Whooping cough, a highly contagious disease most dangerous to babies, is on the rise in Kootenai County, home to Coeur d’Alene in North Idaho, health officials say. Panhandle Health District
For the first time, a confirmed case of Powassan virus has been reported in Sharon and public health officials are warning residents to take precautions against the tick-borne disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Weather Service are pushing out tools released this week to help limit heat-related injuries.