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Idaho Press
Emmett High School dome repairs to cost millions
The big dome dilemma The iconic monolithic domes at Emmett High School are in in a quandary. An engineering assessment found the nearly 40-year-old concrete domes do not currently pose a structural life-safety risk, but the building faces an estimated $24 million to $27.7 million in recommended repairs and upgrades. Engineers identified concerns ranging from aging mechanical systems and water intrusion to accessibility and security deficiencies. With no decision yet on whether to renovate or replace the school, district leaders are turning to the community for input on what could become a major bond-funded project. Reporter Spencer Rentfro has the story. Go get 'em, girls! The Emmett girls soccer team is looking to build on a breakthrough 2025 season that included its first winning conference record in more than a decade. After opening this fall with a 1-1 tie against 5A Columbia, the Huskies are leaning on returning leaders, promising young players and a stronger team culture as they chase another step forward in a challenging conference. And the winners are ... Young 4-H and FFA participants from across Gem and Boise counties put months of work on display at the 2026 Gem/Boise County Fair, competing in everything from livestock
Arbiter Online
College of Education and School of Public Service begin two-year merger
After a major college restructuring, Boise State combined the College of Education and School of Public Service into one, bringing together 15 undergraduate degrees and 20 graduate programs. Although both colleges were formally combined on July 1, integrating their new academic and administrative operations is expected to take about two...
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Idaho private school offers bachelor’s degrees before students graduate high school
Update Monday with news that Crestpoint is “winding down” its relationship with Smarter By 1 Degree. Students at Eagle-based private school Freedom Academy can pursue a bachelor’s degree before they graduate high school. The path runs through Texas-based company Smarter By 1 Degree, which connects high schoolers with online college courses and participating universities.
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U of I hires first presidential endowed academic chair
The University of Idaho has hired its first presidential endowed academic chair — but she will not be headquartered on the Moscow campus. Erika Consoli will instead be based at the U of I’s Parma Research and Extension Center, where she will study nematology. Nematodes, a form of...
Post Register
Boise State University students returned to campus
Boise State University students returned to campus Monday for the first day of fall classes, bringing a mix of excitement, new routines and the realities of balancing college life. For freshmen, Monday marked the beginning of a brand-new experience. One student said the moment started to feel real as she...
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Eagle holds off Highland 26-21 in Sportsline’s Game of the Week
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Eagle opened the high school football season with a 26-21 win over Highland Friday night at Iron Horse Stadium in the first Friday Night Sportsline Game of the Week of the season. The Mustangs struck first behind quarterback Jace Dahlgren. He connected with 6-foot-6 tight...
Idaho Press
Ridgevue begins 2026 campaign with home loss to Burley
NAMPA — The first game in the Kurt Taylor era at Ridgevue High didn’t quite go as planned. The Warhawks hosted Burley to kick off the high school football season Friday night. Coming into the season, Ridgevue was hopeful of continuing the momentum built from last year, where the program posted a 6-4 record and made the playoffs for the first time ever. Instead, Friday night’s contest saw the Warhawks hit their first road bump in the season, losing 20-19 to the Bobcats, who went the entire 2025 season without a win. A much improved Burley squad from a season ago held firm after giving up a first half lead. Ridgevue took its first lead of the game in the third quarter and had multiple chances to extend it. But the Warhawks never could, allowing the Bobcats to strike late and take it back for good. Starting on its own 45-yard line, Burley went down the field in three plays in the fourth quarter to take the lead. A long catch by Marcus Armstrong and two quarterback runs by Ty Shirley put the Bobcats up 20-19 with 5:27 remaining. Ridgevue’s next drive ended with a turnover on downs, coming up
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Emmett High’s dome days may be numbered
EMMETT — Bob Hyde likes to joke that Emmett High graduates have a peculiar posture. Years of walking along the edge of classrooms with curved walls, inside one of the school’s unique dome structures, leaves students hunched to the side to avoid bumping their heads, the assistant superintendent said during a tour of the school on Monday night.
Idaho Press
Top prep football players to watch in the Treasure Valley this season
The 2026 high school football season begins this weekend with a number of schools set to return to the field. The first full slate of games begins next weekend with every school in action. Here are the top players from the Treasure Valley to keep track of this season. Harrison Bagley — senior LB, Mountain View A cornerstone piece for Mountain View’s defense returns this fall in Bagley. The first-team all-conference selection led the Mavericks with 71 tackles a season ago. The linebacking unit will be the strength of Mountain View’s defense according to head coach Brian Compton, with Bagley leading the unit. Max Barnes — senior OL/DL, Columbia A first-team all-conference selection on both the offensive and defensive lines, Barnes is an imposing force for the Wildcats. The 6-foot-7, 250-pound lineman committed to Boise State in June and is one of five returning offensive linemen back for Columbia. Oakley Baxter — senior RB, Rocky Mountain Baxter led Rocky Mountain in rushing with 998 yards and 13 touchdowns in 10 games, earning first-team all-6A Southern Idaho Conference Foothills Division honors. One of the many talented players returning for the Grizzlies this fall, Baxter will look to make his claim as