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Idaho Republicans rally behind Democratic colleague with cancer, shave their heads in solidarity
Idaho lawmakers tugged on the heartstrings of social media users this spring in a video where 11 Republican representatives shaved their heads in solidarity with one Democratic colleague diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time.
“We were all just devastated for her,” state Rep. Josh Wheeler said. “When she gave us the news last year, [we were] further devastated when we found out this year that she needed to undergo a more aggressive chemotherapy, which is where the bald heads came from, standing in solidarity with her.”
These Gem State community leaders felt it was important to “go beyond party lines” to support their colleague, state Rep. Brooke Green.
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A group of Republican legislators in Idaho went “beyond party lines” to support Democratic colleague, Rep. Brooke Green, by shaving their heads in solidarity of her starting chemotherapy. (Rep. Brooke Green)
Cross-party cooperation was pushed one step further when the “most diverse group of co-sponsors” banded together in bipartisan support of House Bill No. 134. The bill, mandating that select health benefit plans in the state provide yearly coverage of supplemental breast cancer screening for at-risk individuals, is key in “early detection [that] will save lives.”
Green, who credits enhanced screening for detecting her second bout of cancer on time, spoke about the change she hopes the bill will have.
“It’s [about] where we can find good bills that are really about bipartisanship and working together, and I think the public wants to see that honestly. I honestly believe that the public wants to see us actually get along,” she added. “That’s what made the bill so special.”
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, with about one in eight women at risk of developing it in their lifetime. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second-most common cause of death from cancer for women in America.
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Twelve GOP lawmakers in the state of Idaho banded together to shave their heads in support of a Democratic colleague going through her second round of aggressive chemo for breast cancer. (Rep. Brooke Green and Rep. Stephanie Mickelson)
“My wife was a breast cancer survivor five years ago. She’ll be five years [clean] this May… So it’s just to support Brooke and all the women out there,” state Rep. Mike Pohanka revealed about his personal motivation rallying behind Green’s breast cancer battle.
“I can confess that my own family, we lost a ten-year-old boy to a brain tumor six years ago,” Wheeler said. “And the way that your community, you know, rallies around you in response is one of the greatest things about the state of Idaho. It’s one of the ways in which we see Americans be their strongest, is when they band together to support each other in those really tough moments.”
When asked about the probability of continued bipartisanship during these next four years under the Trump administration, Wheeler said he “absolutely” believes common ground can continue to be found.
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Idaho lawmakers that are colleagues of Rep. Brooke Green continued their bipartisan support by supporting HB-134, a state bill that mandates select health insurance plans provide coverage for routine yearly checkups for at-risk individuals.
“When [President Trump] came on the scene in the United States, I think he inspired a lot of people on both sides of the philosophical aisle to participate, right? To be engaged. And the more of us are engaged, the more opportunity there is for us to again, disagree and, you know, call each other out when we need to… there’s just way more opportunity for us to find common ground and find ways that we can build together,” he added.
State Rep. Stephanie Mickelson, who recorded and photographed her colleagues shaving their heads, added, “We’ve become so much more divisive, and so everybody tries to hang on to their corner or their sides so tightly that they forget that we have people that get lost in the middle of this.”
Mickelson told Fox News Digital, “My hope would be that we could look at the problems, take the partisanship out of it, and come to good resolutions for the people.”
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San Francisco, CA
Pac Heights mansion sells for $28M as spring market heats up
A Pacific Heights mansion that was once the priciest listing in San Francisco has traded hands as the already-hot spring market continues getting hotter.
The six-bedroom home at 2830 Pacific Avenue was initially listed in 2023 for $35 million before dropping to $27.5 million last spring and ultimately selling last week at that price, the San Francisco Business Times reported.
The seller was listed in records as Helena Trust, an entity tied to Hennessey Capital President Rajiv Ghatalia. Ghatalia bought the property in 2010 for nearly $8.4 million. The buyer is an LLC dubbed Almost Heaven, linked in state business records to the address of San Francisco-based financial services firm Andersen, though the buyer’s identity is unknown. Ghatalia and his wife are downsizing after their children moved out, according to the Business Times.
The Georgian Colonial home was built in 1910 and spans roughly 9,400 square feet. A 2012 renovation brought the home into the 21st century with a seismic retrofit, updated systems and a 1,500-bottle wine cellar. The home also has one of the first residential elevators in the city.
The sale arrives as fresh trophy listings continue to hit the market this spring. Homes priced above $5 million are seeing increased competition, driven in part by tech wealth and limited inventory in the city, which industry observers view as a symptom of the artificial intelligence boom as deep-pocketed buyers in the tech industry move into town. That surge in demand at the higher end of the market has led to a so-called mansion shortage, especially in tony neighborhoods like Pacific Heights.
Late last month, a Russian Hill mansion tied to Gap’s founding family hit the market for the first time. That home at 888 Francisco Street is listed for nearly $17.3 million. Also last month, a Pacific Heights property sold for $56 million, representing the priciest sale in the city so far this year, while another Pac Heights home at 2602 Jackson Street hit the market for $22.5 million. It’s not just single-family homes, either. A penthouse sold last month for more than $10 million, the Business Times reported.
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BIZNOTE: New retail shop to open in former Willow space in West Seattle Junction
The West Seattle Junction space formerly occupied by Willow, preceded by Fleurt, will not be empty for long. A familiar Junction fashion entrepreneur is moving into 4536 California SW – here’s the announcement:
Well-known West Seattle staple Carmilia’s announced today that it will open a new store in the Alaska Junction, offering everything from skincare products to fashion accessories. The new store, located at 4536 California Ave SW, formerly home to Fleurt and Willow, will do a soft opening on Art Walk Night, May 14, 2026. Carmilia’s owner, Linda Walsh, is at the helm of the project.
The store will be filled with all of Walsh’s favorite things: shoes, accessories, and gifts, at a variety of price points. It’s the perfect place to find unique and playful items for your next celebration or shopping spree. The store’s scheduled hours are Wednesday-Saturday 11 am-6 pm, and Sunday 10 am-4 pm.
Walsh told us she hasn’t yet settled on a name, so if you pass the future shop’s windows you will probably see “Watch This Space” as a placeholder!
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