August 2022

Free Backpacks for Local Students – grades K-12 – Aug. 17

The Salvation Army of Spokane is holding its 13th Annual Backpacks for Kids event on Wednesday, August 17 from 9am – 6pm at 222 E. Indiana Ave. in Spokane – where 4,000 free backpacks will be distributed to local students, grades K-12. Local community vendors will also be on-site during the day to help families with various needs.  […]

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Department of Health reenergizes vision for health in Washington

DOH NEWS RELEASE OLYMPIA – As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has developed a transformational plan to reenergize the agency’s priorities, focus, and commitment to its vision of equity and optimal health for all. The plan was informed by formal and informal discussions and aims to reimagine health leveraging

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Libraries of Stevens County offer an assortment of free, fun activities all summer long!

Your libraries are open!  Check thelosc.org or with your local branch for updated hours. In-Person Weekly Preschool Storytime! An opportunity to learn and practice early literacy skills through stories, songs, and fingerplays.  Chewelah: Tuesdays – 11:30 am Colville: Wednesdays – 10:30 am (at the NEW Farmers Market on Astor), Thursdays – 10:30 am Kettle Falls:

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Get answers to your questions about Monkeypox virus (MPV): Call 1-833-829-HELP

Washington 211 call takers can provide information and answer questions on MPV; assistance is available in 240 languages OLYMPIA – People across Washington can now call 1-833-829-HELP for the latest information on Monkeypox virus (MPV). This call center is an expansion of DOH’s efforts to provide information to Washingtonians. Two weeks ago, DOH activated their Incident

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Department of Health releases updated COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools & child care

For immediate release: August 10, 2022                                            Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has released its updated COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools and child care. The guidance takes lessons learned from the first two

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