Abby Davis

1 week ago | ktvb.com | Abby Davis

BOISE, Idaho — More than 100 people gathered in Boise to mark Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day with signs held high, calling attention to what advocates describe as an epidemic affecting Native communities. The Indigenous Idaho Alliance and Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence organized Monday's walk from the Idaho State Capitol to the Boise Centre.

1 week ago | ktvb.com | Abby Davis

BOISE, Idaho — Federal budget cuts are taking a toll on one of the Treasure Valley's key housing assistance organizations. Jesse Tree, a nonprofit that helps prevent evictions and keep families housed, lost all of its AmeriCorps service members this week. Program Director Evan Stewart said the members were told Tuesday they had been placed on a 21-day administrative hold and would need to transfer to another agency or have their contracts terminated.

2 weeks ago | ktvb.com | Abby Davis

BOISE, Idaho — Por primera vez desde 2019, el Distrito Escolar de Fruitland pide a los votantes que aprueben un impuesto suplementario para actualizaciones del plan de estudios, mejoras de las instalaciones deportivas y otras mejoras en todo el distrito. "Quería asegurarme de que estamos haciendo cambios positivos y avanzando para hacer lo mejor para los niños", mencionó el Superintendente Stoney Winston. "Así que esa es la pregunta, ¿es lo mejor que estamos haciendo ahora para los niños?

2 weeks ago | ktvb.com | Abby Davis

BOISE, Idaho — For the first time since 2019, the Fruitland School District is asking voters to approve a supplemental levy that would provide millions of dollars for curriculum updates, athletic facility improvements and other enhancements across the district. "I wanted to make sure that we're making positive changes and going forward and doing the best for kids," Superintendent Stoney Winston said. "So that's the question, is what we're doing right now the best for kids?

2 weeks ago | ktvb.com | Abby Davis

ONTARIO, Ore. — Ontario Fire and Rescue says a critical staffing shortage is hindering its ability to respond effectively to emergencies. The department's limited resources were highlighted last Wednesday when firefighters responded to a fatal fire at an encampment on the outskirts of town. "Really limited on water supply, capabilities of staffing, and what we can do with two people and myself," Benson said.