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The sounds of laughter and upbeat music filled the air as more than 200 people, including many people with autism and their loved ones, gathered Saturday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for the Walk for Autism Acceptance.

The sounds of laughter and upbeat music filled the air as more than 200 people, including many people with autism and their loved ones, gathered Saturday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for the Walk for Autism Acceptance.

Direct-care workers are the unsung heroes of our health-care system. These are the compassionate individuals who provide care for the elderly and people with disabilities. They are the ones who

The challenges faced by Idaho's direct care workers get worse when you consider the high demand for their services, writes Sarah McClure.

Moscow Opportunity School Foundation announced grant awardees

The Moscow Rotary Club announced its community grant awards to nine local nonprofits at a meeting Aug. 14. The grants totaled $19,900 and will go towards programs for the community.

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Idaho’s direct care workforce isn’t being paid enough to sustain the needs of people with disabilities and seniors, according to a February report by the Legislature’s Office of Performance Evaluations.

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There are more COVID-19 patients in Idaho ICUs right now than at any point during the pandemic, and current hospitalizations are at levels not seen since last December, according to updated data from the Department of Health and Welfare.