Dedicated to improving journalism in Idaho
By Melissa Davlin, President
A case out of Arizona is impacting some Idaho journalists’ ability to get mugshots from sheriffs’ offices.
Earlier this month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Houston v. Maricopa County that Maricopa County had violated Brian Houston’s constitutional rights by publishing his mugshot on a website before his trial. The county-run website kept mugshots online for three days, … [Read more...]
Please join the Idaho Press Club, the University of Idaho College of Law, Attorneys for Civic Education, and the U.S. Court for the District of Idaho for ourInstitute for Journalists on November 16, 2024 in Boise, Idaho. The program will focus on the rule of law and role of the judiciary and provide background information on hot topics in the law, including election law and parental and health care rights. The … [Read more...]
Hometown:
Amesbury, MA
Current job:
Educator and reporter.
School of Journalism and Mass Media, U of I, faculty; news and sports reporter for Idaho Public Radio and Inside the Vandals
Tell us a bit more about your career path:
I filed my first story as a news reporter as a college student in 1980 and have been working as a reporter ever since, mostly in the best medium ever devised, radio; but with some dabbling along … [Read more...]
New faces in your newsroom or communication department? Let everyone know. Send your Media Moves mail to:email@idahopressclub.org
IDAHO STATESMAN
Carolyn Komatsoulis joined the Idaho Statesman as a breaking news and Latino Affairs reporter in June. She previously worked at the Idaho Press.
Rose Evans joins the Idaho … [Read more...]
Clark Corbin of the Idaho Capital Sun put out a story earlier this week about the Idaho Republican Party's decision to disallow media coverage from inside caucus locations on March 2.
I'm disappointed that the party is conducting this high-interest event in secret, … [Read more...]
By Don Day
NOTE: This column first appeared on BoiseDev, November 16, 2023; it is reprinted here by permission.
For decades, getting news about your local area meant one of two options: a printed newspaper delivered to your doorstep or watching a couple of nicely dressed folks read you information on your TV.
But the last 25 years have largely eroded both of those models as news shifts largely to digital consumption. In Boise, the Idaho Statesman recently stopped printing six days per week, … [Read more...]
Nate Sunderland is the managing editor for EastIdahoNews.com and new member of the Idaho Press Club board.
Interviewed by Melissa Davlin
Hometown:
I grew up in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. But I’ve lived in eastern Idaho for more than two decades now, and claim Idaho Falls as my home.
Current job:
I’m the co-founder and managing editor of East Idaho News in Idaho Falls. I’ve been … [Read more...]
IDAHO STATESMAN
Sarah Cutler joined the Idaho Statesman in Januaryas the City of Boise reporter. She earned a master's degree from Columbia and most recently was a fellow at PBS NewsHour.
KTVB
Meteorologist Jim Duthie retired after 25 years forecasting in the Treasure Valley.
Rachel Garceau joined the Wake Up Idaho team.
Hector Mendoza has been promoted from a multi-skilled journalist to MSJ for Wake Up Idaho/weather anchor. He continues to serve our Spanish-speaking … [Read more...]
The Idaho Press Club serves journalists across the state, helping newsrooms access public documents, challenge open meeting violations, and providing tools and training so reporters are confident navigating Idaho courtroom rules and legislative decorum. We are committed to protecting access to information and advocating for government transparency. We also celebrate excellence in journalism at our annual banquet and awards ceremony, and provide scholarships for students and mid-career journalists. You can find our latest news in the Idaho Press Club Communicator, including information on upcoming events and trainings. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out through the “Contact Us” tab.
Melissa Davlin, President
