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‘Disheartening and heartbreaking:’ Boise State players speak out on forfeits

Boise State refused to take the court Friday for a Mountain West Conference tournament match with San José State; this third forfeit ended Boise State’s season.

Lawmakers get their first look at proposed DEI restrictions

Two Republican lawmakers said they like the idea of making sure all students have access to support programs. But a Democratic lawmaker said the State Board proposal could cause some students to leave Idaho.

Boundary County plans to cut staff and extra activities if May levy fails

Without a bond, district leaders look at alternative options to replace a crumbling elementary.

After an election shakeup and a resignation, Republicans to elect new leadership

The organizational session happens every two years following a general election.

North Idaho schools rely more heavily on levies than other parts of the state

Expensive housing, competitive wages and travel are contributing factors. INSIDE: See how much your district relies on levies.

He’s a gamer! Boise teacher recognized for his invention

Eric Olsen’s Flip 7 was named a finalist for Game of the Year and its getting rave reviews on Amazon.

Boise State will forfeit a third volleyball match

“The decision to not continue to play in the 2024 Mountain West Volleyball Championship tournament was not an easy one,” Boise State’s statement read, in part.

Idaho’s supplemental levy bill rises, but the hit on property owners decreases

The reason: a 2023 property tax relief law is covering more than a fifth of the statewide supplemental levy bill.

West Ada enacts mandatory reporting of discrimination after parents speak out about racism

Parents lobbied for district-level reporting to find out how pervasive discrimination is in West Ada schools.

Districts face rising costs for speech language pathologists

Telehealth services can cost double what districts pay to employ an SLP directly.