Emma Epperly

Emma came to us from The Spokesman Review. She graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in journalism and heads up our North Idaho Bureau.

‘Out of control’: Lakeland community, former superintendents ask trustees to resign

An open letter signed by 84 patrons and former employees criticized the board’s recent decision to place outgoing Superintendent Rusty Taylor on leave and pay to complete his contract.

Lakeland redacts, withholds and delays release of public records following abrupt leadership ouster

The North Idaho district has plowed through four superintendents in four years with little explanation.

Meridian students create mock pharmacy software for senior project

A trio is planning to continue the work after graduation.

‘Keep Idaho Idaho’: Little, Critchfield attend North Idaho Republicans’ America 250 celebration

Six of Idaho’s statewide elected officials spoke at the event Thursday night at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. 

Charter commissioners gush over then approve an agriculture-focused school in Canyon County

The new school is set to open in the fall of 2027. INSIDE: See what else commissioners considered.

Alica Holthaus tapped to serve as deputy superintendent for North Idaho

When one school comes up with a great solution, Holthaus hopes to be the messenger and connector, spreading the idea to other leaders.

District 1: ‘Mainstream’ senator, conservative former lawmaker gear up for fourth matchup

Sen. Jim Woodward is seeking his fourth term in the Senate. Scott Herndon hopes to return to the chamber after losing to Woodward in the primary two years ago.

UPDATED: School districts to ask voters for $183 million on May ballots

Inside: See what your district has on the ballot.

Lakeland trustees place superintendent on administrative leave with pay

The board relieved him of his duties and plans to pay off a two-year contract in a lump sum.

‘It’s just in your blood:’ Mother-daughter duo teach at North Idaho elementary

Students pass Mrs. DeVore’s noisy kindergarten room — then, a few doors down, do a double take. It’s Ms. DeVore’s room again.