Kevin’s blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Coronavirus cases hit another single-day peak
For the third time in six days, new and confirmed cases hit a one-day peak. Coronavirus cases have more than doubled across the state over the past 30 days.
Middleton will rerun supplemental levy in August
Voters rejected the two-year, $3 million levy during this spring’s primary.
Luna elected state GOP chairman
Republicans elected the former state schools superintendent during their state convention Saturday.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (6.26.20 edition)
Idaho’s coronavirus case numbers have spiked by 34 percent in a week. On Friday, the state reported record numbers of new cases for the second time in three days.
Concordia law school to close in August
The Boise law school opened in 2012 and attracted its largest class of first-year students last fall.
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.