Gail Ross has welcomed an update from the Scottish Government on the findings of an independent review into looked-after children and young people.
The lockdown locks grown over the last few months can now be cut after hairdressing salons and other businesses were allowed to reopen on Wednesday.
Summer weather has made a welcome return to Caithness today after some dreich conditions in recent weeks.
Five days have now passed since the NHS Highland area recorded its most recent positive test for Covid-19.
The internal investigation into why Covid-19 samples being transported from Caithness to Inverness were found on the A9 near Tain has been completed.
A slow start is how Caithness businessman Andrew Mackay described trade at two of his hotels that have reopened following the easing of restrictions.
Plans to reopen Caithness Horizons have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, Highland Council has confirmed.
Two experienced ocean rowers have reached Caithness waters in their bid to set a record for an unsupported circumnavigation of mainland Britain.
The Scottish Government has issued scientific advice for the safe reopening of schools and for school transport to resume.
Staff at Dounreay and the local economy could benefit when the NDA takes over operations at the site, Councillor Struan Mackie has said.
More than 700 clients have been helped by Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau since the start of the coronavirus lockdown, newly released figures show.
Thurso-born artist Leah Davis is celebrating her first class honours degree achievement with the online raffle of a recent painting.
Jamie Stone stepped up his campaign on behalf of those excluded from UK government support schemes by handing in a petition to the Treasury today.
VisitScotland has launched a £3 million marketing campaign with an emotive film welcoming back Scottish tourism.
One new death has been registered in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 in the past week.
Four days have elapsed since NHS Highland recorded its most recent positive test for Covid-19.
Caithness has had an influx of wild campers breaking lockdown rules, according to a John O'Groats business owner.
Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Gail Ross is urging all businesses reopening today to ensure they are complying with the new laws.
Members of Caithness Autocross Club are revving up for a return to action this weekend, with no spectators and with social distancing in place.
Two men have been arrested in connection with an incident which took place in Thurso's Mount Vernon area.