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In depth: Boise State administrators made volleyball call, amid outside lobbying

It’s unclear whether players had any say, formally or informally, in Boise State University’s decision to forfeit a women’s volleyball match with San José State University. But public records provided to EdNews show the university was lobbied to make the controversial decision.

Analysis: Prop. 1 becomes the election of the year, and the GOP goes all in

An attempt to reshape elections draws the full wrath of Idaho Republicans — the political party that wins most elections under the status quo.

Lewiston educator named Teacher of the Year

Heidi Cornell is a third grader teacher at Orchards Elementary.

Critchfield floats administrator apprenticeship program; says their pay rate is less than teachers’

INSIDE: Budget increases are minimal as schools face enrollment plateaus and declines.

Boise State to net $128 million in new multimedia deal

The restructured — and extended — multimedia agreement should put Boise State athletics in line with schools in college football’s power conferences, Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey told the State Board.

District 6: Investing in education is a top priority for both candidates

Rep. Lori McCann defeated Democrat Trish Carter-Goodheart the last time they met in 2022.

District 15: House candidates disagree sharply on Launch

The debate over the postsecondary grant program has cut somewhat along party lines. And that’s the case in this Boise battleground district.

District 29: Pocatello rematch could carry big education implications

Here’s where the candidates stand on key education issues.

District 15 House hopefuls differ on private school choice, facilities law

Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, a three-term incumbent, adamantly opposes using taxpayer dollars for private school choice. Republican challenger Annette Tipton says she is open to the idea.

Two North Idaho districts seek continuation of multimillion dollar levies

But a new tax relief law means locals might pay less out of pocket if the measures are approved.