AM: Rathdrum Asphalt Plant OK’d

As Idaho’s legislative session dragged through its 81st day Thursday, legislative reporters have donned the traditional ugly ties that signify it’s been long enough. Tradition has it that once reporters have decided it’s time for the session to end, by sporting hideous neckwear they can so disgust and horrify lawmakers that they’ll just want to leave town. (Betsy Russell/ Eye On Boise )

• Idaho Records /Sherry Adkins, SR
• Late snow upsets weather-weary /Jody Lawrence-Turner, SR
• North Idaho charter school for autistic children step closer /Sara Leaming, SR
• County OKs Rathdrum asphalt plant for one year /Alecia Warren, CdA Press
• NIC honors Thilo as Distinguished Friend /Stacy Hudson, NIC communications
• UI facing $12.1M cut /Reid Wright, UI Argonaut
• Future of UI prez selection process uncertain /Alexiss Turner, UI Argonaut
• Ski resorts finishing with a bang /Tom Hasslinger, CdA Press
• Most North Idaho golf courses open Saturday /Rick Thomas, CdA Press