The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed the amount of time it would take for someone to be considered a close contact of a person with COVID-19. Previous language defined a close contact as someone who spent at least 15 minutes within 6 feet of a confirmed case. The CDC now defines a close contact as someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NPR

A Farmington artist has become nationally known for the unique way in which she uses the helmets of firefighters as a canvas on which to honor them for their courage and sacrifice. Miranda DeOrnellis grew up in Womack and has been painting for others since she was 18. “I’ve always been interested in art.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Journal Online

The Spokane Fire Department released a report showcasing the number of penetrating traumas recorded in Spokane over the last three years. By definition, penetrating trauma (PT) includes injuries resulting from firearms and sharp objects such as knives and swords. The report specifically highlights PT cases from Jan.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

A home in Longview was damaged by a fire Tuesday evening. At around 9:42 p.m., Longview Fire crews responded to the report of a manufactured home that was on fire in the 1300 block of Baltimore Street. Firefighters arrived to the scene and found heavy smoke coming from the home. Officials said bystanders at the scene reported that the homeowners were not home, but that family pets may still be inside.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPTV FOX 12 Beaverton

A 23-year-old Pasco resident is in the Franklin County jail facing not just arson charges, but resisting arrest and more. Josue Daniel Sepulveda-Zuniga was arrested Monday, said Pasco Police and now say he's linked to a second fire. Officer Travis Park had seen Zuniga running from the Sedona Apartments area near Marie and West 24th, after getting calls of a man in the area acting suspiciously around 1:50PM.
- PUB DATE: 10/21/2020 3:12:08 PM - SOURCE: KFLD-AM 870