PM/Idaho — 2.7.12

In this Feb. 28, 2006, AP file photo, former Kansas City Royals player George Brett (5) watches with Omaha Royals manager Mike Jirschele (23) and hitting coach Andre David (26) . In a lawsuit filed Monday, lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Spokane Valley-based Brett Bros. Sports International has been falsely advertising bracelets and necklaces as being able to help improve health and sports performance. Story here. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Freshmen step up for Gonzaga men /Jim Meehan, SR
• Meridian senator McKague won’t seek re-election /Betsy Russell, EOB
• Idaho surplus grows to over $113.6M /Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise
• Bill would force Land Board to unload self-storage biz /Betsy Russell, EOB
• WSU linebacker dismissed from team after arrest /Christian Caple, SR
• Police: Starbuck hid in home, exposed ex-wife’s body /Meghann M. Cuniff, SR
• Electrical issue forces evacuation of Spirit Lake elementary /KXLY
• Former Bellevue, Idaho, mayor, wife found dead /Karen Bossick, TFTN