Bits n pieces, from east, west and beyond

On Truth Social Trump recently said he’s sending an ‘Election Integrity Army’ to every state for the mid-term elections.

Biden vows his unity can save country; Trump hits Midwest

WARM SPRINGS, Ga. (AP) — Joe Biden traveled Tuesday to the hot springs town where Franklin Delano Roosevelt coped with polio to declare the U.S. is not too politically diseased to overcome its health and economic crises, pledging to be the unifying force who can "restore our soul and save this country.”

Biden vows to unify and save country; Trump hits Midwest

WARM SPRINGS, Ga. (AP) — Joe Biden traveled Tuesday to the hot springs town where Franklin Delano Roosevelt coped with polio to declare the U.S. is not too politically diseased to overcome its health and economic crises, pledging to be the unifying force who can "restore our soul and save this country.”

Biden vows to unify and save country; Trump hits Midwest

WARM SPRINGS, Ga. (AP) — Joe Biden traveled Tuesday to the hot springs town where Franklin Delano Roosevelt coped with polio to declare the U.S. is not too politically diseased to overcome its health and economic crises, pledging to be the unifying force who can "restore our soul and save this country.”

Tokyo asks drinking places to close early to curb virus rise

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo's governor on Wednesday asked bars and other places where alcohol is served to close earlier for three weeks to help prevent a resurgence of coronavirus infections from turning explosive.

Tokyo asks drinking places to close early to curb virus rise

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo's governor on Wednesday asked bars and other places where alcohol is served to close earlier for three weeks to help prevent a resurgence of coronavirus infections from turning explosive.

Grocery bill no simple cookie

In the great state of Texas, consumers don't pay sales tax on non-prepared food items.

Mattawa Food Bank receives large donation

MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Food Bank, which has benefited before, received $5,000 from the Yakama Nation Legends Casino in Toppenish during its 17th anniversary celebration on May 15.

New Mexico sees major jump in unemployment claims amid virus

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — More than 17,000 New Mexico residents have applied for unemployment benefits — more than 19 times the amount filed the previous week — amid the widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus, officials said Thursday.

New Mexico sees major jump in unemployment claims amid virus

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — More than 17,000 New Mexico residents have applied for unemployment benefits — more than 19 times the amount filed the previous week — amid the widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus, officials said Thursday.

Gyms, pools, movie theaters and museums can begin reopening May 15

Gyms and fitness studios, movie theaters and museums have the option to reopen beginning Friday, May 15, Gov. Steve Bullock announced Thursday.

Gyms, theaters can reopen May 15 at 50% capacity

Gyms and fitness studios, movie theaters and museums have the option to reopen beginning Friday, May 15, Gov. Steve Bullock announced Thursday.

Meet Troy Mayoral Candidate T.J. Boswell

Currently I am running for Mayor to follow through on a couple projects that I would like to see completed.

The week that was: Stories from the coronavirus saga

As coronavirus cases topped 1.75 million in the world during the past week —

Comments sought on local ice-fishing derbies

Comments sought on local ice-fishing derbies

Inmates: Arizona lacks adequate coronavirus plan in prisons

PHOENIX (AP) — Attorneys representing the 34,000 inmates in Arizona’s prisons asked a judge Monday to order the state to develop an adequate plan for confronting the new coronavirus behind bars, arguing housing conditions and the state’s lack of preparation put the lives of older prisoners with chronic illnesses at risk.

Banff Mt. Film Fest coming to town

The best high adrenaline films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival are coming to Sandpoint’s Panida Theater on Saturday, Oct. 14.

AP News Digest 6:30 p.m.

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Telemedicine provides health care option

MOSES LAKE — In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, visiting the doctor isn’t as easy as it used to be.