The following Op-Ed was submitted by Brent Regan. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.



Conducting honest and fair elections is a cornerstone to our Republican form of government. Howeveronly 69% of adults…

The Meridian Police Department said they have identified a suspect who caused $500 worth of damage when she allegedly used lipstick to damage a Tesla Cybertruck.



MPD previously said that a woman with "blue in her hair" and driving a red sedan was a suspect…

While the Pride movement seems to have slowed significantly compared to previous years, one Boise rock station is duking it out with online commenters over its Pride posts.



What's Happening: 96.9 The Eagle (KKGL), which Cumulus Media owns, has been sparring…

A nationwide protest against President Donald Trump is planned for June 14, with approximately 12 locations in Idaho announced as part of the protest.



What's Happening: A group called No Kings is planning protests and asking volunteers to organize demonstrations…

A display featuring LGBT-related books at Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) was removed several days after State Sen. Brian Lenney (R-Nampa) posted about it on social media.



On June 6, Lenney posted a picture of a display located in the Education, Social…

Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris has issued a statement regarding the upcoming protests planned nationwide, including over a dozen in Idaho.



What's Happening: Several "No Kings" protests are planned in northern Idaho, including one in Coeur d'Alene.…

The following Op-Ed was submitted by Art da Rosa. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.



School Summer break is here. I visited schools in Rigby. They are using this time to reorganize, to clean, and to…

Twin Falls County Sheriff has issued a warning to protesters who may want to commit acts of violence against persons or property this weekend.



What's Happening: The No King protest is expected to take place across Idaho this weekend. One of the nationwide…

Idaho officials are reacting to the Israeli airstrikes in Iran as Iranian officials promise to retaliate against the United States and Israel.



What's Happening: Israel has launched preemptive strikes in Iran. Israeli officials say they targeted Iranian…

The following Op-Ed was submitted by Lynn Bradescu. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.



The North End is one of Boise’s most beloved neighborhoods. It’s charming, walkable and historic, a community…

Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador has issued a statement ahead of the No Kings protests planned for tomorrow.



What's Happening: A nationwide protest called "No Kings" will take place tomorrow, Saturday, June 14. There are 15 protests scheduled to take…

The following Op-Ed was submitted by James Wilson. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.



Donald Trump manifests a thoroughgoing commitment to worldwide peace – grounded in strength and a healthy skepticism…

In our latest episode of Dispatch Direct, we recap the No Kings protest in Idaho.



What's Happening: Dispatch Direct is our new video program discussing the latest Idaho and national news stories that are important to you.



Idaho Dispatch was on the…

While H.R. 1—nicknamed the Big Beautiful Bill—has passed the U.S. House, it has yet to clear the Senate.



What's Happening: Senators are currently working through potential amendments and reconciliations. One notable addition: Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID)…

Idaho lawmakers' addresses no longer appear on the Idaho legislative website.



What's Happening: In the wake of the murders in Minnesota, where one lawmaker was killed and another was wounded, some states are taking actions to protect lawmakers from being…

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has had an allergic reaction.



What's Happening: Noem was transported to the hospital for an undisclosed allergic reaction, according to a DHS spokesman. The statement read:




"Secretary Noem had an…

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a 6–3 decision upholding Tennessee’s law that bans certain medical procedures for transgender minors.



What's Happening: Several states, including Idaho, have passed laws prohibiting minors from accessing treatments such…

Coeur d'Alene City Councilmember Dan Gookin posted a comment on social media, asking if Israel has extra missiles that can target specific locations in Kootenai County.



What's Happening: Gookin, who has served on the city council since the November 2011…

The following Op-Ed was submitted by Art da Rosa. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.



This is Part 2 of the Support the Teachers and Education in Jefferson County.



I teach a constitution class. We…

Several Idaho lawmakers blasted a forum held in Twin Falls as "extremely dishonest."



What's Happening: Boise State Public Radio, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, and Idaho Solutions held an event at the College of Southern Idaho. The event was titled…