Ryan Hawes

Feb 27, 2025 | idahonews.com | Ryan Hawes

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Governor Brad Little officially proclaimed Feb. 26, 2025, Foster Care Awareness Day in Idaho. The announcement was made during a rally at the state capitol, where the governor, legislators and Idaho Voices for Children gathered to emphasize their commitment to improving the foster care system and supporting the families involved. "In general, things are moving in the right direction," said Health and Welfare Director Alex Adams. "We've increased the number of foster families.

Feb 20, 2025 | idahonews.com | Ryan Hawes |Dakota Castets-Didier

Boise, Idaho — Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare is seeking to increase its workforce with a request for 104 new employees to enhance youth safety and permanency services. The proposal, however, faces a recommendation from the governor to approve 58 positions. Director Alex Adams of the Department of Health and Welfare emphasized the need for additional staff to strengthen families and prevent the removal of children from their homes.

Jan 21, 2025 | idahonews.com | Ryan Hawes

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Meridian, Idaho (CBS2) – Future generations of Idahoans are going to be able to enjoy a ninja course at Discovery Park in Meridian, thanks to Eva Plimmer. The Meridian City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment of $145,000 toward the course on Tuesday. Family and Friends of Eva Plimmer have raised an additional $200,000 that will help fund the project. All of this helps Eva’s dream become a reality.

Nov 8, 2024 | idahonews.com | Ryan Hawes

Meridian, Idaho (CBS2) – Across Idaho, more than 220,990 people experience food insecurity. Map the Meal Gap reports that 67,590 children in Idaho don’t have access to enough food to meet their needs. At The Idaho Foodbank, work happens around the year to help meet the need. President & CEO Randy Ford says there has been a slow and steady rise in the need for food. Ford says that while inflation may have eased, food prices haven’t come down.

Oct 23, 2024 | idahonews.com | Ryan Hawes

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — How did a Boise real estate agent who does not like the cold get on a reality TV show in the New Zealand Alps? In October 2023, Dusty Fisher traveled 28 hours on a plane to New Zealand. At the time, he did not know much about what he was getting into. Dusty is not a reality TV fan and has not applied to be on the show. Instead, he received a direct message on Instagram that led him to "The Summit," which features 16 strangers who go on a 14-day journey to reach a distant peak.