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Good news: Stories that warmed our hearts this week

As the coronavirus pandemic causes more stress, many are seeking out inspiring stories. Here's a compilation of the goodness that spread through Idaho this week.

BOISE, Idaho — Amid the coronavirus outbreak, many have been seeking out positive news. Google search interest in "good news" reached an all-time high this week for the U.S., according to Google. 

This week, KTVB wants to share some highlights of the kindness that has been spread around, both locally and nationally.

Check back for more, this list will be updates. 

Boise woman runs marathon on Greenbelt with cousins, friends at her side

26-year-old Hayley Dunning was training for a marathon in Portland, but amid the coronavirus outbreak, the event was cancelled. Her father Kris Dunning sent us this video of Hayley's cousins and friends cheering her on the whole way as she ran 26.2 miles down the Boise Greenbelt.

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8-year-old makes signs to hold up for mother in hospital during COVID-19 outbreak

Fox Jackson V hasn't seen his mom in almost three weeks because of the hospital's visitor restrictions. But, that isn't stopping him from giving her his love. Fox held up signs outside the hospital that read "Hi Mom!" and "I love you".

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89-year-old Washington nursing home patient recovers from coronavirus

Gene Campbell spent his 89th birthday in a nursing home after recovering from a stroke and being diagnosed with COVID-19, but his recovery offers a story of hope.

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'I picked the right career': Kootenai Co. deputies save woman from driving off boat launch

A trio of Kootenai County Sheriff’s deputies are credited with saving the life of a suicidal woman who was preparing to drive her car into a lake last month.

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Avimor community holds 'quarantine parade' to celebrate boy's 10th birthday

"He's not going to not have an amazing birthday," a family friend vowed. Ryker Wolf's Eagle-area neighbors responded big time, throwing Ryker a quarantine parade to celebrate his birthday.

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PHOTO: Teacher comes to student's house to help with math problem through door

Even in difficult times, teachers like Mr. Waba are going the extra distance for their students.

Credit: Josh Anderson

What's Your Sign? Lots of signs of encouragement

This week on The 208, we showed the signs of encouragement spread across the Treasure Valley in our segment What's Your Sign? These were some of our favorites.

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Oregon teachers drive behind school bus to see students they have been missing

Students and teachers reunited while practicing social distancing as teachers followed an Annex Charter school bus to see their students.

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360 Video: Moment of Zen at Boise's Ann Morrison Park

While the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, make sure to find a moment to relax and breathe with our Peace of Idaho videos.

If you don't have a VR google set but still want to enjoy this peaceful and gorgeous moment at Ann Morrison Park, we recommend that you watch the video in the YouTube app.

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Our sister station in Spokane, Wash. KREM, also made a list of heartwarming and inspiring moments from the year. Find the full story here.

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