Hali Smith is a service journalism reporter for the Idaho Statesman. They graduated with a BA in communication (emphasis in digital journalism and media) from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and they joined McClatchy in 2026. They have one year of experience in journalism.



Hali spent a year as a staff writer for RooNews, a student paper at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, doing investigative, student event and local government reporting.



Outside of writing, Hali enjoys gaming on and offline, reading and exploring local coffee shops.