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Vallivue appoints trustee, cures open meeting violations
Trustees selected Kellie Horrocks to fill a vacancy and voided actions from a recent meeting that may have violated Idaho law.
District 29: Child welfare lawyer challenges Republican focused on medical education
Democrat Mary Shea hopes the third time’s the charm in her race against Rep. Dustin Manwaring in the Pocatello swing district.
Where are the debates? Idaho incumbents largely forgo debates and forums this year
Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield bucked the trend and participated in three of four debates, including one hosted by Idaho EdNews.
UPDATED: Health and Welfare director to resign by the end of 2026
The change comes as the department scrambles to distribute $186 million in federal rural healthcare grants — money that could have far-reaching implications for higher education and K-12.
Marsing, Homedale approve armed staff policies
Both plans are modeled after one in the Kimberly School District, which rolled out its program last year.
Blaine County enrollment slumps as potential deficit looms
Also, trustees adopted a policy imposing teacher contract terms after a stalemate with the teachers’ union.
Idaho LAUNCH applications open through April
Graduating Idaho high school students can apply to receive $8,000 from the scholarship program.
Idaho politicians are using AI to write for them
Op-eds and other online posts from some of the state’s highest-ranking elected leaders include heavy doses of artificial intelligence, and it’s not being disclosed, according to tools that detect AI writing.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Friday
Oct. 23 is also the last day to register to vote in advance of the Nov. 3 general election.
Bend shooting victim identified as Boise State graduate
Megan Lambert graduated from the university in May 2023, according to a statement written by her family. The 25-year-old died in a Thursday shooting at a Bend, Oregon, elementary school.