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CDA trustees resign amidst masking uproar
The two resignations, effective immediately, come a week after some 200 protesters swarmed district headquarters, forcing trustees to cancel a discussion on pandemic protocols.
After an angry confrontation, Coeur d’Alene district sets mask issue aside
“The board does not want to see any disruption in the educational environment of our students,” board chair Jennifer Brumley said in an email to parents.
What happened with Boise State’s gameday protocols?
“Without the ability to offer every person entering the stadium a test, we cannot move forward without violating the law,” university officials told the Idaho Press Tuesday.
Durst seeks names, emails of Boise American Government teachers
It’s the second time this year that the Boise School District has been the subject of an unusual public records request from a GOP statewide candidate.
Across the board, a week of grim coronavirus numbers
Hospitalizations and ICU admissions surged to new pandemic peaks — as hospitals prepare to ration care. Child case numbers continue to climb. The state also reported a record weekly number of new deaths.
Boise State ramps up stadium COVID protocols
Boise State University students will have to show proof of COVID vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID test, in order to attend Saturday’s football game at Albertsons Stadium. The rules are expected to extend to all fans for the Oct. 2 home game.
Friday’s podcast: A conversation with Derek Bub
On this week’s Kevin Richert Podcast, West Ada Superintendent Derek Bub talks about the pandemic protocols, and non-COVID issues facing the state’s largest school district.
‘We cannot see a peak in sight;’ virus surge could force more health care rationing
During a media briefing Tuesday, health officials also talked about unmasked crowds at Boise State football games, and the $30 million COVID-19 school testing plan.
Coronavirus hospitalizations surge; new cases show signs of tapering
COVID-19 hospitalizations reached a record last week, as health officials say the state’s medical network is becoming overwhelmed. Here’s a closer look at the week’s pandemic numbers.