HBO’s Inland Northwest — 6.17.09

A grizzly bear chews on a chunk of elk in a meadow near Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park last Thursday. (AP Photo/Powell Tribune, Toby Bonner)

• Cartoon: So much for public health insurance /David Horsey, PI
• O’Mara: Transgender candidate runs for Nampa mayor /KTVB
• Group critical of rape responses seeks to recall sheriff /Missoulian
• EPA declares health emergency in Libby, Mont /AP
• WSU to cut 359 jobs, 3 academic programs /AP
• Crapo not sure he’ll vote to confirm Sotomayor /Statesman
• UI may close Parma center /Idaho Press Tribune
• Orbusmax Special: Timber manager sentenced for felling tree with eagle nest here .