Idaho
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Report: States can improve 988 crisis line
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
ID poll: Clean energy production, preserving nature compatible goals
A new poll shows Idahoans support the development of more clean energy in the state. In February, 500 likely Idaho voters were surveyed. Jillian …
SCOTUS decision in ID case allows emergency abortions – for now
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 …
As Rivers Month wraps up, action still needed to protect ID rivers
National Rivers Month comes to an end this week and conservation groups said it is a reminder more action is needed to protect Idaho's rivers…
ID recreation economy in focus during Great Outdoors Month
June is Great Outdoors Month, which underscores the importance of outdoor recreation in Idaho. As temperatures warm up, people are enjoying nature…
Report:ID ranks high in child well-being, education still concern
Idaho ranks 13th in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book measures how well states are …
Without summer food aid, ID families' options limited
Thirty-seven states have signed up for summer meal dollars for kids. Idaho is not among them. The Department of Agriculture's Summer Electronic …
Conservation coalition: Management plan would 'degrade' ID, MT forests
A coalition of groups are criticizing plans for managing about 4 million acres of national forest lands in Idaho and Montana. Conservation groups in …
FERC rule to spark energy transmission building nationwide
A new step from the federal government takes a step toward modernizing the process for building energy transmission lines - while also protecting wild…
Idahoans vote in primaries Tuesday, but future primaries could look different
As this year's primary approaches, supporters of a voter initiative in Idaho hope future primaries will look different. Idaho's primaries are being …
ID award for volunteers who 'enrich lives' open for nominations
AARP Idaho is seeking nominations in the state for its prestigious award for outstanding volunteers. The Andrus Award for Community Service is named …
Report: ID covering fewer kids with public insurance vs. 2019
As pandemic era protections were lifted, a new report showed the number of children on Medicaid has varied widely between states, with Idaho seeing a …