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College of Southern Idaho celebrates designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution

The college is using its new designation as a “springboard” to map out future efforts to serve Idaho’s Hispanic students, top officials say.

Kustra won’t run for office, but he will speak out about Idaho politics

“I wouldn’t waste my time trying to run as a Republican here because I couldn’t get elected in a Republican primary these days,” said the former Boise State University president, who laments the GOP’s rightward shift in recent years.

Idaho teacher to vie for Miss USA crown

“I am not only representing Idaho. I’m representing educators,” Katarina Schweitzer said.

Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees vote to keep masks optional

A majority of parents spoke against a mask mandate at Tuesday’s special meeting. Also inside, find out what’s happening in Filer and West Ada school districts.

Without cause — or explanation — a divided NIC board fires its president

Rick MacLennan’s five-year run as North Idaho College president abruptly ended last week. The college will now search for an interim president and a permanent successor, while paying MacLennan’s $222,000-a-year salary.

School safety program releases recommendations after Rigby school shooting

A new report highlights lessons learned from issues and bright spots in a middle school’s response to a shooting that wounded two students and one staff member.

Local Idaho candidates begin using GoFundMe to raise campaign money

A popular online crowdfunding site known for helping people raise money for medical expenses, memorials and charities has become a campaign finance tool in the race for a school board seat.

COVID-19 trends: hospitalizations, child case rates continue to climb

As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue their upward spiral, the pandemic passed another milestone late last week. More than a quarter million Idahoans have contracted the coronavirus.