Kevin Richert
Nezperce retires ‘Indians’ mascot
Trustees are expected to consider possible replacements in September, the Lewiston Tribune reported.
What they said: Idaho delegation speaks on school reopening
We asked Idaho’s congressional delegation to weigh in on President Trump’s push to reopen the nation’s schools in the fall — and his threat to withhold federal dollars from schools that remain closed.
Analysis: The disconnect between the realities and the rhetoric of reopening
Despite rising coronavirus case numbers — and rising public concern — federal and state leaders want and expect schools to reopen in just a few weeks.
State reports one-day peak in coronavirus cases, and deaths
Seven of Wednesday’s eight deaths were reported in Ada and Canyon counties — the epicenter of new coronavirus cases statewide.
Legislature gets go-ahead for $1.24 million in remote technology
Gov. Brad Little’s budget director said he has heard blowback from teachers — who questioned why the state is enabling lawmakers to work remotely, while pushing to reopen public schools.
State goes to U.S. Supreme Court in attempt to block Reclaim Idaho initiative
Attorneys for the state say the Supreme Court should stop the Reclaim Idaho K-12 funding initiative, in order to “restore voter confidence and the integrity of election systems.”
No splash for cash: West Ada foundation cancels water park fundraiser
West Ada’s education foundation announced the fundraiser in an email Monday — and the response, in traditional and social media, came quickly.
Former state superintendent Marilyn Howard dies
The career educator rose to political prominence in 1998, ousting Republican incumbent Anne Fox in the November general election. Howard was the last Democrat to hold a statewide elected office in Idaho.
A work-from-home Legislature? State could use federal money for tech upgrades
The $1.24 million could allow some — or all — of the state’s 105 legislators to work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.
Reclaim Idaho launches online petition drive for K-12 proposal
The group is resuming its campaign for its $170 million to $200 million K-12 funding initiative. The state hopes to get the U.S. Supreme Court to block the effort.