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Analysis: A personal and existential fight divides the GOP

The best political fight in town pits state Republican Party chair Dorothy Moon against former Gov. Butch Otter. It’s a battle for GOP supremacy, in one of the most red states in the union.

Campus news items: C of I enrollment dips, but first-year numbers improve

In other headlines, Boise State University breaks ground on a new dorm for first-year students.

West Bonner board stymied by trustee Reinbold’s absence

Three trustees are needed to do school business, including appointing two trustees to seats vacated by recalls.

For kids, kindness is the antidote to isolation

Just showing up, listening, putting down devices, asking questions, or learning a kid’s name can make all the difference. 

Feds write off $37 million in Phoenix student loans. Will U of I end up on the hook?

The U of I downplayed Wednesday’s U.S. Department of Education announcement. But university officials have already said the U of I could be on the hook for $7 million a year, or more, stemming from loan writeoffs.

‘We’re hopeful we run out of money:’ Little seeks to get the word out on Launch

There are early signs of interest in the new, $75 million Launch program, which would provide high school graduates up to $8,000 for training tied to in-demand careers.

West Bonner trustee’s absence abruptly cancels school board meeting

The three board members were scheduled to declare a vacancy for the two trustee seats that were recalled last month.

UPDATED: Teton County leaders unite to condemn trustee’s divisive social media post

The post reverberated throughout the community, leaving teachers feeling attacked and demoralized just as the school year was starting.

Idaho elementary receives national recognition for academic excellence

Teton Elementary was among 353 schools to earn the distinction.

Bonneville leaders look to quell increasing staff turnover and inexperience

It’s fallout from a perfect storm of challenges facing school employees, officials say, including the pandemic, a lack of adequate training, and low wages.