8+ hour, 28+ min ago  (551+ words) Two rounds of applause rang out in the West Ada board room on Monday night as trustees gave the go-ahead for two major building projects. The school board authorized the district to proceed with the design, bidding and project development…...

9+ hour, 6+ min ago  (449+ words) Idaho once again ranks last in the nation in per-pupil education spending." That was the'recent headline following the release of the latest National Center for Education Statistics data. The social media reactions were as expected. Suggestions that we're failing our…...

9+ hour, 20+ min ago  (202+ words) It feels fitting'almost poetic'that School Bus Driver Appreciation Day lands on Superhero Day. As the State Director of Student Transportation, I don't see that as a coincidence; I see it as long overdue recognition for the people who quietly serve…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (201+ words) Idaho Education News Independent voters can bring a halt to Idaho's divisive politics There are currently almost 260, 000 independent or unaffiliated voters in Idaho. Every one of them can cast their vote on the Republican ticket in the May 19 primary election....

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (688+ words) This article was first published in the Idaho Capital Sun Former U. S. Secretary of the Interior and Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne died Friday night after battling colon cancer, his family announced through the governor's office. Several Idaho political leaders praised Kempthorne's…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (873+ words) Varina Pickett knew she wanted to make a difference in the world when choosing her career. "I really believe that one should leave the world a better place," Pickett said. Forty years later, Pickett is retiring and leaving a legacy…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (454+ words) A national school choice super PAC is taking a particular interest in two Idaho legislative races. The American Federation for Children's AFC Victory Fund on Friday reported $50, 000 in broadcast advertising to oppose District 23 House Seat A candidate Melissa Durrant and…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (207+ words) Idaho State University will pay $160, 000 in damages in a racial discrimination case. A Bannock County jury Thursday ruled in favor of Chanica Sintima, a Black student pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy. Sintima said she was wrongfully removed from a…...

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4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1211+ words) Tens of thousands of dollars are on the line in Idaho's elections this year. But we're not just talking about campaign contributions or PAC spending. We're talking about gambling. The recent rise of online prediction markets has spread, allowing anyone…...