PM Headlines — 2.16.10

A helicopter flies past the crater of Mount St. Helens this afternoon, during the search for a climber who fell 1,500 feet into the dormant crater of the volcano Monday in Washington state. veteran climber Joseph Bohlig, who fell 1,500 feet into the crater atop Mount St. Helens. Bohlig’s body has been recovered after he spent more than a day in the snow, authorities said Tuesday. Story below. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

• Teen who led Kootenai County police on chase escapes custody /KHQ (Update: Tribe spokesman Marc Stewart reports that Timothy Allen, 17, was caught moments ago near Plummer High.)
• Risch: U.S. government can do little to help Idaho detainees /Kevin Richert, Statesman
• Climber’s body found in St. Helens crater /Associated Press
• Bill would require review of all tax exemptions /Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise
• Debate over tax exemptions intensifies /Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise
• Board agrees to eventually sell cabin sites /Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman
• Spokane expanding Photo Red program /McKay Allen, KXLY
• Judge tosses CdA horse trader’s lawsuit against Kootenai County /AP
• Akey plans to hire assistant coach within week /Nick Jezierny, Statesman
• Boundary County man won’t be charged for shooting wolf /Julie Golder, Hagadone News Network
• Panida mom loses battle with cancer /Ralph Bartholdt, Bonner County Bee