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K-12 cases increase, largely due to Eastern Idaho hotspots
The numbers in Eastern Idaho schools mirror statewide coronavirus trends.
Coronavirus trendline, 3.19.21: A Statehouse shutdown, and Idaho’s national hotspot
As a coronavirus outbreak prompted the Legislature to take a historic 18-day recess, Idaho’s new case numbers crept upward this week. On Friday, the state and its seven health districts reported 177,292 confirmed or probable coronavirus cases, a 1.3 percent increase from last week. It’s the second straight week that new case numbers have increased….
Amidst student complaints, Boise State suspends ethics and diversity course
Suspension of the University Foundations 200 course, a graduation requirement, comes as the Legislature is poised to vote on the 2021-22 higher education budget.
K-12 coronavirus cases remain stagnant
Most of the state’s school hotspots are in Ada and Bonneville counties, mirroring statewide trends.
Coronavirus trendline, 3.12.21: As anniversary approaches, new case numbers increase
Saturday marks a milestone in Idaho’s battle with the pandemic. On March 13, 2020, Gov. Brad Little issued a statewide emergency declaration, and the state confirmed its first coronavirus case.
Newly elected CWI trustee resigns abruptly
April Baylon-Mendoza’s resigned Monday, four months after she was elected to the board. On Friday, she called out two Treasure Valley legislators in a Facebook post, drawing criticism from Ada County Republicans.
Coronavirus trendline, 3.5.21: Vaccination numbers increase, case numbers decrease
The state administered a record 74,944 vaccinations this week, an increase of 23 percent. The surge was driven, in part, by the arrival of the newly approved one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Ybarra pays Leroy $118,000 for legal work — but she won’t say why
Much of the money stems back to Sherri Ybarra’s unsuccessful 2020 lawsuit against the Legislature and the State Board of Education. Ybarra’s office won’t explain the other payments, citing attorney-client privilege.
K-12 coronavirus numbers increase, but remain well below fall peaks
The Department of Health and Welfare reported at least 99 new cases involving K-12 students and staff.