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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Kevin’s election night live blog: final update, 6:54 a.m.
Up-to-the-minute numbers and instant analysis throughout Election Night — and into Wednesday morning.
Audio: ‘Idaho Matters’ reporter roundtable, 11.4.22
Miss Friday’s edition of “Idaho Matters?” Catch up here.
Little names new STEM Action Center director
“A focus on STEM education is key to Idaho’s future economic success and the prosperity of people who call Idaho home,” new STEM Action Center executive director Caty Solace said this week.
Idaho reports a higher ed enrollment surge — but not exactly
A new College Board report says Idaho’s higher ed enrollment increased by 16% over a decade, tops in the nation. But dual-credit skews that number significantly.
Nampa chamber hosts CWI candidate forum
Nine candidates are running in the four races, which could swing the political balance of power at the state’s largest community college.
AUDIO: Talking about CWI elections — and declining immunization rates
Conversations — and some context — about a couple of our recent stories.
Sunshine reports: A closer look at the key legislative races
Thumbnails on some of the spendiest legislative races on the Nov. 8 ballot — including races in the state’s four likeliest swing districts.
UPDATED STORY: Breaking down the IEA’s fall endorsements
The teachers’ union picks were split almost equally by political party.
‘This time it’s different:’ More than 50 Republicans endorse Arkoosh
The list includes some big names in statewide GOP circles, such as former Gov. Phil Batt. Several other supporters are familiar in the education arena.
Assembling an awkward alliance, Critchfield builds on fundraising edge
The Republican received big donations from three senators who lost in the May primary — and the well-heeled Boise couple who helped unseat the senators.