Saturday, November 16, 2024

Family: Trump supporter who died followed QAnon conspiracy

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Before she died in Wednesday’s siege at the U.S. Capitol, Rosanne Boyland was a recovering drug addict who wanted to become a sobriety counselor. But she also believed, wrongly, that President Donald Trump won the November election, and she'd begun following a dark conspiracy theory that …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Family: Trump supporter who died followed QAnon conspiracy

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Before she died in Wednesday’s siege at the U.S. Capitol, Rosanne Boyland was a recovering drug addict who wanted to become a sobriety counselor. But she also believed, wrongly, that President Donald Trump won the November election, and she'd begun following a dark conspiracy theory that …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Family: Trump supporter who died followed QAnon conspiracy

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Before she died in Wednesday’s siege at the U.S. Capitol, Rosanne Boyland was a recovering drug addict who wanted to become a sobriety counselor. But she also believed, wrongly, that President Donald Trump won the November election, and she'd begun following a dark conspiracy theory that …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ossoff seals Democrats' sweep; will be youngest US senator

ATLANTA (AP) — As a teenager, Jon Ossoff was inspired by the pivotal role John Lewis played in the fight for racial equality when the civil rights icon was in his early 20s.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Biden flexes Georgia muscle alongside GOP in Senate races

President-elect Joe Biden is going all-in to help Democrats win two Senate runoffs in Georgia that will determine party control in the critical early years of his administration, a widespread effort that not long ago would have been unthinkable in a Republican-dominated state in the Deep South.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Biden flexes Georgia muscle alongside GOP in Senate races

President-elect Joe Biden is going all-in to help Democrats win two Senate runoffs in Georgia that will determine party control in the critical early years of his administration, a widespread effort that not long ago would have been unthinkable in a Republican-dominated state in the Deep South.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Biden flexes Georgia muscle alongside GOP in Senate races

President-elect Joe Biden is going all-in to help Democrats win two Senate runoffs in Georgia that will determine party control in the critical early years of his administration, a widespread effort that not long ago would have been unthinkable in a Republican-dominated state in the Deep South.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Democrats in Georgia Senate contests take in more than $200M

ATLANTA (AP) — The Democrats running for Georgia's two U.S. Senate seats each raised more than $100 million over two months, a massive haul that eclipsed campaign contributions to their Republican opponents and reflects the high stakes of the twin contests.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Democrats in Georgia Senate contests take in more than $200M

ATLANTA (AP) — The Democrats running for Georgia's two U.S. Senate seats each raised more than $100 million over two months, a massive haul that eclipsed campaign contributions to their Republican opponents and reflects the high stakes of the twin contests.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Democrats in Georgia Senate contests take in more than $200M

ATLANTA (AP) — The Democrats running for Georgia's two U.S. Senate seats each raised more than $100 million over two months, a massive haul that eclipsed campaign contributions to their Republican opponents and reflects the high stakes of the twin contests.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Georgia to use convention center for beds amid virus surge

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia will again use a convention center for patient beds amid a surge in coronavirus cases that is straining hospital capacity, the governor said Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Georgia to use convention center for beds amid virus surge

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia will again use a convention center for patient beds amid a surge in coronavirus cases that is straining hospital capacity, the governor said Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Loeffler's wealth, Trump loyalty face scrutiny in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — In the fight to retain her U.S. Senate seat, Republican Kelly Loeffler has boasted she is “more conservative than Attila the Hun” and has a “100% Trump voting record.” She has backed the president's baseless allegations of voting fraud and
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Harris, Ivanka Trump stump in Georgia ahead of Senate runoff

MILTON, Ga. (AP) — Campaigning in Georgia on Monday, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris stressed a need to elect Democratic U.S. Senate candidates who will advance President-elect Joe Biden's agenda. Ivanka Trump, meanwhile, warned that failing to reelect the two Republican incumbents in next month's crucial runoff could erode her father's …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Harris, Ivanka Trump stump in Georgia ahead of Senate runoff

MILTON, Ga. (AP) — Campaigning in Georgia on Monday, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris stressed a need to elect Democratic U.S. Senate candidates who will advance President-elect Joe Biden's agenda. Ivanka Trump, meanwhile, warned that failing to reelect the two Republican incumbents in next month's crucial runoff could erode her father's …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Loeffler's wealth, Trump loyalty face scrutiny in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — In the fight to retain her U.S. Senate seat, Republican Kelly Loeffler has boasted she is “more conservative than Attila the Hun” and has a “100% Trump voting record.” She has backed the president's baseless allegations of voting fraud and
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

In Georgia, Warnock brings faith and activism to the arena

ATLANTA (AP) — In 2008, when Barack Obama was under fire for a sermon his former pastor delivered years earlier, the aspiring president distanced himself from the preacher’s fiery words that channeled Black Americans’ anger over racism.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

In Georgia, Warnock brings faith and activism to the arena

ATLANTA (AP) — In 2008, when Barack Obama was under fire for a sermon his former pastor delivered years earlier, the aspiring president distanced himself from the preacher’s fiery words that channeled Black Americans’ anger over racism.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Senate control brings new urgency to Georgia turnout drive

MILTON, Ga. (AP) — In a black face mask and cap, activist Garrett Bess walked up driveway after driveway of million-dollar homes in suburban Atlanta on a recent afternoon, placing a flyer in each door, ringing the bell and stepping away to make a socially distanced pitch to vote for …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Advocates race to find voters to correct flawed ballots

ATLANTA (AP) — Advocates for both presidential candidates raced to find every person in Georgia who submitted a flawed ballot before time ran out Friday to fix the paperwork in a race that could be decided by the narrowest of margins.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Advocates race to find Georgia voters who cast bad ballots

ATLANTA (AP) — Advocates for both presidential candidates raced to find every person in Georgia who submitted a flawed ballot before time ran out Friday to fix the paperwork in a race that could be decided by the narrowest of margins.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Georgia in the spotlight as vote count continues

ATLANTA (AP) — As the vote counting continued Wednesday, people across the nation watched to see whether Georgia would finally become the swing state that Democrats have long hoped for.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Georgia in the spotlight as vote count continues

ATLANTA (AP) — As the vote counting continued Wednesday, people across the nation watched to see whether Georgia would finally become the swing state that Democrats have long hoped for.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Voting in Georgia remains mainly smooth, with a few hiccups

ATLANTA (AP) — Despite some technical problems, voting in Georgia on Tuesday got off to a mostly smooth start — a marked departure from a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Voting in Georgia off to mostly smooth start

ATLANTA (AP) — Despite some technical problems, voting in Georgia on Tuesday got off to a mostly smooth start — a marked departure from a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Trump administration approves Georgia health plan

ATLANTA (AP) — The Trump administration has approved Georgia's plan to overhaul how state residents buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Big turnout as early in-person voting starts in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — The chance to cast ballots on Georgia's first day of in-person early voting Monday had thousands of people waiting for hours to make their voices heard.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Technical problems arise as early voting starts in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — Long lines of people eager to cast ballots formed as early in-person voting began in Georgia on Monday, and problems soon developed in the state's most populous county.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Party's over: 4 states close bars, restaurants over virus

On Saturday night, revelers in many parts of the country ignored warnings against attending large gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On Sunday, it became clear that in many places, the party is over.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Party's over: 4 states close bars, restaurants over virus

On Saturday night, revelers in many parts of the country ignored warnings against attending large gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On Sunday, it became clear that in many places, the party is over.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Georgia Senate votes to widen aid for special needs students

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Senate approved a bill Tuesday that expands a state program that pays for special education students to attend private schools, capping lengthy and heated debate.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Georgia bill aims to take on prescription drug costs

ATLANTA (AP) — A bill approved by Georgia’s state House on Wednesday would restrict what one lawmaker called “heinous” practices by pharmacy benefit managers — companies that run prescription drug coverage for insurers and other groups.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hoping to level the playing field

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Remembering the Painter of Light

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Residents awaken to broken windows, debris

OAKLAND, Calif. - Looking out her front window in a usually quiet residential neighborhood in this city, Deanna Goldstein's knees began to shake.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Three die when plane hits home

EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. - A twin-engine plane carrying three employees of electric car maker Tesla Motors struck a set of power lines after takeoff Wednesday and crashed into a fog-shrouded residential neighborhood, raining fiery debris over homes, sending residents running for safety and killing everyone aboard.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO