PM Headlines — 2.23.10

Coeur d’Alene artist Joan Grey Smith is inspired by the grass that covers the Earth, which she describes as so ordinary yet primary to the existence of the world. Her prints and pastels on this subject will be featured in an exhibit titled “Grass Roots” on display March 1-26 in the North Idaho College Boswell Hall Corner Gallery. More here . (Artist Joan Grey Smith. Monotype. 24 x 18 inches).

• Idaho child immunization ranks below 3rd world countries /Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise
• WSU: Strychnine found in tainted meatballs /Jeff Humphrey, KXLY
• Washington investigates city of Spokane Web site /Jonathan Brunt, SR
• Anti-Nazi graffiti sprayed across South Hill /KXLY
• Coeur d’Alene child molester to serve at least 3 years /Meghann Cuniff, Sirens & Gavels
• NIC machining student follows in father’s footsteps /Stacy Hudson, Press Room
• Adult suspect in Cheney drive-by shooting ID’d /Meghann Cuniff, Sirens & Gavels
• Idaho budget stifles fossil plan /Associated Press
• South Hill residents on cougar watch /KHQ
• Number of Idaho farms increase by 300 /KTVB
• Burglar breaks into Ponderay post office /Bonner County Bee