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Melissa Davlin
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Host, lead producer, Idaho Reports.
President, Idaho Press Club.
Uncool mom. Slow runner.
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Idaho Reports is on hiatus for the summer. The team is working on other IdahoPTV projects, including productions for Outdoor Idaho, Idaho Experience, and America250. Stay tuned for more info!

In related news, I met this very nice cat on a shoot this morning. I also saw a hummingbird.
A photo of a cat resting in the shade.
July 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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I just want to celebrate the W expansion, but my heart is heavy after yesterday. I love you, Idaho.
June 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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"Why don't you leave?" This is why.
June 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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John Webb at KHQ has confirmed multiple firefighters have been shot.
June 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Secretary of State Phil McGrane: When elected leaders and their families are targeted simply because of their public service, it tears at the very fabric of our democracy.

Full statement below and in alt text.
The recent wave of political violence, including the tragic assassination of a Minnesota legislator and the threats made against President Trump, is heartbreaking and unacceptable. America has stood strong for nearly 250 years not because we always agree, but because we've upheld the principle that we don't have to. Our Constitution was built on the idea that free people can disagree, debate, and even challenge one another fiercely, without resorting to violence. When elected leaders and their families are targeted simply because of their public service, it tears at the very fabric of our democracy. This is not who we are. We are better than this. Let us honor the legacy of those who came before us by recommitting to civility, respect, and the peaceful exchange of ideas. Our democracy depends on it. Phil McGrane, Secretary of State
June 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Statement from the Idaho Democratic Caucus: "We are resolute in our commitment to building a more just and civil society where everyone is respected. Our dedication to this goal remains unwavering, and we will not be silenced in its pursuit." Full statement below and in alt text.
"Democratic Caucus Issues Statement on Attack of Minnesota Lawmakers BOISE (June 14, 2025) – The Idaho Democratic Caucus strongly condemns the acts of political violence that occurred today in Minnesota targeting Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, as well as Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. We join the rest of the nation in expressing our deepest sympathy for the victims and their families. Our society relies on a foundation of mutual respect, even amidst differing viewpoints. There is absolutely no justification for such violent acts. Every individual should feel secure in expressing their values without the fear of retaliation, intimidation, or the threat of violence. Acts of violence like this are a threat to everyone and a threat to a civil and just society. We are resolute in our commitment to building a more just and civil society where everyone is respected. Our dedication to this goal remains unwavering, and we will not be silenced in its pursuit."
June 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Statement from Idaho legislative leadership on Minnesota assassination: "Together, we stand firm against all forms of violence, particularly acts that undermine our democratic process and those elected by their communities to represent them." Full press release below, and in alt text.
"In unified solidarity and strength, today, the Idaho House and Senate Leadership unequivocally condemn the tragic and senseless execution of one Minnesota lawmaker, her husband while injuring another lawmaker and his wife. Together, we stand firm against all forms of violence, particularly acts that undermine our democratic process and those elected by their communities to represent them. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, colleagues, and communities affected by this devastating loss. Public servants are elected to bring forward the ideas and interests of their district, to the Legislature, where our founding fathers intended a robust debate of these ideas. The legislative process is intended to be difficult, but it is intentional. It is through this very process that we collectively make the best decisions to serve the people of the great state of Idaho."
June 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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One of our trees is coming out today. It's an old silver maple that isn't doing too well, and it's lost a few limbs in storms over the last couple months. It wasn't safe, and it's time for it to go, but I'm still a bit sad. I'll miss seeing it out my window.
Silhouettes of a cat and a maple tree branch behind a yellow window curtain.
June 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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I was going through a box of my stuff from high school and found a ball signed by Torii Hunter. I have absolutely no idea when or where I acquired this. I never saw the Twins play. Did he spend any time with the Hawks....?

I'm so confused! How do I not remember this?
June 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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First bucket of Bueckers' pro career and the Ion broadcast team gets the team wrong on the lower third. 😒 We're two minutes in and the score is still wrong.
May 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Side note: Another post has a check that misspells "hundred."
A screen grab from Facebook with a photo of a teacher holding a check from the West Ada Education Fountain that says "EIGHT HUNRED AND FIFTY." The check misspells "hundred."
March 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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West Ada's Facebook page posted this yesterday, with a poster in the background that says "This is a safe space to be who you are."
Screen grab of a Facebook post from West Ada Schools with five people holding a large check. In the background is a motivational poster that says "This is a safe space to be who you are." Close up of poster that says "This is a safe space to be who you are."
March 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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"a skeptical Davlin" is the best thing anyone has ever written about me.

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Screen grab of article. Text: "Little claimed that while some issues are “around the fringe, around the edges that are probably going to be looked at,” the public safety aspect of firefighting is going to be fine. “We’ve already talked to workers, though, who were directly involved with fire supply chain issues and clearing out the forests, who said that they were already laid off,” said a skeptical Davlin. “We’ll be fine,” replied Little."
March 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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March 6, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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The media shield law/source confidentiality bill is up for a public hearing in House Jud and Rules on Wednesday at 1:30 pm MT. Wish us luck, friends. 🫡
February 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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From @idahoreports.org director Morgan McCollum: Several hundred people showed up in the rain for the Presidents Day protest against Trump, Musk and DOGE at the Idaho Capitol in Boise. #Idaho
February 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Nikkei 225 over the last five days and the last month, to give a bit of context on how sharp the drop was at start of business today.

Here's more context from The Japan Times: www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...
February 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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Really good information from The Bulwark if you are watching the markets tomorrow. Source: open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
From The Bulwark: "First, some ground rules. The securities markets have a system of circuit breakers to halt massive declines. There are three circuit breakers that are measured by calculating a percentage decline in the S&P 500 from the close of the previous day: Level 1 (7 percent), Level 2 (13 percent), and Level 3 (20 percent). If Levels 1 or 2 are tripped before 3:25 p.m., all trading is halted for 15 minutes. If Level 3 is tripped at any point in the day, trading is halted for the remainder of the day." Here are the S&P’s circuit breaker numbers for Monday: Level 1: $5,617 Level 2: $5,255 Level 3: $4,832
February 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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I've got big plans for the night.
A photo of two books: "Sunset Western Landscaping" and "Garden Stone: Creative Landscaping with Plants and Stone."
February 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Perhaps the most important thing that happened yesterday that didn't make it into the show was @radiodawson.bsky.social dropping his truck keys into the IdahoPTV elevator shaft through the small gap that forms when elevator door opens. It took a group effort to fish them out.
A picture of a man making a long hook out of a coat hanger and long pole. A photo of two people trying to fish keys out of an elevator shaft. A photo of a super happy dude who just successfully fished his truck keys out of an elevator shaft with a coat hanger.
February 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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I'm not clear if this is normal for new administrations. But some sites, like the Dept. of State, archive everything from previous administrations. (Everything! Here's the Jan. 2001 site with Sec. Albright's farewell address.)
February 1, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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The NPS site for the Minidoka internment camp is still up. The site for the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial is down.
February 1, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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I have seen some of y'all post a photo of ICE agents arresting a man with a Latinos for Trump shirt.

It's an alerted image. Here's the original.
January 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Aerin Frankel with 35 saves tonight! #PWHL
Screen grab of a little girl in a Boston Fleet jersey with a handwritten sign that says "Aerin Frankel is my hero!"
January 23, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Who left Ichiro off their ballot and deprived him of a unanimous vote?

I just want to talk to them. Just a little chat. That's all.
A screenshot of an article from the Washington Post that says "The BBWAA agreed: Ichiro landed on all but one ballot (99.7 percent), nearly becoming the second player (after New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera) to be elected to the Hall of Fame unanimously."
January 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM