium and Plante’s Ferry Sports Stadium in Spokane Valley. There will be no fireworks show at […]
• ‘A Heroes Thanks’: New program offers incentives for vaccinated military members, veterans June 17, 2021
  OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee announced a new vaccine incentive program for Washington’s military community and veterans.  The state has been offering large sums of money, including a $1 million cash prize, for Washingtonians who get a COVID-19 vaccine, but the state database has not included veterans. This is because the Department of Defense […]
• US to invest $3B into antiviral pills for COVID-19, Fauci says June 17, 2021
  The United States is devoting more than $3 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19, according to an official briefed on the matter.
• Washington Dept. of Health urges patience as state nears reopening June 17, 2021
  Washington is close to reaching its 70 percent vaccination goal.
• Cases of a dangerous Covid-19 variant are ‘rapidly increasing’ in US, expert says June 16, 2021
  As US states lift more coronavirus restrictions, experts are worried people who aren't fully vaccinated could contribute to further spread of the virus.
• King County: COVID mask mandate to end June 29 June 16, 2021
  SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials said Tuesday that 70% of eligible people in Washington state’s most populous county have received either the one-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine or both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. That means 70% of people 16 and older in the county will be fully vaccinated on June 29, […]
• Washington inching closer to vaccination goal, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions June 16, 2021
  Washington is on pace to completely reopen ahead of the state's June 30 target date.