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Amid police investigation, Filer school staffers placed on leave

District Superintendent John Graham appears to be one of the employees on leave, the Twin Falls Times-News reported Friday.

Felony charge dropped in Dietrich student rape case

Prosecutors asked a judge to drop the felony charge. Tanner Ward still faces an undisclosed charge in juvenile court.

Boise elections: Oppenheimer, Walker hold fundraising edge

The two challengers have garnered some prominent backing ahead of the Sept. 6 Boise trustee elections.

Have your say about Idaho’s school funding formula

When legislators meet in Boise Tuesday, they will take public comment on the state’s convoluted and controversial school funding formula.

Legislative auditors close case on Guthrie and Perry

Auditors say Rep. Christy Perry’s expense reports checked out, but they found one possible discrepancy in Sen. Jim Guthrie’s reports.

Fulcher announces second run for governor

Fulcher, a former state senator from Meridian, jumps into the Republican race to succeed Gov. Butch Otter.

Taking a deep dive into the 2006 tax shift

In August 2006, Idaho lawmakers slashed $260 million in public school property taxes. How did the move affect K-12? How did it affect taxpayers? We take an in-depth look.

CenturyLink sues over Idaho Education Network mess

In separate but similar lawsuits, two project vendors seek back payments from the state. CenturyLink estimates its damages at more than $18.5 million.