ARTICLES BY MICHAEL WELLS OF TRIBUNE

Remember to 'look for the helpers'

Mr. Rogers, the late children television show host, told children to look for the helpers in times of crisis, just as his mother told him to do.

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Idaho courts told to scale back operations further to stem virus

The Idaho Supreme Court has ordered courts across the state to reduce operations through April 15, because of the directive to self-isolate issued by Idaho Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen, which was directed by Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday.

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Coleman: Citations probably won't be necessary

Nez Perce County prosecutors note that violating Gov. Brad Little’s statewide stay-at-home order for Idaho could constitute a misdemeanor crime, but they do not think citations will be necessary for enforcement of the order.

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Idaho Supreme Court amends its earlier coronavirus response order

The Idaho Supreme Court amended its COVID-19 response order Monday to include adoptions as matters that must be heard, forbids juries to be called, suspends certain court rules and changes how the public can access criminal proceedings.

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Jury trials put on hold in 2nd District

All jury trials scheduled on or before April 30 have been temporarily suspended throughout the 2nd Judicial District because of concerns over the potential for spreading the coronavirus.

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Officials adjust court protocol to account for virus concerns

Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger S. Burdick issued an order Friday providing state courts in every Idaho county guidance on how courts should proceed during the novel coronavirus emergency between Monday and April 10.

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