Child Care

InvestigateWest, Invisible Institute sue Idaho for withholding police employment records

The lawsuit accuses Idaho State Police and the Idaho Department of Correction of concealing public records in response to critical reporting

InvestigateWest June 26, 2026

Education

Mercer Island superintendent knew of teacher sexual misconduct allegations despite public statements

Curtis Johnston was allowed to voluntarily surrender his teaching license after the superintendent told a state investigator that no investigations existed, records show

Moe K. Clark June 25, 2026

Public Health

As Idaho grows, ambulance agencies warn they need more funding to keep up

State lawmakers wary of government spending have turned down bills to fund emergency medical services

Rachel Spacek June 25, 2026

Carlos Rodriguez, ECEAP lead teacher, leads a session at Blossoms Early Learning Center on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021.

Government

The Real Costs of Child Care in America

In Washington state and across the country, the financial realities of child care are like mismatched puzzle pieces jammed together

November 1, 2021

As her 2-year-old Zoey enjoys a picture book, Jessica Heavner throws a Frisbee with her son Joseph, 3, and daughter Alexia,

Crisis in child care

For parents and providers, the dollars just don’t make sense.

June 22, 2021

InvestigateWest, Invisible Institute sue Idaho for withholding police employment records

Mercer Island superintendent knew of teacher sexual misconduct allegations despite public statements

As Idaho grows, ambulance agencies warn they need more funding to keep up

The Real Costs of Child Care in America

Crisis in child care

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