Heather Ellsworth
@hellsworth406.bsky.social
Liberal Montanan for 25 years, a short stint in boise (yup, yuck) and now buying a house in medford ORYGON 😃
Healthcare worker, she/her
Healthcare worker, she/her
Pinned
Phew, what an excellent busy week. Got the basics set up at our new place in medford. Figuring our chickens, pool maintenance, irrigation (people here dont blow out their irrigation?!), meeting neighbors. Finally hit the home bakery 2 doors down today, AMAZING sourdough! Tomorrow back to Boise.
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“It also sets the precedent for using this chilling tactic on any journalist or watchdog as it sees fit.“
Oregon cities are doing this over and over again, making it prohibitive for any independent journalist without a team of lawyers to get public records. It’s outrageous.
Oregon cities are doing this over and over again, making it prohibitive for any independent journalist without a team of lawyers to get public records. It’s outrageous.
How much does it cost to get more information about a cop who punched someone in the face? If you guessed anything lower than $2.5 million, you’d be wrong — at least according to the city of Eugene, Oregon.
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October 3, 2026 at 4:57 AM
“It also sets the precedent for using this chilling tactic on any journalist or watchdog as it sees fit.“
Oregon cities are doing this over and over again, making it prohibitive for any independent journalist without a team of lawyers to get public records. It’s outrageous.
Oregon cities are doing this over and over again, making it prohibitive for any independent journalist without a team of lawyers to get public records. It’s outrageous.
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This is AMAZING! You can download at factocracy.net Catches the eye with red for a blue wave! 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
October 3, 2026 at 4:59 AM
This is AMAZING! You can download at factocracy.net Catches the eye with red for a blue wave! 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
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This might be my favorite one. 👇
October 3, 2026 at 5:05 AM
This might be my favorite one. 👇
Horrific disgusting humans, these cops.
“each officer is still on active duty in the rank of officer.”
“each officer is still on active duty in the rank of officer.”
The messages in which officers Daniel Valencia and Matthew Stewart strategized their reports were part of a longer string of texts that started one hour and 14 minutes after they’d killed Joshua Musselman from more than 100 feet away as he was fleeing into his apartment.
‘I’m hoping we hit him at least once each lol’: SPD texts from 2024 killing show lack of probable cause
In messages, SPD officers hoped they inflicted maximum damage when they shot Joshua Musselman, mocked the police chief’s response to the killing.
www.rangemedia.co
October 3, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Horrific disgusting humans, these cops.
“each officer is still on active duty in the rank of officer.”
“each officer is still on active duty in the rank of officer.”
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My latest for @boisestatepublicradio.org on the wildland firefighter health front, with very powerful quotes from federal WFF Jesse Hamner. www.boisestatepublicradio.org/health/2026-...
Firefighters face long-term risks ‘we can’t ignore anymore.’ Congress is trying to respond
A bill — known as the Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act — was recently introduced in both chambers of Congress, and enjoys bipartisan support.
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
October 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
My latest for @boisestatepublicradio.org on the wildland firefighter health front, with very powerful quotes from federal WFF Jesse Hamner. www.boisestatepublicradio.org/health/2026-...
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this shit is UNREAL. my god. i don’t even know what to highlight bc wtf.
really underscores the fact that “nonprofit” does not automatically mean ethical or accountable. it does not seem like good news that Comma is still slated to take ownership of our paper of record here in spokane.
really underscores the fact that “nonprofit” does not automatically mean ethical or accountable. it does not seem like good news that Comma is still slated to take ownership of our paper of record here in spokane.
How Rob Curley’s plan to make the Spokesman-Review ‘The People’s Paper’ ended in a newsroom revolt: Newsroom staffers tell @investigatewest.bsky.social and RANGE concerns about Curley’s leadership festered until his August suspension — weeks before the paper was set to transfer to his nonprofit.
How Rob Curley’s plan to make the Spokesman-Review ‘The People’s Paper’ ended in a newsroom revolt
Newsroom staffers tell InvestigateWest and RANGE that concerns about Curley’s leadership festered until his August suspension — weeks before the paper was set to transfer to his nonprofit
www.rangemedia.co
October 2, 2026 at 10:29 PM
this shit is UNREAL. my god. i don’t even know what to highlight bc wtf.
really underscores the fact that “nonprofit” does not automatically mean ethical or accountable. it does not seem like good news that Comma is still slated to take ownership of our paper of record here in spokane.
really underscores the fact that “nonprofit” does not automatically mean ethical or accountable. it does not seem like good news that Comma is still slated to take ownership of our paper of record here in spokane.
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Idaho Democratic AG candidate Lori Hickman receives endorsement from state’s longest-serving attorney general, Lawrence Wasden, a Republican. #idpol
Former Republican Idaho attorneys general endorse Democrat in attempt to unseat Raúl Labrador • Idaho Capital Sun
Two former Idaho Republican attorneys general — and many former lawyers — endorsed Lori Hickman, a Democrat, to be the state's top attorney.
idahocapitalsun.com
October 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Idaho Democratic AG candidate Lori Hickman receives endorsement from state’s longest-serving attorney general, Lawrence Wasden, a Republican. #idpol
Insane. Disqualifying.
“Risch hasn’t attended a single public forum in 17 years… Let that sink in: he’s had 17 years of avoiding the people he asks to re-elect him, layered on top of 50 years in elected office. He won’t debate Achilles. He won’t host a town hall. He shows up for golf, not for us.”
@achillesid.bsky.social
@achillesid.bsky.social
SENATOR: Risch should visit more
cdapress.com
October 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Insane. Disqualifying.
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a guy working at the florence bi-mart told us with obvious pride that he has stocked the largest beer selection of any bi-mart and i told him i would tell the whole internet. great job guy
October 3, 2026 at 12:44 AM
a guy working at the florence bi-mart told us with obvious pride that he has stocked the largest beer selection of any bi-mart and i told him i would tell the whole internet. great job guy
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Tonight's sunset: acceptable
October 2, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Tonight's sunset: acceptable
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This Red-tailed Hawk was preening when a Blue Jay landed nearby. The Blue Jay yelled at the hawk for a bit before also getting into some preening.
October 2, 2026 at 11:09 PM
This Red-tailed Hawk was preening when a Blue Jay landed nearby. The Blue Jay yelled at the hawk for a bit before also getting into some preening.
Phew, we knew @alexdugganreports.bsky.social
went through a bunch of BS in a really stressful time. Hope it helps to have the story out & have people know whats going on.
went through a bunch of BS in a really stressful time. Hope it helps to have the story out & have people know whats going on.
How Rob Curley’s plan to make the Spokesman-Review ‘The People’s Paper’ ended in a newsroom revolt
(Reported in collaboration with RANGE)
www.investigatewest.org/rob-curley-s...
(Reported in collaboration with RANGE)
www.investigatewest.org/rob-curley-s...
How Rob Curley lost the Spokesman-Review newsroom
Newsroom staffers tell InvestigateWest and RANGE that concerns about Curley’s leadership festered until his August suspension — weeks before the paper was set to transfer to his nonprofit
www.investigatewest.org
October 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Phew, we knew @alexdugganreports.bsky.social
went through a bunch of BS in a really stressful time. Hope it helps to have the story out & have people know whats going on.
went through a bunch of BS in a really stressful time. Hope it helps to have the story out & have people know whats going on.
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One woman's name has appeared in FEC records 126,739 times — including 1,011 times in reports filed by U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri.
FEC questions thousands of donations to Eric Schmitt tied to prolific online donors • Missouri Independent
The FEC sent three letters this year to U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt’s campaign asking about donations that appear to exceed federal limits.
missouriindependent.com
October 2, 2026 at 5:57 PM
One woman's name has appeared in FEC records 126,739 times — including 1,011 times in reports filed by U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri.
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Breaking News: Christa Pike was unconscious and on a ventilator in a Nashville hospital as of Thursday evening, a day after surviving a failed execution attempt, her lawyers said in a court filing.
Christa Pike Was Unconscious and on Ventilator After Execution Attempt
The Tennessee inmate was brought to a hospital with burned and blistered arms after an unsuccessful attempt at lethal injection, her lawyers said in a court filing.
nyti.ms
October 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Breaking News: Christa Pike was unconscious and on a ventilator in a Nashville hospital as of Thursday evening, a day after surviving a failed execution attempt, her lawyers said in a court filing.
Hard to imagine someone not wanting a grotto next door.
Northern Kentucky churchgoers will have their case heard by by #SCOTUS in 2027 in what could be a major test of the #FirstAmendment. The case involves the building of a grotto on missionary-owned land that a neighbor says will violate local zoning law. local12.com/news/local/n...
NKY churchgoers’ fight heads to US Supreme Court after zoning rulings
Northern Kentucky churchgoers will have their case heard by the United States Supreme Court in 2027 in what could be a major test of the First Amendment.
local12.com
October 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Hard to imagine someone not wanting a grotto next door.
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I’ll be presenting a webinar on Tuesday, October 6 at 1pm (central time) on the fire deficit across North American forests—what it is and what it means for forest ecosystems, the future of wildfire, and the people and places at risk. 🔥
Please join me for the discussion!
Please join me for the discussion!
Webinar topic: Living With the Fire Deficit: Forest Resilience, Community Risk, and the Future of Fire - Oak Fire Science
<p>Presented by: Dr. Sean Parks, Ariel Re UK Limited & US Forest Service (retired)</p>
<p>Date: October 6, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (central time)</p>
<p>Register here (required): <a href="https://umsyste...
oakfirescience.com
October 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I’ll be presenting a webinar on Tuesday, October 6 at 1pm (central time) on the fire deficit across North American forests—what it is and what it means for forest ecosystems, the future of wildfire, and the people and places at risk. 🔥
Please join me for the discussion!
Please join me for the discussion!
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A European once asked me "will it take a Savita Halappanavar to finally get America to end it's abortion bans?"
Wasn't sure how to explain that we already have many Savita Halappanavars
Wasn't sure how to explain that we already have many Savita Halappanavars
For weeks, Tierra Walker and her family continued to ask medical providers about ending the pregnancy
For weeks, medical providers continued to tell her, “Your baby is fine”
Walker, however, was not
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
For weeks, medical providers continued to tell her, “Your baby is fine”
Walker, however, was not
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
Tierra Walker’s Death Was Preventable. The Conservative Legal Movement Made It Predictable
Republican politicians have made Texas doctors increasingly afraid to provide lifesaving abortion care.
ballsandstrikes.org
October 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
A European once asked me "will it take a Savita Halappanavar to finally get America to end it's abortion bans?"
Wasn't sure how to explain that we already have many Savita Halappanavars
Wasn't sure how to explain that we already have many Savita Halappanavars
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Got a really scary one to start off the month @erinbiba.bsky.social don’t watch in a dark room!
October 2, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Got a really scary one to start off the month @erinbiba.bsky.social don’t watch in a dark room!
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The company doesn’t matter. Flock, Axon, and other automatic license plate readers have no place on our streets.
Use the toolkit to fight against mass surveillance in your community at aclu.org/gtfo_
Use the toolkit to fight against mass surveillance in your community at aclu.org/gtfo_
October 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM
The company doesn’t matter. Flock, Axon, and other automatic license plate readers have no place on our streets.
Use the toolkit to fight against mass surveillance in your community at aclu.org/gtfo_
Use the toolkit to fight against mass surveillance in your community at aclu.org/gtfo_
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That little river at the other end. The bridge is a lot longer
October 2, 2026 at 2:05 AM
That little river at the other end. The bridge is a lot longer
Boise lost and found
October 2, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Boise lost and found
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Wahkeena Falls to Multnomah Falls with the Columbia River Gorge as a backdrop is one of my favorite hikes anywhere, and it was a perfect early fall day for it.
Leaves are just starting to turn, need to go again in a few weeks when they're peaking. #columbiarivergorge #multnomahfalls 1/3
Leaves are just starting to turn, need to go again in a few weeks when they're peaking. #columbiarivergorge #multnomahfalls 1/3
October 2, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Wahkeena Falls to Multnomah Falls with the Columbia River Gorge as a backdrop is one of my favorite hikes anywhere, and it was a perfect early fall day for it.
Leaves are just starting to turn, need to go again in a few weeks when they're peaking. #columbiarivergorge #multnomahfalls 1/3
Leaves are just starting to turn, need to go again in a few weeks when they're peaking. #columbiarivergorge #multnomahfalls 1/3
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Smile, Earth! You're being photographed by, er, Smile. That's the name of a European and Chinese mission to study space weather, and its first images are here—capturing spectacular auroral substorm raging above the North Pole.
Satellite images reveal ethereal auroral storm raging above the North Pole
The satellite, Smile, is a joint European and Chinese mission to study space weather and geomagnetic storms above Earth
www.scientificamerican.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Smile, Earth! You're being photographed by, er, Smile. That's the name of a European and Chinese mission to study space weather, and its first images are here—capturing spectacular auroral substorm raging above the North Pole.
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Fossil-fueled Trumpism is killing the Idaho spud.
Eastern Idaho spud harvest underway as farmers grapple with drought, heat
As spud harvest gets underway in eastern Idaho, many farmers are expecting to have lower yields than last year.
www.kivitv.com
October 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Fossil-fueled Trumpism is killing the Idaho spud.
