PM Headlines — 7.5.11

Cleanup crews work to clear oil from along side the Yellowstone River in Laurel, Mont., Tuesday. The Yellowstone River swelled above flood levels Tuesday, raising fears that the surge will push thousands of gallons of oil spilled from a broken pipeline into undamaged areas and prolong cleanup efforts as crude seeps downstream and into back channels. Story here. And: KEA Blog reaction . (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart)

• Avista asks for higher rates in Idaho /Becky Kramer, SR
• Slain guard named in inmate’s complaints /Sirens & Gavels
• Trashy donations cause trouble for area nonprofits /Cameron Rasmusson, Bee
• Clark Fork residents toast community /Caroline Lobsinger, Bonner County Bee
• Popular area school closes on a high note /David Gunter, Bonner County Bee
• Sheriff: No one treated for concussion while McGee in custody /Dan Popkey, Statesman
• Former BSU track coach gets payment as part of suit settlement /Brian Murphy, Statesman
• Services for Rep. Roberts’ wife set for Donnelly Saturday /Idaho Politics