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KYRS Local News Morning Edition Tuesday Nov. 17

WA Department of Health to Receive Rapid COVID-19 Tests - Christina Morrison

Washington will be receiving ~150,000 new COVID-19 tests in the next few days that will provide results in as little as fifteen minutes.

Federal Judge Rules Detaining Migrant Children in Hotels is Illegal - Christina Morrison

The federal government has until September 15 to relocate the children.

New Supplemental Unemployment Funds to be Processed This Month - Christina Morrison

New Lost Wages Assistance funding will be processed later this month retroactive to August.

City Council Approves Spokane Organizations to Receive $2.9 Million from CARES Act Funds

Six organizations in Spokane were approved to receive economic relief funding through the CARES act, funds to be allocated to rent assistance, childcare, small business loans and the arts. City council accepting additional proposals through August 23.

Washington to Establish Pandemic Relief Fund for Undocumented Immigrants - Christina Morrison

Washington will be allocating $40 million to aid undocumented workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Man Arrested After Weekend Assault in Riverfront Park - Federica Brandi

A man remains in custody after threatening several witnesses and assaulting a man in Riverfront Park on Sunday. Officers reported the man was likely under the influence at the time of the incident, faces several charges.

Newly-Canceled Events (July 30, 2020) - Christina Morrison

More events have been canceled in the inland northwest amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump Signs Memo Barring Non-Citizens From Congressional District Counting - Christina Morrison

Tax Deadline Updates and Idaho Handsfree Driving - Christina Morrison

The tax deadline will not be extended again, and Idaho has now banned the use of any handheld device use.