PM: Semanko Picks Cross

Angela Cross, the choice of Idaho GOP Chairman Norm Semanko to replace a “fired” redistricting commissioner, is shown above. Betsy Russell reports on the showdown involving two redistricters who refused to be fired by Semanko and House Speaker Lawerence Denney here.

• Idaho man pleads not guilty to trying to kill Obama /KHQ
• Bonner County positively IDs fire victims /Chelsea Kopta, KHQ
• Moscow cops investigating Sigma Chi frat sex assault /KXLY
• Solons trim $33.3M from guv’s revenue estimate /Eye On Boise
• Oldtown mayor’s wife avoids jail in DUI case /Bonner County Bee
• Task force names Vargas fugitive of the week /Coeur d’Alene Press
• Otter predicts long slog in presidential race /Dan Popkey, Statesman
• Bonners Ferry landowners file lawsuit over city annexation /NWCN.com
• Senate panel backs change to Students Come First law /Eye On Boise
• Low prices at new Spokane station spark gas war /Othello Richards, KREM
• Coeur d’Alene trustees to start levy discussions tonight /Maureen Dolan, Press