BOISE – As millions of Americans gear up for summer fun, many will find themselves at a theme park, an outdoor festival, a concert, or some other large group gathering. AAA is sharing tips to keep your family safe. “There’s nothing quite like that feeling of being separated from others in your group. At best,…
BOISE – Gas prices fell this week, but with crude oil prices soaring today, are things looking good for future savings? In a word, no. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Gem State is $4.61, which is six cents cheaper than a week ago, but 18 cents…
BOISE – With the return of warm weather, thousands of Idaho families will take the opportunity to get back into nature. AAA is sharing some safety reminders to help prepare. “A small mishap in a remote area can become a big deal,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “We hope that a few…
BOISE – Several traffic safety partners are teaming up to encourage safe driving by all road users. AAA, Idaho STAR, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety, the Idaho State Police, the Motorcycle Safety Task Force of Idaho, and the Boise Police Department are leading efforts to promote motorcycle safety and to raise awareness…
BOISE – As a record 45 million Americans prepare for a Memorial Day trip (including 268,000 Idahoans), higher gas prices may force a few changes to the plan. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Gem State is $4.63, which is eight cents more than a week ago,…
BOISE – (May 11, 2026) – AAA projects another record increase (albeit a slight one) in the number of Memorial Day travelers this year, with 45 million Americans expected to take a trip 50 miles or more from home, including about 268,000 Idahoans. “The thing to keep in mind is that most folks booked trips…
BOISE – (May 8, 2026) – Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids provide the driving public with more options to get from point A to point B. But how do they perform under extreme temperatures? Building on a groundbreaking 2019 study, AAA recently evaluated the performance of three EVs and three hybrids by testing them on…
BOISE – The next time you take the Millenium Falcon out for a spin, it’s going to cost you more for the fuel to complete the Kessel run – or, just the day’s errands. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $4.46, which is 13 cents…
BOISE – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and while the observed safety month is drawing to a close, AAA is reminding drivers to keep their attention on the roads as we near the beginning of road trip season. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, there were 4,435 distracted-driving crashes on Gem State roads in…
BOISE – It’s been a rough couple of months for crude oil and gas prices, and though Idaho gas prices have barely moved this week, the surging cost of crude could wreak havoc for drivers in the coming days. According to AAA, today’s average for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $4.33,…
