Idaho
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Legal clinic in ID helps people through name change process
The legal process for a person to change their name can feel complicated. A workshop in Boise walked people through it. The Wrest Collective…
Monday, October 7, 2024
Reports: States adopting policies to increase voter access, secure elections
Election laws have been in the spotlight since 2020 - but despite the controversy, a new report finds many states have made election administration …
Postal workers to hold day of action, ID rallies planned
U.S. postal workers will rally across the country on Tuesday to bring attention to their working conditions. An Idaho postal worker helped start the …
Search for ID volunteers begins as next tax season approaches
It may seem early, but as the year comes to end, the new tax year approaches. AARP provides free tax aide and they're looking for recruits. In …
Report: Teacher pay lags behind others with college degrees
Average teacher pay increased in 2023, but a new study shows it still lags far behind that of other college graduates. Average weekly wages for …
Path cleared to November ballot for open primaries initiative
A proposal to end closed party primaries and use a ranked choice system will appear on the November ballot. With less than two months to the …
ID program aims to grow teacher numbers across the state
A program is Idaho is aiming to close the teacher shortage gap by training people where they live. Idaho State University's Paraprofessional to …
ID project aims to heal democracy through conversation
An Idaho project is working to bridge the political divide harming the country's democracy. The United Vision Project facilitates meaningful …
Future of Social Security in spotlight at AARP ID town hall
The future of Social Security is a priority issue for many voters across the country. The interest on Social Security Trust Funds will run out of …
ID city's 'non-sanctuary' status threatens most vulnerable, critics say
Groups are warning an Idaho city's decision to declare itself a non-sanctuary city could have far-reaching implications. The repercussions are still …
Pollution violations continued at ID sewage plants in 2023, report says
A new report finds pollution violations at wastewater treatment plants have been a problem in more than half of Idaho's communities. The Idaho …
ID offers free state park passes for foster families
Foster families will have free access to Idaho state parks under a new initiative. The Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport program will give …