Press Room

Every January, our phones get busier. The holidays end, bills come due, and housing situations that felt manageable in November can turn urgent fast. KMVT recently reported on this pattern, highlighting how overdue rent, seasonal expenses, and delayed notices tend to collide right after the new year - and how quickly things move once a pay-or-quit notice is served and a case is filed.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, where organizations like Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) take time to honor survivors, recognize the realities of relationship abuse, and make sure people know where to turn for help.

We're proud to share that Jacob Workman, who has served as ILAS's managing attorney in Idaho Falls since 2017, was named a Bonneville County magistrate judge effective July 1, 2025. EastIdahoNews.com reported the appointment following an announcement from the 7th Judicial District Magistrate Commission.

Boise, Idaho – Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) regretfully announces a reduction in staffing triggered by significant decreases in federal funding.

Fair housing enforcement in Idaho depends on a network of organizations that investigate discrimination, educate communities, and help people respond when landlords or housing providers break the law. When that network is cut, the impact reaches families long before it shows up in policy debates.

Most of what gets shared here is local coverage involving stories about our work in Idaho and the people ILAS serves. But sometimes national reporting can help explain why local work matters, and how changes in federal policy show up so quickly in the lives of real families.

Fair housing work at ILAS is about reaching people before a problem becomes a crisis—helping Idahoans recognize discrimination, understand the timelines that apply, and know what steps to take while there's still time to act. That work depends on resources we can plan around. 

Idaho Nonprofits Announce Abrupt Termination of HUD Fair Housing Grants 

Fair housing is one of the ways we help Idahoans protect themselves and their families; through education, outreach, and direct legal support when discrimination happens. That's why recent federal funding cuts hit close to home. 

Idaho Legal Aid Services Announces New Executive Director