East Idaho
Sugar-Salem self-corrects superintendent hire after complaint
Idaho Education News alleged the district violated Idaho’s open meeting laws. While the prosecuting attorney investigated the claim, the board “self-cured” its actions.
Town torn over viral ‘feeding of biological specimens’
The story has snagged national headlines, prompted a statement from PETA and caught the ire of concerned citizens from across the country.
Voters approve new middle school in Bonneville. Now what?
It’s still unclear if growth will cancel out a tax hike; officials hope to break ground a year from now.
Bonneville fields questions on $35.3 million bond measure
Superintendent Chuck Shackett: “I think we can continue to build without (increasing the levy rate).”
Gun threat prompts school closures in Blackfoot
Police arrested a 14-year-old in connection with the threat.
Digital debut: Committee pilots remote testimony
For the first time in Idaho history, residents could testify to lawmakers via video conferencing.
Pocatello-Chubbuck approves new high school boundaries
Trustees unanimously approved an option that differed in three ways from a previously considered plan.
Pocatello-Chubbuck boundary committee yields two new options
The committee discussed a handful of proposals from three recently formed focus groups Thursday night.
Town torn over prospect of boundary change
Patrons in Teton are torn over a plan to relinquish land and property worth millions of dollars to a neighboring school district.
Pocatello-Chubbuck announces new plan to carve up high school boundaries
A newly formed focus group will provide trustees with input about the controversial boundary changes.