Analysis: The most powerful committee in the Statehouse has flexed its muscle in recent sessions, spelling out where and how agencies should spend taxpayer money. Look for more of the same next year. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

So today is pretty much just hanging out and waiting and hoping to see the northern lights tonight, right?

Neighborhood northern lights!

The Nampa City Council has scheduled a Dec. 1 hearing on the controversial transfer. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

A university professor took her public records complaint to court. A judge sided with Boise State. But taxpayers could be on the hook for close to $45,000. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/a-b...

A stinging legislative staff report outlined several familiar problems with the multimillion-dollar upgrade — but exposed some new problems. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...

The simmering dispute between the Oneida School District and the state involves at least $7.8 million for a new elementary school. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/multimi...

The federal program covers about $50 million to $60 million in special education costs per year. But Idaho still faces a $100 million special education shortfall, state superintendent Debbie Critchfield says. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/state-policy...

Our story from earlier this week. www.idahoednews.org/news/idaho-h...

A representative of the University of Washington stopped short of saying WWAMI would sever its Idaho ties. But cutting Idaho’s program threatens the partnership — and its 53-year-old business model. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/uni...

The Nampa City Council is still working on the proposed transfer. And the council's closed-door discussions have triggered an open meetings law complaint, @boisedev.com reported Thursday. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/cwi-vot...

Analysis: Enrollment is rising and robust on Idaho’s four-year campuses. That's good news. But it also poses problems, as colleges and universities weather Idaho's self-inflicted budget crunch. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

The owners declined to answer any questions about whether they plan to sell the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, or whether Idaho State has the inside track on a purchase. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/icom-ow...

The now-extended presidential search could well continue through the 2025-26 academic year. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/thi...

Cynthia Pemberton says university status will help the growng school attract more students and student-athletes. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/lc-stat...

Lindsay Hecox, a transgender Boise State University student, had asked the court to drop the case. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/idaho-f...

Idaho spends $10.6 million helping students attend medical school, and will probably put up even more in the future. Three schools want a piece of the action. Here's how they stack up. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/medical-educ...

Nursing is clearly an in-demand career in Idaho. So what programs do the colleges offer? And are they collaborating? We break it all down. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/features/spe...

Interim President Jeremiah Shinn, on the Boise State presidential search: “I understand that these processes take the time that they take, and I’m confident in the diligence that has guided this process." #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ami...

Analysis: The College of Western Idaho’s acquisition plan could set the stage for a Statehouse showdown. After a quarter century of hosting concerts and rodeos, the Idaho Center could serve up some high-quality political theater. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

New York-based Odyssey will help administer a new, $1 billion private school choice program in Texas. Odyssey came to Idaho in 2022 and left under a cloud. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/vendor-...

ICYMI from Tuesday. CWI trustees are expected to take up the proposal later this month. #idedu #idleg #idpol www.idahoednews.org/top-news/cwi...

“This is an important step in our ongoing discussions with the City of Nampa to create new opportunities for students and our community,” CWI President Gordon Jones said Tuesday. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/cwi...

On Friday, Branden Durst announced he will challenge Sen. Camille Blaylock, R-Caldwell. Alexandra Caval will take on Rep. Clint Hostetler, R-Twin Falls. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/blayloc...

Analysis: On Thursday, a search committee recommended “extending” the process of finding Boise State University’s next president. It's a stark turnaround, and an admission that the search isn't going well. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

The retired longtime educator will join the State Board, pending Senate confirmation. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/koehler...

Idaho's largest community college is getting larger. #idedu #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

Idaho — and most states — are not doing enough to prepare, attract and retain teachers for at-risk students, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Council on Teacher Quality. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/report-...

Lindsay Hecox, a transgender student at Boise State University, has asked the Supreme Court to drop her case against the 2020 law. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/states-...

Who applied? What's next? Get the answers here. #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-r...

Legislative leaders had a lot on their minds today: the budget dilemma, medical education, Idaho's DOGE effort and the 2026 calendar. We round it all up here. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/not-a-c...

Peter Risse, Boise State’s director for government and industry relations, will fill a longstanding vacancy at the head of Idaho's career-technical education programs. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

Peter Risse, Boise State’s director for government and industry relations, will fill a longstanding vacancy at the head of Idaho's career-technical education programs. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

The Boise School District approved an 18% property tax increase this month. Where will that money go? We break it down. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/boi...

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court has received more than 40 briefs, arguing that transgender athletes should be banned from women's and girls' sports. Several of the briefs have Idaho connections. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ida...

Analysis: The state Constitution requires the state to maintain "a general, uniform and thorough system of public, free common schools.” It will again be up to the Idaho Supreme Court to decide what the founders meant. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

“We will not give up our unique statewide mandates,” the Idaho State University president said Wednesday. “And will remind state leaders they have invested in ISU for decades.” #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/wagner-...

Ashley Green's $1 million tort claim alleges a pattern of bullying and abuse in elementary school, junior high school and high school. The Boise School District says says Green's allegations "remain allegations." #idedu #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/ex-stud...

With Idaho’s WWAMI affiliation in jeopardy, the U of I and Idaho State University are looking at other medical school partnerships. The U of I plan centers on 8,200 square feet in downtown Boise, and the University of Utah. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

The parents say district and Meridian High School officials failed to follow the individualized learning program for their son, who was diagnosed with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/tort-cl...

Lindsay Hecox asked the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss a landmark appeal over the 2020 Idaho law, which bans transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/transge...

A Boise school property tax levy will increase by an estimated 20%, widening a large gap between the Boise and West Ada districts. Boise trustees say the money will support a long list of popular programs. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/boi...

The city could transfer the center to the College of Western Idaho, sell it to the highest bidder, or hang onto it, the Idaho Press reported this week. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/nampa-o...

Analysis: The 2025 Legislature could have taken a bite out of a $100 million special education shortfall, but failed. That leaves state superintendent Debbie Critchfield to press the issue in the middle of a fast-growing budget crisis. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

“The things that we can control, we do exceptionally well at," Green said Tuesday. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/gre...

The move comes three months after the University of Phoenix and the University of Idaho formally broke off talks, ending the U of I’s two-year pursuit of a $685 million purchase. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

At issue is a 2025 Idaho law requiring colleges and universities to designate restrooms, changing rooms and dormitories “for the exclusive use by either females or males.” #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

The grant program would only partially address a growing special education funding shortfall. But the request could run into harsh realities, as Idaho faces its most serious budget crunch in five years. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/cri...

Idaho school districts will receive $180 million to offset local, voter-approved property taxes. That's an increase from last year — but considerably less than the 2025 Legislature earmarked for property tax relief. #idleg #idedu #idpol www.idahoednews.org/news/sluggis...

Analysis: We take an in-depth, updated look at what the University of Idaho spent $17 million on its failed bid to acquire the University of Phoenix, and whether payments from the for-profit school will cover the bills. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...