Idaho
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Traveling Safely Key to Summer Fun Vacations
The busy summer travel season is kicking off this weekend, and a few tips can help ensure hitting the road is as painless as possible. Matthew Conde…
HOPE Week Promotes Positive Experiences for Kids' Mental Health
May is mental health awareness month. As part of that, groups in Idaho are using HOPE Week to help kids in crisis and reduce the state's worrying …
ID Looks to Recruit More Parents During Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month and Idaho is focused on bringing more foster parents into the fold. It's always been difficult for states to …
Bilingual Resource Helps Spanish-Speaking Idahoans Vote
Voting can be hard for non-English speakers in Idaho, but a newly launched resource is helping Spanish-speaking Idahoans answer essential questions …
Clean-Energy Groups: ID Needs Community-Owned Solar Projects
Clean-energy advocates are calling on Idaho Power to go further with its energy plans, pushing for community ownership of renewable energy sources…
Idaho High-School Students Speak about Child-Abuse Prevention
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting ways people can help stop abuse in their communities, and at one Idaho high school, students are …
With ID Primary Approaching, Poll Workers 'Backbone' of Elections
Poll workers will be out in force across Idaho next month, helping with the state's primary election. They'll play an integral role in ensuring …
As Columbia River Fishing Shuts Down, NW Considers How to Save Salmon
Salmon-season restrictions on the Columbia River are prompting regionwide discussions on what can be done to save the fish in the Northwest. Bob …
Tips for Avoiding Scams When Helping Ukrainians
Many people are looking for ways to help Ukrainians affected by war. However, they should be on the lookout for scams. Lynn Heider - vice president …
ID Council Spreads Word on Benefits of Prescribed Fires
Fire can play a helpful role on the landscape in Idaho, and a council in the state is getting the word out on its benefits and how to use it safely…
ID Advocates Look to Future as Abortion Access Curtailed
Access to abortion care will be significantly reduced in Idaho after the Legislature passed one of the most restrictive laws in the country. The …
Tens of Thousands of ID Kids' Health Coverage in Peril
A change to Medicaid enrollment in the coming months could put health coverage for millions of children across the U.S., and thousands in Idaho…