Elections
Andy Hawes wins Boise school board election
He previously served as a trustee from 2021 to 2023.
School Board Business
Prosecutor: No update on Lakeland open meeting complaint
State government
Idaho college savings program gets a new name, website
Transportation
Boise unveils eight electric buses
National news
Online career training is growing – does it work?
School board business
Middleton approves $3 million November levy proposal
Parental accountability
Parents are being held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws
Spelling it out
Spelling it Out: The Idaho Public Charter School Commission
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The EdNews Show Ep. 3: Talking elections with Jaclyn Kettler
All 105 legislative seats and seven statewide offices are up for grabs. A U.S. Senate candidate dropped out. Plus Idahoans will vote on the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Special Series
The Idaho School Benefit Trust ran out of money in 2026 — leaving nearly 100 districts and charters to confront a health insurance crisis that had been building for years.
The trust’s fund balance fell from $22.5 million in 2021 to $2.1 million in just four years. Manager Debbie Hainke notified members of a shortfall in July but has declined to provide members or EdNews with financial documents.
EdNews has tracked the trust’s unraveling through public records, interviews and reporting. Our continuing coverage will investigate the ultimate cost to teachers and taxpayers.
Spelling it Out
This series aims to break down complex terms, ideas, and jargon in education and become a resource for taxpayers, educators, parents, and students.