Mia Maldonado
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Surreal & exciting life update: I will join the
@IdahoCapitalSun
team later this month, taking on my good friend & mentor
@KelcieMMorris
’s former reporting position. I’m so honored to work with this small, but mighty group and
@statesnewsroom
again!
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BREAKING: The U.S. District Court has temporarily blocked enforcement of an Idaho law meant to prevent transgender students from using school restrooms that correspond with their gender identity.
Story here:
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So excited to be a part of this newsroom!!
Thrilled to add another Idahoan to our staff -
@maldonado_mia_
joins us next week as a breaking news reporter. She's an Idaho native and College of Idaho grad.
That gets us back to fully staffed, with 16 reporters, 2 visual journalists, 2 opinion writers covering our community.
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JJ poured his heart and soul into these youth summits, which literally CHANGED me and my brother’s lives. Me and my bro were the only Latinos from North Idaho that came to the events back in 2016/2017, and he personally made sure we got a chance to interview for scholarships 😭😭
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Today is my last day at the
@IdahoCapitalSun
, & I am so grateful to have learned from the incredible team
@audreydutton
,
@clarkcorbin
,
@KelcieMMorris
&
@ChristinaLords
. Thank you for answering my constant questions, supporting my ideas & truly inspiring me as a new reporter💛
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Un angelito de los Latinos de Idaho 💔 It hurts
We heard from
@maldonado_mia_
about the important work
@VocesInternship
has accomplished in such a short time.
#reprentationMatters
#YouCantBeWhatYouCantSee
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Today is my one year anniversary at the
@IdahoCapitalSun
/
@statesnewsroom
! I love my job, and I'm proud of the stories I've written that have given me a better appreciation for my home state. 🥹
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Palate cleanser: I’ve become that person who has a small, skittish dog that barks at everyone 🙃 Meet Winnie everyone, training tips are WELCOME 🐶
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On my way to Idaho Falls I stopped in Hailey and discovered a Peruvian restaurant. Didn’t expect to be eating yuca frita on a Tuesday 🥹
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I took constitutional law in college because it was the only POE class that fit in with my schedule that semester. I didn’t think of it being super useful until I started covering lawsuits filed against the state of Idaho. 🥔 Shoutout to Prof. Hunter.
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Kicking off Latinx Heritage Month with the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs!
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So happy to be a part of the team!
👋Welcome
@maldonado_mia_
to our advisory council, the team behind Voces! We are so excited to have her on board representing our alumni, serving as a mentor & resource! Bienvenida!💃
The
@collegeofidaho
grad was Voces’s first intern
@IdahoCapitalSun
where she now works!
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The Caldwell Police Department is pursuing this vandalism as a hate crime, according to the Caldwell School District.
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Check out my latest story!
Several of the lease clauses reviewed by the nonprofit are explicitly illegal under Idaho law, such as entering a property without properly notifying a tenant or shutting off utilities for missing a rent payment.
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“Today we reaffirm this belief that we are a place made of immigrants, by immigrants… We’re creating what's next for our kids and grandkids.”
@boisemayor
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“I could go to a bigger town... but I don’t want to do that. I want to set roots and raise my family here,” Buhl Public Library director Maegan Hanson said.
Here's my latest on how library-related legislation is taking a toll on Idaho librarians.
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Catch me in Philly in April!!!! 🌲
We are thrilled to announce the
#SEJ2024
Diversity Fellows! Thank you to our partners
@uproot_project
and funders for their generous support. We’re looking forward to hosting you all in Philly!
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Here is the last story I wrote for the Sun:
“Like being a first-generation college student, many Latinos don’t have someone in their family that will guide them throughout the process,” he said. “It’s the same thing with voting if no one in their family has ever voted before.”
According to data from the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs and the 2018 U.S. census, 72% of Latinos in Idaho are U.S. citizens and 18 years or older, making up about 101,000 eligible voters in the state.
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As of Tuesday morning, the governor’s office has received more than 14,800 emails and calls in favor of House Bill 71 and more than 6,500 calls and emails asking Little to veto it.
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North Idaho people — what are topics the media is missing in terms of news coverage? I will be visiting the area and am open to story ideas! 🏔️
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I love Caldwell! I grew up in North Idaho and never had a Latinx community nearby until I moved for college. Living in Caldwell made me feel so safe & comforted seeing signs in Spanish & having access to homemade Mexican food just like my mom’s. Great episode
@eavitia_
🫶🏽
We’re having a day in Caldwell with our audio producer, Evelyn Avitia! She shares her fave C-town eats, hangs, and why racism and classism are behind Boise’s tendency to look down its nose at this unique and fun sister city
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Three days ago he was in Moscow organizing the Hispanic Youth Summit at U of I. He died trying to give more opportunities to young Latinos from North Idaho. 😭😭😭 He died doing what he cared so much about — giving Idaho Latinos a chance.
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JJ, my mom and I will never forget your welcoming face when we showed up to BSU at the youth summit in 2017. I had no idea that one day you would become one of my biggest supporters through college AND journalism. Siempre te voy a recordar amiguito. 😭💔💔
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Super cool to see a national outlet,
@washingtonpost
cite one of my stories, and link two of my work bestie
@KelcieMMorris
' stories.
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Here's my latest on how Latino-based scholarships are giving rural Idaho students a chance to attend college.
Thanks
@SmillerPhoto
for the great photos as always.
Aaron Jimenez Guevara cultivates corn and wheat in the fields near his home, waking up at 5 a.m. During the summer, he works about 50 hours a week.
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“It’s not about cultural pride, it’s about dominance over people of color, as opposed to brown pride, which is something that is said in Mexican communities to show support for our culture and people.”
Thank you
@emdragon12
,
@PoderofID
for speaking to me about this.
The school district is working with police, who are investigating the vandalism as a hate crime. Four individuals were caught on video.
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WE WERE JUST TRYING TO HAVE OUR STAFF MEETING 😭😵
To the nakie man standing at his window in his third-floor apartment facing 8th Street who thinks no one can see you, I assure you, we unfortunately can. It's 3 p.m. Put some pants on.
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After years of legislative attempts led by Idaho Democrats, a bill to expand contraception access in Idaho has been signed into law.
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This Boise couple won't stand down after their progress pride flag was stolen/defaced for a third time. Here's their story:
Thank you
@SmillerPhoto
for the amazing photo and video.
“If you burn our one flag, we now have over 1,000 people putting up new progress flags who have never run them before.”
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Journalist interviews journalists! Thanks
@davlinnews
,
@audreydutton
and
@BetsyZRussell
for talking to me about what it's like fighting for government transparency.
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I am also so grateful to everyone involved with the
@VocesInternship
. Thank you
@nicoleMfoy
&
@Ximena_Bustillo
for believing in me for this role despite my lack of experience.
@RachelSpacek
, thank you for being the best mentor & friend throughout this experience!
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The Nez Perce Tribe and environmental groups are spreading awareness about the cultural and environmental costs of hydroelectricity through a short film called, “Covenant of the Salmon People.”
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Yesterday was the second time Sen. Chris Trakel spoke at the Caldwell School Board meeting about the gender identity and sexual orientation proposal.
I wrote this story when it first appeared on the agenda on Dec. 12.
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This afternoon Gov. Brad Little vetoed a bill that would have allowed parents to sue libraries for offering “harmful materials to minors.”
Me &
@audreydutton
report:
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Some North Idaho news!
A North Idaho librarian has received a distinguished award for her work providing safe spaces for LGBTQ+ teens amid community backlash.
via
@IdahoCapitalSun
@maldonado_mia_
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Normalize correcting your professor's pronunciation of your name.
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Thank you for having me! You two are amazing. So glad our community has leaders like Antonio and Rebecca.
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Now that the legislation session is over, I am looking to cover stories that impact Idaho’s LGBTQ+ community, particularly those who were affected by the bills that targeted drag shows, Pride events, library materials and gender-affirming care for minors.
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One of my goals at the Idaho Capital Sun was to become more familiarized with statewide environmental issues. Here's my latest on how Canadian coal mines are impacting North Idaho waters.
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My first ever crime story is out!
Less than a week after he was released from prison in Idaho for a drug conviction, Danny Edwin Thompson allegedly fired a gun at a relative in Boise County.
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Gov. Brad Little’s office received over 7,000 emails and calls in opposition to House Bill 710, and about 4,250 in favor of the legislation, reported by
@pfannyyy
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BREAKING: Matthew Lehigh, who drove his car at two women and called them a homophobic slur, admitted to committing other crimes against the LGBTQ community in the past two weeks.
The Boise Police Department believes Matthew Lehigh has been involved with several crimes targeting the LGBTQ community.
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Proud to work for States Newsroom 💪🏽
This nonprofit has newsrooms in all 50 state capitals. Is it the future of state journalism?
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First piece out! Thank you to
@ChristinaLords
&
@nicoleMfoy
for all the guidance on this article. To support farmworkers, check out
@IdahoAlliance
for more information!
This year, the alliance will expand its distribution of items to farmworkers in northern Idaho in addition to southern Idaho.
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Super proud to have been a Voces intern. I wouldn’t be where I am in my career, reporting at the Idaho Capital Sun, had it not been for this program that placed me as an intern there last year. ☀️
💫RECAP: We’re reflecting on all we’ve done & preparing for next year.
In February we had our first legislative intern! She met w/ the Gov and covered bills!
💫Help us start 2024 strong by raising $2000 to round out our second year:
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Today I called out my coworker for mocking my other coworker's accent. It's not funny, it's RUDE! I think of my parents and how many people remind or tease them for having an accent. That accent will NEVER go away, and it shouldn't have to. No matter how long they've lived here.
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Que sea una celebración tan bella como la presencia, amistades y apoyo JJ tenía en este estado.
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I went to the Anne Frank Memorial today for the first time, and I’m feeling all the emotions.
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My latest deep dive is on House Bill 406, a bill that would add fentanyl to the list of substances subject to mandatory minimum sentences. But experts say these policies are ineffective at reducing crime and have greatly contributed to mass incarceration.
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SO EXCITED FOR
@RachelSpacek
🫶
We're thrilled Rachel Spacek is joining the team. In her new role at InvestigateWest, she’ll examine the unique challenges faced by workers across the rural Northwest, including exploitation, dangerous working conditions and other abuses of power.
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The ACLU of Idaho has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of Latino students alleging that the Nampa School District enforces discriminatory dress code and discipline policies.
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@IdahoCapitalSun
@statesnewsroom
And finally, here's my story on how librarians are feeling with bills impacting their profession.
I joined the Sun with barely any political reporting experience, but this story, I feel, represents my growth as a state politics writer.
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit
@INL
’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new biomass feedstock facility — a facility that has equipment that can turn garbage into usable material such as aviation fuel, car parts or building materials.
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Looking to go into journalism, meet amazing Latinx mentors in Idaho and get paid?! Check out this amazing internship & share with your friends!!!
Attention
#IdahoLatino
students!!
Do you have plans for your spring semester yet?
We do!
We want to pay you to intern in an Idaho newsroom this spring. No journalism experience necessary!
Watch this space, because applications open SOON 👀👀
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“I feel like the state of Idaho is not really on their side,” Santiago told the Statesman. “It can get really hot here, and we really haven’t seen any changes.”
Story AND photos by
@DVR_Tweets
, one of this year's incredible
@VocesInternship
interns.
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This is my last article at the Idaho Statesman. Working here has been an honor, & I’m so grateful that I was able to write stories like this one outside of breaking news. I’m going out with a bang, and am so excited for what’s next!
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“Outside of drag I’m very shy, so it was an opportunity for me to get out of my comfort zone,” she said. “It is to showcase my culture. I am Latina, I want to be who I am, and bring some of that flavor to the Treasure Valley.”
Visuals by
@SmillerPhoto
“We are creating something, we are expressing ourselves and we’re giving something back to the community that I believe we truly need,” she said.
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Tacos with THE legend
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“Minors have participated in the Boise Pride Festival both on and off stage for many years. Pride and inclusivity do not begin at age 18.”
Check out my latest:
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All that said, it is definitely bittersweet leaving
@IdahoStatesman
. This place was my first full-time job out of college & my coworkers & editors have been SO supportive and fun to work with. 🥹 I’ll miss y’all — especially the hilarious chaos of the breaking slack channel. 🫶🏽
Surreal & exciting life update: I will join the
@IdahoCapitalSun
team later this month, taking on my good friend & mentor
@KelcieMMorris
’s former reporting position. I’m so honored to work with this small, but mighty group and
@statesnewsroom
again!
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I wouldn’t be an Idaho reporter if I didn’t write about potatoes 🥔
Public officials say Idaho’s reputation as the potato state won’t fade — even if in June, the Oregon Legislature adopted a resolution to make the potato its state vegetable.
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Sat in on
@audreydutton
’s journalism class at BSU and absolutely mooched off the snacks she brought for her class.
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The way this article makes me want to drive to Amano RIGHT NOW and get birria
Our reporter intern
@marielaesqui12
did a fantastic story on Amano, and she has made it available for our readers in both English and en español
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I feel so supported by everyone involved with the internship. These are the programs that uplift first generation grads like me.
I'm so very proud of
@VocesInternship
intern
@maldonado_mia_
(and these College of Idaho students she's writing about!)
this rising generation of Idahoans makes me so hopeful and proud on the worst of days.
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Angela’s been in Moscow for the last few weeks working hard covering this story. For the journalists from Idaho and/or a part of the Vandal family, I especially appreciate your hard work 💛🖤
This one was tough to write. My heart hurts for the families who’ve suffered the most unimaginable loss. I hope they can get closure and find peace.
Here’s my coverage from Moscow’s vigil with
@kfixler
’s coverage of the vigil in Boise.
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Beautiful episode, and so sweet hearing JJ’s voice ♥️
Tune in to
@RadioBoise
at 3pm today for a special episode of The Latino Card honoring our late co-founder,
@jjsaldana
. Join us as we dive into the Boise Mayoral race with Mayor
@laurenmclean
and candidate Mike Masterson. Hosted by
@RachelSpacek
,
@AntonioH
and
@RebeccaADeLeon
. 🎙️
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Could not have gotten here without this internship! Thank you
@nicoleMfoy
and
@Ximena_Bustillo
for believing in me since the beginning 🥹
Love seeing what our alumni do!! Very deserved!
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👏🏼👏🏼
We're happy to announce our newest intern, Patience! 🎉🎊
She is an international student from South Africa studying at the
@collegeofidaho
.
She's been working hard learning the ropes of Boise State Public Radio and filed her first story already ➡
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Amazing!!! Congrats you two 🎉
🎉🎉Excited to announce our Voces Fall 2022 interns:
@uidaho
students Monica Carillo-Casas of Hailey and Richard Rodriguez of Burley!! Both showed incredible promise and we are beyond thrilled to see what they do!
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Idaho’s malicious harassment statute does not protect people based on sexual orientation or gender identity, but federal law does.
Matthew Lehigh, arrested in October, could face up to 10 years in federal prison. He also faces state charges in a series of incidents.
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"Martinez is one of nine Latino officers in the Caldwell Police Department, which patrols a city that is 36% Latino. But Caldwell’s police force is only 14% Latino, according to data from the department."
NEW:
@CaldwellPolice
Chief Rex Ingram wants the hire more Latinos, and since taking over he has.
“You have to hire from the community."
@RachelSpacek
and I sat down with Ingram, other leaders, pulled data and spoke to a Latino officer on the force.
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Idaho is one of 4 states in the country that does not have an insanity plea. Here’s a story I’ve been working on explaining what the competency restoration process looks like in Idaho.
“It’s quite rare that we find somebody not restorable,” said Ross Edmunds, of the Department of Health and Welfare.
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Just discovered La Ranchera in Boise and my heart is happy 💞 They have tacos, pupusas & YERBA MATE 🧉 🥹
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Idaho has made progress in honoring the history of its indigenous populations, but there’s still work to be done. Thanks
@BeccaSavransky
for working on this story with me!
“We take up spaces that we were very purposefully excluded from for several generations, and that’s part of Indigenous Peoples Day, to incorporate who we are in the system.”
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Latinaaa excellence
a Latina boxer from Caldwell, Idaho is the first Idahoan to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics
genuinely the way the Idaho Latino youth make us proud...can't be sufficiently expressed 🥹
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I went on a hike at Table Rock this weekend and later found TWO ticks on my dog 😭 I channeled my inner Paraguayan grandma and was able to remove them, but that was ROUGH! 🤮
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Me and JJ 💓 He cared so deeply about uplifting Idaho Latinos.
💫RECAP: We’re reflecting on everything we’ve done & preparing for next year.
May: Your generosity during
#IdahoGives
funded more internships & trainings. Our beloved much-missed🌟
@jjsaldana
spread the word.
💫Help us start 2024 strong by raising $2000:
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So grateful I had the opportunity to work with you, Audrey! You’ve been an incredible mentor, coworker and friend that I’ve gained through this industry. I’m so happy to see you land your dream job. 🥹
Yesterday was my last day at
@IdahoCapitalSun
. Working with
@ChristinaLords
@EditorSean
@andreashaw07
@clarkcorbin
@KelcieMMorris
@maldonado_mia_
was, so far, the best experience of my career. I'm grateful for that opportunity and proud of what we accomplished together.
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A North Idaho Republican, through House Bill 615, said his goal was to make Idaho undesirable for undocumented people by preventing their access to publicly-funded assistance. That bill is not moving forward in the Legislature.
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“They could be selling a lot more power to California,” Johnson said. “But Idaho utilities are trying to keep the rates for their customers.”
Here's my latest story about why utilities are on the rise in Idaho.
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Police are investigating at least three reports of teenagers attacking people in downtown Boise at night.
“I went over to help my co-worker and received about five or six punches. ... He fell to the ground and was unconscious for about a minute.”
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Woohoo! Our sister outlet in Utah has now launched!
🚀 We have liftoff! 🚀 Welcome to Utah News Dispatch. We’re excited to be here and ready to bring you free, fair and compelling coverage of Utah’s state government.
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The Garden Valley School District is asking the public for help to feed its students. Federal programs offering meal waivers ended at the beginning of the school year.
“The reality and facts are that we have a certain number of kids that routinely skip meals because of a lack of funds to pay for a meal, and frankly, regardless of why this is, it breaks my heart.”
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Proud to say this Idaho newsroom has its GOP caucus coverage in Spanish as well 💪🏽
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Que lindos todos 💛🤧 congrats you guys 🎉
Four
@VocesInternship
will be graduating today from
@uidaho
!!
Glad to have had these amazing people in my classes and getting to work with them!
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Boise Pride Festival director, Donald Williamson, speaks out about what really led to Idaho Power withdrawing their participation from the Festival.
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This was the most emotional interview I've had so far in my career. I'm honored that I got to tell Tona's story, and I'm even prouder to be in a newsroom that localizes national policies.
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I taught my mom how to use the word crusty, and now she is constantly roasting me 😭
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I wrote a brief about a trades job fair in Nampa. I think about my parents who years ago, could’ve benefited and felt more welcome coming to these events had the coverage been in Spanish. Please share this piece to your Spanish speaking friends & families:
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