Sean Dolan

Sean previously reported on local government for three newspapers in the Mountain West, including the Twin Falls Times-News. He graduated from James Madison University in Virginia. Contact him at sean@idahoednews.org

Two retired California educators and a local substitute teacher run for Nampa trustee seats

Election Day is Nov. 4 and early voting begins Oct. 14 for the Nampa School District board.

Boise trustees appoint medical director to fill board vacancy

Alejandro Necochea has a background in community health. He is also married to the chair of the Idaho Democratic Party.

West Ada trustee challengers field questions at forum, without incumbents

Name cards for four candidates sat on the table, but only two showed up on Tuesday night.

‘It’s a goofy thing’: Unorthodox state facilities funding model might need tweaked

In the meantime, some school districts say the “loan-grant” scheme is a blessing.

Boise trustees to interview all six candidates to fill vacancy

It could take three hours, but the board agreed Thursday that interviewing all the applicants is worth the time.

West Ada incumbents face challengers, but won’t debate. Meet all four candidates.

Both incumbents say they will not attend a League of Women Voters forum on Tuesday, but their challengers will.

Ballot initiatives can be successful even if they don’t pass, Reclaim Idaho director says

City Club of Boise hosted a panel discussion on the impact of ballot initiatives.