BOISE – (May 22, 2023) – As more than 42 million Americans – including 241,000 Idahoans – head out for Memorial Day weekend, filling up the gas tank won’t be nearly as painful as last year. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular is $3.76 – two cents more than a…
BOISE – (May 15, 2023) – If you’re planning a getaway this Memorial Day weekend, you’re not alone. According to AAA, 42.3 million Americans, including more than 241,000 Idahoans, will take a trip to kick off what is expected to be a very busy travel season. That’s 2.7 million more vacationers than a year ago.…
BOISE – With the start of the spring and summer travel season fast approaching, AAA is reminding homeowners to take steps to protect their property from theft. “In many cases, home break-ins are crimes of opportunity. If you can slow a thief down or make your house a less-appealing target, they’ll usually move on to…
BOISE – $4 gasoline could return to some parts of the Gem State as early as this week, with Treasure Valley and Franklin-area prices already nearing the mark. “For two weeks, the state average has followed a pattern – a four or five-cent jump early in the week and then a lull that lasts for…
BOISE – As many project what could be a record summer for air travel, AAA is sharing tips to book and maximize your flight experience. “There’s been a strong resurgence in air travel as people opt to spend more time at their end destinations and less time getting there,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and AAA, the Idaho Transportation Department, and other traffic safety partners are reminding drivers to watch for an increase in motorcycles on the road with the return of warm weather. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 28 times more likely…
BOISE – It’s been another tough week for Idaho drivers – according to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular is $3.71, which is a seven-cent increase from a week ago. Meanwhile, the national average fell by six cents to $3.61 per gallon over the same time period. The Gem State currently ranks…
BOISE – (April 26, 2023) – It’s road trip season, and AAA is reminding vehicle owners that if you have old and worn out tires, it could take you much longer to stop in the event of an emergency. “Your tires are the only part of your car that makes direct contact with the road. …
BOISE – As many Americans prepare for a busy travel season, there’s a greater focus on exploring the world while reducing the potential for negative impacts on the environment and local communities. AAA offers these tips to make your travel more sustainable: “More than ever before, human beings understand our interconnectedness on a global scale,”…
BOISE – Idaho gas prices got off to a turbulent start last week, jumping six cents in three days before leveling off over the weekend. While AAA predicts that prices will continue an upward trajectory ahead of Memorial Day, falling crude oil costs could calm things down this week. Today, the average price for a…