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2024

December

Jesse Tree helps families avoid eviction and homelessness this holiday season, Idaho News 6, December 8

November

Letters to the editor, Nov. 5, 2024, Idaho Press, November 5

October

USICH Releases New Spotlight in Homelessness Prevention Series, National Low Income Housing Coalition, October 28

Homelessness Prevention Series: Spotlight on Family Homelessness, United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, October 21

September

State of Downtown highlights efforts to address homelessness, help the vulnerable, Idaho Press, September 7

State of Downtown address highlights homeless problem amidst positive growth, Idaho Business Review, September 13

Can’t afford a home in Idaho? You’re not alone, Boise State Public Radio, September 17

Empathy in eviction court: The path to understanding can show more than a non-payment of rent, Idaho Capital Sun, September 18

Women of the Year- Ali Rabe, Jesse Tree, Idaho Business Review, September 19

‘Its terrifying’: Evictions in Ada Co. Spike, with nearly a quarter of filings come from two landlords, Boise Dev, September 30

August

Agencies in Boise work together to help homeless into affordable housing, Idaho Business Review, August 19

July

Treasure Valley eviction filings doubled in 2023, report finds, Boise State Public Radio, July 15

Treasure Valley evictions are on the rise, but rent aid is working to keep Idahoans in their homes, Idaho Capital Sun, July 18

Report shows Treasure Valley eviction filings nearly doubled in 2023, KTVB, July 19

The Power List, Most Influential Leaders in Idaho, Idaho Business Review, July 22

‘Really tough climb’: Campaign to end family homelessness facing headwinds due to rising rents, expiration of COVID-19 funds, Boise Dev, July 23

June

These 50 women were just selected as the 2024 Women of the Year, Idaho Business Review, June 14

Jesse Tree Receives $300,000 Grant from KeyBank to Support Treasure Valley Citizens Facing Eviction, AccessWire, June 24

Jesse Tree Receives $300,000 Grant from KeyBank to Support Treasure Valley Citizens Facing Eviction, MENAFN, June 24

TownTalk: Jesse Tree Receives $300k Grant from KeyBank to Support Residents Facing Eviction, Idaho Press, June 30

May

Boise Mayor announces plans to address housing, pushes back on Legislature during State of the City address, KTVB, May 16

Mayor McLean Announces Supportive Housing Investment Fund at State of the City, City of Boise, May 16

Learn What Drives Homelessness, Eye on Sun Valley, May 28

April

‘It’s disappointing’: New Idaho law deregulates rent control, fees, KTVB, April 4

Sowing change: The transformative power of community gardens in Idaho’s rental communities, Idaho Capital Sun, April 24

March

Why Ada County changed how they hold eviction hearings, Idaho Matters, March 19

‘A lot of concern’: More than 400 Idaho affordable housing units losing rent caps by 2028, Boise Dev, March 22

February

Housing is health: Why housing stability in Idaho matters to our community, Idaho Capital Sun, February 2

Some Idahoans struggle with rental move-in criteria, KTVB, February 8

Renters falling eviction have higher risk of death, and mortality surged during Covid-19 pandemic, study finds, CNN, February 20

This Boise law aimed to house poor residents. The Legislature could take that away, Idaho Statesman, February 22

2023

December

Meridian housing grant used to keep 95 families in homes, Boise Dev, December 5

KIN’s latest menus pay tribute to local nonprofits, giving season, Idaho Press, December 27

Rental assistance nonprofit finds property management sending fake eviction hearing dates, KTVB, December 27

Idaho Partners for Good helps nonprofits make a bigger community impact, Idaho Business Review, December 28

ICYMI: Several Ada County multi-family projects stall, developers say market conditions to blame, Boise Dev, December 31

November

Rent down in Boise, is it enough to help renters with the affordable housing issue?, KTVB, November 9

‘Matchmakers of philanthropy’: Idaho Community foundation connects through nonprofit vending machine, Idaho Press, November 28

October

The cost of student housing and rent in the Treasure Valley, KTVB, October 10

Boise mayoral candidates on housing at Jesse Tree, LEAP Housing forum, Boise Dev, October 6

3 out of 4 mayoral candidates discuss housing affordability in Boise, KIVI, October 6 

Build up or out? Boise mayoral candidates debate housing, KPVI, October 6

Boise mayoral candidates speak on affordable housing, KTVB, October 6

Build up or out? Boise mayoral candidates debate housing, The Neighbor, October 5

Boise Mayoral Candidates to outline plans to address homelessness, Boise State Public Radio, October 2

September

Eviction Prevention in Idaho: An Interview with Ali Rabe, Profectus Magazine, September 12

Guest commentary: Housing all Idahoans will take investment, Idaho Press, September 5

August

CITIZEN: Ali Rabe, Idaho Press, August 31

Want to help prevent homelessness in Idaho? Here’s what you can do about it, Idaho Statesman, August 13

Eviction court cases increase due to end of federal rental assistance, KIVI, August 3

Pandemic emergency rental assistance is now gone in Ada County. Tenant Evictions surge, Idaho Statesman, August 2

July

‘We are so far behind’: Panel outlines need, solutions to lack of housing in Pacific Northwest, Idaho Press, July 18

June

Increasing housing prices and the future of Boise’s affordability, KIVI, June 13

Idaho renters struggle to keep up with costs, as rent costs continue to increase, KTVB, June 6

We should all care that Idaho renters are headed for a ‘fiscal cliff’ as aid runs out, Idaho Statesman, June 4

Jesse Tree: Evictions could hit record high once federal assistance funds run out, IdahoNews 2, June 2

Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable, BSPR, June 1

Idaho’s homeless services may face fiscal cliff as COVID federal funds run out, BSPR, June 1

May

Rent in Boise area down over past year, but is way up compared to 2020 KTVB, May 30

It saved me from being homeless: Boise emergency rental relief to run out in June Idaho Statesman, May 28

Idaho Gives 2023 wraps up with nearly $4 million in donations, KTVB, May 5

Can it beat its record? With $2M so far, Idaho Gives enters final day of nonprofit fundraising, Idaho Capital Sun, May 4

April

2023 expected to be the highest record of evictions in the Treasure Valley, Idaho Capital Sun, April 3 

March

East Boise apartment gives residents less than a week to leave, citing heat and water problems, KTVB, March 14 

‘I’m praying’: Residents of East End apartment complex told to move out ‘immediately’ on Friday due to unreliable heat, Boise Dev, March 14

Struggling renters in Canyon County and most of Idaho may get help. Here’s what’s happening, Idaho Statesman, March 12

Eviction court filings in Ada, Canyon counties reach record high, KTVB, March 5

Homelessness Rises Among Older People as Housing Costs Increase, Wall Street Journal, March 4

Evictions are rising in the Treasure Valley, Idaho 2 News, March 1

February

Eviction hearings increasing in the Treasure Valley, Idaho 2 News February 16

Bill requiring ‘reasonable’ rental fees clears Idaho Senate committee, Idaho Capital Sun, February 8

Eviction court hearings increasing in Ada and Canyon counties, KTVB, February 8

January

States Work to Prevent Homelessness as Pandemic Relief Ends, governing.com January 23

As Pandemic Rent Relief Ends, States Struggle to Prevent Homelessness, pewtrusts.org, St Louis Post January 23

Keeping people housed in the Treasure Valley, Idaho Matters BSPR, January 23

Local housing nonprofit gets creative after losing federal funding, KTVB, January 22

As affordable housing crisis continues, informal evictions harm Idaho renters, Idaho Capital Sun, January 4

Meridian grant to Jesse Tree provides help to those in need of housing, Idaho Press, January 2

Town Talk, Idaho Press, January 1

2022

December

Non profits hope for donations during Avenues for Hope fundraising campaign, KIVI, December 14

Homelessness Worsens in Older Populations as Housing Costs Take Toll, The Wall Street Journal, December 11

Boise City Council to discuss capping late rent fees, Big Country News, December 5

November

Jesse Tree continues efforts to avoid evictions, prevent homelessness in the Treasure Valley, KIVI, November 29

October

Idaho short 24,486 affordable rentals according to new report, KTVB October 7

City of Meridian awards ARPA funds to Jesse Tree, Boise Dev, October 6

September

Staving off Evictions, UIdaho Ed News, September 30

Idaho’s housing resources positively impact our community’s quality of life, Idaho Capital Sun, September 26

Ada County Landlord refuses rent payment from third party assistance, KTVB, September 21

Are Idaho landlords required to accept rent money from a third party? KTVB September 21

Priced out of Boise, a Lyft driver lives in his car- one of hundreds who faced eviction, Idaho Statesman, September 1

August

Evictions in the Treasure Valley back on the rise, Boise State Public Radio, August 29

Eviction filings continue to rise in the Treasure Valley, more expected by the end of the year, August 29

Affordable housing out of reach in Idaho Boise State Public Radio, August 16

July

Boise nonprofit Jesse Tree finds Illegal clauses written into leases of Treasure Valley tenants, Idaho Capital Sun, Idaho Press, Longview News-Journal July 28

Boise-area renters, read your leases. This agency says they might have illegal clauses, Idaho Statesman, July 26

With vacancy rates below 1%, is it possible to negotiate the price of rent in Ada County? KTVB, July 25

Questionable lease agreements on the rise in Treasure Valley, KIVI-TV, July 20

Eviction, rental assistance resources available to Treasure Valley residents. Here’s what to know., KIVI-TV, July 20

Illegal Idaho rental agreement clauses on the rise, nonprofit says, Boise State Public Radio, July 19

Help is still available for renters behind on payments, at risk of eviction, KBOI, July 18 

Illegal lease agreements found in Boise, Boise State Public Radio, Idaho Matters, July 18

Jesse Tree finds unethical and illegal clauses in lease agreements, Idaho 2 News, July 13

Guest opinion: Busting eviction myths Idaho Press, July 10

Idaho Supreme Court puts online eviction mediation pilot on hold while preparing “broader menu of options” BoiseDev, July 6

Meridian mayor not ready to invest city dollars in affordable housing, Idaho Press, KTVB, July 3

June

Meridian budget proposed with new staff, community center, and housing funds, BoiseDev, June 29

Ali Rabe- Powerlist- 50 Most Influential Business Leaders, Idaho Business Review, June 24

431 eviction hearings in Treasure Valley this year, according to Jesse Tree, KTVB, June 21

May

Grant aimed at preventing evictions in Canyon County, KTVB, Idaho Press, May 3

Columbia Bank gives $100,000 for affordable housing Daily Journal of Commerce, May 5

Idaho Gives: Jesse Tree, KTVB, May 5

Evictions Rising in the Treasure Valley; many are avoidable, KTVB, May 6 

In the News, College of Idaho, May 6

April

Meridian to put together new five-year plan for Community Development Block Grant Boise Dev, April 6 

Inflation hits nonprofits’ services, ability to fundraise KTVB, April 8 

Inflation hits nonprofits’ services, including this Boise organization Idaho Statesman, April 8

March

Local organizations receive HUD grant to prevent eviction Idaho News 6, March 4

Helping Treasure Valley families keep a roof over their heads Boise State Public Radio, March 7

State sues over tent camp protest across from Capitol, as lawmakers advance housing bill Idaho Press, March 15 

Workforce housing bill advances Bonner County Daily Bee, March 16

Viewpoint: nonprofits focused on housing help KTVB, March 20

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Senate backs new housing fund, sends to governor’s desk Idaho Press, March 22

Organizations provide resources for renters, but they only go so far Idaho News 6, March 23

Fake Craigslist ads, other rental scams cost Boise-area apartment hunters. What to know Idaho Statesman, March 29

February

Idaho’s housing crisis requires sensible solutions-not shortsighted ones Idaho Mountain Express, February 2

Inside Politics: Idaho renters need basic consumer protections, not less magicvalley.com, February 3

Idaho renters need basic consumer protections, not less Idaho State Journal, February 4

A new collaboration helps Idaho renters at risk of eviction stay in their homes Boise State Public Radio, February 7

Idaho loses $22 million in COVID-19 emergency rental aid meant to prevent evictions Idaho Statesman, February 8

In the News, College of Idaho, February 9

Idaho loses $22 million in COVID-19 emergency rental aid meant to prevent evictions, magicvalley.com, February 13 

Need help paying rent, finding an apartment or legal aid? Here is who can help Idaho Statesman, February 19 

Struggling to find affordable rent in Boise, this family of 5 lives in their SUV The Spokesman Review, February 20 

House Bill 624 intended to bolster protection against rising rent KTVB, February 23

Treasure Valley nonprofits land grant funds from HUD to prevent evictions Boise Dev, February 25

January

Idaho’s housing trust fund was empty for 30 years. That may soon change Idaho Capital Sun, Idaho Statesman, KPVI, January 4

Treasure Valley partnership looking to improve health care for those with housing issues , KTVB January 8

Bill to eliminate Boise’s rental application fee cap introduced Monday Idaho News 6, January 18

While Idaho Legislature mulls $1.9 billion surplus, more families face skyrocketing rents and evictions Boise State Public Radio, January 26

Boise woman cannot qualify for rental assistance: ‘I’m one step away from living in my car’ KTVB, January 27

Guest Opinion: Legislators seeking to ‘compound’ housing issues Idaho Press, January 30

Idaho renters need basic consumer protections, not less Idaho Business Review, January 31

2021

December

Treasure Valley nonprofit Jesse Tree to hold fundraiser to prevent evictions, homelessness, Idaho Capital Sun, December 8

Boise housing market not expected to cool off in 2022 Idaho Press, December 14

As Boise-area rental relief dries up, feds seek to reallocate unused dollars in Idaho Idaho Statesman, December 17

U of I students gain hands-on legal experience through partnership with Jesse Tree on eviction cases Idaho Business Review, December 24

Avenues for Hope fundraising for Jesse Tree, other housing nonprofits Idaho News 6, December 28

November

Jesse Tree Partners with University of Idaho, Idaho News 6, November 7

Average Boise rent drops slightly but renters say it’s still unaffordable KTVB, November 8

College of Idaho in the News College of Idaho, November 9

October

Affordable Housing: Rescue plan funds could be key, Idaho Press, October 18

September

Idaho evictions rise as moratorium ends — and they can have a lasting impact on renters, Idaho Statesman, September 5

Intermountain Fair Housing Council sees increase in Idaho single mothers being evicted, KTVB, September 9

Evictions spike in Treasure Valley but assistance is still available, Idaho News 6, September 9

Idaho evictions rise as moratorium ends, Idaho Statesman, September 12

More facing eviction in Treasure Valley, but help is available for those who struggle, KTVB, September 14

Treasure Valley eviction hearings 'have doubled in the last few weeks,' housing organization says, KTVB, September 14

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean highlights community heroes, outlines new projects, KTVB, September 16

Available resources still failing to curb Boise-area evictions spike, Idaho Capital Sun, September 21

Evictions Ramp Up In Treasure Valley After SCOTUS Blocks Ban, Boise State Public Radio, September 21

August

With evictions resuming, tenants scramble for assistance, Associated Press, August 2

Community Development Block Grant to give Jesse Tree funding, build all-abilities park, Boise Dev, August 2

Landlords, tenants fill courts as eviction moratorium ends, ABC News, August 3

Jesse Tree holding rental assistance events, Idaho Press, August 3

Rental assistance event offers help to Boise-area tenants in need Thursday in Caldwell, Idaho Statesman, August 3

Need help paying rent? These pop-up events can connect you with financial assistance, Idaho Capital Sun, August 4

Some pets surrendered to shelters because of housing and affordability issues, KTVB 7, August 5

How The Federal Eviction Moratorium May — And May Not — Help Idaho Renters, Boise State Public Radio, August 5

Jesse Tree of Idaho offering support for those facing eviction in Ada and Canyon Counties, KTVB 7, August 6

City of Boise offering rental assistance to residents facing financial hardships due to pandemic, Idaho Press, August 11

City of Boise Announces Rental Assistance Programs, Patch, August 13

Millions to help struggling Idaho renters still not awarded, Idaho Press, August 15

Under $15: Low wage workers in Boise face tough choices in tight housing market, Boise Dev, August 23

July

Our Path Home Launches Housing Crisis Hotline, City of Boise, July 1

Crisis hotline launches as the need for housing assistance in Ada County grows, KTVB 7, July 1

Experiencing a housing crisis in Ada County? Call a new hotline, Boise Dev, July 2

New housing hotline now available for those facing homelessness in Ada County, Idaho Capital Sun, July 2

‘Boise, in case you haven’t heard, is booming’: Today Show highlights local growth, challenges, Boise Dev, July 7

Boise housing market flourishes as people leave cities amid pandemic, NBC Today, July 7

Attention landlords, tenants: At odds over unpaid rent? Idaho Supreme Court offers help, Idaho Statesman, July 8

Tenants And Landlords Can Now Negotiate Evictions Online In Ada County, Boise State Public Radio, July 8

Idaho courts offer new tool for renters facing eviction, Associated Press, July 8

Mediators raise concerns about online eviction mediation program, Boise Dev, July 9

Affordable housing out of reach for workers earning low wages in Idaho, Bonners Ferry Herald, July 15

EXPLAINER: High Prices, Court Access Challenge Idaho Renters, US News, July 15

Make minimum wage and need a 1-bedroom apartment in Idaho? Double your workweek hours, Idaho Statesman, July 15

Idaho faces eviction uncertainty as moratorium comes to an end, KPVI 6, July 22

June

‘It’s forcing people out.’ Boise is still the fastest-rising rental market, Idaho Statesman, June 1

Boise’s ‘on fire’ rental market pushing renters to the edge, Idaho Press, June 1

Eviction rates could rise as pandemic related assistance fades, Idaho News 6, June 8

Boise housing organizations brace for end of eviction moratorium, Idaho News 2, June 23

EXPLAINER: High prices, court access challenge Idaho renters, Associated Press, June 25

Idaho, Washington renters facing differing circumstances, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, June 26

‘Inherent barriers’ hindering federal aid for Idaho rental assistance, Idaho Capital Sun, June 29

Eviction moratorium extended for 30 days, but Idaho renters see little relief, KTVB 7, June 29

‘We all have to do better’: White House urges locals to boost eviction diversion programs, Idaho Capital Sun, June 30

May

Snack Support: The Basque Market is selling ‘Croquetas for a Cause’, Boise Weekly, May 5

Treasure Valley’s affordable housing woes impact senior citizens, pricing some out, KTVB 7, May 5

Preventing homelessness must remain priority for Idaho, Idaho Capital Sun, May 6

Columbia Bank provides $75,000 To Three Northwest Affordable Housing Organizations During Warm Homes Grant Campaign, Cision, May 10

Idahoans living on fixed incomes experience more barriers to affordable homes, Idaho Statesman, May 12

Housing Crisis Hits Idahoans on Fixed Income Harder, Public News Service, May 13

Canyon County residents to see a big increase in property tax assessments, KTVB, May 13

April

Housing instability: How St. Luke’s, community organizations are helping address homelessness, St. Lukes, April 5

Apartment rents keep rising in Boise. Prices nearly rival those in Dallas and Phoenix, Idaho Statesman, April 5

Rental late fee bill dies on House floor, Boise Dev, April 7

Landlords and low-income housing advocates clash over costly rental application fees, KTVB 7, April 19

Nonprofit Jesse Tree creates security deposit assistance program with grant funding, Idaho Capital Sun, April 22

March

Watered down rental fee bill passes Senate with bipartisan support, Boise Dev, Mar 2

700 households apply for rental help in Ada County, Idaho Press, Mar 4

Local nonprofit partners with University of Idaho College of Law to prevent evictions, KTVB 7, Mar 4

‘I can’t cover this:’ Boise-area renters struggle as landlords impose big increases, Idaho Statesman, Mar 4

University of Idaho law students support tenants in eviction court, Boise Dev, Mar 5

States Try To Push Out Billions Of Emergency Rental Aid To Families, Boise State Public Radio, Mar 9

Here's What's In The American Rescue Plan As It Heads Toward Final Passage, Boise State Public Radio, Mar 9

City of Boise continued to file some evictions during moratorium, Boise Dev, Mar 22

BSU: Evictions down 30% in 2020 due to rental assistance, court closures, court closures, Boise Dev, Mar 29

Since January, more than 250 Treasure Valley evictions have come before court despite moratorium, Idaho Capital Sun, Mar 31

February

Housing Crunch Squeezes Idahoans Looking To Avoid Homelessness, Boise State Public Radio, Feb. 16

'Demand is through the roof': The housing market crisis in Boise, KIVI Channel 6 News, Feb. 19

Boise senator introduces bill requiring “reasonable” rental late fees, BoiseDev, Feb. 22

Legislature sends $175M rental assistance bill to governor, East Idaho News, Feb. 26

Millions in rental assistance clears Idaho Senate, heads to governor's desk, Idaho Press, Feb 25

Idahoans may get help with the rent, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Feb 28

Legislative notebook: First federal relief money finally makes its way out of Legislature, Post Register, Feb 28

January

Solving Idaho’s affordable housing puzzle with partnerships, IBR, Jan. 11

Eviction hearings in Treasure Valley continue despite moratorium from CDC, KLEW, Jan. 11

Housing Crunch Squeezes Idahoans Looking To Avoid Homelessness, Boise State Public Radio, Feb. 2021

'Demand is through the roof': The housing market crisis in Boise Idaho, News 6 Feb. 22