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Hasler wins only contested Boise race, four unopposed incumbents retain trustee seats

Also on Tuesday, four incumbents ran unopposed and will remain as trustees.

Republicans debate merits of Idaho’s election reform initiative at City Club forum

Moderating, or confusing? Current, former Idaho Republican Party officials paint contrasting pictures for open primaries ballot initiative.

Opening arguments in Big City vs. Boise State case: ‘Sacrificed’? Or seeking special treatment?

This story originally was published at BoiseDev.com. Four years after the tensions of 2020 began and the fallout from Big City Coffee leaving its short-lived Boise State University location, attorneys are finally facing off in the courtroom. On Thursday, lawyers stood before the jury on the second day of the trial between Big City Coffee and…

Two candidates vie for open seat on Boise district’s board of trustees

INSIDE: Krista Hasler and Matthew Shapiro answer four questions surrounding their campaigns. Plus, links to profiles, campaign sites and voting details.

After four years, Big City-Boise State battle finally goes before a jury

The trial plays into a larger debate over Boise State campus politics — an issue that has marked President Marlene Tromp’s five-year tenure at the state’s largest university.

Business, higher education collaboration ‘critical’ to solving workforce needs, Little says

Little spoke to a packed room of business leaders as the headliner for a Boise Metro Chamber event.

Attorney general: State doesn’t enforce new library law, can’t be sued

Private citizens are responsible for enforcing the law, the attorney general’s office argued.

Hey, college students: Want a good job? Become a teacher

Data shows educators find work easily, earn more than people think and are more satisfied in their careers than other professionals.

Districts receive more than $18.5 million in grants for career-technical programs

“This is the game-changer for our kids,” one superintendent said.