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...]
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
