Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. He can be reached at krichert@idahoednews.org

Higher ed budget requests focus on staff additions, pay raises

The higher ed requests are the first step in a process that will unfold at the Statehouse in the next six months or so.

This time around, CWI holds a non-election

Two years after a turbulent election laden with partisan overtones, four incumbent trustees will run unopposed in November

‘I don’t believe that they left voluntarily:’ Day six from the Big City Coffee trial

In cross examination, a Boise State administrator did not back up her claims about Big City Coffee’s abrupt departure on campus.

State’s attorneys argue to dismiss Oneida’s $7.7 million lawsuit

A judge took no action Thursday. Instead, hired lawyers for three public entities will have more time to file arguments.

Two incumbent NIC trustees will not seek re-election

Board chair Mike Waggoner and vice chair Todd Banducci will not seek re-election this November, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported.

Analysis: This fall’s legislative races matter — and some matter a lot

A handful of elections could make an important mark on Statehouse politics and education topics. Here are the races to watch.

Conservatives hold majority on legislative DEI working group

The eight-member committee will look at diversity, equity and inclusion programs on Idaho campuses. Its first meeting date has not been set.

Judge rejects $7.7 million Oneida appeal for state money

But District Judge Jason Scott urged the East Idaho district and state officials to negotiate, saying Oneida could be entitled to roughly half of the $7.7 million it is seeking.

After four years, Big City-Boise State battle finally goes before a jury

The trial plays into a larger debate over Boise State campus politics — an issue that has marked President Marlene Tromp’s five-year tenure at the state’s largest university.

After a long struggle, NIC touts a fall enrollment surge

Amidst years of political infighting and administrative overhaul — crises that have threatened the college’s accreditation — North Idaho College has battled chronic enrollment decreases.