By YVONNE WARJACK
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POCATELLO — Idaho State University community gathered early on the ISU Quad August 25 for the annual sunrise ceremony Native American Student Services (NASS) hosted.

The event welcomed students, faculty, staff, and community members to mark the beginning of the new school year in a spirit of unity and reflection. (cont.)

By LORI ANN EDMO
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FORT HALL — Mickelsen Construction from Blackfoot is doing the demolition of the Human Resource Development Center (HRDC) building under a $1.163 contract said Construction Services manager Kimberly Dixey.

It includes demolishing the HRDC section, capping the underground utilities and repurposing the area into a park-like space, she said. Plans include a concrete pad in the center of the lawn with water access, along with electrical service and lighting throughout the area.

The funds are from the insurance claim the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes received after the building caved in February 25, 2019. The roof collapsed around 2:53 a.m. in the Elderly Nutrition dining room. Fort Hall Police officers doing security checks discovered it. At the time, then Fort Hall Business Council Chairman Nathan Small said there was too much ice buildup on the top of the roof that may have caused the collapse. (cont.)

By YVONNE WARJACK
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FORT HALL — Chief Taghee Elementary Academy is entering a new era under the leadership of Principal David Mirhadi, who brings a background as both a journalist and educator.

Mirhadi, who began his teaching career at age 37 and earned his graduate degree in 2022, says his years as a journalist sharpened his communication and people skills-qualities he now uses to connect with students, families, and staff. (cont.)