AM/Idaho — 2.7.12

Alexandra Chiappe, holding her 14-month-old twins, Henry, left, and George, said she was told she would have to wait months for parts to fix her Ford Escape, which is at risk of catching fire because of a defect. Story here. (SR photo: Colin Mulvany)

• Idaho Records /Sherry Adkins, SR
• Hatchet found amid bodies of father, sons /Mike Baker, APP
• Pullman police arrest Cougars linebacker Mizell /Christian Caple, SR
• Spokane man, brothers wanted in hate-crime spree /Meghann Cuniff, SR
• Edit: Otter smart to tap Foster to help derail ed reform referendums /TFTN
• January state tax revenue forecast beat projections by $6.3 million /AP
• Edit: Teacher pay should be public school priority/ Kevin Richert, Statesman
• Humane Society looking for homes for dozens of chihuahuas /Katy Moeller, Statesman
• Orbusmax Special: Most liberal states: Oregon #3, Washington #4, California #7 here