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By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you toss a water balloon into a crowd of Idahoans, chances are you’ll hit someone wearing a shirt that has something about “freedom” written …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you toss a water balloon into a crowd of Idahoans, chances are you’ll hit someone wearing a shirt that has something about “freedom” written …
By Ernie Schoeffel
Reader Contributor
I am shocked, to say the least, that Priest River alums would vote against the upcoming West Bonner County School District levy. In one recent …
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
Our nation was founded on the enduring principles of freedom, personal liberty and the opportunity to leave a better life for our children. …
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
Most Idaho voters agree that we must invest in strong schools to ensure the next generation’s success. Sadly, the Republican supermajority is preventing our …
By Darren Svan
Idaho Education News
The West Bonner School District gained positive traction Oct. 30 with two milestones: Trustees hired an experienced interim superintendent and filled two board vacancies.…
By Jim Jones
Reader Contributor
Having followed public affairs in the Gem State since 1966, I have always believed that most Idahoans are practical people who appreciate and support reasonable, …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A season of high drama in the West Bonner County School District is moving into a new phase Thursday, Sept. 7, when the Bonner County …
By Mindy Cameron
Reader Contributor
While delivering his State of the State speech in January, Idaho Gov. Brad Little used the word “public” 11 times in reference to K-12 education …
By Bret Johnson
Reader Contributor
Idaho House Republicans recently killed a $6 million bill to fund preschool literacy. Idaho has always been leery of Washington, and, based on our track …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
School districts around the state are seeking almost $300 million in funding from bond elections or property tax levies on Tuesday, March 9, with voters …
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