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Saving Daniel: Idaho family doing what it takes to protect their son
For the last nineteen months, the backyard is about as far as anyone in the Wilson family has ventured. They remain locked down, isolated, desperate to save Daniel. → Read More
West Ada's new leader charts future of district
Online or in-person. Masks or no masks. Navigating back to school this year is no easy task and yet one man is eager to lead the largest school district in Idaho. → Read More
Boise charity taking Baby Steps, even during a pandemic
A Boise charity has not allowed the COVID-19 pandemic to stop its mission. → Read More
WICAP helping build strong families in rural Idaho
An organization committed to growing stronger families in rural Idaho weathered the past year by doing what they do best, connecting teachers and parents. → Read More
Boise Salvation Army supporting teen parents through the Booth Program
For the past 15 years, the Community Baby Shower has helped thousands of local babies get the best possible start in life, and this year is no different. → Read More
Family Advocates lives up to its name during the pandemic
For 15 years, southwest Idaho has rallied for Community Baby Shower and the annual fundraiser has helped thousands of babies and parents. → Read More
Making the Grade: In-person learning returns to Idaho
The largest school districts in the state now have students back in the classroom almost full-time. → Read More
More CARES Act money for K-12 education in Idaho, another relief program gets funding
A unanimous vote ensures Idaho school districts will have more federal money to spend on coronavirus relief and a new relief program from the governor also gets the green light. → Read More
Mentoring the next generation of journalists
As part of National News Literacy Week, 6 On Your Side and our sister stations across the country are partnering with journalism students to support the next generation of journalists. Here in Idaho, we're partnering with broadcasting students at Mountain View High School. → Read More
Making the Grade: Sources of Strength
A group of students and teachers at Mountain View High is on a mission to change the culture at one the the the largest high schools in Idaho. → Read More
Head Start program helps parents grow with community
Each week, a group of parents come together in the Payette Community Garden to learn something new, socialize, and create connections for the adults and the children. Cassidy Cortez, who is part of the group, says having a community that supports her is important. → Read More
Baby Steps program helps parents take big strides
The 13th Annual Community Baby Shower works to support five education-based nonprofits in the Treasure Valley. When you donate baby supplies at any Albertsons, you help fund programs like Baby Steps. → Read More
Local mom goes from charity participant to one of its employees
Community Baby Shower has had the privilege of assisting local families for 13 years, and in honor of our 13th year, we are telling the stories of those families who benefit when you donate to Community Baby Shower. → Read More
MAKING THE GRADE: Idaho's per pupil spending puts us in second-to-last place
When it comes to spending money on our kids' education, Idaho ranks almost dead last. → Read More
FINDING HOPE: Mom shares story, creates nonprofit to end mental health stigma
A local mother is on a mission to stop the stigma for people who are struggling with mental illness. She says conversation is key and that's why she's bravely opening up about her own journey. → Read More
MAKING THE GRADE: Immunization opt-out rates soar in Idaho
The number of parents choosing not to immunize their children in Idaho has reached an all-time high. → Read More
MAKING THE GRADE: New legislation could make it easier to have guns in schools
An Idaho lawmaker believes schools would be safer if more guns were on campus. → Read More
MAKING THE GRADE: Exclusive one-on-one interview with Governor Brad Little
Our State's governor is on a mission, and Brad Little is starting by focusing on ABC's. → Read More
MAKING THE GRADE: At risk students at risk in new funding formula
Some of Idaho's most vulnerable children could end up with fewer resources to help them in the classroom → Read More
MAKING THE GRADE: Funding formula proposal goes public
A bill that affects every child, educator and school in Idaho is now public. Re-writing how schools are funded is arguably one of the most complex issues the legislature will tackle this session. For three years, a committee has worked to figure out a fair way to redistribute money to school districts. Idaho has not updated this process in 25 years. Simply put, the new formula is based on… → Read More