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North Idaho appoints special prosecutor

by JOSH McDONALD
Staff Writer | April 21, 2026 1:09 AM

COEUR d’ALENE — Julia Zimny has been selected as the first Special Assistant United States Attorney serving North Idaho, marking a significant expansion of federal drug‑trafficking enforcement along major transportation corridors in the region.

U.S. Attorney Bart Davis and Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Allen announced the appointment this month. Davis administered Zimny’s oath of office during a meeting at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Coeur d’Alene, while Allen welcomed her as the first person to hold the newly created position.

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