Kevin’s blog
Pride flags vandalized on C of I campus
Caldwell police are investigating the Tuesday night incident, which Mayor Garret Nancolas labeled a “hate crime.”
Idaho reports one-day record increase in coronavirus cases
The state reported 223 new, confirmed cases Wednesday. The previous one-day record —222 new, confirmed cases — occurred on April 2, during the initial surge of the pandemic.
CSI’s new president begins work
L. Dean Fisher says he has two priorities for the College of Southern Idaho: boosting enrollment and emphasizing customer service to students.
Tuesday’s ‘special session’ tally: Fifteen lawmakers, no action
Some organizers had hoped lawmakers would rescind Gov. Brad Little’s coronavirus emergency declaration. But no vote took place.
Coronavirus case spike prompts Boise State closure
Campus buildings will be closed to the public through Sunday.
Coronavirus: Ada County closes bars, bans gatherings
According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Ada County’s coronavirus case numbers have increased by 19 percent since Friday. We have the latest figures here.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (6.19.20 edition)
As school officials turn their attention towards reopening in the fall, Idaho has reported its largest one-week increase in coronavirus cases in more than two months.
Sherri Ybarra’s mysterious vote for the State Board budget
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra voted last week to endorse the State Board of Education’s 2020-21 budget — which would shift 18 jobs and $2.7 million from her State Department of Education. That’s the same budget shift Ybarra is fighting in court.
Hearing set in lawsuit over K-12 funding initiative
The U.S. District Court will hold a hearing June 23 on Reclaim Idaho’s lawsuit against Gov. Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney.
‘A big hairy piece of ground:’ State considers endowment land swap
The decision could ultimately affect funding for state endowment beneficiaries — including public schools.