On Friday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 349 new cases and 5 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 167,225 known cases and 1,796 deaths.

Southwest District Health lowered Adams, Canyon, Owyhee, Payette and Washington counties into the yellow category today. Only Gem County remains in the orange category for this health district.

The Bonneville school board voted last night to drop its mask mandates starting March 8th. District officials hope that cases will continue to decline and enough educators will be vaccinated by that date.

Because of the Monday holiday, we’ll see you back here on Tuesday. Until then, stay safe, Idaho.