FOIA Request to College Of Western Idaho regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
The Treasure Valley Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the College Of Western Idaho seeking detailed information about the members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. The request was sent on October 22, 2025, under the Idaho Public Records Act § 74-101 et seq., and aims to obtain several specific records in electronic format.
The requested records include a current list of the governing board members, detailing each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories. Furthermore, it requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases or public profiles.
As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability in reporting news related to local governmental affairs, we have requested a fee waiver based on our role as media professionals. This waiver is sought to facilitate access to public records essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at this link.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
