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More than 700 Inyo workers file for jobless benefits

Roughly 10 percent of Inyo County’s workforce had filed for state unemployment benefits in March when the county’s economy began to shut down to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Bishop to coordinate local grant program for businesses impacted by COVID-19

The Bishop Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new grant program to benefit small businesses in Bishop that have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Toiyabe pharmacy staff: CEO shielding ‘illegal activity’ with allegations

In a response to a litany of accusations laid out earlier this week by the Toiyabe Indian Health Project administration, Toiyabe pharmacy staff, some of them former, have responded with a letter to the community outlining a series of allegations against the administration, including conducting a

BLM approves Haiwee geothermal leasing area

The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area project in southern Owens Valley, Inyo County, authorizing three geothermal lease applications for exploration and development on approximately 4,460 acres of public land.

Inyo communities wrap virtual arms around Class of 2020

As graduations, prom nights and senior activities have been canceled due to the pandemic, the communities of the Owens Valley have once again found a way to make the best of a difficult situation with the Adopt a High School Senior – Inyo County Facebook group.

Local event planned for Child Abuse Prevention Month

On Friday, April 24, 2020, the Inyo County Health and Human Services will be recognizing Children’s Memorial Day. Annually, Inyo County sponsors a Children’s Memorial Flag Raising Day.

A ‘honking’ happy birthday

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic Bishop resident Karen Pettet still had the “best birthday ever” Monday, thanks to her husband, James, and her best friend Sanny Murphy, who decorated the Pettets’ home on Hopi Circle. “He kept me inside all morning and she was out here decorating all morning.

Popcorn in the time of COVID-19

Greg and Lynn Lippincott recently picked up some popcorn from the Bishop Twin Theatre from theater owner Hollie Mullanix, left. Lynn said she ordered the popcorn the day before, expecting the usual large popcorn served up by the theater.

NIHD names new authorizing parties on the district’s financial accounts; Flanigan investigation continues

In closed session during its regular meeting Wednesday, the Northern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors conducted performance evaluations for Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kevin S. Flanigan and Chief Financial Officer John Tremble.

Rangers seek assistance identifying vandal

Death Valley National Park rangers are investigating repeated incidents of vandalism over the past two years and seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect.