SR Morning Headlines (5/20/05)

* Victims in CdA homicide were bludgeoned: Few answers in triple slaying; dad pleads for return of kids / Susan Drumheller & Erica Curless , SR — Unfortunately, real CSI work isn’t finished within an hour with commercial breaks.

* It’s ‘awkward’ with mayor back at City Hall: West silent on sex allegations; Rodgers says situation is ‘bizarre’ / Mike Prager , SR — And you think you have a weird office environment?

* Judge says she didn’t know felon’s history: Cops still seeking convict granted leave for marriage / Jody Lawrence-Turner , SR — Mebbe the judge should be tossed in the slammer to serve this guy’s term until they catch him — you know, as a reminder to check out things before she furloughs prisoners to get married.

* Sandpoint eases tall buildings zone rules: Decision lets Panhandle Bank construct four-story headquarters / Becky Kramer , SR — By a split vote, common sense prevails in tiny Sandpoint.

* Concrete in short supply: Booming housing market blamed for shortage / Alison Boggs , SR — On the brighter side, mebbe this’ll give me an out from helping my brother pour concrete for a patio later this month.