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Moose grin, Moscow, Idaho. (August Frank/Lewiston Tribune)

Ukrainian immigrants caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown Stuck in a “no-man’s land” of uncertainty, many who’ve fled the Ukrainian war have lost the right to work in America

Denys and his family made a new life in Washington away from the chaos of the war in Ukraine. But he and other Ukrainian immigrants are now stuck in limbo after the Trump admin froze a program giving them temporary legal status. bit.ly/47IzFQD

Coalition files lawsuit to block new private school tax credit The coalition, which is petitioning the Idaho Supreme Court, argues that House Bill 93’s tax credit program violates the state constitution’s ‘free common schools’ provision…

The coalition of plaintiffs includes the Idaho Education Association, the Moscow School District, a former state superintendent and current state lawmaker. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/coa...

CALLOUT: I’m looking for people to talk to on the record about their experiences with receiving any kind of care at Planned Parenthood in Oregon, especially those who needed low-cost options. This can be any clinic, but I would especially love to talk to anyone who used the Ontario clinic. DM me!

UPDATE on town hall chaos: Woman who was dragged out speaks, police chief condemns security, name of security firm confirmed A legislative town hall organized by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee devolved into chaos Saturday when unidentified, plainclothes security personnel dragged a Post Falls woman from th...

It was this town hall, for context:

Man seeks $2.5 million in damages for town hall removal A man is seeking $2.5 million in damages from Kootenai County, alleging that Sheriff Bob Norris violated his constitutional rights by removing him from a legislative town hall and zip-tying his hands ...

A man is seeking $2.5 million in damages from Kootenai County, alleging that Sheriff Bob Norris violated his constitutional rights by removing him from a legislative town hall and zip-tying his hands after he spoke against the actions of then-unidentified security personnel.

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...

Community Library Network’s new policies could fracture regional library consortium For decades, the Cooperative Information Network has enabled libraries in North Idaho and eastern Washington to share their collections and broadened patrons’ access to materials. Now a restrictive ...

More background on this situation:

Regional library consortium will dissolve The regional library consortium that allowed libraries in North Idaho and Eastern Washington to share their collections will dissolve in September, ending more than 40 years of partnership.

The regional library consortium that allowed libraries in North Idaho and Eastern Washington to share their collections will dissolve in September, ending more than 40 years of partnership.

Many Medicaid benefits are optional under the law. For many Idahoans, they're anything but.  • Idaho Capital Sun Many Idaho residents with disabilities who rely on optional Medicaid benefits fear those services will get cut under the federal spending bill.

My favorite stories are the ones that feature real people affected by real policy. Awesome story from the @idahocapitalsun.com's newest reporter, Laura Guido.

A photo of the print edition of the Coeur d'Alene Press, dated Monday, June 30, 2025. It is a special print edition.

The Coeur d’Alene Press doesn’t have a print edition on Mondays. We made an exception today.

I’m proud of the way my colleagues came together to create this paper last night and grateful to have the opportunity to serve our community in this way.

Our coverage continues at cdapress.com.

State provides guidance on classroom displays, days before law goes into effect The new law tasked the IDE with enforcing the new law, so the department created a complaint form.

A new Idaho law prohibiting schools from displaying flags and banners with a political viewpoint left many teachers with the question:

What counts as a political viewpoint?

Today, the Idaho Dept. of Ed tried to give them an answer.

www.idahoednews.org/news/state-p... #idedu #idleg

BREAKING: The Idaho Supreme Court has issued a unanimous opinion largely in favor of the ballot initiative group in the lawsuit over the initiative that would restore abortion access. The justices ordered AG Raul Labrador to submit a new ballot title and revised fiscal impact statement by Monday.

1/3 📷 for @inlander.com of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s deportation actions, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. www.inlander.com/news/police-...

Bonners Ferry rejects Idaho flag order Following a directive from the Idaho Attorney General’s Office to remove the Canadian flag from city grounds, the Bonners Ferry City Council on May 6 voted to declare a 365-day special occasion honori...

From the Bonners Ferry Herald:

The Bonners Ferry City Council voted to declare a 365-day special occasion honoring its Canadian neighbors, effectively sidestepping the new state law limiting which flags may fly on government property.

Federal judge blocks new Idaho immigration law through preliminary injunction as lawsuit plays out • Idaho Capital Sun A Federal judge temporarily blocked Idaho from enforcing two new crimes created through a new Texas-style immigration enforcement bill.

The law took effect immediately after Gov. Brad Little signed the bill into law on March 27. But hours later, the judge blocked Idaho from enforcing the law through a temporary restraining order that she later extended in response to a lawsuit by ACLU of Idaho. #idleg #idpol

Judge blocks Idaho executions until prison officials improve media access Idaho won’t be able to carry out the death penalty until prison officials increase witness access for executions.

Thank you, @idahostatesman.com , @apnews.com and East Idaho News for fighting to preserve media access. www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

This was a really special one. I am so lucky to call this place home. 🥹

‘With love from Coeur d’Alene’ Bench honors Scott and Mary Lou Reed, saviors of Tubbs Hill

More than 100 people gathered at the base of Tubbs Hill for the unveiling of a tribute bench honoring Scott and Mary Lou Reed.

Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion ballot initiative lawsuit • Idaho Capital Sun Idahoans United for Women and Families lawsuit alleges ballot titles and financial analysis — developed by state officials — are inaccurate.

The Idaho Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a lawsuit that alleges state officials drafted biased and misleading information for voters on an abortion rights ballot initiative.

Daniel Bice Daniel Bice is a columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Watchdog team.

Shoutout to Daniel Bice of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, who’s been on the Judge Dugan story all week. You can catch up on his coverage here www.jsonline.com/staff/264800...

‘A reset’ for U.S.: Fulcher talks DOGE, tariffs, immigration U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher said President Trump’s second term marks a “reset” for the country, amid talk of tariffs, economic uncertainty and efforts to root out inefficiencies in government.

The Coeur d’Alene Press sat down with Russ Fulcher yesterday and talked tariffs, DOGE and due process.

Reports: Shoshone County deputies delayed medical care for man who died in jail The death of a man in the Shoshone County jail last fall could have been prevented had deputies not delayed seeking emergency medical care for six hours, public records revealed.

The death of a man in the Shoshone County jail last fall could have been prevented had deputies not delayed seeking emergency medical care for six hours, public records revealed.

A huge crowd in Coeur d’Alene today.

Video of the Coeur d'alene, Idaho Handsoff! protest.
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Scenes from the Hands Off rally in Coeur d’Alene. More than 500 people gathered to protest.

Community Library Network board talks regional consortium, ‘propaganda’ policy Community Library Network trustees put off deciding whether to sign a new joint powers agreement with a regional library consortium and to adopt an updated materials selection and acquisition policy t...

Community Library Network trustees put off deciding whether to sign a new joint powers agreement with a regional library consortium and to adopt an updated materials selection and acquisition policy that labels “propaganda promoting illegal activity” as “inappropriate for minors.”

North Idaho legislators bring bill to add health exceptions to state’s abortion ban • Idaho Capital Sun Two North Idaho legislators introduced a bill to the Senate State Affairs Committee to add health exceptions to Idaho’s abortion ban.

Sen. Jim Woodward on Friday introduced a bill to allow doctors to provide an abortion “to prevent a serious health risk to the mother” and to provide an abortion to women whose fetus “was diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly.”
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Some Americans Have Already Been Caught in Trump’s Immigration Dragnet. More Will Be. Federal immigration authorities have a history of wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens. Advocates warn that the Trump administration’s immigration policies mean that more citizens will get caught up in ...

NEW from me: Some U.S. citizens have already been caught up in Trump's immigration dragnet. More will be.

A side note: more reports of citizens detained by immigration officials emerged even as we prepped this story for publication.

For @propublica.org
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Community Library Network’s new policies could fracture regional library consortium For decades, the Community Information Network has enabled libraries in North Idaho and eastern Washington to share their collections and broadened patrons’ access to materials. Now a restrictive po...

For decades, the Community Information Network has enabled libraries in North Idaho and Eastern Washington to share their collections.

A new, more restrictive policy for minor library cardholders within the Community Library Network could mean the end of the partnership.