Alaska ranks 41st in the nation in terms of overall child well-being, according to the new 2024 Kids Count Data Bookfrom the Annie E. Casey …
By Taylor Kate Brown for Grist.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Alaska News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Serv…
A new report shows the number of children covered by Medicaid varied widely between states as pandemic-era protections were lifted, with Alaska …
Monday, July 1, 2024
The country's new 988 mental health response system turns two years old this month and a new report praised California's implementation while calling …
Some select alleyways across San Diego are set to get vibrant makeovers thanks to a transformative community initiative. Sue Peerson, lecturer in …
Mobile units are rolling out in rural California communities this summer to help keep kids engaged and combat learning loss. The nonprofit Save the …
Low reading and math scores at schools in Hawaii point to a need to further invest in public education, according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book …
Conservation groups say the Hawaiian Islands are on the leading edge of the fight to preserve endangered birds, since climate change and habitat loss …
Hawaii is known for its beautiful birds and wildlife advocates want to see more done to protect them from the effects of climate change. One of the …
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A new report examines the rollout of the 988 mental-health crisis line in each state, including Idaho.
The national three-digit 988 Suicide and …
Monday, July 1, 2024
A new poll shows Idahoans support the development of more clean energy in the state.
In February, 500 likely Idaho voters were surveyed.
Jillian …
A ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday will allow for abortions in emergency situations in Idaho - for now. The justices said they were …
Monday, July 1, 2024
Wildlife experts are warning people not to get too close to the animals in national parks as the summer travel season heats up. Overeager tourists …
California joined a dozen other states across the U.S. either banning or regulating the use of gestation crates to raise livestock and a ballot …
A group formed to fight for the rights of Bozeman's lower-income renters is pushing for mandatory legal assistance for people facing eviction…
Monday, July 1, 2024
Voting rights advocates say turnout for Nevada's June primary election was low overall but those who did vote did so mostly by mail.
Just over 383,00…
Mayors from across the nation were in Kansas City, Missouri, last week for the 92nd annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Hillary …
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have different views on most issues, and student loan debt is no different. In the Reno-Sparks …
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Seven projects have been chosen in Oregon to receive grants from AARP.
The projects were selected for the Community Challenge grant program…
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Conservation Fund, which works to protect land and nature across the U.S. has announced it has protected more than 1 million acres of working …
Monday, July 1, 2024
Today is National Postal Workers Day, a celebration of the job they do to deliver the mail.
Postal workers provide a vital service, especially …
Monday, July 1, 2024
The high cost of child care in Washington can strain family budgets. It can be even harder when families are experiencing homelessness.
A statewide …
A new report examines the rollout of the 988 mental health crisis line in each state and finds Washington state has fared well but still has more work…
Lawsuits are seeking to hold Amazon accountable for selling a chemical used by people for suicide. The substance is known as sodium nitrite and is …
Monday, July 1, 2024
July is one of the busiest months for national parks and wildlife advocates have tips for reducing conflicts with animals.
Grand Teton and …
Wyoming ranked highest in the nation for suicide rates four consecutive years through 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and …
Advocates in Wyoming trying to get music therapy licensure recognized in the state are hitting roadblocks. Members of the Wyoming Music Therapy …
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