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Video and audio: ‘Idaho Reports’ and ‘Idaho Matters’
Did you miss this week’s “Idaho Reports” or the “Idaho Matters” reporter roundtable? Catch up here.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (8.7.20 edition)
Based on several metrics, Idaho’s summer coronavirus outbreak showed some signs of slowing this week.
Video: Our higher education back-to-school town hall
If you missed Thursday night’s virtual town hall on reopening Idaho colleges and universities, catch up here.
Twitter troubles: Boise district unblocks blocked accounts
Don Day of BoiseDev.com filed a public records request to find out who the Boise School District blocked from its official Twitter account. The list was, to say the least, eclectic.
U of I president on prospects for football: ‘I don’t know’
Nine University of Idaho student athletes have tested positive for coronavirus — and according to one published report, most team members want to sit out the 2020 football season.
Video: Health officials speak on West Ada’s school reopening plan
“I’m concerned no matter which way we go,” a member of Central District Health’s governing board said during a virtual town hall meeting sponsored by Idaho News 6 and Idaho Education News.
Boise’s ill-fated board meeting: What went wrong?
Technological glitches left parents and staffers locked out of a virtual meeting to discuss Boise’s 2020-21 plans. Here’s what happened.
Tune in this week for a series of back-to-school virtual town halls
Ask your questions and hear from the experts. Idaho Education News and Idaho News 6 are partnering on three back-to-school virtual panels this week. Watch on our Facebook page.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (7.31.20 edition)
Two coronavirus trends continued over the past week. Idaho again reported its deadliest week of the outbreak. Meanwhile, new cases dropped slightly — both statewide and in the coronavirus hotspots of Ada and Canyon counties. Since Saturday, 43 Idahoans have died from COVID-19, up from 28 deaths the previous week. The state’s COVID-19 death toll…
After Facebook flap, West Ada teacher no longer at district
Rita Soltesz’s last day at the West Ada district was Friday. Her departure comes days after she posted a Facebook comment with racial and sexual overtones, directed at Boise Mayor Lauren McLean.