Melissa Davlin
@davlin.bsky.social
Host, lead producer, Idaho Reports.
President, Idaho Press Club.
Uncool mom. Slow runner.
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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.
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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
"No Kings, Only Princesses" 😍
August 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"No Kings, Only Princesses" 😍
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
"Shot clock turned off here. No one's paying attention to that."
If this keeps up, the final score is going to be, like, 205-200. Again, I'm here for it. Let them have fun.
If this keeps up, the final score is going to be, like, 205-200. Again, I'm here for it. Let them have fun.
July 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"Shot clock turned off here. No one's paying attention to that."
If this keeps up, the final score is going to be, like, 205-200. Again, I'm here for it. Let them have fun.
If this keeps up, the final score is going to be, like, 205-200. Again, I'm here for it. Let them have fun.
The 4s are gimmicky and ridiculous and I am unabashedly on board.
July 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The 4s are gimmicky and ridiculous and I am unabashedly on board.
July 20, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Oh my goodness, thank you!
July 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Oh my goodness, thank you!
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.)
In short, yes, I still have a job, and no, I don't know exactly what this means, but I'm going to keep at it as long as I'm still here.
July 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In short, yes, I still have a job, and no, I don't know exactly what this means, but I'm going to keep at it as long as I'm still here.
There is a lot of need in the world right now, but if you're so inclined and able to do so, please consider supporting Idaho Public Television: www.idahoptv.org/support/indi...
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July 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
There is a lot of need in the world right now, but if you're so inclined and able to do so, please consider supporting Idaho Public Television: www.idahoptv.org/support/indi...
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)
I should clarify: We'll do occasional enterprise public policy stories online, and the podcast will be back, but our show is off the air until January 2026.
HOWEVER, I'm super excited to share what I'm working on! Details to come....
HOWEVER, I'm super excited to share what I'm working on! Details to come....
July 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I should clarify: We'll do occasional enterprise public policy stories online, and the podcast will be back, but our show is off the air until January 2026.
HOWEVER, I'm super excited to share what I'm working on! Details to come....
HOWEVER, I'm super excited to share what I'm working on! Details to come....
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.
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Hot dog eating contests are gross.
Hot dog eating contests are gross.
July 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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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.
He consistently gets it right.
July 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
He consistently gets it right.
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
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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