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Oregon Extends Workplace Mask Rules
(Health ~ 05/06/21)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Oregon adopted a controversial rule on Tuesday that indefinitely extends coronavirus mask and social distancing requirements in all businesses in the state. State officials say the rule, which garnered thousands of public comments, will be in place until it is ``no longer necessary to address the effects of the pandemic in the workplace.''...
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Idaho legislative intern reports rape, is ID'd by lawmaker
(Features ~ 05/06/21)
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The harassment began soon after a report by a 19-year-old intern, who alleged an Idaho lawmaker raped her, became public. One state representative sought a copy of the police report and made inquiries into how the young woman herself could be referred for criminal charges for reporting the alleged rape...
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Death Notice - Paul Edward Briggs
(Obituary ~ 05/06/21)
Paul Edward Briggs, age 79, of Mountain Home, passed away at his home on May 5, 2021. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.
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Shooting at Idaho middle school injures 3; student captured
(Features ~ 05/06/21)
Authorities say a shooting at an eastern Idaho middle school has injured two students and a custodian, and a student suspected of being the shooter has been taken into custody...