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In its first year, program teaches Idaho, Montana youth how to backpack, clear trails

Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation Youth Wilderness Program exposes next generation to nature

Labrador accuses education leaders of sowing ‘strife and conflict’ over new parental consent law

The attorney general sent a letter to state superintendent Debbie Critchfield offering guidance on a new law that requires parental consent for health treatment on minors.

Students focus on personal growth at Caldwell Youth Forum

A group of 32 students and 17 staff members gathered in Donnelly on Thursday to take part in the annual Caldwell Youth Forum. The forum features students from high schools across Caldwell, and attendance is by invitation only. The forum focuses on students who are succeeding academically but who are not actively involved in student…

‘There was no effort to get rid of her:’ Day eight in the Big City Coffee trial

President Marlene Tromp and a former member of her inner circle stuck to a recurring point Thursday: Both said they did not oust Big City Coffee from the Boise State University campus.

Garden Valley elementary students work on watercolor paintings.

Grants aim to bolster art programs, teacher recruitment and retention in rural schools

The state is accepting applications through the end of this month.

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.

‘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.

Hasler wins only contested Boise race, four unopposed incumbents retain trustee seats

Also on Tuesday, four incumbents ran unopposed and will remain as trustees.