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Feds investigate Title IX complaint against Boise State
The complaint centers on a scholarship designed to encourage women to enter the STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math.
New coronavirus case numbers fall to pre-delta, pre-omicron rates
The state and its seven health districts reported 1,561 new cases last week, the lowest number since the week ending July 23.
Coronavirus trends show continued improvement
New case numbers continue to slow, and the test positivity rate reaches its lowest point in the two years of the pandemic.
Coronavirus numbers show continued improvement
Idaho’s cases reach their lowest daily rate since late December. And the positive test rate crosses an encouraging threshold.
Coronavirus case rate inches downward
Other coronavirus metrics also improved, but new cases involving 5- to 17-year-olds increased slightly.
NIC accreditation panel recommends probation
The panel also says the State Board of Education should assume “supervisory oversight” of NIC’s administrative and trustee actions, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported Friday.
Campaign news: Another GOP showdown, and a big resignation
Reps. Judy Boyle of Midvale and Scott Syme of Wilder will square off in the May 17 Republican primary. And Rep. Steven Harris, R-Meridian, will not seek re-election.
A week of encouraging Idaho coronavirus trends
New case numbers continued to head downward — across the state and in schools as well. Other metrics were encouraging as well.
Coronavirus case rates continue to slow
Idaho’s largest school districts, and most college campuses, reported decreases in new coronavirus cases last week.