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Gov. Little press conference — the takeaways

Little is not requiring school districts to close

Alex Brizee03.18.2020

Gov. Brad Little hosted a press conference at 10 a.m. MDT Wednesday about the growing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Here are the takeaways: Little said Idaho is now adopting the […]

BREAKING: Big Sky cancels season for spring sports

The conference will look to reassess the situation on April 3 for practices and workout status

Zack Kellogg03.18.2020

The Big Sky Conference has officially canceled the season for spring sports according to a press release from the Big Sky. The decision was voted on by the Big Sky […]

Two crumbled up face masks next to a handful of pulls and oranges

OPINION: News is crazy right now

Coronavirus talk is everywhere, how do we stay informed but also distanced from the news?

Emily Pearce03.17.2020

As we know, there is a lot of stuff happening in the world right now. The first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was confirmed in Idaho on Friday and the […]

Coronavirus affects SMART Transit bus routes

Smart transit fixed bus routes suspended due to coronavirus

Emily Pearce03.17.2020

Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, SMART Transit busses will be temporarily suspended, according to SMART Transit. Starting March 19, fixed routes in Moscow will be closed until April 4. […]

BREAKING: Idaho State University and Lewis-Clark State College cancel commencement ceremonies due to coronavirus concerns

University of Idaho still discussing spring semester scheduling

Brianna Finnegan03.17.2020

Idaho State University (ISU) and Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC) announced the cancelation of their commencement ceremonies Monday after universities decide to transition to online classes. The University of Idaho has […]

BREAKING: Kenworthy Performing Arts Center expected to close through April 9 due to coronavirus concerns

Local theater will pay employees through March

Nicole Hindberg03.16.2020

Kenworthy Performing Arts Center announced Monday they will temporarily close the theater until April 9 due to concerns of the health and safety of the community during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Kenworthy previously increased sanitation and cleaning efforts, limited seating during […]

BREAKING: Idaho Transportation Department extends expiring credentials

Expiring credentials have until June 30, 2020 to renew

Brianna Finnegan03.16.2020

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) issued a statement Monday evening announcing the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be issuing 90 day extensions on expiring credentials to minimize crowd sizes […]

Moscow residents rush the grocery stores

Shortages of basic necessities at stores like sanitizer, bleach, wipes, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues and more

Angela Palermo03.16.2020

Across the country, consumers are complaining of product shortages including sanitizer, bleach, wipes, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues and more. Even in Moscow, these purchasing habits happening in response to […]

Statements from the White House: a few important takeaways

President Trump was joined by the coronavirus task force for a live press conference at the White House Monday afternoon

Paige Fiske03.16.2020

The White House was live at 3 p.m. EDT with statements from President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. […]

BREAKING: Washington Governor announces closure of restaurants and bars

Grocery stores and pharmacies will not be effected

Brianna Finnegan03.15.2020

The Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced the state of Washington will close all restaurants and bars after the CDC advised cancelling all events of 50 people or more. “Given the […]