AM Headlines — 2.6.13

Steven Ames, a long-range strategic planner out of Bend, Ore., addresses the Coeur d’Alene City Council Tuesday on the benefits of planning for a community’s future. Story by Tom Hasslinger/Press here . (Coeur d’Alene Press photo: Tom Hasslinger)

• Senate passes pro-drone resolution /Betsy Russell, EOB
• Knee-deep sewage floods 7 Blackfoot home basements /AP
• Montana lawmakers reject Winchester Model 873 as state rifle /AP
• Rev & Tax passes exemption for pro-life group /Betsy Russell, EOB
• Master Gardeners won’t advise marijuana growers /Mike Prager, SR
• Flu death toll in Idaho now 21, including 2 kids /Stephanie Zepelin, KTVB
• UI student deaths raise concerns re: ‘culture of drinking’ /Dee Sarton, KTVB
• Native American Heritage Day proposed for holiday name /Jim Camden, SR
• Senator wants to ban violent juveniles from school attendance /Betsy Russell, EOB