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Idaho Press

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Idaho insurance director details $13M school trust collapse

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 — but they had the opportunity to get some questions answered during their annual Idaho School Boards Association conference in Boise. Cameron provided some new details about what happened to the trust, as his department is conducting an investigation that is expected to wrap up this month. Those managing the trust set rates too low and were counting on a “hope, a wing and a prayer” to get through the latest benefit year. Instead, their plan didn’t work. The trust became insolvent and a district court judge has taken all authority away from the trust’s leaders and granted full power to Cameron to rehabilitate the benefit trust. “The nightmare took place really over a couple-year period of time,” Cameron said. “The trust had assumed the risk, and the risk occurred.” Sen.-elect Soñia Galaviz, D-Boise, asked Cameron to speak at the ISBA conference and said he had to rearrange his schedule to

Idaho · 2d

Idaho Press

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PREP FOOTBALL LOOKAHEAD: Seven local teams remain alive for state championship spots

Rocky Mountain is the 6A Southern Idaho Conference’s final hope in ending the league’s state title drought. The last time a 6A SIC team won a state title in football were the Grizzlies back in 2020. Following Eagle’s defeat to Highland last week, Rocky Mountain is the final team from the Treasure Valley remaining in the 6A playoff field. For the third year in a row in the semifinals, the No. 3 Grizzlies (8-2) match up with No. 2 Rigby (9-1), the current title holders and recent power in high school football in Idaho. The Trojans have won six state titles since 2019, including the last two years where they’ve beaten Rocky Mountain on their way to the championship in the playoffs. In 2024, the Grizzlies were undefeated going into the playoffs and were crushing teams all season, but were halted by Rigby at home, 21-18 . Last season, Rocky Mountain traveled east and lost at the home of the Trojans, 40-21. It’s a spot for redemption for the Grizzlies football program, appearing in the semifinals for the fourth time in the last five seasons. Rigby enters the semifinals on the heels of a 28-3 win over conference rival Madison

Idaho · 4h

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Creating community: Capital High French teacher named Idaho Language Teacher of the Year

Madelynn Ruhter knows what makes her French classes at Capital High School special: the people. It’s not just her students but the community that supports Ruhter, from her own high school French teacher to mentors, colleagues and local French speakers. Ruhter, 26, is in her fifth year of teaching...

Boise, ID · 1d
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Idaho test results show student gains as state focuses on third grade reading

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Idaho Reading Indicator and the Idaho Standards Achievement Test show students are making progress across the state. The goal is to make sure students have strong reading skills by the time they reach third grade. Idaho students made gains across the state’s spring...

Idaho · 1d
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Idaho Press

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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

Moscow, ID · 2d

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Idaho Bratz flag football team is putting local girls on the national map ahead of 2028 Olympics

IDAHO — From high school fields to the 2028 Olympic stage, girls flag football is quickly becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports. In Idaho, the Idaho Bratz are working to make sure local athletes aren't left behind. The players keep showing up to practice even when no games...

Idaho · 21h

Pacific Northwest Ag Network

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Northwest States To Benefit From CHS Grants To FFA

Idaho, Washington and Oregon FFA chapters are among 15 states sharing in a $4.5 million CHS Foundation investment.

Idaho · 9h

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Idaho High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Idaho high school football playoff brackets for Nov. 13-14, 2026. See updated IHSAA semifinal matchups, quarterfinal scores and championship dates.

Pocatello, ID · 2d

Idaho State Journal

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Idaho State University events this week

Join Idaho State University's Debate Society for a public debate on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the North/Middle Fork room upstairs in the Pond Student Union. The debate will explore the resolution: Veterans Day and Election Day should be merged into one federal holiday to allow people to vote. The event is free, and all are invited to attend. Refreshments and treats will be provided.

Pocatello, ID · 7h

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42 years of change, one familiar face

Inside the BYU-Idaho University Store, a wall covered in announcements and memories tells a story that spans more than four decades. For Dorothy Bischoff, these memories represent the many students who have passed through the bookstore during her 42 years of employment. Some have graduated, started families and moved away, but many still return to visit the familiar face who helped them.

Rexburg, ID · 1d

East Idaho News

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Hillcrest High School to host playwright Todd Wallinger for world premiere of ‘Don’t Rock the Boat!’

The following is a news release from Bonneville Joint School District 93: IDAHO FALLS — Hillcrest High School will take center stage next week as students present the world premiere of playwright Todd Wallinger’s newest comedy, “Don’t Rock the Boat!” —- with Wallinger himself in Idaho Falls to work directly with students and attend opening night. Wallinger will visit Bonneville Joint School District 93 on Monday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 10, spending time with Hillcrest cast and crew members, English and drama students, and D93 drama teachers. His visit will begin Monday with D93 drama teache...

Idaho Falls, ID · 2d

Idaho State Journal

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Highland Rams beat Eagle to reach unlikely semifinals

EAGLE — Jacob Vincent made a promise. It came after a 33-28 season-opening loss to Eagle on Aug. 21. "We're gonna go shock some people," the Highland senior quarterback said. Nearly three months later, even Vincent couldn't have anticipated how much. The Rams went from 0-3 to doubling up...

Pocatello, ID · 3d

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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 · 7d

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 · 5d

Idaho State Journal

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Highland Rams beat Eagle to reach unlikely semifinals

EAGLE — Jacob Vincent made a promise. It came after a 33-28 season-opening loss to Eagle on Aug. 21. “We’re gonna go shock some people,” the Highland senior quarterback said. Nearly three months later, even Vincent couldn’t have anticipated how much. The Rams went from 0-3 to doubling up that same Eagle team 28-14 in the Class 6A state tournament quarterfinals on Friday night at Thunder Stadium. The fifth-seeded Rams (6-5) will now play at top-seeded Coeur d’Alene (10-0) next week in the semifinals. “I’m just proud of the boys,” Highland head coach Nick Sorrell said. “A lot of teams would have packed it in at 0-3, right? But these guys just kept battling and coming to work every single day, and we’re just continuing to get better. When a team is starting to play their best football at this time of year, that’s what we want. That’s what we strive for.” That wasn’t the case on Sept. 11. Highland blew a double-digit lead in a 29-25 loss at Capital, falling to 0-3 for the first time in a decade. Afterward, shouts of “This is our legacy” and “Someone has to step up” carried out of the Rams’ locker room

Pocatello, ID · 3d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d