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State Board OKs deficit spending for Boise State sports
One board member said it came down to two choices: Approve the $18 million plan or “basically put a bullet in Bronco sports.”
District 25: Primary upheaval, resignation will bring three new faces to the Statehouse
It’s the only district with no incumbent on the ballot this year. Meet all six candidates.
Voter guide: Catch up here before the big day
What you should know ahead of Nov. 3, from voter basics to school ballot measures and more.
Boise district launches Timberline investigation; police continue probe
Boise police are continuing to investigate the reported online death threats against a student. The school district’s internal investigation is ramping up this week.
State superintendent candidates call for transparency around private education tax credit
They agreed on many topics during a televised debate Monday, including whether the state should release more data on Parental Choice Tax Credit recipients.
Higher ed pitches a long wish list of building projects
Competition figures to be fierce. Higher ed is seeking at least $170 million in capital projects. This year, the state funded only one $890,000 capital project.
Idaho EdNews announces four promotions
Founder and CEO Jennifer Swindell will be named publisher and Devin Bodkin will take over as managing editor.
Rehabilitation of benefit trust more challenging than anticipated, insurance director says
It’s been two weeks since the state took control of the depleted Idaho School Benefit Trust.
The governor’s race: Little lays low, while two opponents look for a breakthrough
Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner often sound alike — especially when it comes to Gov. Brad Little. The incumbent has a huge fundraising edge, and has easily won his last four elections.
Timberline students walk out over alleged threats
More than 200 teens gathered near the high school Wednesday, calling for consequences as law enforcement examines alleged social media messages targeting a student.