Idaho Matters
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Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique.
Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app.
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Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique.
Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app.
Make a donation to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.
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If you start at Hawaii and travel 1,000 miles south, you’ll run into a cluster…
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Seven storytellers from seven parts of Idaho are coming together next week to…
Southwest District Health will no longer offer the COVID-19 vaccine at its…
When it comes to cancer diagnosis among women, breast cancer is the second most…
One in every 36 kids is on the autism spectrum, and the Centers for Disease…
Early voting is underway in Idaho and will continue into November.
In November, voters will be faced with Proposition 1. If passed the citizen…
It’s a catch-22: if we want to get away from fossil fuels and use more green…
For the past three years, the Center for Native American Youth has been…
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“One tries to do what one does best and put it to the extent that … seems…
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With just 20 days to go until this year’s presidential election, questions are…
A group of dedicated people are hoping a new 5-k run in Boise will help build…
Pollinators are essential, but here in Idaho and around the world they're in…
Independent bookstores have struggled in recent years, many having to close…
Concerns over the security of our election system are top of mind for many…
Since 2011, political parties in Idaho have been able to choose to close their…
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A new community radio station recently joined Boise's airwaves. It is Tropico…
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The education nonprofit behind Boise’s Anne Frank Memorial is getting its own…
According to a new policy in Colorado Springs, students need to put their…
Since the atomic bomb program began during WWII, countless Americans have been…
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“This is the crappiest club with the best people in it. Survivors … They're…
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The partisan division in national politics in recent years has also come to…
Many people use a driver's license to vote in Idaho, but if you don’t have one,…
One of the things that seems to be missing from the upcoming November election…
Eastern Idaho and western Wyoming are hotspots for salmon shares from Bristol…
Doctors prescribe a lot of things every day, like medications and advice to…
Today marks one year since Hamas launched its surprise terrorist attack in…
Food waste has a big impact on our environment, which is why the city of Boise…
October is a great month to look up into the night sky and see some of the…
Every December, wreaths are placed at each headstone at the Idaho Veterans…
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“It is ... It's a terrible position to be in. I remember that night … the…
Will water from the Columbia and Snake rivers be diverted to California?
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BOSCO is opening their doors for the 21st annual Open Studios Tour, inviting…
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A new podcast is taking a deep dive into some of the political scandals that…
This weekend, four California condors, born and raised in captivity, will take…
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit space? Well, Dr. Steve…
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Figuring out where to start when it comes to tackling climate change can be…
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Water levels in Lake Powell are at record lows as the Colorado River is…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
“We utilize sports as the model to show that anything is possible.”
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First responders can face huge obstacles on the job, both physical and mental,…
Fall can mean a lot of things, but in terms of what to watch, it's football,…
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The campaign for the United States head of government is in its final push as…
Next week, communities around the country will come together in honor of those…
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If you're looking for art in downtown Boise, you won't have to search very…
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When it comes to period products, tampons are one of the most popular, but…
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When it comes to our well-being, maintaining good mental health is crucial.…
When it comes to learning, there is no age limit. Which is why the programs…
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This weekend the Boise Baroque Orchestra will be wrapping up their four-week…
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Inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places, but when you're working…
In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, the small town of Moscow,…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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With fall just around the corner, so are the new seasons of our favorite…
As a new, more dangerous strain of the Mpox virus continues to spread, the…
This Saturday, the Boise Comic Arts Festival is returning for a weekend full of…
In her newest book, "When Knowing Comes," author Kelly Green tackles a…
As students head back to school for the fall semester, the University of Idaho…
In 1864, Reverend Saint Michael Fackler arrived in Boise, performing the first…
In the late 19th century, Yellowstone became the first national park in…
If you're looking for a smart emotional love story that packs a big punch, then…
Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program, or SCPP, is costly and…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Idaho healthcare providers are facing critical challenges, from threats to…
One Idaho nonprofit is using the power of yoga and movement to help those in…
It's been seven years since the last "Deli Days," but this year the festival is…
In a new memoir, award-winning author Jessica E. Johnson is delving into her…
Africa has declared a public health emergency as a new strain of the Mpox virus…
A new podcast is taking a look at some of the challenges families come up…
After a months-long search, Mayor Lauren McLean has selected Chris Dennison as…
With 77 large wildfires burning in the United States, there is lots of smoke in…
As our cities continue to grow, so too does our need for green spaces.
In 1997, everything was falling into place for Peter Young. From the outside,…
The earth's changing climate, from hotter days to more dangerous weather…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Back in 2017, one Idaho native started a school project that would later become…
When one family wins a fortune, they assume it will change their lives, and it…
With all the smoke in the air, many people are hunkering down at home for the…
COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise all across the United States, with…
Imagine sending your child off on an adventure to a foreign country and waiting…
It can be hard to focus on an empty stomach, which is why, starting in the…
Last month, the Caldwell School Board approved a $100 pay-to-play athletic fee.…
“If you understand the rhythm of international sport, you can come to know…
“We’re very proud of the work that’s occurring in our office; and we have some…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Blaine County has officially completed its first climate action plan, with…
As families get ready for a new school year, many are settling back into a…
As the country gets closer to celebrating 250 years of independence, many…
Over the next few days, the road to one of Idaho's smallest towns will be busy…
Cases of COVID19 are on the rise both here in Idaho and in other areas of the…
Idaho Matters sits down with an expert for an economic update, taking a closer…
In the two years following Idaho's near-total abortion ban, a new coalition has…
A lack of available charging stations has kept many from buying an EV,…
This summer, the Idaho Botanical Garden celebrated a special anniversary and…
Earlier this month, weather sensors were placed throughout one Boise…
Last week, work began in the foothills to make improvements to the popular…
An hour north of the Mexico border and 30 miles from the Coachella valley lies…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
This week, levels at Lucky Peak began to lower in preparation of a new project…
The presidential election was turned upside down when President Joe Biden…
You may have noticed we've had a lot of presidential politics going on lately,…
While we still struggle with cases of COVID-19 and its variants many are…
Idaho Matters hears from Dr. Sam Martin, the Frank and Bethine Church Endowed…
Last month, many of Africa's leaders arrived in Idaho to take part in the…
For nearly 30 years, The Cabin has served as a literary hub, bringing people…
Before humans came to Idaho, animals migrated across the state without barriers…
On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he would no longer be running for a…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
One week ago, a wildfire broke out eight miles south of Stanley, next to…
Between 2022 and 2023 the number of Idahoans traveling to Montana for abortion…
This weekend, cyclists from around the world will compete in the last two…
Next week marks 100 years since the birth of Idaho Sen. Frank Church.
Idahoans will be considering an open primaries initiative this November, which…
More than 20 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States,…
Idaho Matters sat down with the states new Health and Welfare director to talk…
It is once again legal to give someone a ticket for sleeping or camping on…
Here in Idaho there are nearly 30,000 people living with Alzheimer's, a disease…
This year marks the 109th anniversary of the Snake River Stampede Rodeo!
A Boise native and Bishop Kelly High School graduate could be heading to the…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Beneficial fire is an essential part of confronting the wildfire crisis. But…
Across the country, many parents and educators are struggling with the same…
If you're hoping to stay out of the heat, a good movie or series may be the…
The level of COVID-19 is up in Boise, at least according to the spike of the…
When a power line falls and sparks a wildfire that burns through homes and…
With an excessive heat warning in place through Saturday, many people are…
Last year, a law went into effect, expanding the rights of pregnant workers…
“We know, especially as we’ve looked at the GOP party platform, they intend to…
This weekend, Opera in the Park is returning to downtown Boise for an evening…
In March of 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Nampa was…
It’s now legal again to give someone a ticket for sleeping or camping on public…
When it comes to making memories, there's no better place to do so than summer…
When you think of fast-growing industries in Idaho, you might think of tech…
While Yellowstone seems like a summer playground, it's home to a lot of seismic…
A look back at the lives of two remarkable women who changed the course of…
You may know Patrick Hinds as one of the voices behind the tremendously…
This summer many U.S. citizens are planning trips aboard. In fact, more people…
With the use of technology, more people than ever are being tricked out of…
When conditions are just right, the dark night sky can light up with a ribbon…
Idaho Matters takes a look at a couple of cases that will have profound effects…
Over the years Optimist Youth Football has coach more than 70,000 young…
Every day, thousands of people drive Highway 55, but with new construction…
A new Ada County Ballot Verifier is giving voters a chance to drill into…
The federal government is sending billions of dollars to farms, cities, and…
Following May's failed levy, the Caldwell School District has been left to make…
“Most people start thinking about fireworks on July 1st. Our family starts…
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Thursday to send a lawsuit over Idaho's abortion…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
It's no secret that the city of Boise has some ambitious climate goals, which…
When wolves were reintroduced into the Gem State almost 30 years ago, there…
A few years ago, a Boise State University student uploaded a video on TikTok…
Summertime means flowers, and flowers mean bumblebees!
Bird flu continues to be a problem around the country and in Idaho, where at…
For some folks approaching their 65th birthday, it might be time to retire,…
Many people may remember Lady Jane Grey as England's shortest ruling monarch,…
Those who try to stop or manage devastating wildland fires spend most of their…
The alternate route connecting Idaho and Wyoming takes nearly three hours one…
Caldwell is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Since 2000, the…
Next week is the Fourth of July holiday weekend, which means lots of people…
Out in Southeast Boise, eleven cranes and hundreds of workers are building…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, pharmacist Sabrina Sherwood was standing in…
This weekend one historic home will be making a big move.
As temperatures heat up, people are looking for ways to cool down, and what…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Since last year, the number of people in Idaho experiencing food insecurity has…
A diverse group of researchers led by the University of Idaho are coming…
After nine years of hard work, Bruneau Dunes State Park south of Boise has been…
This is the time of year when wildflowers are coloring fields and forests…
The Christian nationalist movement is growing in America, particularly in…
Transitioning to electric vehicles – or EVs – is much more complicated than…
“The feeling of freedom … the feeling of humanity. The feeling to be American…
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time set aside to help the one in ten…
Many areas of Boise have a rich history, but one in particular has a very…
Over the weekend, Dorothy Moon was reelected as Idaho's Republican Party…
As summer gets underway and temperatures continue to rise many people are…
BoiseDev.com has become known for reporting about all things development, but…
Nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and removed…
“In Idaho… the anti-abortion movement has chosen to give authority to a very…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
A string of wolf attacks on livestock in Colorado's high country has become a…
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act expired on Friday, June 7, leaving many…
If you've ever had a question about one of the summer's most popular songbirds,…
It was nine years ago when we first brought you the story of parachuting…
Jessie Rosen's newest novel takes readers on a globe-trotting adventure to…
Avian influenza outbreaks have continued to spread, a new group of people now…
Almost two years ago, five retirees got together to have a little fun and make…
The Idaho night sky will soon have many new observers thanks to a grant from…
Current estimates suggest more than 70,000 wild horses and burros roam the…
Some Western states choose to feed elk occasionally, but Wyoming has the…
The American dream has been shaped by many different voices, a countless number…
Calling all Jane Austen fans - we've got a modern retelling of "Sense and…
FBI agents speak out about the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff.
It was back in 1984 when Muzzie Braun and his wife launched the popular Braun…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Wind energy is a big part of the transition from fossil fuels. But that comes…
Have you ever thought about abandoning it all and prioritizing yourself? That's…
As one of the oldest art forms, weaving has place in many cultures.
How big is an asteroid? It's not like you can just run out with a tape measure…
Idaho is seeing what many say is a youth mental health crisis. Which is why a…
Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program, or SCPP, is costly and…
Have you ever seen someone crying in public? Well, Brandon Stosuy has, and he's…
The city of Weiser is hoping to transform its park land to create a space that…
The rush, chaos and competition still defined the annual shed hunt, but vehicle…
One estimate says a quagga mussel infestation would cost the Pacific Northwest…
The award-winning novel "The Guncle" has returned, reuniting us with our…
Approximately half of all Americans will go through menopause. However, it…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
The Intermountain Bird Observatory turns 30 and you can help them celebrate by…
Idaho Mom Robin Zikmund knew her son was different at an early age. While his…
A new plan to shoot 500,000 Barred Owls to save Spotted Owls has stirred up…
Meridian Canine Rescue has a new home and is expanding its mission.
We look at brain worms, brain amoebas and bird flu.
Kristan Higgins has a new book out.
A gigantic project is cutting down thousands of juniper trees in Idaho to…
Conservationists want to save two small snails to help protect rivers in the…
With the habitat shrinking for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, fish and wildlife…
Sidney Karger is back with his latest novel, "The Bump."
Author Cyndie Spiegel's book, "Microjoys: Finding Hope When Life is Not Okay"…
A glimpse inside the life of Paulina Porizkova.
Carter Bays joined Idaho Matters to talk about his debut novel, "Mutual…
We look at all the news that made headlines this week.
Caldwell police are using the Flock system to track gunshots in the city.
Boise's Orange Bag Program started in 2018 and we check in to see how it's…
Valley Regional Transit is changing things up with new routes and new ways to…
KYMfest was founded to honor Kymberlee Larsen who died six years ago.
We break down who won and who lost and what it means for Idaho.
Abraham Lincoln warned of internal threats to our democracy. The latest…
A new show on Idaho Public Television looks at Idaho's outlaw past.
Next month, homes across the Treasure Valley will be getting a makeover as…
Some are encouraging President Biden to make part of the Owyhee Canyonlands…
Wildfires and other climate-fueled disasters are straining insurance markets.
A new tool, called the Ada County Ballot Verifier, will save time, provide…
Learning about the birds that live in and around Boise gives young refugees a…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
The Gem State will soon have a new biomedical center focusing strictly on…
After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor during World War II, the lives of Japanese…
Weddings on unusual dates, such as ones with patterns — think 12/31/23, which…
As the demand for early childhood education grows, the Boise School District is…
There's a new COVID-19 variant and experts are saying we could see a rise in…
For more than 50 years, Special Olympics Idaho has been empowering those with…
As Idaho criminalizes gender affirming care for minors and passes a slew of…
A group of high school students is studying the idea of access as a human…
How do you teach critical thinking to high school students? Most schools might…
For years now, the Nampa Bicycle Project has been giving back to the community…
Here in Idaho, one group is helping to make the wishes of terminally ill adults…
Idaho's primary is set for next Tuesday, and every seat in the Idaho…
Across the globe, people are feeling the impact of climate change, not just in…
Author Elizabeth Gilbert sat down with Idaho Matters to talk about her journey…
Almost 40% of mothers in Idaho say they feel tired or burned out; for working…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
South of Boise, 22 very special ambassadors live together in a sprawling…
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is never an easy subject to talk about, but it is…
Every kid deserves a place to call home, but for years now, Idaho has been…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the latest updates in the spread of the Avian flu.
You've seen them on PBS, and you've heard them perform all over the globe, they…
The choice to use a plastic bag may seem like a small one, but it has big…
A recent incident involving a Lift Lines comic and a parking loophole in Teton…
Ski season is winding down, but training exercises are going on now for dogs…
It was just about two weeks ago when the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in…
In the news, we hear daily about the suffering in Gaza. The crisis touches all…
The White River National Forest in western Colorado uses a variety of methods…
When it comes to Idaho history, there's one group that will always be happy to…
Recently, three people were sentenced to prison in Idaho for possessing illegal…
When it comes to supporting our children's mental health, it can be hard to…
Every day thousands of people use the Five Mile Overpass to commute. It's the…
For more than a decade, the Open Arms Dance Project has been bringing people of…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Just like water managers here in Idaho, officials in the seven states that use…
Speech: it can define us as much as divide us. And Idaho, it appears, has found…
High school plant sales are a great way to deck out your garden while helping…
Have you ever asked yourself the question, What makes a good life? Well, some…
Months after wolves were reintroduced to the Colorado landscape, they’re…
For the past two years, Wyoming tourism advocates have tried to pass a film…
We tackle Bird Flu, whooping cough in North Idaho and EMTALA at the U.S.…
A look back at the lives of two remarkable women who changed the course of…
You may know Patrick Hinds as one of the voices behind the tremendously…
Despite its hot and rocky terrain the Craters of the Moon National Monument has…
Calling all Jane Austen fans - we've got a modern retelling of "Sense and…
Throughout Idaho, there is a rich history of Basque culture, a piece of which…
Though Idaho is still experiencing a bit of cold weather, the song of migrating…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray is back with a look at one of…
With ADHD and other diagnoses on the rise, today's youth are experiencing…
New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson is back with his latest…
Last month Saltzer Health officially closed their doors, leaving many…
Vampires, magic, faustian bargains author Victoria Schwab has written about it…
A deep dive into Pacific Gas and Electric and the Paradise Fire in California.
Jane Austen's classic second change romance novel, "Persuasion" is getting a…
Before Ayesha Rascoe started her career as a political reporter, she was a…
University of Idaho professor Alexandra Teague is out with her latest work and…
On Wednesday, April 24, the U.S. Supreme Court will take up an Idaho case that…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Every year the Idaho Nonprofit Center organizes what's known as Idaho Gives.…
A high school in our region will get some Hollywood glitz for prom day this…
The Declaration of Independence is a defining document in the birth of the…
Last week, the Idaho Supreme Court ruled that student IDs can't be used to vote…
If you're looking for something to watch this weekend, we have a variety of…
A disease caused by rats is on the rise and when is the best time to get the…
Next week, a new exhibit will be coming to Idaho, sharing images and stories…
For more than 30 years, the Piatigorsky Foundation has been providing…
This May, the Boise Philharmonic will be welcoming a new executive director.
Across the United States, kids are struggling with their mental health and here…
As the weather warms up, snow is melting and water is filling up the Boise…
The earth's changing climate, from hotter days to more dangerous weather…
As the need for energy grows across the West and more focus is being shifted to…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and as part of bringing more awareness…
Award winning arts organization LED is back with two performances of Kid…
A new film being made in Idaho, "Children of the Wolves," features a group of…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
“Every good story has an internal, mysterious problem and an outside problem…
Betsy Gaines Quammen, who chronicled the infamy of the Bundy family in the…
Scientists are finding that some landscapes can come back on their own after…
Books open different realities, and that's something everyone should have…
For more than 30 years, the harmonica has played an important role in Yellow…
The World Health Organization is reporting there's an upswing in diphtheria…
Today is supposed to be the last day of the 2024 Idaho legislature.
This Friday the new documentary "Code Red: Diaries of Madness" will be…
City of Good is a Boise-based nonprofit that works to build a sustainable food…
A jury has been picked for the Chad Daybell murder trial, being whittled down…
Former President Donald Trump has a blueprint for his transition back into the…
Each Monday afternoon, a special group of dancers gather in downtown boise for…
Boise is known as the City of Trees, and despite being in a desert, it has a…
Idaho's Superintendent of Public Instruction has been watching the Idaho…
Sidney Karger is back with his latest novel, "The Bump."
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Idaho is inching toward another primary season. But that also means an election…
In February, a company called "Change Healthcare" was hit by a cyber attack.…
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, even when you know it's…
Each winter, the sport of skijoring brings lots of money and visitors to small…
There are some new movies out in theaters; we'll tell you what's worth checking…
Racial hate is not new to Idaho, and the Aryan Nations are a big part of the…
Now that the days are getting warmer, hiking trails are opening back up in the…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of a highly…
Meridian recently gained a new community space that is focused on uplifting…
Racial hate is not new to Idaho, and the Aryan Nations are a big part of the…
Next week, millions of people across the country will be cast in the moon's…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the first day of the Chad Daybell multiple murder…
Did lawmakers at the Idaho legislature violate open meeting laws? That’s the…
Except for Prince, Mark O'Connor was the youngest artist to ever sign a…
Despite their best laid plans, the Idaho Legislature did not go home on Friday.
It was back in 1984 when Muzzie Braun and his wife launched the popular Braun…
For the last 40 years, Child Abuse Prevention Month has been observed during…
Though Idaho is still experiencing a bit of cold weather, the song of migrating…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Idaho is considering its options after a federal court decision last week…
A recent decision to reintroduce wolves has created division between rural and…
When it comes to Boise, there are many things that make the city special, from…
After a three year hiatus the the Idaho Conservation League's Artist in…
As we enter the fourth year of a world with Covid, and the disease continues to…
Police and the FBI are investigating racial harassment allegations in Coeur…
Idaho is back in national headlines after the Utah women's basketball team…
For many, spending time outside can be a relaxing experience, but did you know…
When President Biden selected Idaho’s Douglas Hickey to be the United States…
Could your clothes be making you sick? Idaho Matters finds out the answer to…
Idaho Matters sat down for a little bit of advice with New York Times…
Are you looking to add a bit of suspense to your summer reading list? Well,…
Last November, we told you about an exhibit at the Idaho State Museum called…
This summer, Idaho high school students Geneva McClory and Anna Grace Aiello…
For many, writing, especially handwriting, a letter is a lost art. While some…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
When President Biden selected Idaho’s Douglas Hickey to be the United States…
When it comes to addressing environmental issues, plastic pollution is one of…
Well, it's only March, and our resident movie critic George Prentice already…
Earlier this week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a…
Those who have ever had a diary or kept a journal can probably attest to the…
If you’re asked to imagine a hiker, who comes to mind? Is it a tall, lean,…
For 75 years the Meridian Speedway has served as one of the most popular…
Earlier this month, Ada County switched back to in-person eviction hearings.…
With summer inching closer, it may be time to start thinking about what you're…
Thanks to far-away problems like the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and an…
Every year around this time, thousands of people flock to Boise for the annual…
You may have seen ads for drugs to treat diabetes with names like Ozempic and…
Despite its hot and rocky terrain the Craters of the Moon National Monument has…
For thousands of years, people have been catching rainwater and recycling it…
New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray is back with a look at one of…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
St. Patrick's day is almost here! Which means it must be time for some corned…
In just one year, more than 110,000 people died from drug poisoning, and…
Last ski season, a record number of skiers and snowboarders visited resorts in…
The Boise Downtown YMCA has been well loved, and now it's showing its age.…
Imagine a minor character in the classic novel "Moby Dick" getting her own…
Measles and Whooping Cough cases are on the rise.
Idaho legislators voted on the School Choice bill Tuesday.
A look at Idaho Dance Theatre's latest performance.
Raptors are struggling around the globe. We look at the severity of the problem…
The South Side of Boise has a rich history and heritage. We take a closer look.
We look at one solution to the problem of lack of child care in Idaho.
Right now, high mountain snow is melting fast. You can see it starting to…
How do you measure the water in the snowpack? Turns out there's a special tool…
A new project will reintroduce buffalo to The Blackfeet Nation, healing the…
States continue their fight over who gets water from the Colorado River.
Disinformation online can be confusing, especially for our kids. One local…
The Sun Valley Museum of Art and Boise State College of Innovation and Design…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
One in four Idahoan's acts as a family caregiver. How do we care for the…
Everyone knows that if you’re looking for advice on wine, you’ll want to ask a…
Time once again to pop up some popcorn and sit back to watch the Oscars!
A cyberattack two weeks ago has paralyzed the largest U.S. health care payment…
While debate continues over whether or not to remove the four lower Snake River…
Plastic is everywhere, and it’s leaking into our favorite foods. According to…
Jane Austen's classic second change romance novel, "Persuasion" is getting a…
On Monday, March 1, the U.S. Supreme Court released a unanimous decision that…
Climate change has many effects on our world, from extreme heat to drought to…
Art is a powerful medium, possessing the ability to impact many areas of our…
Idaho has a new Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business…
Cities, counties and even states have been working harder on land conservation,…
Washington County in Utah, home to the city of St. George, has recently been…
New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson is back with his latest…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Yesterday morning, Feb. 28, the execution of Thomas Creech, Idaho's…
Earlier this month, 700 scientists and experts gathered in Guatemala to talk…
The Treasure Valley Pollinator Project is back and this year's focus is on the…
Idaho Matters sits down with Dr. Pate for an update about the transmission of…
Weeding has never been anyone's favorite chore, but new technology is quickly…
Brilliant, haunting, devastating — these are just some of the adjectives being…
For several years now, housing has been listed as a top priority issue in Idaho…
Calling all Jane Austen fans - we've got a modern retelling of "Sense and…
How do you preserve the music history of a state? That is the question that one…
Finding affordable housing in today's economy, especially as a single parent,…
International relations can seem really far away from anybody in the United…
All over Idaho, kids are learning about nature by actually being in nature.…
Birds and squirrels are part of the everyday landscape in Idaho cities living…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
The Lynn Nottage play comes to Boise.
Idaho Matters sits down for a conversation about a bill before the Idaho…
The Idaho legislature has a new school choice proposal this year that would…
Cullen Jones is a four-time Olympic medalist and the first African American…
Even though the weather has been feeling a bit like spring, we are still in the…
Every year, the heads of Idaho's public colleges and universities stand up in…
It's been more than 80 years since Hattie McDaniel made history as the first…
The Idaho Legislature is planning to once again tackle the issue of school…
We’re continuing our deep dive into the topic of school choice as lawmakers…
Idaho lawmakers have tried over the past several years to put some kind of…
Idaho Matters gets a preview of one of the worlds most tragic love stories with…
The City of Boise created a task force in 2023 to look at the number of deaths…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
The City of Boise is back in the market for a new police chief after current…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for people…
If you’re hungry right now and you like movies, we've got a film for you! Plus,…
The bubonic plague dates back to the middle ages when it killed millions of…
For nearly a decade, the use of e-cigarettes has grown in popularity among one…
What happens when you put people with different backgrounds and different core…
Artist Kathryn Polk started drawing before she could even walk, using art to…
The Idaho Legislature has a new school choice bill that GOP lawmakers…
Throughout Idaho, there is a rich history of Basque culture, a piece of which…
The Boise School District covers 450 square miles, which is a lot of roadway to…
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, love is in the air, which means…
It’s not easy to amend the constitution, and the framers did that on purpose to…
In today's world, it can be hard to motivate kids to ditch their screens and…
Are you uncomfortable talking about race? That’s the question that the Hillview…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Many farmers across our region grow alfalfa - which is dried into hay and fed…
When it comes to making change, art is one of the most powerful tools we have.…
GOP lawmakers introduced a new library bill into the Idaho Legislature this…
Another invasive snail was recently discovered in the largest Alpine Lake in…
When it comes to managing noxious weeds, it can be a time-consuming and…
This winter, COVID-19 has surged nationally. In fact, as reported by the Idaho…
Ballet Idaho is taking to the stage for their first show of the year,…
For about two decades, Idaho has been changing the weather through a process…
After leaving school it can be hard to find a place where you can learn about…
The Idaho Legislature has a new school choice proposal this year that would…
This Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether former…
Before Ayesha Rascoe started her career as a political reporter, she was a…
For the seventh year, singer-songwriter Brett Dennen is returning with his Lift…
According to a new survey Idahoans think the state is on the wrong track. Idaho…
Health care is a big contributor to pollution, excess waste and greenhouse…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Boise Contemporary Theater is bringing Lynn Nottage's play, "Clyde's" to the…
Three people are dead and nine others injured after a privately owned hanger…
The Idaho Center for the Book sat down to talk about a book about World War II…
As we head into February, people around the world are getting ready to…
Other streaming services are cracking down on password-sharing and we take a…
It's been four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the virus…
More than half of all the librarians in Idaho are thinking about quitting their…
When it comes to the world of volleyball, the Idaho Crush team has been making…
A musician from our region is channeling his Navajo ancestors and an innovative…
Lawmakers have tried over the past several years to put some kind of program in…
Idaho Matters sits down with an expert to take a look at what's in store for…
A beloved member of Zoo Boise has been diagnosed with cancer, and everyone at…
The Great Salt Lake in Utah is often compared to a lake in Central Asia: the…
The U.S. Supreme Court is going to take up the issue of camping in public…
It's only a couple of weeks until Mardi Gras and the Boise Jazz Society is…
Idaho Matters take a look at the Gem States tax system and how it is impacting…
On Friday, four more trails were closed in the Boise Foothills after rain,…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Across the country many parents are facing a difficult question, do they buy…
We are almost a month away from the Sun Valley Film Festival, which never fails…
There are dozens of conservation groups across the Mountain West working to…
When it comes to winter activities tubing is often a favorite. Sadly, one of…
The American Lung Association has just released its 22nd annual "State of…
The United States is seeing a surge of respiratory viruses, which includes…
This month dogs are lining up for the 29th Pedigree Stage Stop sled dog race –…
"Wolf/Girl" is the unlikeliest of dramas for a new year, combining fictional…
NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep is coming to Boise, and he has a new…
This year, Governor Brad Little hopes to pass a work requirement for people…
Two Idaho radio stations will pay half a million dollar fine after admitting to…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the unique history of Owyhee County and how one…
The City of Nampa knocked down its 100-foot-tall water tower Friday to make…
Inflation, the interest rate, and the Presidential Election will affect Idaho's…
If Saltzer Health can't find a buyer, it may close 11 clinics in the Treasure…
Nell Greenfieldboyce has a new book with some very personal stories about…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
If you've been trying to drive anywhere today or in the past week, you may have…
As Idaho's wine industry continues to gain popularity, the Gem State is being…
With all the recent snowfall in the state, Idahoans have had to find ways to…
A look at what films could be up for Oscar nominations, we've got a great…
Idaho has seen 12 flu-related deaths this season, and health officials want…
The Ada County Highway District has had their hands full lately, especially…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the risks and rewards of the Idaho Sled Dog…
If someone asked you, "What’s your top priority when it comes to health care?"…
Librarians from across Idaho spent their Martin Luther King Jr. day…
As 2024 gets underway, animal shelters across America are continuing to see an…
Approximately half of all Americans will go through menopause. However, it…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Last month, the chairwoman of the Idaho GOP, Dorothy Moon, sent out a…
Former president Donald Trump faces several court cases in the next few months…
For years the Children's Home Society has given more than 6,000 kids a safe…
It’s been a busy week in Boise's City Council as newly elected members stood…
Hundreds of Americans are still dying each week from COVID-19, according to CDC…
Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis said Tuesday the…
Idaho is known for producing world-class biathletes, from Boise native Sara…
Biden administration officials have been visiting the West a lot to promote…
Dry January is a huge trend that many people undertake at the start of every…
Conservation groups are trying to stop wolf trapping in Idaho, saying the…
Serving second chances: that's the mantra of Life's Kitchen, a nonprofit that…
For years, the MK Nature Center has been a special place for kids to discover…
The rules for mobile bars in Idaho are complex and often misunderstood.
We take a deep dive into what the latest move by the U.S. Supreme Court means…
We look at ways individuals can make a difference with climate and their health.
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
We take a deep dive into the hot topics that will come up in this year's Idaho…
One of the hot button issues likely to pop up this year in the Idaho Statehouse…
Using art to educate people about their impact on the environment.
COVID-19 numbers are up in Boise, we take a look at the statistics.
Time to celebrate Big Brothers Big Sisters National Mentoring Month!
The craze to make food more climate friendly hits brewers.
A small group of people are working to keep contraceptives legal and accessible…
Getting help for mental health problems is not easy for firearms owners.
Colorado releases wolves along the Western Slope.
Salt Lake City suffers from the same type of nasty inversions that Idaho's…
The Navajo Nation takes issue with three new hydropower projects.
The Recording Industry Association of America announced earlier this year that…
If you're looking for a new book to add to your summer reading list, Idaho…
If you're looking for a book that is going to keep you on the edge of your…
Across the nation kids are suffering from a mental health crisis, experiencing…
Idaho Matters is looking back at the big stories from 2023 in Idaho politics,…
While we still struggle with cases of COVID-19 and its variants many are…
Each Wednesday we bring you the Doctors Roundtable, where we answer your…
Figuring out where to start when it comes to tackling climate change can be…
Idaho Matters is looking back at the big stories from 2023 in Idaho politics,…
As more Idaho families experience homelessness, one organization is working to…
When it comes to the agricultural industry there are many different risks that…
Getting kids excited to learn in the classroom can be a challenge, especially…
The city of Boise is kicking off a new project that will be turning three acres…
With Christmas just a few days away, lots of folks are traveling near and far,…
Internet scams bilk people out of millions of dollars each year. We have some…
For more than a decade, there has been a steady decline in the mental health of…
When a wildfire rages through a forest, what happens to the trees that live…
Idaho Matters takes a look at Ammon Bundy's influence on Idaho and what it…
The Lake Lowell Animal Rescue brings pets that have been dumped at the Deer…
Idaho spends less on school infrastructure per student than any other state.…
Idaho is about to become the only state in the nation that puts patients who…
In anticipation of the winter weather, Nampa's Street Division is preparing its…
As the Mustang series comes to an end, host Ashley Ahearn looks at the…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
A leaked plan from the Biden administration gave insight into a proposed…
Christmas music and Charles dickens, what better ways are there to celebrate…
Tourism is big business in Idaho, but quantifying just how big that business is…
Resident movie critic George Prentice joins Idaho Matters for a run-down of his…
Are you looking to add a bit of suspense to your summer reading list? Well,…
Idaho Matters sat down for a little bit of advice with New York Times…
Could your clothes be making you sick? Idaho Matters finds out the answer to…
Author Annabel Monaghan is back with a new romance that you won't want to miss.
Author Lacie Waldon joins Idaho Matters to talk about her latest book, "The…
Writer and Journalist Brenda Stanley sits down with Idaho Matters to talk about…
In todays climate and culture, discussions of female power and autonomy are…
We'll have some holiday food and fun with Chef Joyce Doughty and her fantastic…
Idaho Matters sits down to talk with James McBride about his newest book.
If you love STEM and romance, Idaho Matters has a book recommendation for you!
With the holiday season in full swing more and more people are traveling, which…
Over the last few years, the number of people in Ada County experiencing…
Each holiday season, kids from all over the Treasure Valley draw pictures of…
This month Ballet Idaho is bringing a holiday favorite back to the stage with…
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean was invited, along with a select number of U.S.…
For the 9th year in a row Secret Santa is back in East Idaho making holiday…
The U.S. Forest Service manages some 160 thousand miles of trails, and…
Since Christmas Day, in 1900, regular folks have been taking part in a…
Idaho Matters talks with an organization that is helping to support the mental…
Ashley Ahearn takes a look at the impact that wild horses have on other…
Our region is losing millions of acres of agricultural land to development. And…
For the last 40 years, one Christmas movie has steadily gained a following of…
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
In the 1950, the U.S. was trying to develop a nuclear-powered engine that the…
A new mystery illness has been making dogs sick from the East Coast to Oregon,…
Each year families look forward to seeing their kids in holiday pageants and…
A new exhibit at the Idaho State Museum is exploring comedy legend Bob Hope's…
Earlier this month two cases of Mpox were confirmed in Ada County and just last…
For more than forty years, artist James Castle drew inspiration from his home,…
Thanksgiving may have ended, but over at the Boise Contemporary Theater they're…
Yesterday, Nov. 28, was Giving Tuesday, a day designed to raise much-needed…
Snow is beginning to fall high in the Rockies, forming the main water supply…
Across Idaho nonprofits are providing essential services, helping those in need…
Gray wolves are one of the most controversial animals in the west. And how you…
The "Boise Open Studio Collective" is exploring what inspires artists, so they…
University of Idaho professor Alexandra Teague is out with her latest work and…
There are only 55 eye banks in the United States and Boise is home to one of…
Last month the Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Center broke ground on a new…
As it gets colder wild birds can struggle to find the food they need,…
The West has tens of thousands of wild horses. And sometimes it seems there are…
Each Wednesday we bring you the Doctors Roundtable, where we answer your…
Whether we like it or not our kids are growing up in a digital world, which can…
Geothermal energy is a unique feature of the Mountain West. It powers…
Across the southwest, the amount it costs to have water piped to your homes is…
The Morrison Center is celebrating a big birthday this year, and like most…
Here in Idaho there are more than 100,000 people struggling with food…
Idaho Matters takes a look at what's being done locally to address the mental…
Journalist Ashley Ahearn gave up the city life when she and her husband moved…
Boise circus performer Cuream Jackson is taking a very old art and using it to…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
With ADHD and other diagnoses on the rise, today's youth are experiencing…
When Nicole McKay took the job as Director of the city of Boise's Office of…
For more than 20 years, Shane Sato has been taking pictures of Japanese…
Six years ago, a group of Afghan Refugees in our region started a soccer club.…
Syphilis cases are on the rise around the country and we look at who is being…
Some of those traditional turkey day trimmings will cost you more, some less.…
New polling showed former President Donald Trump ahead of President Joe Biden…
The Boise Airport opened a new parking garage this summer and is on track to…
Former president Donald Trump is under a gag order and some states are trying…
It's "Adopt a Senior Pet" month and we have the reasons why that's such a great…
FBI agents speak out about the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff.
Some scientists have started using satellites to keep a better eye on algae…
This week on Expressive Idaho, Musician Damian Rodriguez shares tejano music…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Some people love some buildings. But many people are a lot more passionate…
This month, the College of Western Idaho announced it received a new grant to…
Diabetes affects millions of people around the world, but what many don't know…
Opera Idaho will be premiering a special production of The Falling and the…
The actors strike is over, finally. But the repercussions of the labor action…
Election Day is officially over, so Idaho Matters sat down to take a look at…
Last week an Oregon man was sentenced to more than three years in a federal…
Over 1,000 Idaho precincts opened their polling places Tuesday morning as 43…
Here in Idaho more than 300,000 people provide at-home care to family members…
Have you ever walked on the Boise Greenbelt or floated the Boise River? Then…
In 1923, Eleanor Davis became the first recorded woman to climb the Grand Teton…
Election Day is tomorrow, which means people will be heading to the polls to…
For many people, vaccines for flu, viruses and COVID-19 strains are extremely…
Over the last year, Idaho has become home to over 1,200 refugees fleeing war…
Idaho Matters heads to the Melba home studio of weaver Linda Morton-Keithley to…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Where can you go to find Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express,"…
Election day is just around the corner and the race for the Boise mayor’s seat…
As we head into winter, the threat of a tripledemic is hanging over our heads.…
This month people will cast their vote for whether or not the Ada County jail…
For more than 60 years, humans have been exploring space. These breakthroughs…
When it comes to climate change, the consequences are hard to miss, from…
When The Exorcist first came to the big screen nearly 50 years ago, it was…
Since it's Halloween, we thought what better way to celebrate the holiday than…
Nationwide, millions of barriers - like dams - are plugging up rivers and…
Wildlife managers across the west have been stocking high Alpine Lakes with…
Last February when Russia invaded Ukraine the conflict began reshaping our…
Idaho Matters takes a look back at one of the earliest groups to immigrate to…
After retiring and moving to Idaho nuclear scientist Gary Eller began playing…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Many of the best herding dogs in North America were in our region recently for…
As the District of Idaho’s COVID-19 Fraud Task Force looks back on its first…
Idaho's Ice Age animals may be gone now, but they had an impact on our…
If you're looking for a book with just the right amount of adventure and…
There's some Halloween drama amid the actors strike and we've got some movie…
Health officials in Ada County are investigating an outbreak linked to raw…
When it comes to Idaho's rural communities access to Emergency Medical Services…
Idaho Matters visits with Carl Scheider, the host of "Private Idaho," to find…
The land of Owyhee County has a rich history, attracting many groups in pursuit…
Author Tim Murphy is back with his latest novel, "Speech Team." The book…
Stories of mystery and murder are always popular around this time of year,…
The race for Boise mayor is heating up and we wanted to take a look into some…
Each holiday season, the Boise Bicycle Project provides hundreds of bikes to…
Idaho Matters takes a trip to the studio of Idaho blacksmith Susan Madacsi to…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Idaho Matters gets a sneak peek into the new Wassmuth Education Center.
Idaho is full of creatives from dancers to weavers to architects, all with…
The Red Cross recently updated its eligibility criteria for blood donations,…
Idaho farmers are using regenerative agriculture to grow crops in a new way.
Idaho Matters takes a look at the development of polio and how it is still…
Idaho Senator Frank Church upended Washington with his committee's…
The rediscovery of a lost apple variety has brought new light to the life of…
When it comes to science, nature and birds Jennifer Ackerman can tell you a…
New York Times best-selling author, J. Ryan Stradal, is back with his third…
The College of Idaho is tackling three issues this year with their second Idaho…
Each Monday we're bringing you our series Expressive Idaho where we visit the…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
In the Wood River Valley, three women are leading three nonprofits, helping…
In today's economy many of us are on a budget, so when we decide to splurge on…
Are you ready for it? Because Taylor Swift will soon be coming to the big…
Earlier this week vaccine maker Novavax said it had shipped millions of doses…
Though Idaho's population has been increasing for years there has not been a…
Fall means it's hunting season for many residents in our region. One popular…
Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, the country celebrates Hispanic…
Everyone is still reeling from this weekends attack on Israel by Hamas, but…
Across the nation kids are suffering from a mental health crisis, experiencing…
If you're looking for a book that is going to keep you on the edge of your…
If you're looking for a new book to add to your summer reading list, Idaho…
Idaho Matters sits down with Beth Piatote to talk about her new book "The…
Underneath our feet are what's left of the bones of millions of animals that…
This fall, the Sun Valley Playwright's Residency is in its third year of a new…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
When you look at a flower, you can usually tell if it looks healthy or is on…
A new play is sharing the abortion stories of Idaho women in the face of…
You may have heard the phrase, "if you bought it, a truck brought it."…
According to the CDC, over 60% of adults in the U.S. are not getting enough…
When Boise resident Scott Looney found himself divorced after 16 years of…
There is now another option for folks looking for the latest COVID-19 shot.
You may know Patrick Hinds as one of the voices behind the tremendously…
Just after Christmas last year, Pennsylvania Police arrested Bryan Kohberger…
Many Americans may remember Polly Klaas. It was thirty years ago this month the…
This month, Ballet Idaho will be kicking off their 51st season with a lineup of…
Planning for the future is important, especially when you're dealing with a…
As the number of evictions continue to rise in the Treasure Valley, two…
Later this month, people will have the chance to see an annular solar eclipse,…
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Well we've got a 100…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
While automakers – domestic and foreign – continue to invest billions into the…
The James Castle House has welcomed its fall artist in residence. Her work…
Vampires, magic, faustian bargains author Victoria Schwab has written about it…
The writers strike could be coming to an end, one of televisions favorite…
The rollout of the latest COVID vaccine has been running into some obstacles.…
This morning, September 27 Idaho's Health and Welfare Department announced that…
The Confirmation of Quagga Mussel larvae in the Snake River last week is a…
It may feel a bit cooler out there, but it's still wildfire season in Idaho and…
Idaho Matters takes a look at one chefs journey and gets some great…
It's been a busy year for Sam Hunter. His award-winning play "The Whale" came…
We were devastated to hear that J.J. Saldaña, a leader in Idaho's Hispanic…
A look back at the lives of two remarkable women who changed the course of…
The new radio show "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson" is coming to Boise State…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week.
The Oregon Trail snaked through Idaho, bringing thousands of people from east…
Idahoans faced with paying back an average of $43,000 in student loan debt have…
Come one, come all - the Idaho Renaissance Faire has returned and they're…
Researchers are finding out that wildfire smoke affects all kinds of things,…
A deep dive into Pacific Gas and Electric and the Paradise Fire in California.
In a surprise move yesterday the FDA put the brakes on a new drug that was…
Solo hiking can be a beautiful and peaceful experience, but when you face a…
Huskies in the Treasure Valley are in need of help, especially those at the…
Its been a year since musician Ned Evett was last in Boise and since then a lot…
Idaho Matters takes a deep dive into the education news that's been making…
We explore Boise's history of segregation through archeology.
Paulina Porizkova joins Idaho Matters to talk about the release of her new book.
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge visited with Idaho…
The role women play in politics is important, but in Idaho men outnumber women…
Jump in and buckle up because its time to take a trip to Emily Henrys "Happy…
Idaho Matters sits down with the author of A Place to Belong to discuss how to…
A new novel, The Hunter, puts to rest some tropes about suspense novels, small…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Idaho Matters talks with social psychologist Tess West about in her new book…
Author Cheryl Head is known for her page turning novels and her newest book,…
Author Cyndie Spiegel is back with another book "Microjoys: Finding Hope When…
USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley is back with a new novel, The…
Last March, the Idaho Legislature passed a bill that sets new bathroom policy…
Can getting your finances in order actually be fun and not stressful? Creator…
Author of the book “Sisters of Mokama" joins Idaho Matters to talk about her…
Carter Bays joins Idaho Matters to talk about his first novel, Mutual Friends.
Since July the United States has seen a steady uptick in COVID cases, leaving…
Despite ridicule by some lawmakers, and what some have said are insurmountable…
Farmers and Ranchers in the west are being pressured by rising production…
In today's digital world scams are on the rise, with new ways of tricking…
The land and its waterways have long been sacred to Indigenous people and they…
A recent ceremony in our region dedicated a garden that provides spiritual,…
The Netflix adaptation of Idahoan Tony Doerr's book "All the Light We Cannot…
Figuring out where to start when it comes to tackling climate change can be…
From 1942 to 1945, the family of Barbara Yoshida Berthiaume was incarcerated in…
Hotter summers across our region are making it difficult for some workers to…
Water issues in the arid west are complex. The laws that govern our region’s…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Steven Nelson, a Nampa man, was attacked in April 2016 after responding to an…
Women in Idaho are facing unique challenges as they grapple with issues of…
Researchers at the University of Idaho have recently discovered a new way to…
Four years ago the New York Times magazine started an initiative called the…
Schools around the country are back in session and not only are we seeing a…
This Friday, Sept. 8 the 34th annual Boise Pride Festival kicks off,…
It's been a busy summer on the Boise River with thousands of people taking part…
Here in Idaho a nonprofit is helping to provide shoes to thousands of kids…
The nose knows. There’s a controversy brewing over noses, specifically…
A one-man show will be making it's way to the Alley Repertory Theater, looking…
When wildfire smoke or smog settles into a community, the public health advice…
Idaho Matters talks with an expert about the art of night sky photography.
Idaho Matters takes a look back at how the ACLU of Idaho got started and where…
When you see a dead bird below a power line your first thought is likely that…
Indigenous journalists from the U.S. and Canada gathered recently in Winnipeg…
We've seen a ton of new apartment buildings being proposed in Boise and Ada…
The nose knows. There’s a controversy brewing over noses, specifically…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Idaho Matters gets a preview of what Boise State football fans can expect to…
Earlier this month a historic ruling was made in favor of 16 young activists…
There were at least 900 people facing eviction lawsuits last year in the…
In Bonners Ferry, Idaho, nearly 400 students are being taught in a building…
Movie stars, filmmakers and our resident movie critic George Prentice are all…
As kids head back to school cities across America are seeing a rise in COVID-19…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the results of the school bond and levy elections…
Idaho has inspired some of history’s greatest writers. And an upcoming writing…
This fall could be many peoples last chance to see an annular solar eclipse in…
A new study found that growing cities in the west are having a harmful impact…
Recycled water is growing in popularity in the water-short West. Colorado…
The federal government is spending billions on infrastructure projects,…
Blaine County is working to support teachers and students in the classroom by…
As wildfires become more common in the region people are needing to take more…
Every year migrant workers make their way to Idaho to help fill a gap in the…
As technology continues to evolve more colleges are empowering students to use…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
The Food and Drug Administration approves a vaccine for pregnant people to…
The Latin Jazz and mambo musician comes to Boise.
From astronomy to Ice Age mammals, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute brings…
Idaho may be known for its potatoes, but it's also known for its wheat, which…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the charges against former President Donald Trump…
This week marks the first debate of candidates running for president in 2024.…
Federal officials want to expand the protected range for sage grouse, but some…
The International Climbers’ Festival was held in our region recently, and it…
Idaho Matters takes a look at some of states most urgent health needs.
The remnants of hurricane Hilary have been bringing torrential rains and some…
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Getting a flat tire on your bike from a goathead is a summer time rite of…
As Idaho colleges and universities gear up for another academic school year…