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Early Learning Day at Idaho Capitol showcases programs supporting families and educators
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (246+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Early learning advocates from across the state gathered Tuesday at the Idaho State Capitol to highlight the importance of child care and early education. Idaho Early Learning Day took place Feb. 3 in the Capitol rotunda and brought together…...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Idaho celebrates National Mentoring Month at Boise City Hall
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (308+ words) I'm the Idaho News 6 neighborhood reporter dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from Meridian and Boise State University. BOISE, Idaho " National Mentoring Month wrapped up Wednesday with a colorful celebration outside Boise City Hall, as Big Brothers Big Sisters…...
Weiser Memorial Hospital becomes the third in Idaho to offer Safe Haven Baby Box after donation
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (508+ words) WEISER, Idaho " Weiser Memorial Hospital is officially moving forward with plans to install a Safe Haven Baby Box after a last-minute donation completed a years-long fundraising campaign, hospital officials announced. The $29,000 campaign to bring the life-saving resource to Washington County…...
Weiser Memorial Hospital aims to expand Idaho’s Safe Haven Baby Box access
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (179+ words) WEISER, Idaho " Weiser Memorial Hospital is seeking funding to install a Safe Haven Baby Box, which offers parents an anonymous and secure option to surrender a newborn. RELATED | Idaho welcomes State's first Safe Haven Baby Box in Blackfoot The hospital…...
Twin Falls School District helps homeless students have a merry Christmas with community support
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (470+ words) TWIN FALLS, Idaho " Children across Idaho are counting down the minutes until Santa arrives, but sometimes financial pressures can be too much for families experiencing housing insecurity, resulting in a sparse holiday haul. The Twin Falls School District, along with…...
Caldwell Salvation Army prepares to serve families this Christmas with gifts and food
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (381+ words) CALDWELL, Idaho " Months of preparation have led to this moment at the Caldwell Salvation Army, where volunteers from across the community are working together to ensure every family wakes up on Christmas morning with gifts to open and food on…...
West Ada School District considers armed sentinels for campus safety in first public reading
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (846+ words) MERIDIAN, Idaho " The West Ada School District's safety plan, including armed, plain-clothes sentinels and wearable alert badges, had its first public reading Monday night at a board meeting where parents, teachers, and staff shared their concerns and support. The district…...
Should you be worried about AI in this year's Christmas toys?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (349+ words) We're nearing Black Friday and holiday shopping season, and as you're looking for deals in store and online, be wary of unsafe toys. The Public Interest Research Group advocates for consumer well-being and every year puts together the "Trouble in…...
Big space, compact critters: Zoo Boise opens new small animal kingdom
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (146+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Zoo Boise unveiled its newest small animal kingdom exhibit, bringing more space to some of the zoo's smallest creatures. The new and improved space provides access to indoor and outdoor spaces as well as more interactive zones like…...
Diagnosed with rare form of leukemia, Caldwell Boy receives bone marrow match
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (343+ words) I'm the Idaho News 6 reporter dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from Canyon County. CALDWELL, Idaho " A 5-year-old Caldwell boy is fighting for his life, and now his family finally has the news they've been praying for: a bone…...