Bloglander

Around Town

Harpham's lame excuse — It appears no one is buying the MLK bomber's claim that he just wanted to make a loud protest against the Unity March. (SR)

Extended stay — Of all the places an airplane could break, Spokane ain't a bad choice. (KXLY)

Kootenai crowding — Finding a jail that is not overcrowded around here is getting increasingly difficult. (KREM)

Out There

Bombs in Baghdad —  The wave of bombings that struck Baghdad yesterday probably have something to do with American forces leaving. (AP)

To the dogs — A town in eastern Idaho is going to the dogs, literally. (KHQ)

Nerd alert — If you're in Iowa around Jan. 3 and see someone who looks like New York Times managing editor Jill Abramson, it might just be New York Time managing editor Jill Abramson. (Capital)