The debate continues: What private school choice could mean for Idaho students
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: February 5, 2025
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A five-year legal battle could mean big changes for Idaho's skiing industry
Why one contest is encouraging teens to unplug and get into nature
New beginnings: Nonprofit helps to end homelessness for Idahoans
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: February 5, 2025
The decline of monarch butterflies
Why Boise is trying to keep your food waste out of the landfill
Eckert Road Bridge closed after finding structural issues
A growing industry: Why one nonprofit is recruiting workers interested in space
Celebrating the past and present of Black Idahoans
A conversation with blues musician Coco Montoya
Navigating subscriptions: How to make smart decisions as consumers
Idaho AG office employee receives large vacation payment and is then re-hired
Fall in love to the sound of the Boise Baroque Orchestra
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 31, 2025
Boise Mayor talks about strategy to house cities homeless
Growing Idaho's agricultural community
Exploring migration through art: New exhibit looks back on our history of movement
Woman's club celebrates 125 years of community in Nampa
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: January 29, 2025
Lawmakers look to repeal Medicaid expansion despite voter support
Why Idaho farmers are helping to improve Boise Rivers water quality
The link between artificial food dyes and ADHD in kids
What Idahoans have to say about the Boise foothills trail system said Hanna
Advocating for a better future: Idaho professor works to make a difference for Black Americans
How one chorus is finding 'common ground' through music
Protecting Idaho's history: How Canyon County is preserving the past
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 24, 2025
The challenge against same-sex marriage in Idaho
A peak inside the Treasure Valleys growing food scene
LA wildfire refugees flee to Idaho, despite its fiery history
St. Luke’s sues Attorney General over emergency abortion protections
Executive order from trump stops Idaho's Lava Ridge Wind project
Firefighters rush to the aid of Los Angeles as new fires erupt
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: January 22, 2025
'Jane and Dan at the End of the World:' An author interview with Colleen Oakley
Small Steps, Big Impact: How trees are helping combat climate change in Boise
Trump returns to office: How the new administration could affect Idaho
New survey reveals what matters to Idahoans in 2025
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 17, 2025
Combatting SIDS: New study examines possible safety risks to infants
How to create change and build a happier life
How Idaho is addressing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Human trafficking in Idaho: Awareness, prevention and victim resources
Tips for cultivating happiness and resilience
Bringing back wolves: 30 years of repopulation in Idaho
Preservation Idaho: Celebrating the past, preserving the future
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 10, 2025
Where to eat in the new year
Idaho’s Salmon River inspired Jimmy Carter to save Alaska wilderness
The ACLU files motion over Idaho's public defense system
Take a journey back through music history with Classical Queens: Our Time
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: January 8, 2025
Mentoring kids in Idaho with a Big Brother or Big Sister
Boise elementary students chat with astronauts on the International Space Station
The impact of pollution: How plastics are affecting our health
How a TikTok ban could impact small business owners in Idaho
Boise expands affordable electric transportation options
Advocates speak in Idaho as school choice debate returns
Idaho's economy: What to expect in 2025
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 3, 2025
The road ahead: Key issues for the 2025 legislative session
Winter with raptors: How they adapt to cold weather
Remembering Idaho Sen. Frank Church nearly 100 years later
Our changing climate: How does it affect our health?
Our changing climate: The impacts of our health care system
Our changing climate: Addressing the issue of plastic pollution
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: Year-in-review
The passing of grizzly bear 399: How human expansion is impacting wildlife
New research reveals wildland firefighters are being exposed to over 30 carcinogens
What to Watch: Our 10 favorite movies, series and entertainment moments from 2024
Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: 2024 Year in Review
Working towards the future: Pocatello reconnects their city
'Abundant Ever After:' An author interview with Cathy Heller cathy heller
Journalism in Idaho: A look at todays changing media landscape
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: December 13, 2024
Growing food scene: New flavors come to the Treasure Valley
Idaho Legislature sets the stage with 2025 organizational session
Keeping the airwaves cosmic: Late night music DJ Arthur Balinger and his radio legacy
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: December 11, 2024
'Don't Click December:' Tips for avoiding scams
From near-extinction to repopulation, bringing bison back to the West
Resident-led committee helps Boise to meet their climate goals
How people are giving back this holiday with vending machines
New beginnings: White Rabbit restaurant opens in Boise
How a new resource is helping people find their next river adventure in Idaho
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: December 6, 2024
Breaking the cycle of abuse: Nonprofit expands services to rural communities in Idaho
Growing a sustainable food system in the Treasure Valley
A federal appeals court weighs in on Idaho abortion laws
Boise State Broncos go head-to-head with UNLV Rebels
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: December 4, 2024
Overcoming homelessness: How one nonprofit is giving back this holiday season
Ballet Idaho gets ready for The Nutcracker
Creating hope: Why housing nonprofits need your help
'The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean:' An author interview with Ann Rose
'Idaho's Powerhouse Senators:' Frank Church and Jim McClure
Why Idaho's state tree has been disappearing from the landscape
How one Idaho senior is making a difference in the community
Where to eat in the Treasure Valley: A holiday guide The holidays are upon us, which means one thing, food and lots of it!
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: November 27, 2024 As Bird Flu continues to spread experts are becoming more concerned about the…
Idaho Decision 2024: Post-election audits Tens of thousands of people signed up to vote on election day in Idaho, and…
Domestic abuse training: Strangulation is hard to spot and hard to prove Research shows that someone who survives being strangled once is 750% more…
Journey to the far side (dishes) of Thanksgiving. And we've got recipes! “As a surprise.. add parmesan cheese… drizzled maple syrup, brown sugar, and…
Millions of Americans take to the roads this Thanksgiving Thanksgiving means turkey, football and family gatherings, and it also means…
Viewing indigenous communities through a new lens In the early 20th century Edward S. Curtis photographed the daily lives and…
How TRICA has brought new inspiration to the North End It’s been a year and half since the Treasure Valley Institute for Children’s…
New app to help residents make their homes more fire resistant As fires become more common, officials are working on a new app that will help…
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 22, 2024 It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
City planning simplified: Nampa creates a Citizens Guide City planning can be confusing; however, Nampa is now making it easier with…
New plastics can now be recycled in Boise For years we were told not to throw things like yogurt cups and water bottles…
The art of making cowboy boots For nearly ten years, Morgan Buckert has been telling stories through a unique…
What to Watch: Wicked and the Oscars! A look at the live theatrical performances awaiting audiences in “Wicked” and…
Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: November 20, 2024 A new case of bird flu, contaminated carrots and a nastier strain of mpox are…
Idaho's abortion trial enters second week This is the second week of a trial in Idaho where four women are challenging…
Exploring Lincoln's strategy to abolish slavery Freeing the slaves in America was not done with the stroke of a pen. How did…
'Story Story Night' returns for 15th season In the game of chess, much like in life, it’s important to know when to make a…
Idaho-Phoenix deal: Will the purchase still happen? Will the University of Idaho buy the University of Phoenix? That’s still the…
How a new project is keeping birds safe with art Wild birds often fly straight into windows, not realizing there’s a pane of…
How studying Grouse DNA, and a kinder approach to research, may help declining birds survive One Boise State researcher is studying Grouse DNA to see if they can adapt to a…
Thousands turn out for Boise’s first Open Streets event, highlighting the appeal of a global car-free movement "The concept is really, really simple: you open streets to people and you close…
Best Places to Retire: Boise climbs the list Every year U.S. News and World Report releases a list of the best places to…
How U of I students are helping farmers in Bolivia University of Idaho Engineering students are helping Bolivian farmers irrigate…
60 years wild: celebrating the Wilderness Act This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, the law that gives…
'Pickleballers:' An author interview with Ilana Long The game of pickleball is sweeping the country and the literary world in a new…
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 15, 2024 It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Tragedy exposes flaws in Idaho's coroner system Earlier this year, a young family's newborn baby unexpectedly died, and despite…
Standard ITD road project turns into cultural discovery It was a standard road project in Northern Idaho, but when crews began digging…
City of Boise calls on creative community for feedback in new survey Back in 2017, the City of Boise introduced their first "Cultural Master Plan."…
Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: November 13, 2024 With Robert F. Kennedy Junior on the short list for the next head of the…
Medicaid Expansion: Idahoans share their stories Some Idaho lawmakers have tried to curb or overturn Medicaid expansion as…
A fight for restoration: Bringing salmon back to Idaho rivers Idaho rivers were once home to one of the country’s largest salmon runs. Today,…
Healing the site of the Bear River Massacre Hundreds of volunteers from Utah and Idaho gathered recently to help the…
Idaho Decision 2024: Breaking voting records This election wasn't just about who got elected, but how our election system…
New project helps to restore Boise River habitat Along the Boise River sits 700 acres of land that supports more than 300 native…
Reclaiming Palmyra Atoll: A history of conservation efforts If you start at Hawaii and travel 1,000 miles south, you’ll run into a cluster…
What will Donald Trump’s return to the White House mean for the Colorado River? The Colorado River is shrinking, and leaders from the states that use it are on…
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 8, 2024 It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Mayor McLean shares her thoughts post-election After Tuesday’s election results, Boise’s mayor, Lauren McLean, sent out a…
Surveillance: What role does it play in public safety? In today's world, cameras have become commonplace. They’re used in our stores,…
Volcano on Mars: Researcher uncovers exciting discovery New research recently uncovered spatter cones on Mars, meaning that the planet…
Are there similarities between Mars and the canyons of Colorado? Put a picture of the Grand Canyon next to one of Mars, and it’s easy to see…
What to Watch: Election results and holiday classics Spooky season may be over, but that doesn't mean we're done with scary movies!
Presidential and local election results: A breakdown with Idaho Matters Donald J. Trump has been named President-elect. Idaho Matters takes a look at…
Idaho Decision 2024: Election Day We’ve already broken records in Idaho with early voting; now Idaho Matters…
Plastic waste: What hospitals are doing to reduce their impact Hospitals produce 14,000 tons of trash every day, and up to a quarter of that…
Sacajawea: How one woman left her mark on history In 1804, a young Shoshone woman joined the Lewis and Clark expedition across…
Idaho law says rape victims are entitled to a timely police report for abortion care, but that doesn’t always happen In Idaho, women who become pregnant following a sexual assault are legally…
How American cities have changed over time Since the late 1700s, there have been identifiable growth spurts in America's…
Looking ahead: The election in Idaho Election Day is just one day away, and while we have seen unprecedented early…
Colorado jails are holding in-person voting this election, after change in state law Most people in jail across the country are eligible to vote. But it’s not easy…
Food in the Treasure Valley: New and closing restaurants Are you hungry? Because Boisedev Eats is serving up some great recommendations…
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 1, 2024 It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
The dark history of Edgar Allan Poe Idaho Matters takes a look at the life and legacy of the famed writer Edgar…
A haunted history: Boise's scariest ghost stories If you're looking for ghosts this Halloween you'll want to check out these four…
Ghost stories from the Old Idaho Penitentiary During its time of operation, the old Idaho Penitentiary had thousands of…
Take a trip to Idaho’s ghost towns The Gem State has a large number of abandoned towns, many of which have a very…
Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 30, 2024 In the wake of Roe v. Wade, a new study has found that infant mortality rates…
Idahoans raise awareness of crisis in Gaza Idaho Matters sits down for a conversation about the current war and…
How is climate change impacting our health? As extreme weather events like heat waves, flooding and wildfires become more…
Here’s the real ‘News of the Universe.’ La Luz will light up Boise Halloween night “I came to a new sort of acceptance of the reality of change. This album is all…
Idaho Decision 2024: Preparing for the November election It’s exactly one week until election day, but tens of thousands of people have…
Idaho has a constitutional amendment on the ballot about noncitizen voting Voters will have a chance to vote on noncitizen voting in Idaho.
What might voters learn from Idaho government students? ‘The decorum has been great’ “I think it would be good for adults to watch and listen and see how students…
New system makes voting more accessible to tribal communities In the Mountain West battleground state of Nevada, the first votes of the 2024…
Treasure Valley task force works to reduce rise in drunk driving In the last five years, the Treasure Valley has seen a 26% increase in drunk…
New resource reveals how your state and local tax dollars are being spent A new addition to the Transparent Idaho website is giving people an inside look…
'A Good Guy:' Revisiting the January 6 insurrection A new podcast titled "A Good Guy" tells the story of active-duty marine…
Timberline Wind Symphony fundraises for chance to play at national festival Last spring the Timberline Wind Symphony auditioned for the Music for All…
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 25, 2024 It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Federal affordable housing program for agricultural workers falls short in Colorado The program, designed to help agricultural workers find housing, often leaves…
Boise Bicycle Project prepares for holiday giveaway In anticipation of the holiday season, the Boise Bicycle Project is gearing up…
Idahoans share stories inspired by the night sky Seven storytellers from seven parts of Idaho are coming together next week to…
Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 23, 2024 Southwest District Health will no longer offer the COVID-19 vaccine at its…
Expanding coverage for 3D mammograms in Idaho When it comes to cancer diagnosis among women, breast cancer is the second most…
Understanding autism: A new PBS series provides representation for kids One in every 36 kids is on the autism spectrum, and the Centers for Disease…
Idaho Decision 2024: Early voting Early voting is underway in Idaho and will continue into November.
Idaho Elections: A breakdown of ranked-choice voting In November, voters will be faced with Proposition 1. If passed the citizen…
Mining our energy: What sacrifices are we willing to make? It’s a catch-22: if we want to get away from fossil fuels and use more green…
Climate justice: How Native American youth are making a difference For the past three years, the Center for Native American Youth has been…
How beavers are assisting in wildfire crisis Increasingly destructive wildfires are a major issue in the American West.…
When words fail us, there's Peter Cole: ‘One needs to face this brutal moment.’ “One tries to do what one does best and put it to the extent that … seems…
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 18, 2024 It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Food in the Treasure Valley: Spots you won't want to miss Are you hungry? Because Boisedev Eats is serving up some great recommendations…
How one center is helping victims of domestic violence October is domestic violence awareness month, a time dedicated to the issue of…
What to Watch: Love on the screen As the weather turns colder, it's the perfect time to curl up with a good film…
Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 16, 2024 With just 20 days to go until this year’s presidential election, questions are…
Pace for Peace: Running for a cause A group of dedicated people are hoping a new 5-k run in Boise will help build…
'Beyond the Buzz:' The role Idaho bees play in our environment Pollinators are essential, but here in Idaho and around the world they're in…
How a local bookstore is connecting writers to readers Independent bookstores have struggled in recent years, many having to close…
Idaho Decision 2024: Election security Concerns over the security of our election system are top of mind for many…
Idaho Elections: How Prop 1 might change our voting system Since 2011, political parties in Idaho have been able to choose to close their…
Supporting at-risk dogs with the Meridian Canine Rescue, Boise Bully Breed Rescue For years, Meridian Canine Rescue has been working to help at-risk dogs,…
New community radio station joins the airwaves in Boise A new community radio station recently joined Boise's airwaves. It is Tropico…
'What the Constitution Means to Me' comes to BCT stage In 2019, a new play opened in New York called "What the Constitution Means to…
Growth in McCall: Why residents are creating a space for the community McCall, like the rest of Idaho, has seen skyrocketing growth, and open parcels…
Supporting Boise neighborhoods through community Community is important, particularly when it comes to our neighborhoods. Which…
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 11, 2024 It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Art, healing and hope: Wassmuth Center opens up a new education center in Boise After five years of work, the Wassmuth Center opens it's new Philip E. Batt…
Wassmuth Center for Human Rights opens its doors in downtown Boise The education nonprofit behind Boise’s Anne Frank Memorial is getting its own…
A Colorado Springs school is making students ditch cell phones. It's a trend in the Mountain West. According to a new policy in Colorado Springs, students need to put their…
Tribes advocate for the rights of those exposed to radiation Since the atomic bomb program began during WWII, countless Americans have been…
'How to Hide in Plain Sight:' An author interview with Emma Noyes Emma Noyes latest book takes an unflinching look at what it is to live with OCD…
Improving your experience on the Boise Foothills trail system The Boise Foothills trail system sees a lot of traffic throughout the year.…
Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 9, 2024 As Mpox continues to hit African nations hard, here at home we are dealing with…
In the shadow of trauma, Stephanie Foo still finds ‘exquisite beauty’ “This is the crappiest club with the best people in it. Survivors … They're…
Why eighth graders are naming ITD's snowplows For the past few years, Nampa has enlisted the help of elementary students to…
Split by politics: The experience of one mountain town The partisan division in national politics in recent years has also come to…
Idaho Decision 2024: Voter ID requirements Many people use a driver's license to vote in Idaho, but if you don’t have one,…
The impact of uncommitted voters in the November election One of the things that seems to be missing from the upcoming November election…
Why landlocked foodies are buying wild Alaskan salmon in bulk Eastern Idaho and western Wyoming are hotspots for salmon shares from Bristol…
Electricity: Why doctors say it's critical for your health Doctors prescribe a lot of things every day, like medications and advice to…
Marking one year since the Hamas attack on Israel Today marks one year since Hamas launched its surprise terrorist attack in…
New program works to keep food waste out of the landfill Food waste has a big impact on our environment, which is why the city of Boise…
'Comet of the Century' to appear in Idaho sky October is a great month to look up into the night sky and see some of the…
Remembering Idaho's veterans through wreath project Every December, wreaths are placed at each headstone at the Idaho Veterans…
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 4, 2024 It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Ten states will vote on abortion legislation in November - what does that mean for Idaho? What's the future of a possible abortion amendment in Idaho?
What to Watch: A British awards shocker It's time for What to Watch with our Morning Edition Host George Prentice.
Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 2, 2024 Flu deaths in children have gone up dramatically, we find out why.
Boise BPD Chief visits Morning Edition, talks trust, finding peace and 'struggling well' in the shadow of a shooting “It is ... It's a terrible position to be in. I remember that night … the…
Could the Columbia River solve California's water crisis? Will water from the Columbia and Snake rivers be diverted to California?
Idaho decision 2024: Absentee ballots and campaign finance laws Absentee ballots in Idaho are already going to voters. How does the process…
Counting down to the 2024 Election We'll look at the implications for Democracy in the November election.
Creating art: A behind the scenes look with BOSCO BOSCO is opening their doors for the 21st annual Open Studios Tour, inviting…