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“It’s like sports but with books!”: A tournament where readers are the MVPs

The competition was a way to celebrate libraries, books, and the joy of reading.

One lucky turtle: Staff rescue Jim the red-eared slider after school fire

He was one of at least six class pets saved last week.

“A rollercoaster of a tragedy”: Officials reflect on Friday’s fire and plan next steps

The fire was caused by electrical issues and ruled accidental, officials announced Monday.

Pocatello’s Highland High goes up in flames

Idahoans statewide sent “an outpouring of support and goodwill.”

Stress over safety leads to unexpected school closures in Blackfoot

One Idaho superintendent shares his takeaways after 24 chaotic hours.

Idaho robotics teams challenge world competition in Houston

“A lot of these kids are super highly intelligent. And this is a place where they can belong.”

Idaho Falls trustees approve a $33 million plant facilities levy for the May ballot

With a history of failed bonds on its record, Idaho Falls is turning to a new solution — a plant facilities levy.

After split-vote snafu, Bonneville trustees unanimously approve a $34.5 million bond measure

The funds would go toward a new elementary school and roofing needs.

Active shooter hoaxes disrupt several high school campuses

The false reports caused at least two high schools to go into lockdown. No injuries or weapons were discovered.

After record bond failure, Idaho Falls considers another ballot measure

A plant facilities levy may be the path to a new elementary school.