Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Haadiya Tariq

@haadiyatariq.bsky.social

450 followers 49 following 100 posts

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 24

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.

‘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.

buff.ly

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · 20h

“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

'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.

buff.ly

2 9

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · 21h

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 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

www.idahopress.com

1 2

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · 15d

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

buff.ly

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Sep 20

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."

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.

buff.ly

1 4

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Sep 19

“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.

buff.ly

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Sep 10

“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.

buff.ly

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Aug 29

These photos hit different 🎈

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

buff.ly

1 5

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

buff.ly/FulG0PX

‘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.

buff.ly

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

buff.ly

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

buff.ly

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

Accused of racism and retaliation, this Idaho sheriff is now working with ICE

Originally published July 21 by InvestigateWest.

buff.ly

1 10 14

Reposted by Haadiya Tariq

Alex Brizee @alexbrizee.bsky.social · Aug 8

just because we can request things as reporters, doesn't mean we should. good ethics is knowing the difference.

1 3 18

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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.

buff.ly

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.

buff.ly

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

“Xana didn’t get the future she deserved, she won’t be a bridemaid at my wedding, she won’t get to be a cool aunt,” older sister Jazzmin Kernodle said.

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

I've got to agree, but definitely not for me.

1 1

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

Eliciting claps from the audience, mother Kristi Goncalves repeated a comment from her youngest daughter, “you may have gotten A’s in college, but you’re getting big Ds in prison.”

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

Kaylee's older sister, Olivia Goncalves, also directed her comments to Kohberger.
“I will call you what you are,” Olivia Goncalves said. “Sociopath. Psychopath. Murderer."

1 3

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

Steve Goncalves turned the podium to face Kohberger as he spoke. Kohberger listened, unwavering.
“You tried to break our community apart…you failed,” Goncalves said. “You united all of us.”

1 2

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

“She was the greatest thing that I ever did,” Ben Mogen said. “I thought we would have the rest of our lives together.”

1 1

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

“We will grow old without our only child,” Scott Laramie, Maddie Mogen's stepfather, said.

1 1

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

Roommate Dylan Mortensen sat before the judge, given special accommodation to sit as she sobbed.
“Because of him, four beautiful people were taken from this world for no reason,” Mortensen said between breaths. “...He took away who they were becoming.”

1 1

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

The hearing has begun with roommate Bethany Funke.
Funke said she woke up around 7 a.m. with a bad toothache, took medicine, and then went back to sleep.
“If I had known, of course I would have called 911 right away,” Funke said.

1 1

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

Of the 100 people in line, 32 made it into the courtroom. The rest of us are sitting in overflow as the hearing begins.

1 1

Haadiya Tariq @haadiyatariq.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

2 1