Did Caldwell Police withhold an SRO from schools to pressure a termination of mayoral candidate Eric Phillips?
https://idahodispatch.com/was-a-caldwell-cop-kept-from-schools-to-pressure-a-termination-part-1/
https://idahodispatch.com/was-a-caldwell-cop-kept-from-schools-to-pressure-a-termination-part-1/
Idaho Dispatch
Was a Caldwell Cop Kept from Schools to Pressure a Termination? - Part 1
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…
A now-fired Caldwell Police Department officer, Ben Heinrich, has made…
Firearms groups are challenging the NFA in court after the signing of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which removed the excise tax.
https://idahodispatch.com/lawsuit-challenges-national-firearms-act-after-trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill/
https://idahodispatch.com/lawsuit-challenges-national-firearms-act-after-trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill/
Idaho Dispatch
Lawsuit Challenges National Firearms Act After Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
Gun rights advocates are taking aim at the National Firearms Act (NFA) following the passage of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” signed into law on Independence Day.
The bill eliminates the longstanding $200 excise tax on items regulated under…
The bill eliminates the longstanding $200 excise tax on items regulated under…
The following Op-Ed was submitted by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.
https://idahodispatch.com/op-ed-one-states-bold-fight-against-classroom-indoctrination-targets-woke-welcome-signs/
https://idahodispatch.com/op-ed-one-states-bold-fight-against-classroom-indoctrination-targets-woke-welcome-signs/
Idaho Dispatch
Op-Ed: One State's Bold Fight Against Classroom Indoctrination Targets Woke 'Welcome' Signs
The following Op-Ed was submitted by Attorney General Raul Labrador. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.
This spring, an Idaho teacher displayed a sign in her classroom that read, "Everyone Is Welcome…
This spring, an Idaho teacher displayed a sign in her classroom that read, "Everyone Is Welcome…
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.
https://idahodispatch.com/op-ed-sophistry/
https://idahodispatch.com/op-ed-sophistry/
Idaho Dispatch
Op-Ed: Sophistry
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.
Sophistry is the use of fallacious arguments with the intent to deceive. Critics will use sophistry to make an argument…
Sophistry is the use of fallacious arguments with the intent to deceive. Critics will use sophistry to make an argument…
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The following Op-Ed was submitted by Brian Parsons. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.
https://idahodispatch.com/op-ed-bannock-gop-summer-editon/
https://idahodispatch.com/op-ed-bannock-gop-summer-editon/
Idaho Dispatch
Op-Ed: Bannock GOP Summer Editon
The following Op-Ed was submitted by Brian Parsons. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.
I‘m alive! I want to express sincere gratitude to those who cared enough to read my rantings and then proclaim…
I‘m alive! I want to express sincere gratitude to those who cared enough to read my rantings and then proclaim…
Did an SRO get withheld from the Caldwell School District while Caldwell Police pressured the district to get rid of Eric Phillips, who was employed at the district? That's an allegation from a former cop. This is Part 2 of our Caldwell SRO controversy story.
https://idahodispatch.com/did-city-politics-cost-eric-phillips-his-job-a-deep-dive-into-the-caldwell-sro-controversy-part-2/
https://idahodispatch.com/did-city-politics-cost-eric-phillips-his-job-a-deep-dive-into-the-caldwell-sro-controversy-part-2/
Idaho Dispatch
Did City Politics Cost Eric Phillips His Job? A Deep Dive into the Caldwell SRO Controversy - Part 2
Did Eric Phillips, the former Director of Student Safety and Emergency Operations for the Caldwell School District (CSD), not get his contract renewed because of pressure from the Caldwell Police Department (CPD)?
In the first article on this subject,…
In the first article on this subject,…
A legal warning has been issued to the Idaho GOP. A letter from an attorney representing Idaho GOP Executive Director Anthony Tirino. The letter states that Moon attempted to dismiss Tirino outside of IDGOP rules. Tirino has hired for the position in May 2025.
https://idahodispatch.com/attorney-issues-litigation-warning-over-chairwoman-moons-alleged-attempt-to-new-executive-director/
https://idahodispatch.com/attorney-issues-litigation-warning-over-chairwoman-moons-alleged-attempt-to-new-executive-director/
Idaho Dispatch
Attorney Issues Litigation Warning Over Chairwoman Moon's Alleged Attempt to New Executive Director
Idaho GOP Executive Director Anthony Tirino's attorney sent an email to Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon, stating that her attempt to dismiss him violated party rules and that legal action may be necessary.
Also CC'd on the email were members of the Idaho…
Also CC'd on the email were members of the Idaho…
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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.
https://idahodispatch.com/op-ed-conservative-middle/
https://idahodispatch.com/op-ed-conservative-middle/
Idaho Dispatch
Op-Ed: Conservative Middle
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.
“You only catch flak when you are over the target” comes from the WWII bomber crews who would attract anti-aircraft…
“You only catch flak when you are over the target” comes from the WWII bomber crews who would attract anti-aircraft…
There are three mayoral races in Idaho this year that have controversies surrounding the incumbents or challengers.
https://idahodispatch.com/controversy-surrounds-three-idaho-mayoral-races/
https://idahodispatch.com/controversy-surrounds-three-idaho-mayoral-races/
Idaho Dispatch
Controversy Surrounds Three Idaho Mayoral Races
Elections are set for November 4, 2025, with significant mayoral races in Pocatello, Caldwell, and Coeur d'Alene drawing attention due to controversy surrounding the candidates and local leadership.
Pocatello Mayoral Race
Mayor Brian Blad came under…
Pocatello Mayoral Race
Mayor Brian Blad came under…
Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole today for the murders of four University of Idaho students back in 2022.
https://idahodispatch.com/kohberger-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-no-parole/
https://idahodispatch.com/kohberger-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-no-parole/
Idaho Dispatch
Kohberger Sentenced to Life in Prison, No Parole
Bryan Kohberger was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences on the four murder charges for the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan…
Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences on the four murder charges for the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan…
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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.
https://idahodispatch.com/op-ed-a-study-in-arrogance-sam-harris-making-sense/
https://idahodispatch.com/op-ed-a-study-in-arrogance-sam-harris-making-sense/
Idaho Dispatch
Op-Ed: A study in Arrogance - Sam Harris' Making Sense
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.
Sam Harris is a brilliant and successful author and podcaster. Making Sense is his compilation of the transcripts…
Sam Harris is a brilliant and successful author and podcaster. Making Sense is his compilation of the transcripts…
A local Idaho gun shop has fulfilled its promise to give a free gun to a Boise man who fired his weapon in self-defense recently against three individuals who were attacking him. The man was an employee at a Jackson's gas station.
https://idahodispatch.com/boise-black-rifle-donates-gun-to-boise-man-who-acted-in-self-defense/
https://idahodispatch.com/boise-black-rifle-donates-gun-to-boise-man-who-acted-in-self-defense/
Idaho Dispatch
Boise Black Rifle Donates Gun to Boise Man Who Acted in Self-Defense
Boise Black Rifle has given a free gun to a man who had to defend himself at a Jackson's gas station in Boise.
The man, who has not yet been identified, was forced to fire his handgun in self-defense when three suspects attacked him, according to the Boise…
The man, who has not yet been identified, was forced to fire his handgun in self-defense when three suspects attacked him, according to the Boise…
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Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling was booed after criticizing an eight-year Nampa resident for her solutions to the Ford Idaho Center debate. Public opposition to transferring the Ford Idaho Center has been growing.
https://idahodispatch.com/mayor-to-transplant-your-fix-doesnt-work-here-nampa-residents-push-back-on-ford-center-transfer/
https://idahodispatch.com/mayor-to-transplant-your-fix-doesnt-work-here-nampa-residents-push-back-on-ford-center-transfer/
Idaho Dispatch
Mayor to Transplant: Your Fix Doesn’t Work Here—Nampa Residents Push Back on Ford Idaho Center Transfer
Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling criticized a Nampa citizen's solution to the Ford Idaho Center debate and was booed after blaming her solution on not being native Idahoan enough.
The city is considering transferring the Ford Idaho Center to the College of Western…
The city is considering transferring the Ford Idaho Center to the College of Western…
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The FBI raided former NSA Adviser John Bolton's home and office earlier this morning.
https://idahodispatch.com/former-nsa-adviser-john-boltons-home-raided-by-feds/
https://idahodispatch.com/former-nsa-adviser-john-boltons-home-raided-by-feds/
Idaho Dispatch
Former NSA Adviser John Bolton's Home Raided by Feds
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton's Maryland home was raided by federal agents today.
Bolton served under President Donald Trump during his first term. Bolton lasted just 17 months before being fired by Trump and became a vocal critic of the…
Bolton served under President Donald Trump during his first term. Bolton lasted just 17 months before being fired by Trump and became a vocal critic of the…
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A major lawsuit is pending against the city of Wallace, Shoshone County, and several government officials in a land dispute over blocked access. Other allegations are also currently being investigated by Idaho Dispatch.
https://idahodispatch.com/wallace-landowners-sue-city-county-officials-for-50m-over-blocked-access/
https://idahodispatch.com/wallace-landowners-sue-city-county-officials-for-50m-over-blocked-access/
Idaho Dispatch
Wallace Landowners Sue City, County, Officials for $50M Over Blocked Access
A land dispute in Wallace has led to a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the city of Wallace, Shoshone County, and several government officials, including a Wallace city councilmember.
The lawsuit, filed by Ryder Gauteraux and Chuck Jones, claims that…
The lawsuit, filed by Ryder Gauteraux and Chuck Jones, claims that…
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Controversial candidate Lisa Sanchez, known for her anti-gun and anti-white comments as a former Boise City Councilwoman, is running for office once again.
https://idahodispatch.com/gun-law-anti-white-comments-resurface-as-sanchez-runs-again/
https://idahodispatch.com/gun-law-anti-white-comments-resurface-as-sanchez-runs-again/
Idaho Dispatch
Gun Law, Anti-White Comments Resurface as Sanchez Runs Again
Former Boise City Councilwoman Lisa Sanchez is making another run for office, announcing her candidacy for District 6 in the upcoming city council election.
Sanchez previously served in District 3 but lost her seat after moving out of the district. The…
Sanchez previously served in District 3 but lost her seat after moving out of the district. The…
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Check out the latest episode of Dispatch Direct. #idleg #idpol
https://idahodispatch.com/dispatch-direct-ep-4-nampa-pay-raises-wallace-lawsuit-and-more/
https://idahodispatch.com/dispatch-direct-ep-4-nampa-pay-raises-wallace-lawsuit-and-more/
Idaho Dispatch
Dispatch Direct (Ep. 4) Nampa Pay Raises, Wallace Lawsuit, and More
In this Episode of Dispatch Direct, we talk about the Nampa city council and mayoral pay raises, the city of Wallace being sued, and more.
Dispatch Direct is the Idaho Dispatch's podcast covering news in video form, with additional details that may not…
Dispatch Direct is the Idaho Dispatch's podcast covering news in video form, with additional details that may not…
The Bundy family responds to the recent FBI awards given to men who were at the law enforcement roadblock that ultimately claimed the life of LaVoy Finicum, when he was shot and killed by officers.
https://idahodispatch.com/fbi-honors-agents-involved-in-finicum-shooting-bundy-family-responds/
https://idahodispatch.com/fbi-honors-agents-involved-in-finicum-shooting-bundy-family-responds/
Idaho Dispatch
FBI Honors Agents Involved in Finicum Shooting—Bundy Family Responds
The Bundy family has released a statement after the FBI awarded a Shield of Bravery award in July to men who were involved in the shooting death of LaVoy Finicum and the shooting injury to Ryan Bundy.
The Bundy statement appears to be based on an image…
The Bundy statement appears to be based on an image…