Melissa Davlin

Idaho Supreme Court weighs arguments in state public defense system case • Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on whether Idaho's new public defense system meets constitutional requirements.

Idaho has significantly reformed its public defense system since 2022. Now, the state Supreme Court will weigh whether the changes are enough to show the state is meeting its constitutional obligation to provide adequate representation or if it’s too soon to decide. #idleg #idpol

IDHW reducing Medicaid provider rates by 4% - Idaho Reports By Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has notified Medicaid providers that the state will reduce reimbursement rates by 4%, effective Sept. 1.  The reductions wil...

Some late breaking news on a Friday: IDHW has informed Medicaid providers it will reduce reimbursement rates by 4% starting Sept. 1: blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/08/22/i... #idleg #idaho #Medicaid

"No Kings, Only Princesses" 😍

Here's the PHD alert: health.dhw.idaho.gov/IDHAN/Form/M...

Measles is showing up in wastewater for Coeur d'Alene. There's been no reported measles case in Idaho. The public health department in North Idaho issued an alert about the wastewater detection on Friday evening, but I haven't seen any news stories yet. data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker?char...

State Public Defense adopts policy on capital defense guidelines  - Idaho Reports By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports   The Idaho State Public Defender’s Office has adopted a policy on minimum qualifications to be a capital qualified death penalty attorney, after a change in state law may...

The State Public Defender’s Office has adopted a policy on minimum qualifications to be a capital qualified death penalty attorney, after a change in state law may increase the number of death penalty cases in Idaho. #idpol blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/07/30/s...

I talked to Cody Funke yesterday to make sure he understood our story would say he made mistakes. He reacted by chuckling and saying, yeah, figured as much but it needs to be told. Funke was super cooperative as we reported this story. He doesn't want to see this happen with another new coroner.

"Shot clock turned off here. No one's paying attention to that."

If this keeps up, the final score is going to be, like, 205-200. Again, I'm here for it. Let them have fun.

The 4s are gimmicky and ridiculous and I am unabashedly on board.

"The StudBudz live stream has been the real MVP." Ryan knows. #WNBA

I'm wearing my Ogwumike All Star jersey from last year and I'm ready to see Skylar pop off. #WNBA

!!! Those "Pay Us What You Owe Us" shirts! #WNBA

I'm so ready for this game. Team Collier, baby.

Oh my goodness, thank you!

In other important news: It's WNBA All Star weekend, and I am Team Collier. (Even before CC was out on the IL. I hope she heals up quickly.)

In short, yes, I still have a job, and no, I don't know exactly what this means, but I'm going to keep at it as long as I'm still here.

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Pals! I've received several kind messages over the last 24 hours about the rescission package. Thank you.

As far as what this means for IdahoPTV specifically, we're in a wait-and-see situation. I'm going to keep trucking. I have lots of work to do for this 4th grade Idaho history series. (1/2)

I should clarify: We'll do occasional enterprise public policy stories online, and the podcast will be back, but our show is off the air until January 2026.

HOWEVER, I'm super excited to share what I'm working on! Details to come....

A photo of a cat resting in the shade.

Idaho Reports is on hiatus for the summer. The team is working on other IdahoPTV projects, including productions for Outdoor Idaho, Idaho Experience, and America250. Stay tuned for more info!

In related news, I met this very nice cat on a shoot this morning. I also saw a hummingbird.

RT=Endorsement

Thousands of Idahoans could lose healthcare coverage under federal spending bill • Idaho Capital Sun Thousands of Idaho residents could lose health care coverage under the budget bill approved by Congress and supported by Idaho's congressmen.

Early estimates show around 40,000 Idahoans could lose Medicaid coverage under the sweeping budget reconciliation bill passed Thursday by Congress.

By my coworker Laura Guido.

He consistently gets it right.

National news pronounce Goncalves correctly challenge

It Only Tuesday WASHINGTON, DC—After running a thousand errands, working hours of overtime, and being stuck in seemingly endless gridlock traffic commuting to and from their jobs, millions of Americans were dishearte...

I'd like to speak to the manager.

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Quick update 🧵 for the Nettleton Gulch Fire before my off-grid week

Better mapping puts fire at 38 acres, no recent growth, no significant heat on satellite.

There's a handline around the fire. No containment yet, but given wx & resources, this fire is effectively done.
#IdahoFire #FireAmbush

‘We’re beyond furious’: Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal “We are beyond furious at the state of Idaho. They have failed us,” the Goncalves family posted on its Facebook page.

NEW: Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal, according to a letter sent to one of the victims' families.

“This resolution is our sincere attempt to seek justice for your family," read the letter, signed by Prosecutor Bill Thompson.

Idiots are questioning the firefighter procession being organized quickly

WTF

This is standard op for a fallen firefighter transport. And even at the funeral home they will have an escort standing guard until buried.

I know several people who have performed this solemn task
#IdahoFire

To be clear, I'm not downplaying issues. There is great statewide and regional reporting for those who haven't seen it. But don't be lazy and tie Kohberger to this because it fits an Idaho-bad narrative.

I'm limiting replies because I'm in no mood.

Yeah, Idaho has problems. A lot of places have problems. This is way more complex than "These murders all happened in the same area of the country and therefore Idaho is bad."