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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Two Wallace men have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit alleging, in part, malicious prosecution by the city of Wallace, Shoshone County, and several government officials.



Ryder Gautraeux and Chuck Jones—previously featured in Idaho Dispatch—are bringing…

The four officers involved in the shooting death of Victor Perez will not face criminal charges, according to a 12-page report released by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador’s office.



While the AG’s office called the incident a tragedy, they concluded…

Conservative news giant Newsmax has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News.



According to the lawsuit, Fox News was allegedly coercing TV distributors not to carry Newsmax on its platforms or to marginalize them in a way that would limit its reach.…

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



I have no way of understanding what is in the hearts of other people. We can only judge their actions and…

Gregory Johnson has filed a $2.5 million tort claim against Kootenai County and Sheriff Bob Norris, stemming from an incident at a February town hall hosted by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee.



The claim alleges multiple violations, including:…

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 faith dynamic that animates the second leg of the prophecy is by far the most complex. The letters we have…

Parents and community members in Caldwell and Nampa are raising concerns about a student teacher at Lakevue Elementary School in Nampa, alleging that the individual may be connected to a controversial drag queen persona known as "Aunt Tifa."



The allegations…

Mountain Home city council candidate Kellee Thomas is facing backlash after a post regarding Charlie Kirk's assassination that she made on her campaign page.



Thomas is one of several Mountain Home city council candidates running for office in 2025. She…

North Idaho College has announced it is investigating one of its professors' online statements regarding Charlie Kirk.



Matthew Singer is an assistant professor of biology. The Kootenai County Spectator first covered his statements.



Singer posted the…