Sean Dolan

Sean previously reported on local government for three newspapers in the Mountain West, including the Twin Falls Times-News. He graduated from James Madison University in Virginia. Contact him at sean@idahoednews.org

Little’s campaign hires former Trump 2024 advisor

Chris LaCivita played a role in the 2004 “swift boat” campaign to discredit John Kerry.

Find out who’s running for legislative seats, statewide offices

We’re tracking all the races ahead of Election Day.

Gov. Brad Little announces reelection campaign

The announcement has been anticipated for months, with a campaign that has raised $1.43 million for the 2026 election cycle.

Community responds to help and protest 95 book challenges filed by fired substitute teacher

The Twin Falls School District leadership said the system is not designed to handle over a hundred challenges at once, but the district will follow its policy — with a slew of volunteers.

Rep. Jack Nelsen not seeking re-election

The House Education member has spoken out against sending public money to religious schools.

Kimberly considering $57.8 million bond for fine arts center, field house

Trustees on Thursday night agreed to schedule a special meeting on March 3 to vote on resolutions to put the measure on the May 19 ballot.

State budget-writers invoke recession concerns amid cuts, sparking disagreements

A Republican legislator is criticizing claims Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee co-chairs made on television.

Where things stand before filing week

INSIDE: See who will likely run for offices across the state in the upcoming election — and get details on how to follow next week’s filing period.

Durst drops out of state Senate race

“I am not quitting,” the former lawmaker and school district superintendent wrote. “I have never been a quitter and I don’t intend to start now.”

Caldwell leaders lobby lawmakers for ways to make streets safer for kids

Three drivers struck three students in 45 days in the Treasure Valley district.