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Moscow’s city government is overwhelmed by a flood of public records requests—hundreds monthly, on track to hit over two thousand this year—driven almost entirely by the 2022 murder of four University of Idaho students. Despite Bryan Kohberger’s conviction and sentencing, the tide hasn’t receded; requests remain relentless, mostly targeting early police interviews. City Administrator Bill Belknap is struggling to keep up, even considering hiring a temporary legal assistant amid budget constraints. The city is also facing a civil lawsuit from a media outlet seeking specific case documents, with officials arguing some records fall under federal or Pennsylvania jurisdiction. Even the University of Idaho is seeing a surge in similar requests.

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