Committee calls for new restrictions on absentee ballot requests

The Idaho Legislature’s House State Affairs Committee advanced a bill Tuesday over the objections from the Secretary of State’s Office that would greatly restrict who can distribute absentee ballot request forms. If House Bill 259 is passed into law, only a county clerk, election official, officer or employee of the state authorized by law would be able to distribute absentee ballot application forms. The bill specifically says nongovernmental entities shall not distribute absentee ballot applications unless they are specifically authorized by state or federal law.

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Back on stand, Weinstein accuser declares: 'He is my rapist'

NEW YORK (AP) — A day after breaking down in tears, a key accuser at Harvey Weinstein’s trial returned to the witness stand Tuesday and endured a final day of withering cross-examination focused on the complex nature of their relationship, defiantly telling jurors: “I want the jury to know that he is my rapist.”

Back on stand, Weinstein accuser declares: 'He is my rapist'

NEW YORK (AP) — A day after breaking down in tears, a key accuser at Harvey Weinstein’s trial returned to the witness stand Tuesday and endured a final day of withering cross-examination focused on the complex nature of their relationship, defiantly telling jurors: “I want the jury to know that he is my rapist.”

Back on stand, Weinstein accuser declares: 'He is my rapist'

NEW YORK (AP) — A day after breaking down in tears, a key accuser at Harvey Weinstein’s trial returned to the witness stand Tuesday and endured a final day of withering cross-examination focused on the complex nature of their relationship, defiantly telling jurors: “I want the jury to know that he is my rapist.”

Flathead Valley nonprofits prepared to deal with hunger pains after feds cancel SNAP benefits

About 4,500 households in Flathead and Lincoln counties will not receive the federal food benefits they rely on this November, according to local food security organizations.

Grant County Fairgrounds: a legacy of community and celebration

MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Fairgrounds, a cherished community hub, has stood as a testament to local traditions and agricultural heritage since its establishment in 1949, according to Fairgrounds Director Jim McKiernan. To commemorate its enduring significance, the fairgrounds recently released a collection of vintage photographs that chronicle its rich history. The first Grant County Fair was held Sept. 27-28, 1911, in Wilson Creek. There is not a lot of information available on this original event, but it included three parades. After that, Ephrata hosted the 1912 and 1913 fairs, according to previous reporting done by the Columbia Basin Herald.

Concerts April 5-6 to whisk audiences to Latin America, Western Europe

Concerts April 5-6 to whisk audiences to Latin America, Western Europe

Just in time for spring break, the Music Conservatory of Coeur d’Alene will be hosting three events the first weekend in April to whisk audiences away on journeys of international music.

Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain - and now national action

In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”

FAST FIVE Sandra Cook grows with love at Crazy Cat Chick Farm

Meet Sandra Cook, who grew up in Phoenix in a poor family and learned gardening at an early age. Sandra went to nursing school and moved to Idaho in the late '80s and enjoyed a lengthy career as a registered nurse and Army Reservist.

FAST FIVE Jason Berry: Painting a legacy

Meet Jason Berry, the owner and operator of JB Painting Co. LLC, a family-owned business.

Legals for June, 1 2026

Queen's visit

The Queen's recent historic visit to Ireland is as graphic a measure as one could wish of the transformed state of Anglo-Irish relations. The two countries' troubled history, combined with decades of terrorism, have precluded any such royal visit for a century.

Zinke says Trump may visit Montana next week

If the rumors are true, President Donald Trump may be visiting Montana next week.

Activist visits to Mexico's migrant centers up in air

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's immigration agency announced Tuesday that it has temporarily suspended visits by civic, activist and religious groups to migrant detention centers, though its parent department later seemed to be backing away from the move.

Activist visits to Mexico's migrant centers up in air

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's immigration agency announced Tuesday that it has temporarily suspended visits by civic, activist and religious groups to migrant detention centers, though its parent department later seemed to be backing away from the move.

Area schools grapple with lead testing, cost of remediation

Most schools testing drinking water for lead under a new state rule show elevated levels of the heavy metal, which is toxic to humans.

Iowa Daybook

Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 16.

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