Diana Hooley is a journalist and writer of western landscapes. With a career spanning investigative journalism, cultural commentary, and academic research, Hooley has written about the west, its environment and history. Hooley’s writing has been featured in Idaho Magazine, AgProud Idaho, The Idaho Statesman, and The Twin Falls Times-News. With a doctorate in Education and as a former professor at Idaho State University, Hooley has also published papers and presented at research conferences. Her first book, The God of Confusion, a memoir dealing in part with the desert southwest, is coming soon. She is also working on a second book, a work of hybrid historical fiction about a controversial figure in western history, Narcissa Whitman. Hooley lives with her husband on a farm in Idaho’s Snake River Valley.
Yep, there’s a lot of Midwesterners living in Idaho.
I was born in Il. lived in Rockford. Il moved to Rathdrum, Id,in 1976. think it”s so cool to have done this!
Hi Sherry, I’m so happy to meet someone of like mind. We do have a lot in common if you live in another beautiful western locale, Jackson Hole. We drive through there occasionally. You are blessed. Thanks so much for reading.
Diana Hooley you and I have a lot in common. I grew up in Chicago and moved to Jackson Hole. My husband had heart surgery in SLC. I have a daughter. Politics. And more. I only discovered you today, but with each of your stories, I find another shared bit. Looking for a pen pal?
Bob is my little brother. We were fifteen year partners on our family ranch. I met you many years ago. You bought a two-tone tan Chevy station wagon from us.
Thank you Dick. I like and enjoy “Idaho Magazine” too. I think I know your cousin (brother?) Bob, but not sure I’ve met you. I’ll look for “Rock Creek” on Amazon.
Diana, I just finished your article about Hammett in “Idaho Magazine” and thoroughly enjoyed it. I grew up in MH and knew most of the people you mentioned. My family has a long and rich agricultural history in Elmore and Owyhee counties. I’ve published two articles in this wonderful magazine and have published a novel (Rock Creek) about early Idaho immigrants.
Thank you Pete Paradis!
Diana, I just read your guest opinion published in today’s Idaho Statesman (May 24). Thoughtful, insightful and eye opening regarding what Baptist used to think about abortion. Well done.
Diana, I just read your guest opinion published in today’s Idaho Statesman (May 24). I like what you’ve written, thoughtful, insightful and eye opening regarding what the Baptists used to think about abortion. Well done.
Thank you John! I enjoy reading your writing too. You are such a great local historian and you have such a vast body of knowledge.
Nice work Diana, The story about Wes just brought to mind a flood of memories of those farm families down in the homeland, The Cove, Hammett, Glenns Ferry, King Hill. The first and second generation mix of immigrant people who lived and worked together in those times. And how they all fit together in the puzzle of my life…
Love this. Can’t wait until your memoir comes out. You are such a talented writer and I want to hear your story!