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Analysis: Breaking down another red election night in Idaho
Idaho Republicans won big Tuesday night, and without suspense. But that doesn’t mean the results were boring.
Election final: Critchfield talks about her future leading schools; more statewide results
INSIDE: Updated results from other key races, from governor to Legislature to community college trustees.
Big money in the CWI races, and more news from the sunshine reports
A newly formed PAC supporting incumbent College of Western Idaho trustees has raised at least $88,000 since Oct. 21.
West Ada locks all doors — all day, every day
Idaho’s largest school district makes a policy change to protect students because when it comes to school shootings a locked classroom door has never breached.
Election Day prep: We’ve got you covered
Be an educated voter. Here’s what to know before heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 8.
Analysis: Tuesday’s general election still has the feel of a Republican primary
In Idaho politics in 2022, every election divides the state’s predominant party, to some degree. Tuesday’s vote tallies will attach some numbers to this divide.
Freedom Foundation’s latest sex ed attack contains false and disputed claims
Idaho Education News confirmed that 14 schools are using the Reducing the Risk curriculum, but the Department of Health and Welfare disputed many of the hardline conservative group’s assertions about what’s taught and to which students.
Hot potato? Shelley High’s russet takes second
The russet-burbank spud dubbed “Boomer” skinned (scalloped?) eleven of twelve competitors vying for Scorebook Live’s Best High School Mascot in America competition. Another Idaho high school placed fifth.
Trustees to consider facilities funding, vouchers and other issues at annual convention
INSIDE: The details of what will be debated and who is running for leadership positions.
Two years later, NIC faces another pivotal trustee election
The 2020 election thrust the Coeur d’Alene-based community college into turmoil. Now, two competing slates of candidates are vying for three crucial seats on the board of trustees.