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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

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Many charity organizations are working on the ground in Ukraine and are in need of donations. (Darya Lavinskaya/Adobe Stock)
Tips for Avoiding Scams When Helping Ukrainians

Many people are looking for ways to help Ukrainians affected by war. However, they should be on the lookout for scams. Lynn Heider - vice president …

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Idaho Foodbank has increased its food distribution by 44% during the pandemic. (bravissimos/Adobe Stock)
ID Ranchers Wrangle Up Meals for Idaho Foodbank in 2021

BOISE, Idaho - A group of Idaho ranchers are riding to the rescue for people in need during the pandemic. Gem State companies are dedicating 100 …

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Mountain America Credit Union has donated more than 26,000 meals to the Idaho Foodbank this year. (Mountain America Credit Union)
Credit Unions Donate to Help Feed Idahoans During Hard Times

BOISE, Idaho -- With folks across the country struggling to afford meals, credit unions are stepping up to help people in need. Feeding America …

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Mutual aid groups are popping up across the country to help people who are isolated during the COVID-19 outbreak. (ulza/Adobe Stock)
AARP Website: A Resource Pool in Pandemic

BOISE, Idaho -- An online platform from AARP is connecting folks with groups that can give them aid while they're isolated at home during the …

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Empty Bowls event on November 23, 2018 in Boise, Idaho, which raised about $43,000. (The Idaho Foodbank)
Filling 'Empty Bowls' for ID Families in Need This Holiday Season

BOISE, Idaho — It's the 22nd year of Empty Bowls, a post-Thanksgiving tradition in Boise to ensure fewer people are without food this holiday …

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A project to bring block parties to Pocatello neighborhoods is among the winners of the AARP Community Challenge grant program. (veganstraightedge/Flickr)
Grants Awarded to Idaho Projects to Make Cities 'More Livable'

CALDWELL, Idaho – Projects in three Idaho communities are winners of grants from the 2018 AARP Community Challenge program. The Community …

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Make sure to find a legitimate charity before donating at the end of this year. (HeatherPaque/Pixabay)
Make Sure End-of-Year Donation is to Legitimate Charity

BOISE, Idaho - There are more than 1.5 million charitable organizations in the United States, so it can be tough to figure out which ones to choose …

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The most caring city in America? A new national ranking says it's Boise. (knowlesgallery/iStock)
Report Names Boise the "Most Caring City" in America

BOISE, Idaho - After a month of headlines critical of its shutdown of the Cooper Court homeless encampment, a new report may be the closest thing to …

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A child enjoys herself at a recent climate-change rally in Boise, which was sponsored by the nonprofit Snake River Alliance, just one group encouraging people to donate on Giving Tuesday. Credit: Snake River Alliance
"Giving Tuesday" Expected to Raise Millions for Charity

BOISE, Idaho - We all know about Black Friday, and probably Cyber Monday. But today is "Giving Tuesday," an annual event announced just four years …

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More than 500 people have signed up for a group
Refugee Welcome Rally at ID Statehouse Saturday

BOISE, Idaho - Refugees are a top news headline around the world, as well as here at home, with debate over resettlement programs and the thought-to-…

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PHOTO: Glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol tests are free during the Way to Well tour, making stops in communities throughout the Gem State, including a stop in Caldwell on Wednesday. Photo credit: Microsoft Images.
"Way to Well" Tour Offers Free Health Tests Around the State

CALDWELL, Idaho - Glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol tests are free to the public during the Way to Well tour, making stops in communities …

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Take an "UNselfie" for "#GivingTuesday"

BOISE, Idaho – With Cyber Monday capping three shopping designation days, today is Giving Tuesday – promoted in social media as #…

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