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“It’s like sports but with books!”: A tournament where readers are the MVPs

The competition was a way to celebrate libraries, books, and the joy of reading.

Student ambassadors Bowen Moser (left) and Lydia Rice (right) speak with Micron communications specialist Lynda Martin (center).

BSU’s new center aims to uplift future engineers

Funded by a $585,000 multi-year Micron Foundation grant, Boise State’s College of Engineering hosted an open house this Tuesday.

Despite financial and language barriers, Chief Joseph elementary is one of the best

The West Ada elementary school outperformed the state and district on standardized tests last year.  

One lucky turtle: Staff rescue Jim the red-eared slider after school fire

He was one of at least six class pets saved last week.

Years in the works, CWI Boise campus plan hits a milestone

A 60,000-square-foot classroom building could be open by 2026 — and replace a hodgepodge of leased buildings in Boise.

“A rollercoaster of a tragedy”: Officials reflect on Friday’s fire and plan next steps

The fire was caused by electrical issues and ruled accidental, officials announced Monday.

Latinas who lead: breaking barriers in Idaho education

Idaho’s Latina students are vastly underrepresented in education leadership roles. The state’s few Latina leaders are striving to change that.

Pocatello’s Highland High goes up in flames

Idahoans statewide sent “an outpouring of support and goodwill.”

Analysis: Idahoans rallied against library bill, but the debate is far from over

Nearly 2,000 people emailed Gov. Brad Little in a two-week span, urging him to veto a controversial bill designed to stamp out “harmful” materials in libraries. Despite his veto, the issue is sure to come back in 2024, an election year for Idaho’s 105 legislators.

Little: 2023 legislative session was ‘painful’ but productive

Gov. Brad Little said he checked off most items on his to-do list for the 2023 session — including his top priority, Idaho Launch.