Spokane, WA, October 19, 2026 —

John Shirts has been named the U.S. attorney for the District of Idaho, according to the information provided. The announcement identifies Shirts and the position but does not include further details about the appointment.

The information provided does not state when Shirts was named, who made the announcement or whether the selection is subject to any additional steps. It also does not include details about Shirts’ professional background, prior roles or plans in the position.

No statement from Shirts or other officials was included, and no explanation was provided about the circumstances surrounding the appointment. The available information also does not describe any immediate changes or actions following the naming.

As a result, the announcement establishes only that Shirts has been named to the role of U.S. attorney for the District of Idaho. Further details about the timing, process and background were not provided. This account is limited to the information available and does not infer additional facts about the appointment.


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