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.

Shocking election outcome sends Grangeville reeling and Clearwater Valley roaring

Mountain View School District Superintendent Alica Holthaus went through a roller coaster of emotions looking at election results Tuesday night: surprise, elation, and confusion. Holthaus is overseeing the first school district deconsolidation in Idaho in nearly two decades as Mountain View prepares to split into the Grangeville and Clearwater Valley school districts next year. Clearwater…

All bonds rejected, most levies pass

The ballot measures total more than $155 million. INSIDE: Find out what’s on your ballot.

Accreditor report: NIC made sustainable progress on recommendations

The college remains on probation with its accreditor.

Special ed services show up more explicitly in November levy ballot language

Seven school districts seek more than $3.3 million in supplemental levy funds to pay for special education services.

Two Coeur d’Alene trustees draw challengers

Find out more about the candidates.

Two trustee seats draw multiple candidates on contentious Lakeland board

Budget cuts, a failed levy and supporting students push four patrons to put their name on the ballot.

Artist, who sidestepped retirement to teach, earns statewide recognition

Potlatch’s Karen Rohn named Idaho’s art teacher of the year.