Election dispute, bar closure, top schools — news you may have missed

The Idaho Statesman touched on a mix of political controversy, education rankings, business closures and the rise of a girls sport on Monday. From a contested voter registration to a downtown Boise bar’s last call, here’s a quick recap.

• Voter registration challenge: Republican primary candidate Holly Cook is challenging Ada County Commissioner Ryan Davidson’s voter registration because his listed address is a vacant lot. Davidson said he lives next door and housing is being built at his registered address.

• Top high schools ranked: Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy was named Idaho’s No. 1 public high school by U.S. News & World Report, with half of the state’s top 10 schools located in the Boise area. Renaissance High in Meridian came in third with a 99% graduation rate.

• Whiskey Bar closing: The longtime downtown Boise bar at 509 Main St. will pour its final drinks Saturday after showing the Kentucky Derby. Open since 2014 in Old Boise, the establishment did not provide a reason for closing.

• Girls flag football growing: Optimist Youth Football has expanded its girls flag football program to the high school level this spring, growing from 68 players in 2024 to 171 players across 20 teams in 2026. Women’s flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

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