AM Headlines — Blackwater Deal Off

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HBOer Don Sausser shot this photo of a motorcycle accident at 1st & Sherman. He e-mails that the injuries suffered by the biker appeared to be minor.

* Idaho Records /Sherry Atkins
* Area chiefs say no to possible Blackwater deal /Taryn Hecker, Spokesman-Review
* Idaho party conventions under way /Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman
* Curtis to receive Chris Schenkel award: Ex-Vandal broadcaster honored by National Football Foundation /Mark Nelke, Coeur d’Alene Press
* Glory days of spring are finally here /Thomas Clouse, SR
* Otter touts schools change: Groups meet to present common-thread needs to Idaho Legislature /Brian Walker, Coeur d’Alene Press
* MLS: More than 4,000 homes now for sale: Latest report shows sales, prices down in cities throughout the county /Coeur d’Alene Press