MORNING BRIEFING: You're drinking bugs.

'ROUND THESE PARTS

Despite the success of their own Northern Quest Casino, the Kalispel Tribe publicly opposed the Spokane Tribe's proposed casino plans at a public hearing last night. (SR)

Spokane City Councilwoman Nancy McLaughlin announced plans to run against Sen. Lisa Brown this November. (Bloglander)

Idaho's totally terrifying ultrasound bill is dead. (SR)

How 'bout that rain yesterday? Moscow, Idaho got more drenched than we did. (KHQ)

OUT THERE

The question isn't if you like Frappucinos. It's how much you like eating bug particles. (KHQ)

A new type of hammerhead shark has been discovered. Awesome! (Fox News)

Madonna has a new album! Oh, poop, critics don't like it. (LA Times)

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