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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Empowering Parents group fixes open meeting violation
The problem stemmed from a Monday email, discussing possible changes to minutes — a topic that should have been brought up in an open meeting.
Demolition of murder scene on hold, again
The site of a quadruple homicide near the University of Idaho campus will remain standing until at least mid-December, the Idaho Statesman reported Thursday.
A ‘watershed:’ Early ISU numbers suggest an enrollment surge
The preliminary numbers — including a big surge in first-year students — show signs of a continued rebound, after a decade of enrollment decreases.
Statewide safety tipline logs a surge in signups — and calls
In 2022-23, the tipline logged more than 460 calls. In 27 cases, students said they were worried about their own mental health, or the welfare of a classmate.
Lewiston district cuts supplemental levy rate
Increased state funding factored into the board’s decision.
AUDIO: Recapping Tuesday’s school elections
A podcast dive into Tuesday’s school elections, including the high-profile recall elections in the West Bonner School District.
Idaho State presidential search ramps up
The State Board of Education hopes to hire a new president by Dec. 31.
The rare recall: the recent history
Since 2013, only three other Idaho trustee recall elections have succeded.
What will happen, and won’t happen, when the funding formula committee meets Thursday
State superintendent Debbie Critchfield is tempering expectations, at least in the short run.
Controversial counsel: a pair of hires at NIC
The embattled North Idaho College has hired not one, but two polarizing attorneys.