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On April 27, Gov. Brad Little signed the âFetal Heartbeat Billâ that, if enforced, will essentially make abortion inaccessible in the state of Idaho. This is because the bill makes abortion illegal if a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can easily be as early as 5-6 weeks and well befor… More Headlines
Local religious leaders and members of the community urged people to empathize with the Palestinian victims of violence during a rally Wednesday in Pullmanâs Reaney Park. About 60 people of all ages attended the rally to support the Palestinians in the middle of a bloody conflict with Israel that has killed more than 200 Palestinian people, including children. The rally culminated in a march through downtown Pullman. More Headlines
One World Cafe in Moscow has been busy making its world bigger and better this year. For starters, it expanded into the former Mock Orange restaurant adjacent to the coffee shop, where it now serves food and alcohol. Now, University of Idaho College of Art and Architecture students are finishing up sidewalk seating improvements to the Main and Sixth streets sides of the business. More Headlines
Shortage of paid caregivers keeps family members up at night
Tracy Samilton, Michigan Radio
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Misty Evans stands in her client Ric’s living room in Midland, helping him pick out a record to play on the turntable.
“Which one do you want?” she asks. Ric loves popular music from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. “Boy oh boy oh boy,” answers Ric.
Music selection is just one of the many tasks Misty helps Ric with during her shifts as a direct care worker. Ric, whose last name we’re withholding at the request of his parents, is 58. He has cystic fibrosis and lives in his own, subsidized apartment. He has profound intellectual and physical disabilities and needs care around the clock. Sometimes he hits himself. Sometimes he hits his caregivers.