AM Headlines — 2/29/08

Sweet & Sour Herb/Bay Views sends along another photo of Baywinkle, the itinerant moose that’s been roaming Bayview since December. Here, Baywinkle is shown in Sheryl Puckett’s yard, getting acquainted with a four-legged neighbor. See: Moose encounters on the rise /SR

* Idaho Records /Sherry Adkins, Spokesman-Review

* Suspect faces male rape charge /Marc Stewart, Coeur d’Alene Press — The alleged perpetrator is not being held on bond! Amazing.

* Better late than never: More than two months later, $600K Powerball winner claims prize /Brian Walker, Coeur d’Alene Press — I’m glad it’s a local woman.

* New grocery tax bill introduced /Betsy Russell, SR Eye On Boise — As Larry The Cable Guy would say, get ‘er done. Completely.

* Trestle Creek marina plan on Lake Pend Oreille is being changed /Keith Kinnaird, Bonner County Daily Bee — Continue to stay tuned.

* Proposed Western eco-region with Spokane as U.S. capital dies /Rich Roesler, SR Eye On Olympia — Some people have too much time on their hands.