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School trustees learned more details about insurance program’s collapse during their annual conference
Dozens of school trustees were granted an impromptu session with Idaho Department of Insurance Director Dean Cameron on Wednesday to discuss the collapse of an employee health insurance program. Nothing has changed — they all had to pay their share of the Idaho School Benefit Trust’s $13 million shortfall —...
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University of Idaho launches dairy education program for elementary students
MOSCOW — The University of Idaho Extension has introduced a new educational program aimed at teaching elementary school students about the state’s dairy industry and how milk and other dairy products are produced. The curriculum, called Dairy in a Box, was developed for students in third through sixth grades and includes six lessons covering dairy farming, milk production and the role of dairy in Idaho’s agricultural economy. Matt Fisher, a University of Idaho Extension educator specializing in 4-H, collaborated with Dairy West to develop the program, which includes flashcards, posters, storybooks, lesson plans, quizzes and hands-on activities. The lessons align with Idaho’s educational standards in language arts, mathematics, social studies and science. Teachers can also adjust the activities to accommodate different grade levels. Idaho ranks third nationally in milk production, with milk sales generating an estimated $3.85 billion in revenue in 2025, according to a report by University of Idaho Extension agricultural economists. “We have more cows in Idaho than people, and a lot of them are dairy cows,” Fisher said. “My job was to bring this commodity in Idaho to the attention of youth and let them know that we’re more than just potatoes.” The curriculum introduces students to
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Classes canceled at Ririe school following fire
RIRIE — Classes at Ririe Junior-Senior High School have been canceled Thursday following a small fire that occurred inside the building overnight. The fire originated in a custodial closet after rechargeable batteries overheated, according to Ririe School District 252. Nobody was injured and damage to the building was minor. Following the incident, emergency personnel and district staff worked to assess the situation, clean up the affected area, and restore the building’s fire alarm systems. “Initial conditions appeared favorable for proceeding with the school day, and the district communicate...
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Football Recap: Ririe Stays Hot with Another Win, This Time over Buhl + How To Watch
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Ririe walked away with it. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Buhl Indians on Friday, sneaking past 22-20. The victory was nothing new for the Bulldogs as they're now sitting on four straight. They have allowed just 45 points over their last four games, fewer than the 63 they allowed in week zero.
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Pool powers Poky to second state championship in 3 years
POCATELLO — As one-half of Pocatello High School’s dynamic duo, senior Brynlee Pool played a major role in the Thunder’s season-long push for a second state championship in three years. Pool finished the season second on the team with 16 goals, while leading the Thunder in both steals (80) and assists (29) — giving her 61 total points, also second on the team. Pool and fellow senior Aryanna Gonzalez — who tied for the state goals lead with 40 — led Poky through their masterful scoring all season, so it was fitting that the duo accounted for all eight of the Thunder’s goals at state. Both girls...