Kevin Richert's analysis
Could Uncle Sam’s money cure Idaho’s physicians’ shortage? Not necessarily.
Idaho ranks last in the nation in physicians per capita, an access crisis that only worsens as the state’s population grows and its doctors grow older. Eight Republican lawmakers will have an outsized say over what happens next.
EdNews investigation
A disputed Boise High incident became central to Idaho’s transgender bathroom fight
Kevin Richert's analysis
CWI looks to enter the athletics fray. The budget looms as its biggest test
Educational excellence
The Taylor LEAD Foundation awards $17,000 in student scholarships
School Board Business
Kuna trustees welcome new superintendent Marcus Myers
Career Technical Education
NIC promises jobs and other perks to qualifying graduates
Movers and shakers
This teenage Democrat is building a political future in deep-red Idaho.
School leadership
West Ada hires Rep. Galaviz as a multilingual learner consultant
School Board Business
Charter board rewards director with a $150,000 loan he likely doesn’t have to pay back
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The Kevin Richert Podcast
Episode 104: A pre-session preview for 2026
Shakeups at the Statehouse.
A shortage of money.
And an election year.
It’s shaping up to be a turbulent 2026 legislative session. Which means it could be a long session as well.
To set the stage for the Jan. 12 kickoff of the session — and beyond — Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe sit down with Idaho School Boards Association deputy director Quinn Perry and Idaho Education Association assistant executive director Matt Compton.