Huckleberries Best of the INorthwest — 10/9/08

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Kathy Coe, sister of “South Hill Rapist” Kevin Coe, enters Superior Court Thursday during his civil commitment trial in Spokane. Kathy Coe said Kevin Coe was a ‘great big brother’ * here. You can follow the SR’s Coe Trial Blog here

* Judge labels Montana GOP’s voter challenge as ‘political chicanery’ /Billings Gazette
* 2 Nampa homes flooded after stolen car hits hydrant /Idaho Press-Tribune
* Man admits murder, putting Twin Falls teen in barrel /Twin Falls Times-News
* Fewer bears wandering into Boise /AP
* WSU soccer coach 2 wins from Cougar milestone /Moscow-Pullman Daily News
* Montana’s minimum wage to increase 35 cents /Billings Gazette
* Study: Bullet fragments spread lead in venison /AP

Orbusmax Special: Columbian could file for bankruptcy here .