PM Headlines — 9.25.12

North Idaho College challenger Todd Banducci is at the microphone while Reagan Republican/Strategery official Jeff Ward watches from the sidelines at the RR Victory Dinner at Templin’s Sept. 15 (in this Phantom Photographer photo). Banducci is running against incumbent Trustee Mic Armon. The Reagan Republicans have endorsed Banducci, Ron Nilson and Paul Mathews for the five-person NIC board. Nilson is running for an open seat now held by Ron Vieselmeyer, while Mathews is matched against incumbent Judy Meyer.

• Ex-Idaho senator McGee to be released early /John Miller, AP
• Nampa school finances may be worse than thought /AP & KTVB
• Arsonist targets Spokane Mormon church /Jennifer Pignolet, SR
• Clarkston bombmaker jailed as jihad sympathizer /Thomas Clouse, SR
• Spokane lineman dies in 100-foot fall from transmission tower /KREM2
• Spokane panhandling ordinance may have unintended consequences /KXLY4
• Saying Romney will drive interest, Ysursa predicts 80% turnout /Dan Popkey, IS
• Parent re: controversial book at Nampa High: ‘I’m shocked!’ /Alana Brophy, KBOI
• Ex-Idaho congressman LaRocco blows whistle on partisanship /Dan Popkey, IS
• Idaho senator uses ‘moocher’ reference to raise money for campaign /Dan Popkey, IS