27J Schools said it is not leaving the cost of new growth to the district alone, responding to questions about why homebuilders do not pay for added school needs.

The district said local homebuilders have voluntarily contributed more than $20 million since 2001 to the district’s Capital Facility Fee Foundation. 27J Schools said the contributions support the expansion of existing schools or the construction of new schools.

27J Schools said the public/private partnership began as the district started to see massive enrollment growth tied to new residential development, and that 25 years later the foundation still helps bridge the funding gap for new school construction.

The district said the following homebuilders were recognized during a June 10 Board of Education meeting for their continued support of the foundation: D.R. Horton Colorado, KB Home, Lennar, Meritage Homes and Richmond American Homes. 27J Schools also said board directors—past and present—who have served on the foundation were recognized.

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Brighton District Library Seeks Youth Book Donations

The Brighton District Library’s Youth Librarians are asking for children’s books to stock a Summer Reading Prize Cart. Donations can be brought to the youth desk.

Brighton District Library Promotes Summer Reading With a Dog

The Brighton District Library shared a social post about summer reading, with a message that a dog would not “judge” people for not doing it. The post links to a summer reading page on the library’s website.

Brighton Police Warn Which Fireworks Are Legal

Brighton Police said only certain ground-based fireworks are legal within city limits. They listed legal and illegal types and provided links to report fireworks.

Archers Auto Repair Named Sponsor for Buckaroo Breakfast

The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce announced Archers Auto Repair as the official presenting sponsor for the 93rd Annual Buckaroo Breakfast. The event is scheduled for August 18–22, 2026, at O’Conner Field House.

CWI One Stop Services to Close in Nampa

College of Western Idaho said One Stop Student Services at its Nampa campus Micron Education Center will close June 24–26. Services will move to the Ada County Center Lynx Building during the closure, and One Stop will reopen in Nampa on June 29.

CWI highlights Metallica Scholars student firefighter pathway

College of Western Idaho shared a story about Hunter Stephenson returning to the fire service. The post says he is using CWI’s Fire Service Technology program and support from the All Within My Hands Foundation and the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

Valley Regional Transit Thanks for “Bus Day Ever”

Valley Regional Transit thanked people for attending “Bus Day Ever” held last week despite the heat. The agency also thanked the Ada County Highway District for hosting the event.

Idaho Power Marks National Dairy Month

Idaho Power said it is proud to power one of Idaho’s top industries as National Dairy Month continues. The company also plans to meet customers at Meridian Dairy Days in the Treasure Valley this weekend.

Idaho Power urges wildfire preparedness for outage alerts

Idaho Power said wildfire season has started and people should prepare for possible outages. The company told customers to update their contact information at idahopower.com/myaccount to receive outage alerts.