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From tragedy to reform: Advocates drive passage of three Idaho child protection laws
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (523+ words) I'm the Idaho News 6 reporter dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from Canyon County. IDAHO " Starting July 1, three new laws designed to better protect Idaho's most vulnerable children will take effect, changing the way the state handles child welfare....
Skaters and Boise Parks and Rec gear up for Skatefort next weekend
2+ week, 1+ day ago (370+ words) Skaters and Boise Parks and Rec gear up for Skatefort next weekend'KIVI-TV Rhodes Skate Park is a popular place for people of all ages to come together to skate and hang out, but one family discovered a mess in the…...
Idaho House passes bill updating parental consent rules for minors’ medical care
2+ week, 6+ day ago (214+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Idaho House members unanimously voted on Monday to advance a parental rights bill that addresses emergency medical care for children. House Bill 860 clarifies a 2024 law that requires parents in Idaho to give consent before their children can receive…...
Early Learning Day at Idaho Capitol showcases programs supporting families and educators
2+ mon, 2+ day 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…...
West Ada School District considers armed sentinels for campus safety in first public reading
3+ mon, 4+ 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…...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Idaho celebrates National Mentoring Month at Boise City Hall
2+ mon, 1+ week 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
2+ mon, 4+ week 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
3+ mon, 5+ 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
3+ mon, 2+ 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
3+ mon, 3+ 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…...