Spokane, Wash. Dec. 9, 2020: Approximately 1,032 Avista electric customers in the cities of Palouse and Viola will experience two planned power outages on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The first will start at 7 a.m. and end at 8 a.m. The second outage will start at 2 p.m. and end at 4 p.m.

 Date: 12/09/20 12:53

Case Number: P2020-01025

Nature of Call: Animal

Date of Incident: 12/09/20 10:35

Deputy: Barlow

Narrative: On December 9, 2020, The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office and Clearwater County Ambulance responded to 244 Waterfall Loop in Orofino. 

Public Health Press Release: Revised Guidance for Quarantine After Exposure to COVID-19

Advances company’s commitment to serving business segment vital to economic growth and recovery

PORTLAND, Ore., (December 8, 2020)—Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDQ: UMPQ), announced today the formation of a new community & business banking division to support the unique challenges and opportunities of businesses with annual revenue between $1 million and $15 million. To lead the division, Umpqua has promoted Ashley Hayslip, who recently managed the bank’s Paycheck Protection Program implementation efforts that helped thousands of West Coast businesses survive the pandemic-induced economic shutdown.

HINES, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council Public Lands Access Subcommittee has scheduled a winter videoconference. The public is welcome to attend online, Wednesday, December 16, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visit the Steens Mountain Advisory Council website at https://on.doi.gov/3jWrWSn for guidance on how to access the videoconference.

Hines, Ore. – On December 7, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management Burns District announced the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment for livestock grazing in the Bridge Creek area on Steens Mountain. The EA and supporting documentation are available for your review on BLM’s National Environmental Policy Act Register at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/1504684/510 .

 As part of an overall diabetes management plan, exercise can help effectively control blood sugar.

Winter is upon us and it is important to prepare for winter storms. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided information about getting ready for winter weather. Emergencies can take many forms – from winter storms, wildfires, power outages, and earthquakes -- to terrorism. Individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are often at higher risk if they rely on others for care and support. Please check out the emergency preparedness care provider bulletin to learn who is at increased risk.

MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 9, 2020 — Four student-led projects focusing on improving campus sustainability received funding from the University of Idaho Sustainability Center.

Idaho Medicaid providers may be eligible for funding from the Medicaid Provider CFAC  Stabilization Funding Opportunity, but the deadline is fast approaching. The one-page application is due by 5 p.m. Dec. 18.

Every now and then, an event occurs that serves as a wake-up call and reminds us that we have some work left to accomplish. We are aware of two such events recently that were rather disturbing, and the issues behind those events need our full attention.

Below is a press release announcing that Whitman County Public Health will adopt the most recent guidance changes made by the CDC in regards to quarantines.

On Dec. 22, 2020, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will disable all text message notifications for our subscription email topics.