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.

Districts ask voters for $183 million

Inside: See what your district has on the ballot.

Idaho ranks last in per pupil spending, again

INSIDE: Find out what your district or charter spends per student. (Hint) It varies wildly depending on where you live.

District 6: State rep challenges senator over communication concerns

Rep. Lori McCann says Sen. Dan Foreman is unresponsive to constituents and refuses to collaborate. “I’m not even going to dignify that with a response,” Foreman said.

U.S. Education Secretary rallies Coeur d’Alene charter students

A sea of students sporting their navy school uniforms cheered as U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon took the stage at Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy Tuesday morning. The assembly, which featured history-focused games and a performance from the school’s choir and band, was one stop on McMahon’s “America Rocks” tour to celebrate the country’s 250th…

‘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.