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localnews8. com > news > 06/12/2026 > gov-little-joins-first-lady-melania-trump-to-launch-foster-youth-savings-initiative

Gov. Little joins First Lady Melania Trump to launch foster youth savings initiative

1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (258+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. (KIFI) " Gov. Brad Little joined First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday to support a new initiative she launched "Fostering The Future Accounts". The program would allow states to establish savings and investment accounts for children…...

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localnews8. com > news > top-stories > 06/02/2026 > savvys-stuffies-girls-er-visit-sparks-effort-to-support-kids-in-difficult-situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (470+ words) OGDEN, Utah (KSTU) -- A little girl's trip to the emergency room a few years ago inspired a family's mission to help others. The Mack family is trying to help kids in scary situations, one stuffed animal at a time. "It's…...

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localnews8. com > news > 06/01/2026 > expanded-blackfoot-foster-care-closet-gives-children-more-room-to-shop-and-choose

Expanded Blackfoot foster care closet gives children more room to shop and choose

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (325+ words) BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) " Foster children in eastern Idaho now have more space to shop for clothing, hygiene products, birthday gifts and other essentials following the opening of a new, expanded home for The Village Foster Care Closet in Blackfoot. The…...

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localnews8. com > news > 05/29/2026 > teen-summer-job-market-hits-historic-all-time-low

Teen summer job market hits historic all-time low

2+ week, 5+ hour ago  (274+ words) Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) - Many students are celebrating their final day of school and beginning the hunt for a fun summer job: an opportunity to receive a first paycheck, learn responsibility, and gain a preview of independence while building a…...

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localnews8. com > news > 05/17/2026 > overlooked-and-misunderstood-a-spotlight-on-childrens-mental-health

Overlooked and misunderstood - A spotlight on children's mental health

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (314+ words) IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)" 1 in 7 children in the United States has their mental health issues overlooked. The main reason their mental needs are not noticed is because children do not communicate like we do. Instead they use tools, such as…...

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localnews8. com > news > 04/23/2026 > through-the-eyes-of-our-learners-school-district-25-invites-community-to-special-america-250-fine-arts-exhibition-on-may-1st

"Through the Eyes of Our Learners:" School District 25 invites community to special America 250 fine arts exhibition on May 1st

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (214+ words) POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) " Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is inviting the community out to a special Fine Arts Exhibition celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Friday, May 1st, 2026, District 25 will host "America Through the Eyes of Our Learners," featuring more…...

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localnews8. com > news > 04/23/2026 > class-is-back-in-session-hawthorne-middle-school-to-reopen-friday

Class is back in session: Hawthorne Middle School to reopen Friday

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (246+ words) Classes will resume as scheduled at Hawthorne Middle School in Pocatello tomorrow, April 24, following a one-day closure due to an unexpected plumbing issue. Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 confirms that the issue that prompted Thursday's closure has been addressed, and the…...

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localnews8. com > news > 04/15/2026 > 520-fifth-graders-celebrate-hope-of-america-concert-for-u-s-250th-anniversary

520 fifth graders celebrate "Hope of America" concert for U. S. 250th anniversary

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (244+ words) 520 fifth graders in Jefferson School District #251 belted out patriotic numbers in a dazzling Hope of America concert celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) " More than 520 Rigby fifth graders belted out patriotic numbers at a dazzling Hope of America program…...

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localnews8. com > health > cnn-health > 03/05/2026 > when-kids-dont-sleep-parents-dont-either-experts-share-tips-for-better-family-sleep

When kids don't sleep, parents don't either. Experts share tips for better family sleep

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1074+ words) By Lily Hautau, CNN (CNN) " So how much sleep do kids really need? It's more than many parents may think. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 14 to 17 hours for newborns, 12 to 15 for infants, 11 to 14 for toddlers, 10 to 13 for preschoolers and 9 to…...

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localnews8. com > stacker-science > 11/18/2025 > when-pediatric-anxiety-meets-parental-burnout-the-hidden-mental-health-crisis

When pediatric anxiety meets parental burnout: The hidden mental health crisis

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (238+ words) The gap in pediatric mental health care is driven by several factors. Many families face long waitlists, high costs, and/or a lack of specialists in their area. For some, stigma or logistical challenges create additional barriers. Others are unsure…...

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