AM Headlines — 11.20.09

“It takes about a month to finish” said Coeur d’Alene Resort landscaper Chris Winter as he worked to string lights on a tree in front of the Coeur d’Alene Resort recently. The much anticipated Coeur d’Alene Holiday Light Show Opening Ceremony will be on Nov. 27, starting at 5:30 p.m., which includes a lighted parade, Christmas carols, candle lighting and fireworks show over Lake Coeur d’Alene. (Kathy Plonka/SR)

• Idaho Records /Sherry Adkins, SR
• Weekend snow expected in mountains /Spokesman-Review
• Pedestrian struck, killed in downtown Sandpoint /KXLY
• New ITD director to earn $22K more than fired Lowe /Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise
• Ski resorts log early openings /Rich Landers, SR
• Drugs not economy to blame for rise in area thefts /Tom Hasslinger, Press
• Spirit Lake police chief settles in /Brian Walker, Press
• City, legislators look for ways to keep costs down /Tom Hasslinger, Press
• Post Falls to ask residents for evaluation /Brian Walker, Press