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Lawmakers could return to Boise Wednesday — but they’re unlikely to accomplish much

“The COVID-19 ‘vaccine’ has been weaponized to create division and mistrust among neighbors,” Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, wrote last week. But it’s unlikely that House members will be able to take any concrete action Wednesday on vaccine mandates.

Idaho climbs in national graduation rankings

The state escaped the bottom 10 for grad rates during the pandemic, according to our nationwide analysis.

McLean: ‘staff error’ led to her name appearing as sponsor of critical race theory resolution

The Boise mayor said her signing on to this type of resolution “wouldn’t make sense” because she has no role in Boise or West Ada school administration.

West Ada superintendent decides to mandate masks

The new requirement is effective Friday, Sept. 10. In the Nampa School District, trustees voted 2-2 to keep masks optional.

Ybarra names 13 students to her advisory council

Find out who was selected to the Student Advisory Council, which will be meeting on Sept. 20.

West Ada sees small increase in mask opt-out numbers for students

The opt-out rates among West Ada schools vary widely, with some above 50% and others below 20%. INSIDE: school-by-school rates.

Despite spiraling case numbers, Boise State maintains regular operations

Business as usual extends to Friday night — when Boise State’s football team is slated to play at a full Albertsons Stadium for the first time since 2019.