Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a consumer alert last week, warning Idahoans on the text/call/email scam that claims recipients have missed jury duty and if they don’t immediately pay a fine, they could be arrested by local authorities or subject to even greater costs and penalties. As with many scams, criminals depend on a person’s law-abiding nature to scare them into making a payment, often through a link or QR code.
New AARP caregiving data, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that 28% of adults in Idaho — approximately 418,000 people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
Both online learning enthusiasts and devotees of in-person instruction can participate in continuing education courses this spring semester from New Knowledge Adventures. Virtual and in-person classes include those on food, games and history, as well as tours of historic and other sites.
Voter access, voter identification and ballot issues continue to make headlines in Idaho. As such, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane will join AARP Idaho for a statewide telephone town hall on April 10 at 10:30am MT to discuss these issues as well as other topics important to Idahoans.
AARP Idaho to host Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador and United States Attorney for the District of Idaho Joshua Hurwit for statewide telephone town hall on fraud.
Whether you’re a teenager or older adult, having a way to get where you are going safely and easily is one of the best ways to maintain independence. AARP Driver Safety offers multiple programs to help millions of people stay safe on the road – whether it’s as a driver or as a passenger. These programs are available for anyone but are designed specifically for those age 50 and older, to help them refresh their driving skills, learn about new vehicle technology, and monitor their driving behavior.
Beginning in February and continuing until the end of tax season, AARP Foundation is providing complimentary tax preparation across Idaho through its Tax-Aide program.