Deadline near for candidate filings

We hear there might be some last-minute filing surprises around the county, with candidates needing to turn in their paperwork by 5 p.m. today for mayoral and city council seats. One of them just came through: Jim Hollingsworth called us to say he's tossing his hat into the ring for Coeur d'Alene City Council. Hollingsworth is one of the most active and outspoken conservatives in Kootenai County.

Stay tuned for more. - Mike Patrick