Haadiya Tariq
@haadiyatariq.bsky.social
Canyon County & Nampa Reporter at the Idaho Press | Formerly EIC at The Argonaut | University of Idaho 2023 | She/her | htariq@idahopress.com | Boise (Boize)
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Haadiya Tariq
@haadiyatariq.bsky.social
· Jul 24
‘Sociopath. Psychopath. Murderer’: Families address Bryan Kohberger at sentencing
BOISE — Wednesday’s sentencing hearing posed more as a formality than anything else, solidifying four consecutive life sentences for Bryan Kohberger.
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On Wednesday, roommate Dylan Mortensen sat before the judge, given special accommodation to sit as she sobbed throughout reading her statement.
“Sometimes I drop to the floor with my heart racing, convinced something is wrong,” she said.
“Sometimes I drop to the floor with my heart racing, convinced something is wrong,” she said.
Here to announce that I am officially the Idaho Press’ Boise reporter. It's been amazing getting to know Nampa through a whole new lens these past two years, but now I’m off to cover my hometown.
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Boise community united in mourning 8-year-old’s death
BOISE — Within the span of an hour Thursday afternoon, a dozen community members brought flowers and candles to the site memorializing the death of 8-year-old Mora Gerety.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Here to announce that I am officially the Idaho Press’ Boise reporter. It's been amazing getting to know Nampa through a whole new lens these past two years, but now I’m off to cover my hometown.
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“That’s encouraging, to know that the citizens of Nampa are trusting me,” Hogaboam said. “I hope to come through with transparent, humble leadership, and work on advancing the goals of our city and what the citizens prioritize.”
Candidates reflect on campaign, congratulate Hogaboam as next Nampa mayor
It’s official — Canyon County Clerk Rick Hogaboam will be Nampa’s mayor beginning in 2026.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
“That’s encouraging, to know that the citizens of Nampa are trusting me,” Hogaboam said. “I hope to come through with transparent, humble leadership, and work on advancing the goals of our city and what the citizens prioritize.”
As they waited in a line, hands restrained, Fruitland resident Ashley Palomares said an older woman needed to use the bathroom. Instead of helping, Palomares said the officer laughed.
Were children zip-tied in Wilder raid? FBI says no, then backtracks
Conflicting information surrounding Sunday’s raid in Wilder has continued to come out from different entities, differing from the accounts of those present.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
As they waited in a line, hands restrained, Fruitland resident Ashley Palomares said an older woman needed to use the bathroom. Instead of helping, Palomares said the officer laughed.
In an odd update, the Department of Homeland Security provided comment on Donahue and Ingram, “Our statement is correct so he must have misspoken.”
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‘Completely false’: Canyon County sheriff, Caldwell police chief criticize ICE characterization of Wilder operation
As federal and local agencies have slowly released information regarding Sunday’s FBI operation at a Wilder horse track, a statement by Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue and Caldwell Police Chief
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October 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In an odd update, the Department of Homeland Security provided comment on Donahue and Ingram, “Our statement is correct so he must have misspoken.”
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“I’m just here to show support for those families," one protestor said. "Like, as a Latina, this is scary just to see what could happen to people that even are citizens — it’s like you’re just being profiled.”
Story by Royce McCandless
Story by Royce McCandless
'Families were separated. Children were left terrified': Advocates speak at protest of ICE raid
CALDWELL — About 100 Idaho residents gathered outside the Canyon County Administration Building on Monday, expressing fear and solidarity after an immigrant raid at a horse track in Wilder.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“I’m just here to show support for those families," one protestor said. "Like, as a Latina, this is scary just to see what could happen to people that even are citizens — it’s like you’re just being profiled.”
Story by Royce McCandless
Story by Royce McCandless
While many are focusing on the FBI’s investigation, the majority of those detained by ICE were likely not involved.
Five men were confirmed as being investigated by the FBI, hundreds more came to watch the horse race.
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Five men were confirmed as being investigated by the FBI, hundreds more came to watch the horse race.
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Five charged in federal complaints, others detained during FBI, ICE raid at Wilder racetrack
What began as an investigation into illegal betting has resulted in the detainment of an unknown number of horse race attendees by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday
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October 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
While many are focusing on the FBI’s investigation, the majority of those detained by ICE were likely not involved.
Five men were confirmed as being investigated by the FBI, hundreds more came to watch the horse race.
www.idahopress.com/news/local/f...
Five men were confirmed as being investigated by the FBI, hundreds more came to watch the horse race.
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Sen. Jim Risch wrote that a Biden Administration policy stalled the project’s start and requests to waive retroactive requirements were rejected.
Leaders credit Trump at Idaho State Veterans Home groundbreaking
BOISE — A long-awaited groundbreaking for the Idaho State Veterans Home took place Friday morning in the rain as Idaho leaders sang the praises of President Donald Trump while also
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October 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Sen. Jim Risch wrote that a Biden Administration policy stalled the project’s start and requests to waive retroactive requirements were rejected.
Tied into attempts to reform Idaho's coroner system, a Caldwell teen's death highlights the lack of public record protections for coroner reports.
“One family’s tragedy should not be another family’s entertainment."
“One family’s tragedy should not be another family’s entertainment."
A tweak to Idaho’s death investigation system is just the start. But to one parent, it’s not enough. • Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho doesn't have many privacy protections for information coroners gather in death investigations. The Legislature might change that.
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September 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Tied into attempts to reform Idaho's coroner system, a Caldwell teen's death highlights the lack of public record protections for coroner reports.
“One family’s tragedy should not be another family’s entertainment."
“One family’s tragedy should not be another family’s entertainment."
“That’s the forgotten population we’ve got,” Marshawn Narum said. “People either don’t have family, they’re away from their family, or their family just gets too busy.”
Nampa senior housing project blossoms into 10-year plan
NAMPA — Construction crews have broken ground on a new senior housing facility in Nampa, marking the first step in a lengthy plan to address affordable housing for the community.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“That’s the forgotten population we’ve got,” Marshawn Narum said. “People either don’t have family, they’re away from their family, or their family just gets too busy.”
“My favorite thing is just the impact that we see on some of the kids,” COO Riley Brown said. “I’ll be in public, like at the grocery store or something, and just seeing the kids come up to you, super happy.”
Boys & Girls Club uses community approach to serve Canyon County
As he walked through the halls of the Boys & Girls Club’s Centennial location, Chief Operations Officer Riley Brown periodically reminded kids to walk, not run.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“My favorite thing is just the impact that we see on some of the kids,” COO Riley Brown said. “I’ll be in public, like at the grocery store or something, and just seeing the kids come up to you, super happy.”
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Spirit of Boise pilot provides look into craft of hot air ballooning
BOISE — Though heavy rains grounded the first day of the 34th annual Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, sunny skies Thursday allowed dozens of pilots to lift off in the
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August 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Canyon County's cat problem is constantly multiplying.
Cats can get pregnant as young as four months old, and their pregnancies last just two months. Within a year, a cat could have multiple litters, and some of its kittens could have reproduced as well.
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Cats can get pregnant as young as four months old, and their pregnancies last just two months. Within a year, a cat could have multiple litters, and some of its kittens could have reproduced as well.
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‘As bad as rabbits': Canyon County’s growing cat problem
NAMPA — While it may be difficult to comprehend, thousands of cats are currently roaming free in Canyon County, and local municipalities have no specific plans to address it.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Canyon County's cat problem is constantly multiplying.
Cats can get pregnant as young as four months old, and their pregnancies last just two months. Within a year, a cat could have multiple litters, and some of its kittens could have reproduced as well.
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Cats can get pregnant as young as four months old, and their pregnancies last just two months. Within a year, a cat could have multiple litters, and some of its kittens could have reproduced as well.
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The library has the marks of an old building, with odd stains and new technology that doesn’t quite fit into the layout. By 2027, Cherry Lane will have more natural lighting with an intentional layout.
Renovations will close Meridian's Cherry Lane Library for over a year
MERIDIAN — The Cherry Lane branch of the Meridian Library District will remain dormant throughout the remainder of 2025 and 2026. The brick building with its distinct, towering entryway will
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August 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The library has the marks of an old building, with odd stains and new technology that doesn’t quite fit into the layout. By 2027, Cherry Lane will have more natural lighting with an intentional layout.
Got a crash course on aircrafts and the airforce at the Warhawk Air Museum 🛩️
Gowen Field retires historical A-10 in Nampa
NAMPA — A departing flight from Gowen Field to the Nampa Municipal Airport on Tuesday morning marked the final voyage of an A-10 aircraft, which will now call Nampa its
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August 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Got a crash course on aircrafts and the airforce at the Warhawk Air Museum 🛩️
InvestigateWest found a dozen people have resigned from the Owyhee County Sheriff's Office since Sheriff Larry Kendrick entered his position in 2023.
Former employees said Kendrick told racist jokes about the N-word and used an accent when referring to a deceased Chinese person.
Former employees said Kendrick told racist jokes about the N-word and used an accent when referring to a deceased Chinese person.
Accused of racism and retaliation, this Idaho sheriff is now working with ICE
Originally published July 21 by InvestigateWest.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
InvestigateWest found a dozen people have resigned from the Owyhee County Sheriff's Office since Sheriff Larry Kendrick entered his position in 2023.
Former employees said Kendrick told racist jokes about the N-word and used an accent when referring to a deceased Chinese person.
Former employees said Kendrick told racist jokes about the N-word and used an accent when referring to a deceased Chinese person.
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just because we can request things as reporters, doesn't mean we should. good ethics is knowing the difference.
August 8, 2025 at 5:55 AM
just because we can request things as reporters, doesn't mean we should. good ethics is knowing the difference.
Some key points here:
- There has been no confirmation Kohberger ever interacted with the victims
- The "Papa Rodgers" Facebook account was not his
- Investigators don't know why the 1122 King Road home was targeted
- There has been no confirmation Kohberger ever interacted with the victims
- The "Papa Rodgers" Facebook account was not his
- Investigators don't know why the 1122 King Road home was targeted
Post-sentencing and gag order lifted, Idaho investigators detail Kohberger evidence
BOISE — Crowded into a room in the Ada County Courthouse, reporters Wednesday afternoon spoke to Idaho law enforcement about the investigation into Bryan Kohberger for the first time.
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July 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Some key points here:
- There has been no confirmation Kohberger ever interacted with the victims
- The "Papa Rodgers" Facebook account was not his
- Investigators don't know why the 1122 King Road home was targeted
- There has been no confirmation Kohberger ever interacted with the victims
- The "Papa Rodgers" Facebook account was not his
- Investigators don't know why the 1122 King Road home was targeted
On Wednesday, roommate Dylan Mortensen sat before the judge, given special accommodation to sit as she sobbed throughout reading her statement.
“Sometimes I drop to the floor with my heart racing, convinced something is wrong,” she said.
“Sometimes I drop to the floor with my heart racing, convinced something is wrong,” she said.
‘Sociopath. Psychopath. Murderer’: Families address Bryan Kohberger at sentencing
BOISE — Wednesday’s sentencing hearing posed more as a formality than anything else, solidifying four consecutive life sentences for Bryan Kohberger.
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July 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
On Wednesday, roommate Dylan Mortensen sat before the judge, given special accommodation to sit as she sobbed throughout reading her statement.
“Sometimes I drop to the floor with my heart racing, convinced something is wrong,” she said.
“Sometimes I drop to the floor with my heart racing, convinced something is wrong,” she said.
Out here at the Ada County Courthouse with 70-plus people in line. Lots of members of the public as well as national media.
#kohberger #uidaho
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July 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Out here at the Ada County Courthouse with 70-plus people in line. Lots of members of the public as well as national media.
#kohberger #uidaho
#kohberger #uidaho
Out here at the Ada County Courthouse with 70-plus people in line. Lots of members of the public as well as national media.
#kohberger #uidaho
#kohberger #uidaho
July 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Out here at the Ada County Courthouse with 70-plus people in line. Lots of members of the public as well as national media.
#kohberger #uidaho
#kohberger #uidaho
Sam Newton, University of Idaho associate law professor, has first-hand experience working on death row cases.
“Their loved one got murdered, and then they got murdered by the system for the next 20 years."
“Their loved one got murdered, and then they got murdered by the system for the next 20 years."
Kohberger case nears end with sentencing set for Wednesday; Trump wants him to explain actions
The sentencing hearing will provide the victims’ families and friends an opportunity to make statements.
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July 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Sam Newton, University of Idaho associate law professor, has first-hand experience working on death row cases.
“Their loved one got murdered, and then they got murdered by the system for the next 20 years."
“Their loved one got murdered, and then they got murdered by the system for the next 20 years."
Out here geeking out about taxes 💸
'The legislature did a disservice' — Nampa dips into forgone taxes amid budget talks
It’s budget season, meaning difficult choices for local municipalities, including the fiscally conservative city of Nampa. In a Thursday budget session, the Nampa City Council narrowly voted to…
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July 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Out here geeking out about taxes 💸
President Trump posted to Truth Social around noon.
July 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
President Trump posted to Truth Social around noon.
“It's really hard in cases like this,” BSU's Sam Martin said. “Because the crime is so odious and so stomach-turning that one can think that the media should just leave it alone — but that is a very separate conversation than if the media should be forbidden as a matter of law.”
Judge in Kohberger case removes gag order; unsealed court documents to be published by city of Moscow
Following Bryan Kohberger’s July 2 guilty plea, Judge Steven Hippler removed a media gag order on the case in a Thursday morning hearing in Boise. The gag order, also known
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July 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“It's really hard in cases like this,” BSU's Sam Martin said. “Because the crime is so odious and so stomach-turning that one can think that the media should just leave it alone — but that is a very separate conversation than if the media should be forbidden as a matter of law.”
The gag order on the Kohberger case has been lifted by Judge Steven Hippler.
“I don't think that lifting the non-dissemination order will meaningfully impact those concerns,” Hippler said. “I mean, the media frenzy, as it has been described, will continue regardless.”
“I don't think that lifting the non-dissemination order will meaningfully impact those concerns,” Hippler said. “I mean, the media frenzy, as it has been described, will continue regardless.”
July 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The gag order on the Kohberger case has been lifted by Judge Steven Hippler.
“I don't think that lifting the non-dissemination order will meaningfully impact those concerns,” Hippler said. “I mean, the media frenzy, as it has been described, will continue regardless.”
“I don't think that lifting the non-dissemination order will meaningfully impact those concerns,” Hippler said. “I mean, the media frenzy, as it has been described, will continue regardless.”