Boise, Idaho – The web site for the new $50 million “Strong Families, Strong Students” initiative goes live Wednesday, directly supporting Idaho families and their students’ educational needs during the pandemic.

At StrongFamilies.Idaho.Gov, eligible parents can apply for $1,500 per eligible student with a maximum award of $3,500 per family. Families can use the funds to purchase or receive reimbursement for eligible educational materials, devices, and services.

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The Mountain Home News became aware late last week of multiple resignations — as many as seven — at the City of Mountain Home Fire Department. No names were given, and the details remain sketchy. But the safety of our citizens is paramount, and we did what local news outlets do — we started asking questions.

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BOISE — Gov. Brad Little and state officials are beginning to distribute the first shipment of thousands of new rapid coronavirus tests for teachers and public school staff across Idaho.

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