Melissa Davlin
@davlin.bsky.social
Host, lead producer, Idaho Reports.
President, Idaho Press Club.
Uncool mom. Slow runner.
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Melissa Davlin
@davlin.bsky.social
· Jan 28
Have a story tip involving Idaho government? You can reach me on Signal at melissadavlin.33.
Democracy, darkness, etc. Thanks a lot, Bezos.
February 5, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Democracy, darkness, etc. Thanks a lot, Bezos.
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
There’s a lot to despair about in journalism lately. But the rise of visual forensics in newsrooms is fantastic.
January 25, 2026 at 4:37 PM
There’s a lot to despair about in journalism lately. But the rise of visual forensics in newsrooms is fantastic.
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
Federal agents in Minneapolis wrestled Alex Pretti to the ground and secured the handgun he was carrying moments before shooting him multiple times, according to a Washington Post analysis of video footage.
Read more: https://wapo.st/4qGOx8M
Read more: https://wapo.st/4qGOx8M
January 25, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Federal agents in Minneapolis wrestled Alex Pretti to the ground and secured the handgun he was carrying moments before shooting him multiple times, according to a Washington Post analysis of video footage.
Read more: https://wapo.st/4qGOx8M
Read more: https://wapo.st/4qGOx8M
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 according to local police officials. DHS told Fox News that the man was “armed with a gun”. A video of the shooting appears to show that a gun was taken from the man before the first shot was fired. x.com/BillMelugin_...
January 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 according to local police officials. DHS told Fox News that the man was “armed with a gun”. A video of the shooting appears to show that a gun was taken from the man before the first shot was fired. x.com/BillMelugin_...
Declaring myself the founding president of Producers, Editors, and Newsroom Leaders Against Acronyms (PENLAA).
January 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Declaring myself the founding president of Producers, Editors, and Newsroom Leaders Against Acronyms (PENLAA).
I sure do miss JoAnn Fabrics.
December 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I sure do miss JoAnn Fabrics.
If an editor in chief turns down multiple opportunities to review a piece, and then pulls it at the last minute after their newsroom has promoted it, she's a bad manager. That's not failing to avoid drama in her own newsroom, as Sally's piece puts it. It's awful for the entire institution.
The Bari Weiss hysteria continues. Exactly what in "this piece isn't ready" and "try harder to get comment from the administration" constitutes the death of American journalism? www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
What Bari Weiss Got Right
And what she got wrong
www.theatlantic.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If an editor in chief turns down multiple opportunities to review a piece, and then pulls it at the last minute after their newsroom has promoted it, she's a bad manager. That's not failing to avoid drama in her own newsroom, as Sally's piece puts it. It's awful for the entire institution.
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
Idaho has significantly reformed its public defense system since 2022. Now, the state Supreme Court will weigh whether the changes are enough to show the state is meeting its constitutional obligation to provide adequate representation or if it’s too soon to decide. #idleg #idpol
Idaho Supreme Court weighs arguments in state public defense system case • Idaho Capital Sun
The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on whether Idaho's new public defense system meets constitutional requirements.
idahocapitalsun.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Some late breaking news on a Friday: IDHW has informed Medicaid providers it will reduce reimbursement rates by 4% starting Sept. 1: blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/08/22/i... #idleg #idaho #Medicaid
IDHW reducing Medicaid provider rates by 4% - Idaho Reports
By Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has notified Medicaid providers that the state will reduce reimbursement rates by 4%, effective Sept. 1. The reductions wil...
blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org
August 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Some late breaking news on a Friday: IDHW has informed Medicaid providers it will reduce reimbursement rates by 4% starting Sept. 1: blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/08/22/i... #idleg #idaho #Medicaid
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
Here's the PHD alert: health.dhw.idaho.gov/IDHAN/Form/M...
Idaho Health Alert Network (HAN)- Health Message Details
health.dhw.idaho.gov
August 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Here's the PHD alert: health.dhw.idaho.gov/IDHAN/Form/M...
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
Measles is showing up in wastewater for Coeur d'Alene. There's been no reported measles case in Idaho. The public health department in North Idaho issued an alert about the wastewater detection on Friday evening, but I haven't seen any news stories yet. data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker?char...
August 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Measles is showing up in wastewater for Coeur d'Alene. There's been no reported measles case in Idaho. The public health department in North Idaho issued an alert about the wastewater detection on Friday evening, but I haven't seen any news stories yet. data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker?char...
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
The State Public Defender’s Office has adopted a policy on minimum qualifications to be a capital qualified death penalty attorney, after a change in state law may increase the number of death penalty cases in Idaho. #idpol blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/07/30/s...
State Public Defense adopts policy on capital defense guidelines - Idaho Reports
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Idaho State Public Defender’s Office has adopted a policy on minimum qualifications to be a capital qualified death penalty attorney, after a change in state law may...
blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org
July 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The State Public Defender’s Office has adopted a policy on minimum qualifications to be a capital qualified death penalty attorney, after a change in state law may increase the number of death penalty cases in Idaho. #idpol blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/07/30/s...
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
I talked to Cody Funke yesterday to make sure he understood our story would say he made mistakes. He reacted by chuckling and saying, yeah, figured as much but it needs to be told. Funke was super cooperative as we reported this story. He doesn't want to see this happen with another new coroner.
This story by @audreydutton.bsky.social is incredible for many reasons, including that it contains someone willing to admit they were wrong: "Funke said the story of Betty Strong’s death needs to be told, even if it shows that he and Idaho County made mistakes" www.propublica.org/article/idah...
He Was Accused of Killing His Wife. Idaho’s Coroner System Let Clues Vanish After a Previous Wife’s Death.
Clayton Strong had a history of domestic unrest in two marriages. The women’s families say a more thorough investigation of Betty Strong’s death in Idaho might have saved the life of his next wife, Sh...
www.propublica.org
July 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I talked to Cody Funke yesterday to make sure he understood our story would say he made mistakes. He reacted by chuckling and saying, yeah, figured as much but it needs to be told. Funke was super cooperative as we reported this story. He doesn't want to see this happen with another new coroner.
July 20, 2025 at 12:27 AM
In other important news: It's WNBA All Star weekend, and I am Team Collier. (Even before CC was out on the IL. I hope she heals up quickly.)
July 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In other important news: It's WNBA All Star weekend, and I am Team Collier. (Even before CC was out on the IL. I hope she heals up quickly.)
Pals! I've received several kind messages over the last 24 hours about the rescission package. Thank you.
As far as what this means for IdahoPTV specifically, we're in a wait-and-see situation. I'm going to keep trucking. I have lots of work to do for this 4th grade Idaho history series. (1/2)
As far as what this means for IdahoPTV specifically, we're in a wait-and-see situation. I'm going to keep trucking. I have lots of work to do for this 4th grade Idaho history series. (1/2)
July 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Pals! I've received several kind messages over the last 24 hours about the rescission package. Thank you.
As far as what this means for IdahoPTV specifically, we're in a wait-and-see situation. I'm going to keep trucking. I have lots of work to do for this 4th grade Idaho history series. (1/2)
As far as what this means for IdahoPTV specifically, we're in a wait-and-see situation. I'm going to keep trucking. I have lots of work to do for this 4th grade Idaho history series. (1/2)
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.
In related news, I met this very nice cat on a shoot this morning. I also saw a hummingbird.
July 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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.
In related news, I met this very nice cat on a shoot this morning. I also saw a hummingbird.
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
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ANNUAL REMINDER:
Hot dog eating contests are gross.
Hot dog eating contests are gross.
July 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Reposted by Melissa Davlin
Early estimates show around 40,000 Idahoans could lose Medicaid coverage under the sweeping budget reconciliation bill passed Thursday by Congress.
By my coworker Laura Guido.
By my coworker Laura Guido.
Thousands of Idahoans could lose healthcare coverage under federal spending bill • Idaho Capital Sun
Thousands of Idaho residents could lose health care coverage under the budget bill approved by Congress and supported by Idaho's congressmen.
idahocapitalsun.com
July 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Early estimates show around 40,000 Idahoans could lose Medicaid coverage under the sweeping budget reconciliation bill passed Thursday by Congress.
By my coworker Laura Guido.
By my coworker Laura Guido.
National news pronounce Goncalves correctly challenge
National news pronounce Coeur d’Alene correctly challenge
July 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
National news pronounce Goncalves correctly challenge
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
Quick update 🧵 for the Nettleton Gulch Fire before my off-grid week
Better mapping puts fire at 38 acres, no recent growth, no significant heat on satellite.
There's a handline around the fire. No containment yet, but given wx & resources, this fire is effectively done.
#IdahoFire #FireAmbush
Better mapping puts fire at 38 acres, no recent growth, no significant heat on satellite.
There's a handline around the fire. No containment yet, but given wx & resources, this fire is effectively done.
#IdahoFire #FireAmbush
July 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Quick update 🧵 for the Nettleton Gulch Fire before my off-grid week
Better mapping puts fire at 38 acres, no recent growth, no significant heat on satellite.
There's a handline around the fire. No containment yet, but given wx & resources, this fire is effectively done.
#IdahoFire #FireAmbush
Better mapping puts fire at 38 acres, no recent growth, no significant heat on satellite.
There's a handline around the fire. No containment yet, but given wx & resources, this fire is effectively done.
#IdahoFire #FireAmbush
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
NEW: Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal, according to a letter sent to one of the victims' families.
“This resolution is our sincere attempt to seek justice for your family," read the letter, signed by Prosecutor Bill Thompson.
“This resolution is our sincere attempt to seek justice for your family," read the letter, signed by Prosecutor Bill Thompson.
‘We’re beyond furious’: Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal
“We are beyond furious at the state of Idaho. They have failed us,” the Goncalves family posted on its Facebook page.
www.idahostatesman.com
June 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
NEW: Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal, according to a letter sent to one of the victims' families.
“This resolution is our sincere attempt to seek justice for your family," read the letter, signed by Prosecutor Bill Thompson.
“This resolution is our sincere attempt to seek justice for your family," read the letter, signed by Prosecutor Bill Thompson.
Reposted by Melissa Davlin
Idiots are questioning the firefighter procession being organized quickly
WTF
This is standard op for a fallen firefighter transport. And even at the funeral home they will have an escort standing guard until buried.
I know several people who have performed this solemn task
#IdahoFire
WTF
This is standard op for a fallen firefighter transport. And even at the funeral home they will have an escort standing guard until buried.
I know several people who have performed this solemn task
#IdahoFire
June 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Idiots are questioning the firefighter procession being organized quickly
WTF
This is standard op for a fallen firefighter transport. And even at the funeral home they will have an escort standing guard until buried.
I know several people who have performed this solemn task
#IdahoFire
WTF
This is standard op for a fallen firefighter transport. And even at the funeral home they will have an escort standing guard until buried.
I know several people who have performed this solemn task
#IdahoFire
With both Kohberger and the CDA shooting making news in a 24-hour span, if you are tempted to reduce these stories to "Idaho has crazies," please remember:
-Kohberger wasn't from here.
-All of the victims were Idahoans.
-These statements negatively impact communities that are already hurting.
-Kohberger wasn't from here.
-All of the victims were Idahoans.
-These statements negatively impact communities that are already hurting.
June 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
With both Kohberger and the CDA shooting making news in a 24-hour span, if you are tempted to reduce these stories to "Idaho has crazies," please remember:
-Kohberger wasn't from here.
-All of the victims were Idahoans.
-These statements negatively impact communities that are already hurting.
-Kohberger wasn't from here.
-All of the victims were Idahoans.
-These statements negatively impact communities that are already hurting.