BOISE – If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you might be able to stretch your budget a bit more this year. According to new research by AAA, the average total cost of owning and operating a new vehicle is $11,577 per year – a $719 decrease from the previous year. For over…
BOISE – Fall is upon us, and AAA is reminding drivers to watch for wildlife. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, 1 in 5 crashes in the Gem State last year involved an animal in the roadway. “Large animals are very active this time of year, and they blend in with their surroundings,” says AAA…
BOISE – While Idaho drivers anticipated gas prices would continue to drop after Labor Day, regional supply chain issues have pushed prices in the opposite direction. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.51, which is about five cents more than a week ago, but still…
BOISE – It was another quiet week at Idaho gas pumps. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.47, the same as a week ago. On a more positive note, today’s average is about eight cents less than a month ago and 11 cents less than…
BOISE – (September 5, 2025) – AAA and the Idaho Association of School Resource Officers (IDASRO) are working together to promote school zone safety. Governor Brad Little recently proclaimed the week of September 7 as School Zone Safety Week. “School zones require drivers to slow down and watch for children on their way to and…
BOISE – According to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, child crash fatalities have declined over the past five years. But many children are still being moved out of car seats and booster seats too soon. AAA found that nearly 100,000 kids were injured in car crashes in 2023 alone, with a…
BOISE – Idaho drivers are feeling some relief when they stop to fuel up today – according to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.47, which is about two cents cheaper than a week ago, about a penny less than a month ago, and 11 cents less…
BOISE – As America’s roads and airports brace for a busy Labor Day weekend, AAA says that gas prices will be one of the many ways families can stretch their travel budget. Today’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Gem State is $3.48, which is two cents less than a week…
BOISE – It was a quiet week at Idaho gas pumps, with the state average dropping by two cents to $3.49 for a gallon of regular. AAA says today’s price is about two cents more than a month ago but eight cents less than a year ago. The national average currently sits at $3.16 per…
BOISE – Advanced vehicle technology is improving by leaps and bounds, but AAA warns that drivers still need to take charge to safely reaching their destination. AAA recently tested five vehicles equipped with low-speed-capable Active Driving Assistance (ADA), also known as Traffic Jam Assistance, in heavy Los Angeles traffic. Each vehicle was tested for an…
