01First-ever family-focused affordable housing complex in Boise breaks ground
A closer look at The Sherwood, a new housing development designed to support families with children exiting homelessness.
Read original at KTVB ↗OLIVIA BRANDON / REPORTER & EDITOR / BOISE, IDAHO
About Me
I'm a Boise-based journalist who reports on the people, decisions and changes shaping our communities.
My work has taken me from the details of public investment and affordable housing to the future of Boise's neighborhood landmarks. I look for the human context behind a headline and make complicated local issues easier to understand.
I've approached those stories as both a reporter and an editor, writing for KTVB and The Arbiter, developing original ideas, and helping shape coverage in busy newsrooms. That mix of reporting and editorial experience informs everything I do.
SELECTED WORK
Selected stories
Selected reporting from KTVB and The Arbiter. Choose a headline to read more about the piece and follow it to its original publication.
02With $39.5 million already spent, Boise State's Capital Renewal Program looks ahead
Following the major investments, infrastructure upgrades, and public funding reshaping a university campus.
Read original at The Arbiter ↗03'The status quo is not acceptable': Boise State considers redevelopment near Albertsons Stadium
Examining the university's plans to explore new possibilities for the area around its stadium.
Read original at KTVB ↗04Boise begins next phase of 8th Street improvements; work to impact traffic
An essential local-service update on construction, detours, and downtown access.
Read original at KTVB ↗05Creating the next legacy for the Trolley House
The people and plans behind the renewal of one of Boise's beloved historic landmarks.
Read original at KTVB ↗06How Boise plans to allocate $16.6 million in housing grants
Reporting on public investment, housing preservation, and what grant funding could mean for residents.
Read original at The Arbiter ↗07Boise State shares first look at North End Zone Project
A first look inside a significant expansion at Albertsons Stadium and its plans for new amenities.
Read original at KTVB ↗08The Blue is going green: Three micro-mobility charging stations installed on campus
How a student-led sustainability initiative brought new transportation infrastructure to campus.
Read original at The Arbiter ↗Story images are from the supplied published-article PDFs. Image rights remain with the original rights holders.
ACCOLADES
Recognition along the way.
A few milestones from her reporting and editorial work.
01
IDAHO PRESS AWARDS / 2024
First place, Student Editorial
For the editorial “ChatGPT isn't going away: teachers have an opportunity to shape how we use it.”
02
BOISE WEEKLY
Four-time Reporter of the Week
Recognized for timely reporting, profiles, and arts and culture coverage.
03
COLLEGIATE MEDIA
Editing recognition
Certificate recognizing editing work from CMA/ACP.
04
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
Dean's List, 2021–2026
Academic recognition throughout her undergraduate studies.
EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
The work behind the byline.
From reporting arts and culture stories to leading a student newsroom and shaping daily digital news coverage.
FEB 2026 – PRESENT
KTVB, Channel 7
Story Desk Editor
Writes breaking news across crime, weather, traffic and environmental events, prioritizes digital coverage, develops story ideas and edits to AP style. Also creates short-form video for digital audiences.
MAY 2025 – MAY 2026
The Arbiter
Managing Editor
Helped guide newsroom coverage, story assignments and print decisions, supported social media initiatives and co-led Blueprint magazine. Created a multimedia column focused on Boise-area theater.
AUG 2024 – MAY 2025
The Arbiter
News Editor
Led two news reporters and other staff writers while building source relationships across the university and coordinating coverage with photography and design teams.
AUG 2023 – MAY 2024
The Arbiter
Culture Reporter
Reported profiles and features on artists, performers, community organizations and cultural trends, drawing on interviews and original research.
MAY – JUL 2024
Boise Weekly
Reporting Intern
Wrote for the weekly “Lunch Bunch” restaurant column and interviewed local musicians, artists and creatives.
CONTACT
Have a story to tell?
For story tips, editorial opportunities and conversations about the work.
Email Oliviaolivia.g.brandon@gmail.comBOISE, IDAHO