Tom Bauer/Missoulian, AP
A burned helicopter that crashed in a field west of Missoula, Mont., is seen on Saturday. Both pilots suffered only minor injuries, authorities said. Missoula County Sheriff's Sgt. Mike Dominick said the helicopter was on its side and engulfed in flames when he arrived at the scene shortly after 11:45 a.m. on Saturday. Story here.

Presidential hopeful Barack Obama’s new campaign chief of staff, Jim Messina, has deep Idaho roots. ... Messina, 38, grew up in Boise and graduated from Boise High in 1988, according to his mom, Jan Heller here/IStatesman.

*GU's prayers answered: Pargo's coming back/SR
*Mariners boot GM Bill Bavasi/Seattle PI
*High school rodeo contestant injured critically/KTVB
*Sun will stick around/SR

Question: Are you happy to see Jeremy Pargo return to Gonzaga?

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