BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) launched a new program this month to streamline substance use disorder treatment for families involved in the child welfare system.

BOISE, Idaho — The Senate Health and Welfare Committee has approved 16 new rules, including the adoption of several temporary measures from the last legislative session. Among these are the ...

"What this equates to is about a 20% increase for child welfare in state history," said Alex Adams, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director. "It would be the largest increase in child ...

BOISE — A bill that would ban government entities from implementing mask mandates has been sent to the Idaho House. Presented by Rep. Robert Beiswenger, R-Horseshoe Bend, HB 32 would prohibit ...

Idaho students have demonstrated minimal academic growth in reading and math, according to the most recent results from a federal exam dubbed “The Nation’s Report Card.” Fourth and eighth ...

but on Monday he did so for the first time as the director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Director Alex Adams, previously the governor’s budget director, gave a brief overview of ...

Across the state, cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are up more than 20 times year over year, according to data from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Cases have ...

Across the state, cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are up more than 20 times year over year, according to data from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Cases have ...

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Alex Adams joins state officials and business leaders to announce the Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport at Lucky Peak State Park, as foster ...