OPINION: AG candidates disagree on ER care

On Aug. 2, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its first-in-the-nation suit against a state law preventing women from receiving necessary emergency care when their lives are threatened by dangerous pregnancy complications. The Idaho law makes it a felony offense, with a mandatory minimum prison sentence of two years, for anyone to perform or assist with an abortion. The DOJ correctly asserts that the Idaho law “preemptively criminalizes all abortions…even where a denial of care will likely result in the death of the patient."

Cabrera, Kershaw, Ramirez all have a lot to prove

Few players have been as consistently excellent at the plate as Miguel Cabrera in his prime.

Newhouse hears from Central WA constituents about priorities for Farm Bill

BENTON CITY – Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, held three roundtable discussions in Central Washington this week to discuss priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill from farmers and other industry professionals. “We want to get it right,” said Newhouse. “We want to make sure the Farm Bill actually helps; all the places it can be improved and the programs that we have that could work better – areas that may need to be beefed up a little.”

OPINION: Leadership choices as bad as they can get

Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher is a self-described optimist, but he has trouble putting a smiley face to what he’s seeing on the national level.

COMMENTARY: The dog that didn't bark

As in the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story “Silver Blaze,” sometimes the best clues are things that didn’t happen.

OPINION: Risch: Senate control far from decided

Idaho Sen. Jim Risch has every reason to hope that Republicans gain control of the Senate after November’s midterm elections.

MALLOY: Risch: Senate control far from decided

Idaho Sen. Jim Risch has every reason to hope that Republicans gain control of the Senate after November’s midterm elections. That would mean he would be back as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a lofty position he held during the Trump administration, and that fellow Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo would lead the Senate Finance Committee – assuming that he is re-elected.

OPINION: Leadership choices as bad as they can get

Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher is a self-described optimist, but he has trouble putting a smiley face to what he’s seeing on the national level.

Plains sends five to finals at state track meet

All five Plains track athletes fought their way through the cold and wet weather in Bozeman this weekend to make it into the finals at the State B track and field championship.

Legals for April, 23 2021

Hecla issue 'double talk' from DEQ just doesn't make sense

I respect the importance Department of Environmental Quality has in ensuring protection of Montana’s environment. We acknowledge Director Livers’ support for Hecla when he accurately stated, “DEQ recognizes that Hecla’s track record of mine operations and reclamation has earned the company a favorable reputation for commitments to safety and to minimizing environmental impacts from mining.”

Hecla responds to DEQ's editorial

I respect the Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s importance in ensuring protection of Montana’s environment. We acknowledge Director Tom Livers’ support for Hecla when he accurately stated, “DEQ recognizes that Hecla’s track record of mine operations and reclamation has earned the company a favorable reputation for commitments to safety and to minimizing environmental impacts from mining.” We also support the law’s intent to hold operators accountable for compliance.

Minnesota House proceeds on insulin, voter privacy and guns

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The insulin and voter privacy bills were the first bills slated for floor action since the session began two weeks ago. The measures were expected to pass easily Wednesday night given the Democrats' comfortable majority in the House. The two gun control bills were due for votes Thursday, the lawmakers said at a news conference.

Minnesota House proceeds on insulin, voter privacy and guns

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The insulin and voter privacy bills were the first bills slated for floor action since the session began two weeks ago. The measures were expected to pass easily Wednesday night given the Democrats' comfortable majority in the House. The two gun control bills were due for votes Thursday, the lawmakers said at a news conference.

Group launches Michigan ballot drive to rein in lobbying

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A group launched a ballot drive Thursday to target lobbying in Michigan's Capitol by banning free food and drink for state elected officials, requiring former lawmakers to wait two years to become lobbyists and overhauling a system that tracks lobbying.

EA Sports in the game with Premier League and La Liga

When EA Sports came up with its longtime slogan, “It’s in the game,” no one thought it would apply to what was literally happening on the field.

Hard to stay at the top

DETROIT - Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features like voice recognition and navigation. But they're not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail.

Editorial Roundup: US

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

Fistfight turns into gunfight near Moses Lake Circle K

MOSES LAKE — At least seven shots were fired from moving vehicles Wednesday evening following a brief fight inside of the Moses Lake Circle K, a gas station and convenience store.

Expiring lease plays role in decision to close Tri-State Outfitters

An expiring lease played a role in the decision of the Tri-State Outfitter owners to close the Moses Lake store.