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…

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.



The world has sought extermination of the Jews since time immemorial. Beginning with the Egyptian Pharoah who murdered…

The United States military, under orders from President Donald Trump, has struck three Iranian nuclear sites.



What's Happening: As the Israel and Iranian war continues, the U.S. has now entered the war by striking at Iranian nuclear sites, to cripple Iran's…

The 9th Circuit has struck down a California law commonly known as the "One-Gun-a-Month" law.



What's Happening: California lawmakers originally passed the law to stop what they say were straw purchases. The law limited gun owners to purchasing only one…

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.



Politics is packed with propaganda, some blatant and some subtle. Often the propaganda will have a “tell” that makes…

Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty. The agreement, confirmed by multiple sources, comes just weeks before his trial was set to begin.



Kohberger…

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



(Author Note:  President Trump has announced a full-on ceasefire between Israel and Iran as a result of the bombing…

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.



Dear Editor,



The interview between Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson sparked a discussion about American First versus…

Did the Caldwell Police Department withhold a school resource officer (SRO) to pressure the Caldwell School District into terminating its Director of Safety and Emergency Operations?



A now-fired Caldwell Police Department officer, Ben Heinrich, has made…