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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 278 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 today, raising the state total to 35,810.… Read more
The Idaho office of the National Alliance on Mental Illness recently launched a new website designed to connect clients online throughout the state. Read more
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 280 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, bringing the total to 32… Read more
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Idaho gained 262 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 today, according to the state Department of Health and Welfare. That raises the … Read more
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare recorded another 305 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, bringing the total t… Read more
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported another 405 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to… Read more
The South Central Public Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued a public health advisory Monday for Mormon R… Read more
Are you getting enough sleep? If not, you may be impacting your health. Read more
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A 7-year-old girl from the Treasure Valley is in recovery following the state’s first case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, o… Read more
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A free COVID-19 antibody testing program in Ketchum hit a stumbling block after administrators were served with a federal cease-and-desist ord… Read more
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The numbers were small at first: three tests for COVID-19 were administered on March 12, one day before Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced the o… Read more
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 498 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 today, raising the total to 26,631. Anoth… Read more
Harmful algae is in bloom at a pair of local reservoirs, the South Central Public Health District announced this week. Read more
The Blaine County commissioners—acting as the board of the Blaine County Ambulance District—have approved a tentative $3.3 million Ambulance D… Read more
The cities of Carey, Shoshone and Richfield have been placed under a heat advisory until midnight Saturday, according to the National Weather … Read more
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St. Luke’s Health system will soon be launching an informational dashboard on its website designed to provide clear and up-to-date information… Read more
The Bellevue City Council will review a plan on Monday to start a special savings account to support emergency medical services. Read more
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Idaho’s COVID-19 testing capability has increased “dramatically” since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, state health officials say—but t… Read more
As other parts of Idaho experience an increase in COVID-19 cases day after day, Blaine County once more faces the possibility of being overrun… Read more
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Health care officials from across the state banded together Tuesday in urging Idahoans to contact their elected officials in support of mask a… Read more
Not all Ketchum and Hailey residents are thrilled about the cities’ new mask mandates, as evidenced by letters directed to council members. Read more
As a national conversation continues to focus on potential changes to law enforcement, local community leaders are exploring the intersection … Read more
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A week after the Hailey City Council voted to make face coverings mandatory in public, city officials are reporting a generally high level of … Read more
Blaine County officials and health experts will discuss COVID-19 and answer questions in a virtual town hall meeting Thursday night. Read more
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Masks are now required in certain public settings in Ketchum and the unincorporated parts of Blaine County. Read more
In mid-April, the Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference announced that it would be postponing its 2020 edition—originally scheduled to span from Friday, June 26, through Monday, June 29—until August 21-24.
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Running water returned for the roughly 300 residents of The Meadows trailer park south of Ketchum on Thursday night, ending a 30-hour service interruption.
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As cities across the Wood River Valley look ahead to reopening, questions about COVID-19 remain—what percentage of the population is infected, which groups are most at risk and whether it’s safe to welcome tourists this summer.
Broader testing for the novel coronavirus will be needed before Blaine County can get back to normal life, two health experts said during a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday night.
Gov. Brad Little on Thursday unveiled a four-stage plan for reopening Idaho’s economy in the coming months, with the first stage beginning May 1.
Residents at The Meadows trailer park south of Ketchum are without water for the second time in two months following a water system malfunction Wednesday afternoon.
A committee made up of community leaders across Blaine County has formed to develop a plan for the long-term economic and social recovery of the community from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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With Idaho’s coronavirus stay-at-home order extended to the end of the month, some of those isolated at home continue to face mental health challenges in navigating the day-to-day anxieties and stresses amid a pandemic that has impacted the lives of everyone—children and adults.
Nearly two weeks after being discharged from the intensive-care unit at St. Luke’s hospital in Boise, Hailey nurse Jesse Vanderhoof continues to make daily strides in his recovery from COVID-19. But coming out of a medically induced coma hasn’t been an easy walk in the park, Jesse and his…
As testing becomes more streamlined, with new equipment allowing for faster turnaround and large quantities of samples being tested on a daily basis, questions remain about the accuracy of COVID-19 testing and what questions antibody testing can answer.
Ventilators are useless without a certified respiratory therapist to run them.
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Allen & Co., the boutique investment firm that holds its annual conference in Sun Valley each summer, has donated $1 million to St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation as Blaine County battles one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the U.S.
There were 179 babies born at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center last year, but for the time being, expecting local mothers will be sent elsewhere for deliveries.
Every day since the COVID-19 pandemic made its appearance in the Wood River Valley, Erin Pfaeffle, director of community engagement for St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center, has sent out daily emails of support and encouragement to hospital staff.
Beyond concerns over community spread of coronavirus, pet owners have raised questions about whether their dogs and cats can be carriers of the virus and spread it to others.
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This chart will be updated as new numbers are released.
The Advocates CEO Tricia Swartling said Wednesday that there are some COVID-19 cases within the organization’s client base, and it is prepared to serve them as they recover.
Schools across the Wood River Valley are temporarily closing their doors after cases of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, were confirmed in Blaine County over the weekend.
Friedman Memorial Airport saw a net positive flow of people enter the valley over the weekend, with seat map data showing inbound flights from the West Coast fuller than their outbound counterparts.
No new cases of coronavirus were confirmed on Monday as local governments continue to respond—and other organizations continue to close—in the face of the outbreak. Here’s a look at the top stories from Monday, March 16.
Sun Valley shuts down Baldy after second Blaine County case is confirmed. Here’s a look at the major stories from Sunday, March 15.
Blaine County commissioners will consider declaring a state of emergency over coronavirus at their regular meeting next week.
The Meadows trailer park south of Ketchum was on notice for about 20 hours early this week to not drink household water without boiling it for at least a minute to avoid possible contamination.
The American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible people to give blood or platelets now to prevent a blood shortage that could result in low donor participation.
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Residents at The Meadows trailer park south of Ketchum are on notice not to drink household water without boiling it first for at least one minute to avoid possible contamination.
About 25 researchers, biochemists, oncologists, pathologists and other specialists gathered on Thursday night at the Sun Valley Inn to discuss the breakthroughs being made in the field of breast cancer research.
Idaho’s South Central Public Health District has opened an informational hotline for those with concerns about the novel coronavirus, the district announced Friday.
The South Central Public Health District has opened nominations for the 2020 Health Heroes, for members or an organization in the community going the extra mile to keep residents healthy.
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