Morning News: No Furlough Days For Nampa Teachers, Wood River Valley Homelessness Project Gets Donation

May consumer sentiment highest in more than four years – “Consumer sentiment rose to its highest level in more than four years in May as Americans stayed optimistic about the job market, while higher income households expected to see bigger wage increases, a survey released on Friday showed.” Reuters

Teen homelessness project gets boost – “A fledgling organization working toward establishment of a teenage homeless safehouse in the Wood River Valley received a financial boost Wednesday as Silver Creek High School senior Taylor Jameson presented organization President Jean Bohl with a check for $1,973. “ Idaho Mountain Express

District cuts $2.6 million to end furloughs – “Nampa teachers likely won’t take furlough days after all. In ongoing contract negotiations with the Nampa Education Association teachers union, Nampa School District representatives proposed Thursday that employees be paid a full 185 days with no furloughs in the coming school year.” Idaho Press-Tribune