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Boise High School student enters trustees’ race
“We deserve action on issues that are important to today’s youth, such as climate change and the student mental health crisis,” says Shiva Rajbhandari, who is launching his candidacy Tuesday.
Pemberton to receive $35,000 pay raise
The 14.6% raise recognizes Cynthia Pemberton’s “solid performance,” State Board spokesman Mike Keckler said, and is designed to bring the Lewis-Clark State College president’s salary in line with the rest of the state’s higher education system.
Recount confirms Boyle’s win in narrow legislative race
In the closest May GOP primary race, Rep. Judy Boyle of Midvale defeated Rep. Scott Syme of Wilder by six votes.
NIC trustees complete presidential interviews — but not without rancor
It’s not immediately clear when trustees will select a new president, but the board is scheduled to meet next on Wednesday.
Finalist pulls out of running for NIC presidency
Four finalists remain in the running for the opening at North Idaho College — which has been beset by infighting on its governing board, an exodus of top-level administrators, and questions about its accreditation.
Nampa ban sparks a book giveaway
The giveaway came nearly a month after Nampa trustees permanently banned 22 book titles from school libraries.
Retiring lawmaker joins U of I as a lobbyist
Caroline Nilsson Troy — a Vandal graduate, former University of Idaho administrator and eight-year House member — will begin her new job July 1.
The Uvalde school shootings: Idaho reactions
Idahoans react to Tuesday’s horrific news from Uvalde, Texas — a mass shooting at an elementary school that left 19 children and two adults dead:
After primary purge, JFAC calls off summer meetings
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee was scheduled to meet next month for field meetings in Moscow, Lewiston and Orofino. Then seven JFAC incumbents lost in the May 17 GOP primary.
Idaho’s new coronavirus cases continue to rise — but not among school-age children
The state reported 86 new cases involving 5- to 17-year-olds last week, a 17% decrease.