COVID-19 Pandemic
Virus Outbreak Idaho
A mandatory mask usage sign is displayed at Art Spirit Gallery, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Northern Idaho has a long and deep streak of antigovernment activism that is confounding attempts to battle a COVID-19 outbreak. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Virus Outbreak Idaho
David Hall, co-owner at Rokkos Teriyaki and BBQ, speaks about the effects on business due to coronavirus, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Northern Idaho has a long and deep streak of antigovernment activism that is confounding attempts to battle a COVID-19 outbreak.(AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Virus Outbreak Idaho
Dan Kress speaks about his support for efforts to stop the coronavirus at Coeur d'Alene City Park, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Northern Idaho has a long and deep streak of antigovernment activism that is confounding attempts to battle a COVID-19 outbreak.(AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Virus Outbreak Idaho
A vehicle with a Gadsden flag sticker is parked in the lot at Independence Point, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Northern Idaho has a long and deep streak of antigovernment activism that is confounding attempts to battle a COVID-19 outbreak.(AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Virus Outbreak Idaho
Tony Stewart, a founding board member of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, poses for a photograph at the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn, the location where the organization has held its annual banquet, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Photo for an Associated Press story about the politics of COVID-19 in North Idaho.
Virus Outbreak Idaho
Jeanette Laster, the executive director at the Human Rights Education Institute, speaks about the differences between the current Constitutional rights politics associated with coronavirus and the hate groups that existed in the area in the past, at her office, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Newport Hospital & Health Services
Curtis Gill, D.O., an emergency room physician at Newport Hospital & Health Services, poses for a photograph in front of the hospital after finishing a 24-hour shift, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Newport, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about healthcare workers who are treating patients during surge of COVID-19 in the Inland Northwest
Providence Holy Family Hospital
Jennifer Torres, B.S.N., R.N, a nurse in the ICU at Providence Holy Family Hospital, poses for a photograph in front of the hospital’s emergency entrance, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about healthcare workers who are treating patients during surge of COVID-19 in the Inland Northwest
Providence Holy Family Hospital
Whitney Warnock, B.S.N., R.N, a nurse in the ICU at Providence Holy Family Hospital, poses for a photograph in front of the hospital’s emergency entrance, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about healthcare workers who are treating patients during surge of COVID-19 in the Inland Northwest
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
Nurse Manager Bailee Walters, left, and Nurse Christie Charbonneau speak in the ICU set aside to only treat COVID-19 patients at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about healthcare workers who are treating patients during surge of COVID-19 in the Inland Northwest
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
Dr. Ben Arthurs, the Critical Care Medical Director, examines a patient during rounds in the ICU set aside to only treat COVID-19 patients at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
Nurse Lee Rowe changes his mask before entering a patient room in the ICU set aside to only treat COVID-19 patients at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about healthcare workers who are treating patients during surge of COVID-19 in the Inland Northwest
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
Alex Litovkin, a Dialysis Nurse, cleans equipment in a patient room in the ICU set aside to only treat COVID-19 patients at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about healthcare workers who are treating patients during surge of COVID-19 in the Inland Northwest
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
Nurse Christie Charbonneau, left, and Respiratory Therapist John Frostad treat a patient in the ICU set aside to only treat COVID-19 patients at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about healthcare workers who are treating patients during surge of COVID-19 in the Inland Northwest
Oregon St Washington St Football
Crowd Management Staff security employees Myrladis Lopez, front right, and Jacqueline Barajas, top right, check for proof of COVID-19 vaccination of Vince Johnson, left, and his wife Marci Johnson before they were allowed to enter Martin Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Oregon State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Stanford Washington St Football
Washington State coach Nick Rolovich walks on the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 34-31. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Rolovich and several assistant coaches were fired by Washington State on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 for not complying with the state’s mandate that all state employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Virus Outbreak Washington St Fans Football
Washington State fan Trisha Griggs talks with The Associated Press about this week's firing of football head coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, outside Martin Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Rolovich and several assistant coaches were fired by Washington State on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 for not complying with the state’s mandate that all state employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Virus Outbreak Washington St Fans Football
Washington State fan Joe Trull talks with The Associated Press about this week's firing of football head coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, outside Martin Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Rolovich and several assistant coaches were fired by Washington State on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 for not complying with the state’s mandate that all state employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jessica Abel
Jessica Abel, a registered CNA at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, poses for a photograph at the hospital, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about worker shortages at local hospitals.
Incyte Diagnostics
Molecular Technologist Andrew Enzler uses a pipette to collect a patient COVID-19 PCR test sample to be placed into another tube that will be placed into a Panther Fusion for processing at Incyte Diagnostics, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Spokane Valley, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Stanford Washington St Basketball
Washington State athletic director Pat Chun, left, speaks with head coach Kyle Smith during a delay before an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
It was later revealed that the delay was due to additional Washington State COVID-19 testing, apparently requested by Stanford medical staff.
Stanford Washington St Basketball
Washington State head coach Kyle Smith walks off the court during a delay before an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
It was later revealed that the delay was due to additional Washington State COVID-19 testing, apparently requested by Stanford medical staff.
Stanford Washington St Basketball
Washington State associate head coach Jim Shaw looks out from the entrance to the team locker room area during a delay before an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
It was later revealed that the delay was due to additional Washington State COVID-19 testing, apparently requested by Stanford medical staff.
Stanford Washington St Basketball
Stanford head coach Jerod Haase third from the right, gathers his team during a delay before an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
It was later revealed that the delay was due to additional Washington State COVID-19 testing, apparently requested by Stanford medical staff.
Stanford Washington St Basketball
Stanford head coach Jerod Haase walks off the court during a delay before an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
It was later revealed that the delay was due to additional Washington State COVID-19 testing, apparently requested by Stanford medical staff.
Stanford Washington St Basketball
Spectators leave their seats during a delay before an NCAA college basketball game between Washington State and Stanford, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
It was later revealed that the delay was due to additional Washington State COVID-19 testing, apparently requested by Stanford medical staff.
Portland Gonzaga Basketball
(From the left) Rebecca Ducharme, Trevor Ducharme, an unidentified person and Charlie Giglio protest the revocation of former Gonzaga player John Stockton’s season tickets due to his refusal to follow the mask mandate, outside the McCarthey Athletic Center before an NCAA college basketball game between Gonzaga and Portland, Jan. 29, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Portland Gonzaga Basketball
Joe, no last name given, protests the revocation of former Gonzaga player John Stockton’s season tickets due to his refusal to follow the mask mandate, outside the McCarthey Athletic Center before an NCAA college basketball game between Gonzaga and Portland, Jan. 29, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Portland Gonzaga Basketball
A person protests the revocation of former Gonzaga player John Stockton’s season tickets due to his refusal to follow the mask mandate, outside the McCarthey Athletic Center before an NCAA college basketball game between Gonzaga and Portland, Jan. 29, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Portland Gonzaga Basketball
Spectators watch Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard (3) shoots a free throw during the second half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Portland at the McCarthey Athletic Center, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won 104-72. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon St Washington St Basketball
Mackenzie Nolan, left, an employee with South Fork Public House, hands Jesse Koller a Coors Light at the Cougar Den, which hasn’t been open since coronavirus restrictions started in March 2020, at Beasley Coliseum before an NCAA college basketball game between Washington State and Oregon State, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon St Washington St Basketball
Tina Goddard, front right, drinks a Vizzy Lemonade Hard Seltzer in the seating area for the Cougar Den, which hasn’t been open since coronavirus restrictions started in March 2020, at Beasley Coliseum before an NCAA college basketball game between Washington State and Oregon State, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Devonte Pearson
Panoramic Dreams Recording owner Devonte Pearson, a hip-hop artist and producer who goes by the name T.S The Solution, mixes an upcoming album for DDAT, at his studio, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about the state of the arts in the region due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Devonte Pearson
Panoramic Dreams Recording owner Devonte Pearson, a hip-hop artist and producer who goes by the name T.S The Solution, poses for a photograph at his studio, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about the state of the arts in the region due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Boo Radley's
Owner Jen Menzer poses for a photograph at Boo Radley’s, Friday, April 15, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about the state of the retail sector in the region due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Lilac Bloomsday Run
Incoming race director Jon Neill demonstrates how to wave the starter's flag the 43rd annual Lilac Bloomsday Run in Spokane, Wash., Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo used for the Inlander’s a story about the return of the event in-person, Sunday, May 1, 2022, after two years of virtual running due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lilac Bloomsday Run
Participants cross the finish line at the Monroe Street Bridge during the 43rd annual Lilac Bloomsday Run in Spokane, Wash., Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo used for the Inlander’s a story about the return of the event in-person, Sunday, May 1, 2022, after two years of virtual running due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PARENTMENTAL
SPOKANE, WA - JUNE 30: Eileen Grimes, right, helps her daughter (5) climb a tree at Grant Park in Spokane, Wash. 2022. (Photo by Young Kwak/For The Washington Post)
Photo for the Washington Post’s story about the mental health of parents and families during the COVID-19 pandemic
Stanford Washington St Football
Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Photo used for the AP’s story about about Rolovich filing a $25 million claim against the university for wrongful termination after he was fired last October for refusing the state’s mandate that all state employees get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Speed Limit Sign
In this slow shutter photograph, vehicles pass a a speed limit sign near the Maple Street Bridge, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (Young Kwak/The Inlander)
Photo for the Inlander’s story about how people started driving more recklessly during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has affected current driving conditions.