Huckleberries Best of the INorthwest — 5/28/08

In this file photo, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Cha Seung Baek, of South Korea, pitches against the Kansas City Royals. The Mariners traded former part-time starting pitcher Cha Seung Baek to the San Diego Padres today for Jared Wells in a swap of right-handers. Story here .

1. John Bradbury, who lost his statewide Supreme Court bid by less than 200 votes, says he won’t seek a recount here . Final unofficial results from Idaho statewide, Supreme Court and legislative races here .

2. Ron Paul saw his best primary election showing so far Tuesday night in Idaho’s Republican primary. 29,741 Idahoans cast a ballot for Paul – or 24% of the total here .

3. Blogosphere: Repub Dennis Mansfield and Demo Julie Fanselow/Red State Rebels break down Idaho election results here and here , respectively.

4. Sports: Simplot’s impact on Treasure Valley is immeasureable /Brian Murphy, Idaho Statesman

5. IMHO: Just one surprise in Idaho primary /Jill Kuraitis, New West Boise.

6. News Roundup: Bill Clinton to visit 4 Montana towns Sunday /Missoulian; 3 of 4 Hailey marijuana proposal pass /KTVB; and Idaho tax commission improperly cut corporate tax bills /KTVB.

Orbusmax Special : Boise police tackle dog poop problem here .