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College-course enrollment at Idaho’s online learning program falls by nearly half

Enrollment in college-level courses provided by the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance fell 46% in summer and fall 2026 compared with the same period last year, as new fees took effect after a major cut to the state-funded online learning program. In the summer and fall of 2025, IDLA recorded 5,540...

Idaho · 1d
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Students “disappointed and discouraged for the future of Idaho”

Students at the University of Idaho showed up in large numbers to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. One of the most widely discussed topics was Proposition 1. Prop 1 failed by 55.9% of votes, and 44.1% voted to pass the measure, according AP News. In Latah County, Prop 1 received a 53.95% yes vote, and a 46.05% no vote.

Moscow, ID · 1d
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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 —...

Boise, ID · 1d
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SWX Overtime: Washington & Idaho High School Football Highlights & Scores | Full Show Nov. 6

The latest edition of SWX Overtime features highlights from across the Spokane, Tri-Cities and North Idaho areas as high school football teams battled in the playoffs. Idaho teams looked to punch their tickets to the state semifinals, while others saw their seasons come to an end. In Washington, teams continued their postseason runs in Week 10, with some advancing to state and others seeing their seasons end.

Idaho · 11h

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School boards set 2027 legislative platform: Preserve local control, seek stable funding

The Idaho School Boards Association passed nine resolutions at its annual meeting on Friday, urging the 2027 Legislature to preserve local control and fulfill its constitutional responsibility to provide adequate funding for all public schools. School board members from across the state gathered in Boise to elect leadership, approve bylaws...

Idaho · 20h

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BYU-Idaho traces enrollment decrease to change in church policy

Brigham Young University-Idaho says a change in church policy has led to a decrease in fall enrollment. The Rexburg-based university — owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — reported an on-campus enrollment of 24,111. That’s a 1.4% decrease from a year ago, and a record fall enrollment of 24,450.

Rexburg, ID · 3d

East Idaho News

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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...

Ririe, ID · 2d

Idaho State Journal

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Blackfoot School District cancels Thursday classes after middle, high schools receive threats

BLACKFOOT — The Blackfoot School District canceled all classes on Thursday after both its middle and high schools fielded perceived threats this week. The Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress announced in a post on Facebook Wednesday that all classes for Thursday were canceled. The Blackfoot School District uses...

Blackfoot, ID · 4d

East Idaho News

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Skyline High School wins $30,000 in T-Mobile football field competition

IDAHO FALLS — Skyline High School has earned $30,000 in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition, with the money expected to help fund improvements to the school’s practice field, locker rooms and weight room. Skyline finished eighth in the West Division, earning more than 10,900 votes from supporters throughout the competition. Although the Idaho Falls school did not advance to the final round, its performance secured funding to improve facilities for its student-athletes. The competition brought together nearly 2,500 high schools from across the country, with communities rallying behind...

Idaho Falls, ID · 5d

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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.

Buhl, ID · 4d

KIFI Local News 8

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Holy Rosary Catholic School students bring history to life in All Saints Day celebration

Students at Holy Rosary Catholic School in Idaho Falls celebrated All Saints Day by dressing up as their favorite spiritual role models to learn about religious history.

Idaho Falls, ID · 4d

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Blackfoot Broncos defeat Shelley 43-14 to move forward in 5A state playoffs

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – The Blackfoot Broncos advanced to the second round of the 5A state playoffs after defeating Shelley Friday night 43-14. The game was tied at one point, 14-14, but the Broncos came out of halftime firing on all cylinders, scoring 29 unanswered points to rout the Russets.

Blackfoot, ID · 7d

Idaho State Journal

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Opinion: Chamber board unanimously endorses PCSD 25 supplemental levy renewal

On Tuesday, October 20, the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to once again endorse the renewal of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25’s Supplemental Levy. Voters will decide the measure on November 3. The Chamber has supported local education for many years. We know that the success...

Pocatello, ID · 8d

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Lockdown cleared at Cloverdale Elementary

Reports of possible gunshots near the school were cleared after Bonneville County Sheriff's deputies determined that a nearby business had set off fireworks to scare birds away.

Bonneville County, ID · 10d

East Idaho News

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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...

Pocatello, ID · 9d

KIFI Local News 8

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Coach Julie Hudson continues beloved Halloween pirate ship tradition for Blackfoot students

Moreland Elementary School P.E. teacher Julie Hudson has transformed the school gym into a pirate ship for 15 years, to encourage student activity and creativity during Halloween.

Blackfoot, ID · 10d

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Idaho high school football playoff brackets are set: Who got in and who missed out

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The road to a state championship is officially set, and the final week of Idaho high school football brought plenty of surprises across eastern Idaho. From Pocatello making a last-minute jump into the 5A playoffs to Thunder Ridge falling out of the 6A field,...

Idaho Falls, ID · 12d

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Idaho State welcomes 2026 Sports Hall of Fame class, inductees reflect on lasting Bengal legacy

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State University welcomed a new class into its Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, honoring former athletes, coaches and longtime supporters who helped shape the history of Bengal Athletics. The 2026 class includes Chelsea Pickering Hooker, Hailey Breakwell, Mike Castrilli, Brian Janssen, Tressa Lyman Page...

Pocatello, ID · 12d

KIFI Local News 8

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Pocatello-Chubbuck rejects 4-day week, semester schedule change

The Pocatello-Chubbuck School District board unanimously voted to maintain its current five-day school week and trimester schedule, rejecting proposals to transition to a four-day week or semester system.

Pocatello, ID · 12d