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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.

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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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Thumbnail for "New restaurants arrive in the Treasure Valley".
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Thumbnail for "What to Watch: A new series, a new movie and Conan O'Brien (again)".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: March 26, 2025".
Thumbnail for "How one collaborative is addressing Idaho's top health priorities".
Thumbnail for "'Art for a Cause' returns for it's third year".
Thumbnail for "Ada County faces forensic pathologists shortage".
Thumbnail for "Stories of resilience: Nonprofit raises awareness of domestic abuse".
Thumbnail for "'PS: I Hate You:' An author interview with Lauren Connolly".
Thumbnail for "New law alters Medicaid Expansion program".
Thumbnail for "'The Paris Express:' An author interview with Emma Donoghue".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 21, 2025".
Thumbnail for "Killers of the Flower Moon star speaks out about Idaho's public lands".
Thumbnail for "HUD grant termination leaves Idaho nonprofit worried about the future".
Thumbnail for "'Chokepoints:' An author interview with Edward Fishman".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: March 19, 2025".
Thumbnail for "Adaptive athletes prepare to hit the slopes for a weekend of winter sports".
Thumbnail for "Deputy ambassador to Rwanda comes to Boise".
Thumbnail for "Scandalized brings you another season of political scandals".
Thumbnail for "Stories Unite Us: StoryCorps comes to JUMP in Boise".
Thumbnail for "New legislation could threaten the future of Boise's Interfaith Sanctuary".
Thumbnail for "Widowed women find hope in Idaho".
Thumbnail for "A look at cattle mutilations and rural ranch life".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 14, 2025".
Thumbnail for "Meet the Idaho women who are shaping our community".
Thumbnail for "How one Boise State professor is using video games to teach international relations".
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Oscars, Penguins and The Conners!".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: March 12, 2025".
Thumbnail for "An exploration of winter: Reimagining the season through art".
Thumbnail for "How Preservation Idaho is making state history more accessible".
Thumbnail for "Hospital improves energy efficiency with sustainable practices".
Thumbnail for "How scientists are using dragonflies to study mercury in our waterways".
Thumbnail for "Explore the world of watercolor at the annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show".
Thumbnail for "Idaho's housing market: What first-time home buyers should know".
Thumbnail for "Could the Treasure Valley be facing future water challenges?".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 7, 2025".
Thumbnail for "A flash from the past: Astronomers search for life in space".
Thumbnail for "Ranchers face uncertain future in the aftermath of wildfires".
Thumbnail for "Rediscovering the 'drowned towns' of the west".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: March 5, 2025".
Thumbnail for "River sediment study explores the impacts of nitrates and pharmaceuticals in our waterways".
Thumbnail for "Volunteers help restore the landscape after Idaho's Paddock Fire".
Thumbnail for "Several bills could bring change to Medicaid expansion in Idaho".
Thumbnail for "Why golden eagle populations are declining in Idaho".
Thumbnail for "'Swept Away:' An author interview with Beth O’Leary".
Thumbnail for "The challenges facing Madagascar's vanilla farmers".
Thumbnail for "The debate over religion and football at Boise State University".
Thumbnail for "Charitable giving: A guide to leaving money to your favorite organizations".
Thumbnail for "How one organization is helping to care for Idaho's elderly".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 28, 2025".
Thumbnail for "A look back at Idaho U.S. attorney Josh Hurwit's time in office".
Thumbnail for "Girl Scout cookie season is back!".
Thumbnail for "The lasting impact of Laura Moore Cunningham on Idaho".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: February 26, 2025".
Thumbnail for "New initiative keeps Idahoans in their homes".
Thumbnail for "Idaho's legislature looks to cut ties with WWAMI program".
Thumbnail for "What role do nonprofits play in disaster relief?".
Thumbnail for "The debate continues as private school tax credit bill awaits Governors decision".
Thumbnail for "Opera Idaho brings 'La Traviata' to the stage".
Thumbnail for "An update in the case of four murdered University of Idaho students".
Thumbnail for "One Idaho school district has new programs to help kids at risk of suicide".
Thumbnail for "How will new immigration policies affect Idaho?".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 21, 2025".
Thumbnail for "Media shield law moves to Idaho House".
Thumbnail for "Students prepare to share their values at Boise State Listens event".
Thumbnail for "Saving Black Kites: Why two brothers have dedicated their lives to helping birds".
Thumbnail for "Federal funding freeze impacts local Head Start nonprofit".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: February 19, 2025".
Thumbnail for "'François!:' An author interview with F.A. Loomis".
Thumbnail for "New Caldwell project connects friends and neighbors".
Thumbnail for "The importance of education in American democracy".
Thumbnail for "Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge gains more than 2,000 acres".
Thumbnail for "How to practice conservation in your backyard".
Thumbnail for "Nonprofit helps empower kids through theater".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 14, 2025".
Thumbnail for "ACLU speaks about current bills moving through Idaho State House".
Thumbnail for "Creating change through conversation".
Thumbnail for "Tour Meridians public art with new interactive map".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: February 12, 2025".
Thumbnail for "C of I honors legacy of Elgin Baylor".
Thumbnail for "Want to lower your stress levels? Try bird watching".
Thumbnail for "The issue of climate change: How Boise youth are getting involved in a solution".
Thumbnail for "A look at President Trump's first three weeks in office".
Thumbnail for "Free program helps to support first-time parents".
Thumbnail for "How an unexpected hobby has helped Idaho prisoners".
Thumbnail for "Field to Fork Festival helps to lift up our local food system".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: February 5, 2025".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 7, 2025".
Thumbnail for "A five-year legal battle could mean big changes for Idaho's skiing industry".
Thumbnail for "Why one contest is encouraging teens to unplug and get into nature".
Thumbnail for "New beginnings: Nonprofit helps to end homelessness for Idahoans".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: February 5, 2025".
Thumbnail for "The decline of monarch butterflies".
Thumbnail for "Why Boise is trying to keep your food waste out of the landfill".
Thumbnail for "Eckert Road Bridge closed after finding structural issues".
Thumbnail for "A growing industry: Why one nonprofit is recruiting workers interested in space".
Thumbnail for "Celebrating the past and present of Black Idahoans".
Thumbnail for "A conversation with blues musician Coco Montoya".
Thumbnail for "Navigating subscriptions: How to make smart decisions as consumers".
Thumbnail for "Idaho AG office employee receives large vacation payment and is then re-hired".
Thumbnail for "Fall in love to the sound of the Boise Baroque Orchestra".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 31, 2025".
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayor talks about strategy to house cities homeless".
Thumbnail for "Growing Idaho's agricultural community".
Thumbnail for "Exploring migration through art: New exhibit looks back on our history of movement".
Thumbnail for "Woman's club celebrates 125 years of community in Nampa".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: January 29, 2025".
Thumbnail for "Lawmakers look to repeal Medicaid expansion despite voter support".
Thumbnail for "Why Idaho farmers are helping to improve Boise Rivers water quality".
Thumbnail for "The link between artificial food dyes and ADHD in kids".
Thumbnail for "What Idahoans have to say about the Boise foothills trail system said Hanna".
Thumbnail for "Advocating for a better future: Idaho professor works to make a difference for Black Americans".
Thumbnail for "How one chorus is finding 'common ground' through music".
Thumbnail for "Protecting Idaho's history: How Canyon County is preserving the past".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 24, 2025".
Thumbnail for "The challenge against same-sex marriage in Idaho".
Thumbnail for "A peak inside the Treasure Valleys growing food scene".
Thumbnail for "LA wildfire refugees flee to Idaho, despite its fiery history".
Thumbnail for "St. Luke’s sues Attorney General over emergency abortion protections".
Thumbnail for "Executive order from trump stops Idaho's Lava Ridge Wind project".
Thumbnail for "Firefighters rush to the aid of Los Angeles as new fires erupt".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: January 22, 2025".
Thumbnail for "'Jane and Dan at the End of the World:' An author interview with Colleen Oakley".
Thumbnail for "Small Steps, Big Impact: How trees are helping combat climate change in Boise".
Thumbnail for "Trump returns to office: How the new administration could affect Idaho".
Thumbnail for "New survey reveals what matters to Idahoans in 2025".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 17, 2025".
Thumbnail for "Combatting SIDS: New study examines possible safety risks to infants".
Thumbnail for "How to create change and build a happier life".
Thumbnail for "How Idaho is addressing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease".
Thumbnail for "Human trafficking in Idaho:  Awareness, prevention and victim resources".
Thumbnail for "Tips for cultivating happiness and resilience".
Thumbnail for "Bringing back wolves: 30 years of repopulation in Idaho".
Thumbnail for "Preservation Idaho: Celebrating the past, preserving the future".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 10, 2025".
Thumbnail for "Where to eat in the new year".
Thumbnail for "Idaho’s Salmon River inspired Jimmy Carter to save Alaska wilderness".
Thumbnail for "The ACLU files motion over Idaho's public defense system".
Thumbnail for "Take a journey back through music history with Classical Queens: Our Time".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: January 8, 2025".
Thumbnail for "Mentoring kids in Idaho with a Big Brother or Big Sister".
Thumbnail for "Boise elementary students chat with astronauts on the International Space Station".
Thumbnail for "The impact of pollution: How plastics are affecting our health".
Thumbnail for "How a TikTok ban could impact small business owners in Idaho".
Thumbnail for "Boise expands affordable electric transportation options".
Thumbnail for "Advocates speak in Idaho as school choice debate returns".
Thumbnail for "Idaho's economy: What to expect in 2025".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 3, 2025".
Thumbnail for "The road ahead: Key issues for the 2025 legislative session".
Thumbnail for "Winter with raptors: How they adapt to cold weather".
Thumbnail for "Remembering Idaho Sen. Frank Church nearly 100 years later".
Thumbnail for "Our changing climate: How does it affect our health?".
Thumbnail for "Our changing climate: The impacts of our health care system".
Thumbnail for "Our changing climate: Addressing the issue of plastic pollution".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: Year-in-review".
Thumbnail for "The passing of grizzly bear 399: How human expansion is impacting wildlife".
Thumbnail for "New research reveals wildland firefighters are being exposed to over 30 carcinogens".
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Our 10 favorite movies, series and entertainment moments from 2024".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: 2024 Year in Review".
Thumbnail for "Working towards the future: Pocatello reconnects their city".
Thumbnail for "'Abundant Ever After:' An author interview with Cathy Heller".
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Thumbnail for "Journalism in Idaho: A look at todays changing media landscape".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: December 13, 2024".
Thumbnail for "Growing food scene: New flavors come to the Treasure Valley".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Legislature sets the stage with 2025 organizational session".
Thumbnail for "Keeping the airwaves cosmic: Late night music DJ Arthur Balinger and his radio legacy".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: December 11, 2024".
Thumbnail for "'Don't Click December:' Tips for avoiding scams".
Thumbnail for "From near-extinction to repopulation, bringing bison back to the West".
Thumbnail for "Resident-led committee helps Boise to meet their climate goals".
Thumbnail for "How people are giving back this holiday with vending machines".
Thumbnail for "The debate continues: What private school choice could mean for Idaho students".
Thumbnail for "New beginnings: White Rabbit restaurant opens in Boise".
Thumbnail for "How a new resource is helping people find their next river adventure in Idaho".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: December 6, 2024".
Thumbnail for "Breaking the cycle of abuse: Nonprofit expands services to rural communities in Idaho".
Thumbnail for "Growing a sustainable food system in the Treasure Valley".
Thumbnail for "A federal appeals court weighs in on Idaho abortion laws".
Thumbnail for "Boise State Broncos go head-to-head with UNLV Rebels".
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: December 4, 2024".
Thumbnail for "Overcoming homelessness: How one nonprofit is giving back this holiday season".
Thumbnail for "Ballet Idaho gets ready for The Nutcracker".
Thumbnail for "Creating hope: Why housing nonprofits need your help".
Thumbnail for "'The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean:' An author interview with Ann Rose".
Thumbnail for "'Idaho's Powerhouse Senators:' Frank Church and Jim McClure".
Thumbnail for "Why Idaho's state tree has been disappearing from the landscape".
Thumbnail for "How one Idaho senior is making a difference in the community".
Thumbnail for "Where to eat in the Treasure Valley: A holiday guide".
The holidays are upon us, which means one thing, food and lots of it!
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: November 27, 2024".
As Bird Flu continues to spread experts are becoming more concerned about the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Decision 2024: Post-election audits".
Tens of thousands of people signed up to vote on election day in Idaho, and…
Thumbnail for "Domestic abuse training: Strangulation is hard to spot and hard to prove".
Research shows that someone who survives being strangled once is 750% more…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Millions of Americans take to the roads this Thanksgiving".
Thanksgiving means turkey, football and family gatherings, and it also means…
Thumbnail for "Viewing indigenous communities through a new lens".
In the early 20th century Edward S. Curtis photographed the daily lives and…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 22, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "City planning simplified: Nampa creates a Citizens Guide".
City planning can be confusing; however, Nampa is now making it easier with…
Thumbnail for "New plastics can now be recycled in Boise".
For years we were told not to throw things like yogurt cups and water bottles…
Thumbnail for "The art of making cowboy boots".
For nearly ten years, Morgan Buckert has been telling stories through a unique…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Wicked and the Oscars!".
A look at the live theatrical performances awaiting audiences in “Wicked” and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: November 20, 2024".
A new case of bird flu, contaminated carrots and a nastier strain of mpox are…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's abortion trial enters second week".
This is the second week of a trial in Idaho where four women are challenging…
Thumbnail for "Exploring Lincoln's strategy to abolish slavery".
Freeing the slaves in America was not done with the stroke of a pen. How did…
Thumbnail for "'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…
Thumbnail for "Idaho-Phoenix deal: Will the purchase still happen?".
Will the University of Idaho buy the University of Phoenix? That’s still the…
Thumbnail for "How a new project is keeping birds safe with art".
Wild birds often fly straight into windows, not realizing there’s a pane of…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Best Places to Retire: Boise climbs the list".
Every year U.S. News and World Report releases a list of the best places to…
Thumbnail for "How U of I students are helping farmers in Bolivia".
University of Idaho Engineering students are helping Bolivian farmers irrigate…
Thumbnail for "60 years wild: celebrating the Wilderness Act".
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, the law that gives…
Thumbnail for "'Pickleballers:' An author interview with Ilana Long".
The game of pickleball is sweeping the country and the literary world in a new…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 15, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Tragedy exposes flaws in Idaho's coroner system".
Earlier this year, a young family's newborn baby unexpectedly died, and despite…
Thumbnail for "Standard ITD road project turns into cultural discovery".
It was a standard road project in Northern Idaho, but when crews began digging…
Thumbnail for "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."…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: November 13, 2024".
With Robert F. Kennedy Junior on the short list for the next head of the…
Thumbnail for "Medicaid Expansion: Idahoans share their stories".
Some Idaho lawmakers have tried to curb or overturn Medicaid expansion as…
Thumbnail for "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,…
Thumbnail for "Healing the site of the Bear River Massacre".
Hundreds of volunteers from Utah and Idaho gathered recently to help the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Decision 2024: Breaking voting records".
This election wasn't just about who got elected, but how our election system…
Thumbnail for "New project helps to restore Boise River habitat".
Along the Boise River sits 700 acres of land that supports more than 300 native…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 8, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Mayor McLean shares her thoughts post-election".
After Tuesday’s election results, Boise’s mayor, Lauren McLean, sent out a…
Thumbnail for "Surveillance: What role does it play in public safety?".
In today's world, cameras have become commonplace. They’re used in our stores,…
Thumbnail for "Volcano on Mars: Researcher uncovers exciting discovery".
New research recently uncovered spatter cones on Mars, meaning that the planet…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Election results and holiday classics".
Spooky season may be over, but that doesn't mean we're done with scary movies!
Thumbnail for "Presidential and local election results: A breakdown with Idaho Matters".
Donald J. Trump has been named President-elect. Idaho Matters takes a look at…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Decision 2024: Election Day".
We’ve already broken records in Idaho with early voting; now Idaho Matters…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Sacajawea: How one woman left her mark on history".
In 1804, a young Shoshone woman joined the Lewis and Clark expedition across…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "How American cities have changed over time".
Since the late 1700s, there have been identifiable growth spurts in America's…
Thumbnail for "Looking ahead: The election in Idaho".
Election Day is just one day away, and while we have seen unprecedented early…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Food in the Treasure Valley: New and closing restaurants".
Are you hungry? Because Boisedev Eats is serving up some great recommendations…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 1, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "The dark history of Edgar Allan Poe".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the life and legacy of the famed writer Edgar…
Thumbnail for "A haunted history: Boise's scariest ghost stories".
If you're looking for ghosts this Halloween you'll want to check out these four…
Thumbnail for "Ghost stories from the Old Idaho Penitentiary".
During its time of operation, the old Idaho Penitentiary had thousands of…
Thumbnail for "Take a trip to Idaho’s ghost towns".
The Gem State has a large number of abandoned towns, many of which have a very…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 30, 2024".
In the wake of Roe v. Wade, a new study has found that infant mortality rates…
Thumbnail for "Idahoans raise awareness of crisis in Gaza".
Idaho Matters sits down for a conversation about the current war and…
Thumbnail for "How is climate change impacting our health?".
As extreme weather events like heat waves, flooding and wildfires become more…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Decision 2024: Preparing for the November election".
It’s exactly one week until election day, but tens of thousands of people have…
Thumbnail for "Idaho has a constitutional amendment on the ballot about noncitizen voting".
Voters will have a chance to vote on noncitizen voting in Idaho.
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "New system makes voting more accessible to tribal communities".
In the Mountain West battleground state of Nevada, the first votes of the 2024…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "'A Good Guy:' Revisiting the January 6 insurrection".
A new podcast titled "A Good Guy" tells the story of active-duty marine…
Thumbnail for "Timberline Wind Symphony fundraises for chance to play at national festival".
Last spring the Timberline Wind Symphony auditioned for the Music for All…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 25, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Federal affordable housing program for agricultural workers falls short in Colorado".
The program, designed to help agricultural workers find housing, often leaves…
Thumbnail for "Boise Bicycle Project prepares for holiday giveaway".
In anticipation of the holiday season, the Boise Bicycle Project is gearing up…
Thumbnail for "Idahoans share stories inspired by the night sky".
Seven storytellers from seven parts of Idaho are coming together next week to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 23, 2024".
Southwest District Health will no longer offer the COVID-19 vaccine at its…
Thumbnail for "Expanding coverage for 3D mammograms in Idaho".
When it comes to cancer diagnosis among women, breast cancer is the second most…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Decision 2024: Early voting".
Early voting is underway in Idaho and will continue into November.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Elections: A breakdown of ranked-choice voting".
In November, voters will be faced with Proposition 1. If passed the citizen…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Climate justice: How Native American youth are making a difference".
For the past three years, the Center for Native American Youth has been…
Thumbnail for "How beavers are assisting in wildfire crisis".
Increasingly destructive wildfires are a major issue in the American West.…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 18, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Food in the Treasure Valley: Spots you won't want to miss".
Are you hungry? Because Boisedev Eats is serving up some great recommendations…
Thumbnail for "How one center is helping victims of domestic violence".
October is domestic violence awareness month, a time dedicated to the issue of…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Love on the screen".
As the weather turns colder, it's the perfect time to curl up with a good film…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 16, 2024".
With just 20 days to go until this year’s presidential election, questions are…
Thumbnail for "Pace for Peace: Running for a cause".
A group of dedicated people are hoping a new 5-k run in Boise will help build…
Thumbnail for "'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…
Thumbnail for "How a local bookstore is connecting writers to readers".
Independent bookstores have struggled in recent years, many having to close…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Decision 2024: Election security".
Concerns over the security of our election system are top of mind for many…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Elections: How Prop 1 might change our voting system".
Since 2011, political parties in Idaho have been able to choose to close their…
Thumbnail for "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,…
Thumbnail for "New community radio station joins the airwaves in Boise".
A new community radio station recently joined Boise's airwaves. It is Tropico…
Thumbnail for "'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…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Supporting Boise neighborhoods through community".
Community is important, particularly when it comes to our neighborhoods. Which…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 11, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Wassmuth Center for Human Rights opens its doors in downtown Boise".
The education nonprofit behind Boise’s Anne Frank Memorial is getting its own…
Thumbnail for "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…
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Since the atomic bomb program began during WWII, countless Americans have been…
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Emma Noyes latest book takes an unflinching look at what it is to live with OCD…
Thumbnail for "Improving your experience on the Boise Foothills trail system".
The Boise Foothills trail system sees a lot of traffic throughout the year.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 9, 2024".
As Mpox continues to hit African nations hard, here at home we are dealing with…
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“This is the crappiest club with the best people in it. Survivors … They're…
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For the past few years, Nampa has enlisted the help of elementary students to…
Thumbnail for "Split by politics: The experience of one mountain town".
The partisan division in national politics in recent years has also come to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Decision 2024: Voter ID requirements".
Many people use a driver's license to vote in Idaho, but if you don’t have one,…
Thumbnail for "The impact of uncommitted voters in the November election".
One of the things that seems to be missing from the upcoming November election…
Thumbnail for "Why landlocked foodies are buying wild Alaskan salmon in bulk".
Eastern Idaho and western Wyoming are hotspots for salmon shares from Bristol…
Thumbnail for "Electricity: Why doctors say it's critical for your health".
Doctors prescribe a lot of things every day, like medications and advice to…
Thumbnail for "Marking one year since the Hamas attack on Israel".
Today marks one year since Hamas launched its surprise terrorist attack in…
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "'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…
Thumbnail for "Remembering Idaho's veterans through wreath project".
Every December, wreaths are placed at each headstone at the Idaho Veterans…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 4, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "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?
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: A British awards shocker".
It's time for What to Watch with our Morning Edition Host George Prentice.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 2, 2024".
Flu deaths in children have gone up dramatically, we find out why.
Thumbnail for "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…
Thumbnail for "Could the Columbia River solve California's water crisis?".
Will water from the Columbia and Snake rivers be diverted to California?
Thumbnail for "Idaho decision 2024: Absentee ballots and campaign finance laws".
Absentee ballots in Idaho are already going to voters. How does the process…
Thumbnail for "Counting down to the 2024 Election".
We'll look at the implications for Democracy in the November election.
Thumbnail for "Creating art: A behind the scenes look with BOSCO".
BOSCO is opening their doors for the 21st annual Open Studios Tour, inviting…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 27, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "'Scandalized:' Unpacking Americas political scandals".
A new podcast is taking a deep dive into some of the political scandals that…
Thumbnail for "Taking flight: California condors to be released".
This weekend, four California condors, born and raised in captivity, will take…
Thumbnail for "The Idaho Renaissance Faire returns".
Every year, at the Idaho Renaissance Faire, hundreds of people gather for some…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: September 25, 2024".
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pertussis is on the…
Thumbnail for "Providing healthcare to Idaho's rural communities".
More than 50 years ago, Terry Reilly was sent to Nampa to help the farmworker…
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As summer comes to a close, we take a look back at a summer kids camp in…
Thumbnail for "Morning Edition goes a little 'Crazy' for ‘Always… Patsy Cline.’".
“Nobody can work a vocal break like Patsy Cline. That vocal break will break…
Thumbnail for "Idaho decision 2024: What you need to know ahead of voting".
Idaho Matters takes a look at everything you need to know to vote before the…
Thumbnail for "Uncovering history: Artifacts found at Assay Office".
Earlier this year, renovations on Boise's historic Assay Office began. As the…
Thumbnail for "Why is the craft beer industry slowing down?".
There are nearly 100 active craft breweries in Idaho — about four times as many…
Thumbnail for "Exploring Idaho rivers with Sun Valley Museum of Art".
Throughout Idaho flows over 100,000 miles of river. It's a resource that helps…
Thumbnail for "'Wild and Distant Seas:' An author interview with Idaho author Tara Karr Roberts".
Imagine a minor character in the classic novel "Moby Dick" getting her own…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 20, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Tips for supporting your kids mental health".
In recent years there has been more focus on our kids mental health, especially…
Thumbnail for "Climate change is making Colorado mountain streams more acidic and polluted".
New research says climate change has caused toxic metal pollution to double in…
Thumbnail for "New collaboration shows way to get help with ‘insatiable’ prescribed fire need".
Beneficial fire is an essential part of confronting the wildfire crisis. But…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: September 18, 2024".
According to a new report, more than 5.5 million women in the U.S. live in…
Thumbnail for "Reporter resigns after using AI to make up quotes".
Newsrooms around the country are talking about how to use AI in the wake of a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho decision 2024: Breaking down voter registration".
2024 marks a historic election year with lots of focus on, not just who gets…
Thumbnail for "Celebrating Latino Conservation Week".
Protecting our environment is important, especially if we want to continue to…
Thumbnail for "'Telling the stories of women's lives' with Elizabeth Gilbert".
Author Elizabeth Gilbert sat down with Idaho Matters to talk about her journey…
Thumbnail for "Idaho mom fights to improve dyslexia legislation and literacy in Idaho".
Idaho Mom Robin Zikmund knew her son was different at an early age. While his…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 13, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "'Preconceived:' An inside look at crisis pregnancy centers".
Since Roe v. Wade was effectively overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, putting…
Thumbnail for "Why Idaho pet rescues need your support".
Across the country, animal shelters are finding themselves in need of support…
Thumbnail for "How farmers are implementing climate-smart practices in Idaho".
Idaho Matters sits down with a panel of local farmers and organizations to find…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: September 11, 2024".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the latest health news in Idaho and beyond.
Thumbnail for "Using less of the Colorado River takes a willing farmer and $45 million in federal funds".
Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program, or SCPP, is costly and…
Thumbnail for "Nevada conservationists work to protect rare wildflower losing habitat to development".
This is the time of year when wildflowers are coloring fields and forests…
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit space? Well, Dr. Steve…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Decision 2024: Preparing for election season".
2024 marks a historic election year with lots of focus on, not just who gets…
Thumbnail for "Creating greener health systems in Idaho".
As hospitals strive to reduce their footprint, Idaho Matters visits with one…
Thumbnail for "How do scientists measure voter emotions?".
As the debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala…
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Figuring out where to start when it comes to tackling climate change can be…
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Climate change can damage your mental health. That’s led to a nationwide rise…
Thumbnail for "Thriving ecosystems revealed in wake of shrinking reservoir".
Water levels in Lake Powell are at record lows as the Colorado River is…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 6, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Idaho’s premiere Paralympian visits Morning Edition from Paris".
“We utilize sports as the model to show that anything is possible.”
Thumbnail for "Local program provides free dental care to underserved communities".
When we think about taking care of our health, dental hygiene isn't usually the…
Thumbnail for "How a new movement is working to support our first responders".
First responders can face huge obstacles on the job, both physical and mental,…
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Fall can mean a lot of things, but in terms of what to watch, it's football,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: September 4, 2024".
As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, the World Health Organization and Palestinian…
Thumbnail for "Trump vs. Harris: A look ahead at the presidential election".
The campaign for the United States head of government is in its final push as…
Thumbnail for "Local nonprofit commemorates those lost on 9/11".
Next week, communities around the country will come together in honor of those…
Thumbnail for "Resisting the draft: A little known story of the Minidoka prisoners".
We’ve heard many stories of what happened after the Japanese attack on Pearl…
Thumbnail for "Making a house a home: Nonprofit works to provide essential items".
There are many things that go into making a house a home, something that the…
Thumbnail for "Art in the Park returns for its 70th year".
If you're looking for art in downtown Boise, you won't have to search very…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 30, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Toxic metals in tampons spur women to rethink their period care".
When it comes to period products, tampons are one of the most popular, but…
Thumbnail for "Combatting climate change: How do we make a difference?".
This October the annual Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation Symposium will be…
Thumbnail for "How one nonprofit is creating impactful connections".
When it comes to our well-being, maintaining good mental health is crucial.…
Thumbnail for "Osher Institute encourages learning at every age".
When it comes to learning, there is no age limit. Which is why the programs…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 28, 2024".
Earlier this month, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a public health…
Thumbnail for "Boise Baroque Orchestra wraps up summer music festival".
This weekend the Boise Baroque Orchestra will be wrapping up their four-week…
Thumbnail for "The Love of My Afterlife: An author interview".
Love can find you in the most unexpected of places, even in the afterlife.
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In the Gem State, one coach is focused on breaking down barriers, especially…
Thumbnail for "Sparking imagination: the Sawtooth Writing Retreat returns".
Inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places, but when you're working…
Thumbnail for "'When the Night Comes Falling:' An author interview with Howard Blum".
In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, the small town of Moscow,…
Thumbnail for "'Wild and Distant Seas:' An author interview with Idaho author Tara Karr Roberts".
Imagine a minor character in the classic novel "Moby Dick" getting her own…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 23, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 23, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Your favorite Albertsons could be changing hands".
Ten Albertsons stores will be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers if the merger with…
Thumbnail for "Support groups for people anxious about climate change are on the rise. Do they help?".
Climate change can damage your mental health. That’s led to a nationwide rise…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Exciting new previews and iconic legends".
With fall just around the corner, so are the new seasons of our favorite…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 21, 2024".
As a new, more dangerous strain of the Mpox virus continues to spread, the…
Thumbnail for "The Boise Comic Arts Festival returns for its 12th year".
This Saturday, the Boise Comic Arts Festival is returning for a weekend full of…
Thumbnail for "'When Knowing Comes:' An author interview with Kelly Green".
In her newest book, "When Knowing Comes," author Kelly Green tackles a…
Thumbnail for "University of Idaho to dedicate new healing garden".
As students head back to school for the fall semester, the University of Idaho…
Thumbnail for "St. Michael's celebrates 160 years of community building".
In 1864, Reverend Saint Michael Fackler arrived in Boise, performing the first…
Thumbnail for "How the railroad popularized Yellowstone National Park".
In the late 19th century, Yellowstone became the first national park in…
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If you're looking for a smart emotional love story that packs a big punch, then…
Thumbnail for "Using less of the Colorado River takes a willing farmer and $45 million in federal funds".
Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program, or SCPP, is costly and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 16, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "A breakdown of the challenges facing Idaho healthcare workers".
Idaho healthcare providers are facing critical challenges, from threats to…
Thumbnail for "Empowering underserved communities through yoga".
One Idaho nonprofit is using the power of yoga and movement to help those in…
Thumbnail for "Deli Days returns with a new name".
It's been seven years since the last "Deli Days," but this year the festival is…
Thumbnail for "'Mettlework:' An author interview with Jessica E. Johnson".
In a new memoir, award-winning author Jessica E. Johnson is delving into her…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 14, 2024".
Africa has declared a public health emergency as a new strain of the Mpox virus…
Thumbnail for "A new podcast tackles the challenges of parenting".
A new podcast is taking a look at some of the challenges families come up…
Thumbnail for "Mayor McLean makes her pick for Boise's next Chief of Police".
After a months-long search, Mayor Lauren McLean has selected Chris Dennison as…
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With 77 large wildfires burning in the United States, there is lots of smoke in…
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As our cities continue to grow, so too does our need for green spaces.
Thumbnail for "'Stop The Tall Man, Save The Tiger:' An author interview with Peter Young".
In 1997, everything was falling into place for Peter Young. From the outside,…
Thumbnail for "'The Weight of Nature:' An author interview with Clayton Page Aldern".
The earth's changing climate, from hotter days to more dangerous weather…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 9, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "How a school uniform is changing the lives of girls in Africa".
Back in 2017, one Idaho native started a school project that would later become…
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When one family wins a fortune, they assume it will change their lives, and it…
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With all the smoke in the air, many people are hunkering down at home for the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 7, 2024".
COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise all across the United States, with…
Thumbnail for "Former Meridian mayor shares the harrowing story of her daughters false imprisonment".
Imagine sending your child off on an adventure to a foreign country and waiting…
Thumbnail for "Boise implements free breakfast program for all students".
It can be hard to focus on an empty stomach, which is why, starting in the…
Thumbnail for "How pay-to-play fees may impact Caldwell students".
Last month, the Caldwell School Board approved a $100 pay-to-play athletic fee.…
Thumbnail for "This Idaho sports scholar says the Olympics aren’t all fun and games".
“If you understand the rhythm of international sport, you can come to know…
Thumbnail for "Idaho feds to-do list: Target elder abuse and cripple the state's most infamous gang".
“We’re very proud of the work that’s occurring in our office; and we have some…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 2, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "What Blaine County is doing to address climate change".
Blaine County has officially completed its first climate action plan, with…
Thumbnail for "Tips to prepare your kids for the first day of school".
As families get ready for a new school year, many are settling back into a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence".
As the country gets closer to celebrating 250 years of independence, many…
Thumbnail for "The Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival returns for its 33rd year".
Over the next few days, the road to one of Idaho's smallest towns will be busy…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: July 31, 2024".
Cases of COVID19 are on the rise both here in Idaho and in other areas of the…
Thumbnail for "An economic outlook: Here's how Idaho is doing so far".
Idaho Matters sits down with an expert for an economic update, taking a closer…
Thumbnail for "How a new coalition is working to restore access to abortion care".
In the two years following Idaho's near-total abortion ban, a new coalition has…
Thumbnail for "Why are people in Idaho hesitant to buy electric vehicles?".
A lack of available charging stations has kept many from buying an EV,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Botanical Garden makes big plans for the future".
This summer, the Idaho Botanical Garden celebrated a special anniversary and…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho youth are working to reduce heat in urban areas".
Earlier this month, weather sensors were placed throughout one Boise…
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Last week, work began in the foothills to make improvements to the popular…
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An hour north of the Mexico border and 30 miles from the Coachella valley lies…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 26, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Officials begin drawdown at Lucky Peak Lake".
This week, levels at Lucky Peak began to lower in preparation of a new project…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down Biden's withdrawal and the emergence of VP Harris".
The presidential election was turned upside down when President Joe Biden…
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You may have noticed we've had a lot of presidential politics going on lately,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: July 24, 2024".
While we still struggle with cases of COVID-19 and its variants many are…
Thumbnail for "Has Biden's decision to step down engaged new voters?".
Idaho Matters hears from Dr. Sam Martin, the Frank and Bethine Church Endowed…
Thumbnail for "How Mandela Washington fellows are making a difference".
Last month, many of Africa's leaders arrived in Idaho to take part in the…
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For nearly 30 years, The Cabin has served as a literary hub, bringing people…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down barriers to animal migration in Idaho".
Before humans came to Idaho, animals migrated across the state without barriers…
Thumbnail for "President Biden steps down: What's next for Idaho and the nation".
On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he would no longer be running for a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 19, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "How the Bench Lake Fire is impacting popular summer recreation spots".
One week ago, a wildfire broke out eight miles south of Stanley, next to…
Thumbnail for "Idahoans travel to Montana for abortion care".
Between 2022 and 2023 the number of Idahoans traveling to Montana for abortion…
Thumbnail for "Former BYRDS cyclist competes in the Tour de France".
This weekend, cyclists from around the world will compete in the last two…
Thumbnail for "Remembering Idaho Sen. Frank Church nearly 100 years after his birth".
Next week marks 100 years since the birth of Idaho Sen. Frank Church.
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Idahoans will be considering an open primaries initiative this November, which…
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More than 20 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States,…
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Idaho Matters sat down with the states new Health and Welfare director to talk…
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It is once again legal to give someone a ticket for sleeping or camping on…
Thumbnail for "Addressing Alzheimer's in Idaho".
Here in Idaho there are nearly 30,000 people living with Alzheimer's, a disease…
Thumbnail for "Snake River Stampede returns to Nampa".
This year marks the 109th anniversary of the Snake River Stampede Rodeo!
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A Boise native and Bishop Kelly High School graduate could be heading to the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 12, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "New collaboration shows way to get help with ‘insatiable’ prescribed fire need".
Beneficial fire is an essential part of confronting the wildfire crisis. But…
Thumbnail for "Could making schools phone-free improve our kids mental health?".
Across the country, many parents and educators are struggling with the same…
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If you're hoping to stay out of the heat, a good movie or series may be the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: July 10, 2024".
The level of COVID-19 is up in Boise, at least according to the spike of the…
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When a power line falls and sparks a wildfire that burns through homes and…
Thumbnail for "Extreme heat poses risk to Idaho's unhoused".
With an excessive heat warning in place through Saturday, many people are…
Thumbnail for "What protections do pregnant mothers have in the workplace?".
Last year, a law went into effect, expanding the rights of pregnant workers…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayor McLean visited Morning Edition to talk housing, cops, jobs, abortion and more".
“We know, especially as we’ve looked at the GOP party platform, they intend to…
Thumbnail for "Opera in the Park returns for its fourth year".
This weekend, Opera in the Park is returning to downtown Boise for an evening…
Thumbnail for "Idaho dogs show off their talent at annual Puptricks event".
In March of 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Nampa was…
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It’s now legal again to give someone a ticket for sleeping or camping on public…
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When it comes to making memories, there's no better place to do so than summer…
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When you think of fast-growing industries in Idaho, you might think of tech…
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While Yellowstone seems like a summer playground, it's home to a lot of seismic…
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A look back at the lives of two remarkable women who changed the course of…
Thumbnail for "Why author Patrick Hinds is embracing failure".
You may know Patrick Hinds as one of the voices behind the tremendously…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: July 3, 2024".
This summer many U.S. citizens are planning trips aboard. In fact, more people…
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With the use of technology, more people than ever are being tricked out of…
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When conditions are just right, the dark night sky can light up with a ribbon…
Thumbnail for "What the U.S. Supreme Courts immunity ruling means for the presidency".
Idaho Matters takes a look at a couple of cases that will have profound effects…
Thumbnail for "Nonprofit celebrates 75 years of community building through football".
Over the years Optimist Youth Football has coach more than 70,000 young…
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Every day, thousands of people drive Highway 55, but with new construction…
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A new Ada County Ballot Verifier is giving voters a chance to drill into…
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The federal government is sending billions of dollars to farms, cities, and…
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Following May's failed levy, the Caldwell School District has been left to make…
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“Most people start thinking about fireworks on July 1st. Our family starts…
Thumbnail for "How will the EMTALA decision impact doctors and patients in Idaho?".
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Thursday to send a lawsuit over Idaho's abortion…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Boise students have the opportunity to make impact with youth-led climate projects".
It's no secret that the city of Boise has some ambitious climate goals, which…
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When wolves were reintroduced into the Gem State almost 30 years ago, there…
Thumbnail for "How one Idaho student turned a viral video into a thriving business".
A few years ago, a Boise State University student uploaded a video on TikTok…
Thumbnail for "What role do bumblebees play in Idaho?".
Summertime means flowers, and flowers mean bumblebees!
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 26, 2024".
Bird flu continues to be a problem around the country and in Idaho, where at…
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For some folks approaching their 65th birthday, it might be time to retire,…
Thumbnail for "'My Lady Jane:' A new tv series gives history a rewrite".
Many people may remember Lady Jane Grey as England's shortest ruling monarch,…
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Those who try to stop or manage devastating wildland fires spend most of their…
Thumbnail for "For Idaho workers, Teton Pass collapse steals hours and hours of personal time".
The alternate route connecting Idaho and Wyoming takes nearly three hours one…
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Caldwell is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Since 2000, the…
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Next week is the Fourth of July holiday weekend, which means lots of people…
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Out in Southeast Boise, eleven cranes and hundreds of workers are building…
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, pharmacist Sabrina Sherwood was standing in…
Thumbnail for "Caldwell's 'John C. Rice House' gets ready for a big move".
This weekend one historic home will be making a big move.
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As temperatures heat up, people are looking for ways to cool down, and what…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 21, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Food insecurity spikes in Idaho".
Since last year, the number of people in Idaho experiencing food insecurity has…
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A diverse group of researchers led by the University of Idaho are coming…
Thumbnail for "Bruneau Dunes State Park designated International Dark Sky Park".
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The Christian nationalist movement is growing in America, particularly in…
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Transitioning to electric vehicles – or EVs – is much more complicated than…
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“The feeling of freedom … the feeling of humanity. The feeling to be American…
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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time set aside to help the one in ten…
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Many areas of Boise have a rich history, but one in particular has a very…
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Over the weekend, Dorothy Moon was reelected as Idaho's Republican Party…
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As summer gets underway and temperatures continue to rise many people are…
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BoiseDev.com has become known for reporting about all things development, but…
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Nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and removed…
Thumbnail for "Idaho abortion ban opponents: Lawmakers are still disrespecting many faiths.".
“In Idaho… the anti-abortion movement has chosen to give authority to a very…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 14, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Tensions rise between Ranchers and conservationists over wolf restoration project".
A string of wolf attacks on livestock in Colorado's high country has become a…
Thumbnail for "What's next for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act now that it's expired?".
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act expired on Friday, June 7, leaving many…
Thumbnail for "A guide to Idaho swallows".
If you've ever had a question about one of the summer's most popular songbirds,…
Thumbnail for "'When Beavers Flew:' Teaching kids about Idaho's unique history".
It was nine years ago when we first brought you the story of parachuting…
Thumbnail for "'The Heirloom:' An author interview with Jessie Rosen".
Jessie Rosen's newest novel takes readers on a globe-trotting adventure to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 12, 2024".
Avian influenza outbreaks have continued to spread, a new group of people now…
Thumbnail for "It's all about the jazz: Why one music group is giving back to the community".
Almost two years ago, five retirees got together to have a little fun and make…
Thumbnail for "Boise State program provides telescopes to classrooms across Idaho".
The Idaho night sky will soon have many new observers thanks to a grant from…
Thumbnail for "Managing wild horses in the Mountain West".
Current estimates suggest more than 70,000 wild horses and burros roam the…
Thumbnail for "Could elk feedgrounds be leaving Wyoming?".
Some Western states choose to feed elk occasionally, but Wyoming has the…
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The American dream has been shaped by many different voices, a countless number…
Thumbnail for "'Sex, Lies and Sensibility:' An author interview with Nikki Payne".
Calling all Jane Austen fans - we've got a modern retelling of "Sense and…
Thumbnail for "Ruby Ridge through the eyes of FBI agents".
FBI agents speak out about the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff.
Thumbnail for "Celebrating 40 years of music with the Braun Brothers".
It was back in 1984 when Muzzie Braun and his wife launched the popular Braun…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Mountain West works to protect wildlife from wind turbines".
Wind energy is a big part of the transition from fossil fuels. But that comes…
Thumbnail for "'The Mother Act:' An author interview with Heidi Reimer".
Have you ever thought about abandoning it all and prioritizing yourself? That's…
Thumbnail for "The art of weaving".
As one of the oldest art forms, weaving has place in many cultures.
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How big is an asteroid? It's not like you can just run out with a tape measure…
Thumbnail for "Upcoming panel offers tools to help support the mental health of Idaho youth".
Idaho is seeing what many say is a youth mental health crisis. Which is why a…
Thumbnail for "Using less of the Colorado River takes a willing farmer and $45 million in federal funds".
Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program, or SCPP, is costly and…
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Have you ever seen someone crying in public? Well, Brandon Stosuy has, and he's…
Thumbnail for "City of Weiser works to bring people together with new community space".
The city of Weiser is hoping to transform its park land to create a space that…
Thumbnail for "Shed hunt season opener draws hundreds of Cowboy State residents".
The rush, chaos and competition still defined the annual shed hunt, but vehicle…
Thumbnail for "What's at stake as Idaho evaluates mussel eradication effort".
One estimate says a quagga mussel infestation would cost the Pacific Northwest…
Thumbnail for "'The Guncle Abroad:' An author interview with Steven Rowley".
The award-winning novel "The Guncle" has returned, reuniting us with our…
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Approximately half of all Americans will go through menopause. However, it…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 31, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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The Intermountain Bird Observatory turns 30 and you can help them celebrate by…
Thumbnail for "Idaho mom fights to improve dyslexia legislation and literacy in Idaho".
Idaho Mom Robin Zikmund knew her son was different at an early age. While his…
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A new plan to shoot 500,000 Barred Owls to save Spotted Owls has stirred up…
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Meridian Canine Rescue has a new home and is expanding its mission.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 29, 2024".
We look at brain worms, brain amoebas and bird flu.
Thumbnail for "Looking on the bright side with best-selling author Kristan Higgins".
Kristan Higgins has a new book out.
Thumbnail for "Cutting down juniper trees to save sage grouse".
A gigantic project is cutting down thousands of juniper trees in Idaho to…
Thumbnail for "Two small snails are disappearing from Idaho rivers".
Conservationists want to save two small snails to help protect rivers in the…
Thumbnail for "Fish and wildlife officials help restore population of iconic trout in eastern Nevada river".
With the habitat shrinking for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, fish and wildlife…
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Sidney Karger is back with his latest novel, "The Bump."
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Author Cyndie Spiegel's book, "Microjoys: Finding Hope When Life is Not Okay"…
Thumbnail for "'No Filter:' An honest conversation with Paulina Porizkova".
A glimpse inside the life of Paulina Porizkova.
Thumbnail for "Carter Bays sits down to discuss his debut novel".
Carter Bays joined Idaho Matters to talk about his debut novel, "Mutual…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 24, 2024".
We look at all the news that made headlines this week.
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Caldwell police are using the Flock system to track gunshots in the city.
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Boise's Orange Bag Program started in 2018 and we check in to see how it's…
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Valley Regional Transit is changing things up with new routes and new ways to…
Thumbnail for "KYMfest aims to heal hearts and minds in Nampa".
KYMfest was founded to honor Kymberlee Larsen who died six years ago.
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We break down who won and who lost and what it means for Idaho.
Thumbnail for "Is our democracy under threat?".
Abraham Lincoln warned of internal threats to our democracy. The latest…
Thumbnail for "Travel back in time to the outlaw days of Idaho".
A new show on Idaho Public Television looks at Idaho's outlaw past.
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Next month, homes across the Treasure Valley will be getting a makeover as…
Thumbnail for "Will President Joe Biden protect the Owyhee Canyonlands?".
Some are encouraging President Biden to make part of the Owyhee Canyonlands…
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Wildfires and other climate-fueled disasters are straining insurance markets.
Thumbnail for "A new tool will help Ada County provide greater election transparency".
A new tool, called the Ada County Ballot Verifier, will save time, provide…
Thumbnail for "Helping Idaho refugees find a sense of place through birding".
Learning about the birds that live in and around Boise gives young refugees a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 17, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "University of Idaho to open new center focusing on women's health and nutrition".
The Gem State will soon have a new biomedical center focusing strictly on…
Thumbnail for "New exhibit at the Idaho State Museum sheds light on the experiences of Japanese Americans".
After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor during World War II, the lives of Japanese…
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Weddings on unusual dates, such as ones with patterns — think 12/31/23, which…
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As the demand for early childhood education grows, the Boise School District is…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 15, 2024".
There's a new COVID-19 variant and experts are saying we could see a rise in…
Thumbnail for "Special Olympics Idaho athletes to compete in 2024 State Summer Games".
For more than 50 years, Special Olympics Idaho has been empowering those with…
Thumbnail for "Coming in Clutch: Amidst anti-trans laws, Nampa club shows up for LGBTQ+ youth".
As Idaho criminalizes gender affirming care for minors and passes a slew of…
Thumbnail for "City Club event explores issue of access through storytelling".
A group of high school students is studying the idea of access as a human…
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How do you teach critical thinking to high school students? Most schools might…
Thumbnail for "Veterans serving prison time help to refurbish bikes for Nampa community".
For years now, the Nampa Bicycle Project has been giving back to the community…
Thumbnail for "Local nonprofit grants the wishes of terminally ill Idahoans".
Here in Idaho, one group is helping to make the wishes of terminally ill adults…
Thumbnail for "College of Idaho to host candidate forum ahead of primary election".
Idaho's primary is set for next Tuesday, and every seat in the Idaho…
Thumbnail for "What kind of impact does the health care system have on our climate?".
Across the globe, people are feeling the impact of climate change, not just in…
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Author Elizabeth Gilbert sat down with Idaho Matters to talk about her journey…
Thumbnail for "New survey reveals insight into the experience of Idaho moms".
Almost 40% of mothers in Idaho say they feel tired or burned out; for working…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 10, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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South of Boise, 22 very special ambassadors live together in a sprawling…
Thumbnail for "Boise State professor undertakes study to reduce risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome".
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is never an easy subject to talk about, but it is…
Thumbnail for "New facility helps to fill the gap in Idaho foster care".
Every kid deserves a place to call home, but for years now, Idaho has been…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 8, 2024".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the latest updates in the spread of the Avian flu.
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You've seen them on PBS, and you've heard them perform all over the globe, they…
Thumbnail for "Idaho students encourage people to reduce their plastic use".
The choice to use a plastic bag may seem like a small one, but it has big…
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A recent incident involving a Lift Lines comic and a parking loophole in Teton…
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Ski season is winding down, but training exercises are going on now for dogs…
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It was just about two weeks ago when the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in…
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In the news, we hear daily about the suffering in Gaza. The crisis touches all…
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The White River National Forest in western Colorado uses a variety of methods…
Thumbnail for "Celebrating Idaho's archeological history".
When it comes to Idaho history, there's one group that will always be happy to…
Thumbnail for "How the 'Project Safe Neighborhood' initiative is protecting Idaho communities".
Recently, three people were sentenced to prison in Idaho for possessing illegal…
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When it comes to supporting our children's mental health, it can be hard to…
Thumbnail for "ACHD to make improvements to Five Mile Overpass".
Every day thousands of people use the Five Mile Overpass to commute. It's the…
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For more than a decade, the Open Arms Dance Project has been bringing people of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 3, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "How climate change is impacting snow melt".
Just like water managers here in Idaho, officials in the seven states that use…
Thumbnail for "A conversation about recent free speech topics in Idaho".
Speech: it can define us as much as divide us. And Idaho, it appears, has found…
Thumbnail for "High school plant sales give Boise horticulture students a chance to show off".
High school plant sales are a great way to deck out your garden while helping…
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Have you ever asked yourself the question, What makes a good life? Well, some…
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Months after wolves were reintroduced to the Colorado landscape, they’re…
Thumbnail for "A film being shot in Cody, Wyoming hopes to prove the case for a state-wide film incentive".
For the past two years, Wyoming tourism advocates have tried to pass a film…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 1, 2024".
We tackle Bird Flu, whooping cough in North Idaho and EMTALA at the U.S.…
Thumbnail for "Remembering Harriet Beecher Stowe and Harriet Tubman".
A look back at the lives of two remarkable women who changed the course of…
Thumbnail for "Why author Patrick Hinds is embracing failure".
You may know Patrick Hinds as one of the voices behind the tremendously…
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Despite its hot and rocky terrain the Craters of the Moon National Monument has…
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Calling all Jane Austen fans - we've got a modern retelling of "Sense and…
Thumbnail for "Finding Basque history in the trees of Idaho".
Throughout Idaho, there is a rich history of Basque culture, a piece of which…
Thumbnail for "The secret life of migrating birds".
Though Idaho is still experiencing a bit of cold weather, the song of migrating…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: April 26, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray is back with a look at one of…
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With ADHD and other diagnoses on the rise, today's youth are experiencing…
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New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson is back with his latest…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: April 24, 2024".
Last month Saltzer Health officially closed their doors, leaving many…
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Vampires, magic, faustian bargains author Victoria Schwab has written about it…
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A deep dive into Pacific Gas and Electric and the Paradise Fire in California.
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Jane Austen's classic second change romance novel, "Persuasion" is getting a…
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Before Ayesha Rascoe started her career as a political reporter, she was a…
Thumbnail for "'Spinning Tea Cups:' An author interview with Alexandra Teague".
University of Idaho professor Alexandra Teague is out with her latest work and…
Thumbnail for "Supreme Court to weigh in on abortion care in Idaho".
On Wednesday, April 24, the U.S. Supreme Court will take up an Idaho case that…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Gives works to support local nonprofits".
Every year the Idaho Nonprofit Center organizes what's known as Idaho Gives.…
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A high school in our region will get some Hollywood glitz for prom day this…
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The Declaration of Independence is a defining document in the birth of the…
Thumbnail for "How some Idahoans are responding to new voter registration laws".
Last week, the Idaho Supreme Court ruled that student IDs can't be used to vote…
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If you're looking for something to watch this weekend, we have a variety of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: April 17, 2024".
A disease caused by rats is on the rise and when is the best time to get the…
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Next week, a new exhibit will be coming to Idaho, sharing images and stories…
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For more than 30 years, the Piatigorsky Foundation has been providing…
Thumbnail for "The Boise Philharmonic welcomes a new executive director".
This May, the Boise Philharmonic will be welcoming a new executive director.
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Across the United States, kids are struggling with their mental health and here…
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As the weather warms up, snow is melting and water is filling up the Boise…
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The earth's changing climate, from hotter days to more dangerous weather…
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As the need for energy grows across the West and more focus is being shifted to…
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and as part of bringing more awareness…
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Award winning arts organization LED is back with two performances of Kid…
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A new film being made in Idaho, "Children of the Wolves," features a group of…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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“Every good story has an internal, mysterious problem and an outside problem…
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Betsy Gaines Quammen, who chronicled the infamy of the Bundy family in the…
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Scientists are finding that some landscapes can come back on their own after…
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Books open different realities, and that's something everyone should have…
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For more than 30 years, the harmonica has played an important role in Yellow…
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The World Health Organization is reporting there's an upswing in diphtheria…
Thumbnail for "A look back at the 2024 legislative session with Rep. Brooke Green".
Today is supposed to be the last day of the 2024 Idaho legislature.
Thumbnail for "How Idaho native Cristy 'Code Red' Nickle is making a big comeback".
This Friday the new documentary "Code Red: Diaries of Madness" will be…
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City of Good is a Boise-based nonprofit that works to build a sustainable food…
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A jury has been picked for the Chad Daybell murder trial, being whittled down…
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Former President Donald Trump has a blueprint for his transition back into the…
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Each Monday afternoon, a special group of dancers gather in downtown boise for…
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Boise is known as the City of Trees, and despite being in a desert, it has a…
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Idaho's Superintendent of Public Instruction has been watching the Idaho…
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Sidney Karger is back with his latest novel, "The Bump."
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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Idaho is inching toward another primary season. But that also means an election…
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In February, a company called "Change Healthcare" was hit by a cyber attack.…
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Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, even when you know it's…
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Each winter, the sport of skijoring brings lots of money and visitors to small…
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There are some new movies out in theaters; we'll tell you what's worth checking…
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Racial hate is not new to Idaho, and the Aryan Nations are a big part of the…
Thumbnail for "Boise Foothills trails reopen for spring".
Now that the days are getting warmer, hiking trails are opening back up in the…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of a highly…
Thumbnail for "Local nonprofit works to support black entrepreneurs in Idaho".
Meridian recently gained a new community space that is focused on uplifting…
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Racial hate is not new to Idaho, and the Aryan Nations are a big part of the…
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Next week, millions of people across the country will be cast in the moon's…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the first day of the Chad Daybell multiple murder…
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Did lawmakers at the Idaho legislature violate open meeting laws? That’s the…
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Except for Prince, Mark O'Connor was the youngest artist to ever sign a…
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Despite their best laid plans, the Idaho Legislature did not go home on Friday.
Thumbnail for "Celebrating 40 years of music with the Braun Brothers".
It was back in 1984 when Muzzie Braun and his wife launched the popular Braun…
Thumbnail for "Fostering hope for Child Abuse Prevention Month".
For the last 40 years, Child Abuse Prevention Month has been observed during…
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Though Idaho is still experiencing a bit of cold weather, the song of migrating…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 29, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Recent court ruling prohibits wolf trapping in grizzly territory".
Idaho is considering its options after a federal court decision last week…
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A recent decision to reintroduce wolves has created division between rural and…
Thumbnail for "What role has Boise's environment played in shaping our community?".
When it comes to Boise, there are many things that make the city special, from…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Conservation League's Artist in Residence Program returns".
After a three year hiatus the the Idaho Conservation League's Artist in…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: March 27, 2024".
As we enter the fourth year of a world with Covid, and the disease continues to…
Thumbnail for "Investigation opens following racial harassment of visiting basketball team".
Police and the FBI are investigating racial harassment allegations in Coeur…
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Idaho is back in national headlines after the Utah women's basketball team…
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For many, spending time outside can be a relaxing experience, but did you know…
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When President Biden selected Idaho’s Douglas Hickey to be the United States…
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Could your clothes be making you sick? Idaho Matters finds out the answer to…
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Idaho Matters sat down for a little bit of advice with New York Times…
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Are you looking to add a bit of suspense to your summer reading list? Well,…
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Last November, we told you about an exhibit at the Idaho State Museum called…
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This summer, Idaho high school students Geneva McClory and Anna Grace Aiello…
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For many, writing, especially handwriting, a letter is a lost art. While some…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 22, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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When President Biden selected Idaho’s Douglas Hickey to be the United States…
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When it comes to addressing environmental issues, plastic pollution is one of…
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Well, it's only March, and our resident movie critic George Prentice already…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: March 20, 2024".
Earlier this week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a…
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Those who have ever had a diary or kept a journal can probably attest to the…
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If you’re asked to imagine a hiker, who comes to mind? Is it a tall, lean,…
Thumbnail for "Meridian Speedway gets added to the National Register of Historic Places".
For 75 years the Meridian Speedway has served as one of the most popular…
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Earlier this month, Ada County switched back to in-person eviction hearings.…
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With summer inching closer, it may be time to start thinking about what you're…
Thumbnail for "Why the cost of everyday items could be rising in Idaho".
Thanks to far-away problems like the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and an…
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Every year around this time, thousands of people flock to Boise for the annual…
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You may have seen ads for drugs to treat diabetes with names like Ozempic and…
Thumbnail for "Exploring the plants of Craters of the Moon".
Despite its hot and rocky terrain the Craters of the Moon National Monument has…
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For thousands of years, people have been catching rainwater and recycling it…
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New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray is back with a look at one of…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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St. Patrick's day is almost here! Which means it must be time for some corned…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho is fighting back against fentanyl use".
In just one year, more than 110,000 people died from drug poisoning, and…
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Last ski season, a record number of skiers and snowboarders visited resorts in…
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The Boise Downtown YMCA has been well loved, and now it's showing its age.…
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Imagine a minor character in the classic novel "Moby Dick" getting her own…
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Measles and Whooping Cough cases are on the rise.
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Idaho legislators voted on the School Choice bill Tuesday.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Dance Theatre and Boise Rock School team up for spring".
A look at Idaho Dance Theatre's latest performance.
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Raptors are struggling around the globe. We look at the severity of the problem…
Thumbnail for "Taking a walk on the South side of Boise".
The South Side of Boise has a rich history and heritage. We take a closer look.
Thumbnail for "Idaho struggles with a lack of child care".
We look at one solution to the problem of lack of child care in Idaho.
Thumbnail for "Solving the disappearing snow mystery".
Right now, high mountain snow is melting fast. You can see it starting to…
Thumbnail for "Measuring snowpack in the mountains? We've got a tool for that.".
How do you measure the water in the snowpack? Turns out there's a special tool…
Thumbnail for "Restoring buffalo while healing the Blackfeet Nation: A new initiative aims to do both".
A new project will reintroduce buffalo to The Blackfeet Nation, healing the…
Thumbnail for "The fight over water in the West heats up".
States continue their fight over who gets water from the Colorado River.
Thumbnail for "One Idaho librarian's fight against disinformation".
Disinformation online can be confusing, especially for our kids. One local…
Thumbnail for "Art and the digital age: What do they have in common?".
The Sun Valley Museum of Art and Boise State College of Innovation and Design…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 8, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Taking care of Idaho's thousands of family caregivers".
One in four Idahoan's acts as a family caregiver. How do we care for the…
Thumbnail for "Have questions about cider? You'll want to ask Idaho's first pommelier".
Everyone knows that if you’re looking for advice on wine, you’ll want to ask a…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: It's Oscar time again!".
Time once again to pop up some popcorn and sit back to watch the Oscars!
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: March 6, 2024".
A cyberattack two weeks ago has paralyzed the largest U.S. health care payment…
Thumbnail for "What goes into removing a dam?".
While debate continues over whether or not to remove the four lower Snake River…
Thumbnail for "How much plastic is in our food?".
Plastic is everywhere, and it’s leaking into our favorite foods. According to…
Thumbnail for "'Once Persuaded, Twice Shy:' An author interview with Melodie Edwards".
Jane Austen's classic second change romance novel, "Persuasion" is getting a…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down the latest Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump".
On Monday, March 1, the U.S. Supreme Court released a unanimous decision that…
Thumbnail for "How does climate change impact the mental health of our kids?".
Climate change has many effects on our world, from extreme heat to drought to…
Thumbnail for "What is the connection between art and healing? A new exhibition explores just that".
Art is a powerful medium, possessing the ability to impact many areas of our…
Thumbnail for "Why supporting small businesses is a passion for the region's new SBA leader".
Idaho has a new Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business…
Thumbnail for "Addressing conservation issues on an individual level".
Cities, counties and even states have been working harder on land conservation,…
Thumbnail for "As the population grows, so does the Mountain West's need for more water".
Washington County in Utah, home to the city of St. George, has recently been…
Thumbnail for "'Kingdom Keepers Inheritance:' An author interview with Ridley Pearson".
New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson is back with his latest…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 1, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "A first person account of the failed execution of Thomas Creech".
Yesterday morning, Feb. 28, the execution of Thomas Creech, Idaho's…
Thumbnail for "A Boise State University professor brings experts together to study volcanoes".
Earlier this month, 700 scientists and experts gathered in Guatemala to talk…
Thumbnail for "Supporting the bird and the bees with flowers in the Treasure Valley".
The Treasure Valley Pollinator Project is back and this year's focus is on the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: February 28, 2024".
Idaho Matters sits down with Dr. Pate for an update about the transmission of…
Thumbnail for "How the University of Idaho is building autonomous robots to electrocute weeds".
Weeding has never been anyone's favorite chore, but new technology is quickly…
Thumbnail for "'Four Treasures of the Sky:' An author interview with Jenny Tinghui Zhang".
Brilliant, haunting, devastating — these are just some of the adjectives being…
Thumbnail for "How is our growing population impacting Idahoan's sense of home?".
For several years now, housing has been listed as a top priority issue in Idaho…
Thumbnail for "'Sex, Lies and Sensibility:' An author interview with Nikki Payne".
Calling all Jane Austen fans - we've got a modern retelling of "Sense and…
Thumbnail for "How one student is preserving Idaho's music history".
How do you preserve the music history of a state? That is the question that one…
Thumbnail for "How one nonprofit is giving single mothers a safe place to call home".
Finding affordable housing in today's economy, especially as a single parent,…
Thumbnail for "Maintaining urgency two years into the Russia-Ukraine war".
International relations can seem really far away from anybody in the United…
Thumbnail for "Why Idaho teachers are using nature as the classroom".
All over Idaho, kids are learning about nature by actually being in nature.…
Thumbnail for "A peak into the secret life of racoons".
Birds and squirrels are part of the everyday landscape in Idaho cities living…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 23, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "'Intimate Apparel' comes to Idaho".
The Lynn Nottage play comes to Boise.
Thumbnail for "Idaho school boards weigh in on school choice".
Idaho Matters sits down for a conversation about a bill before the Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Can public money be used for private schooling?".
The Idaho legislature has a new school choice proposal this year that would…
Thumbnail for "How Olympic medalist Cullen Jones is making a difference for future swimmers".
Cullen Jones is a four-time Olympic medalist and the first African American…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: February 21, 2024".
Even though the weather has been feeling a bit like spring, we are still in the…
Thumbnail for "Dr. Marlene Tromp prepares to step in front of the Idaho legislature".
Every year, the heads of Idaho's public colleges and universities stand up in…
Thumbnail for "Reimagining history: 'Boulevard of Bold Dreams' tells a new story inspired by an icon".
It's been more than 80 years since Hattie McDaniel made history as the first…
Thumbnail for "How are school choice programs fairing across the country?".
The Idaho Legislature is planning to once again tackle the issue of school…
Thumbnail for "Looking at school choice through a religious school lens".
We’re continuing our deep dive into the topic of school choice as lawmakers…
Thumbnail for "School choice: Tax credits versus  voucher programs".
Idaho lawmakers have tried over the past several years to put some kind of…
Thumbnail for "Opera Idaho returns to the stage with 'Roméo et Juliette'".
Idaho Matters gets a preview of one of the worlds most tragic love stories with…
Thumbnail for "Task force aims to review fatal and serious vehicle crashes in Boise".
The City of Boise created a task force in 2023 to look at the number of deaths…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 16, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayor Lauren McLean talks about the top issues facing the city".
The City of Boise is back in the market for a new police chief after current…
Thumbnail for "Meridian company creates job opportunities for adults with disabilities".
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for people…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: A movie to whet your appetite and a preview of Wicked: the movie".
If you’re hungry right now and you like movies, we've got a film for you! Plus,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: February 14, 2024".
The bubonic plague dates back to the middle ages when it killed millions of…
Thumbnail for "Local campaign brings awareness to the dangers of youth vaping".
For nearly a decade, the use of e-cigarettes has grown in popularity among one…
Thumbnail for "Idaho students share their values as part of Boise State Listens".
What happens when you put people with different backgrounds and different core…
Thumbnail for "The evolution of Kathryn Polk's art".
Artist Kathryn Polk started drawing before she could even walk, using art to…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down the Idaho school choice bill".
The Idaho Legislature has a new school choice bill that GOP lawmakers…
Thumbnail for "Finding Basque history in the trees of Idaho".
Throughout Idaho, there is a rich history of Basque culture, a piece of which…
Thumbnail for "How does the Boise School District decide to call a snow day?".
The Boise School District covers 450 square miles, which is a lot of roadway to…
Thumbnail for "Love stories from the Old Idaho Penitentiary".
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, love is in the air, which means…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's possible role in changes to the U.S. Constitution".
It’s not easy to amend the constitution, and the framers did that on purpose to…
Thumbnail for "New contest gets Idaho students out of the classroom and into nature".
In today's world, it can be hard to motivate kids to ditch their screens and…
Thumbnail for "'Waking Up White:' Why having discussions about race in Idaho is important".
Are you uncomfortable talking about race? That’s the question that the Hillview…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 9, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Why researchers are working to reduce water use on certain crops".
Many farmers across our region grow alfalfa - which is dried into hay and fed…
Thumbnail for "How art is changing the stigma around living with HIV".
When it comes to making change, art is one of the most powerful tools we have.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho librarians talk about needed support during legislative session".
GOP lawmakers introduced a new library bill into the Idaho Legislature this…
Thumbnail for "Researchers work to protect Alpine Lake from invasive species".
Another invasive snail was recently discovered in the largest Alpine Lake in…
Thumbnail for "Why one Idaho county is treating invasive weeds from the sky".
When it comes to managing noxious weeds, it can be a time-consuming and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: February 7, 2024".
This winter, COVID-19 has surged nationally. In fact, as reported by the Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Ballet Idaho returns for first show of 2024".
Ballet Idaho is taking to the stage for their first show of the year,…
Thumbnail for "How cloud seeding could increase the amount of snowfall in Idaho".
For about two decades, Idaho has been changing the weather through a process…
Thumbnail for "Continuing education for the 'intellectually curious'".
After leaving school it can be hard to find a place where you can learn about…
Thumbnail for "Idaho legislature has new school choice proposal: community schools".
The Idaho Legislature has a new school choice proposal this year that would…
Thumbnail for "Will Trump get the chance to run for president in 2024?".
This Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether former…
Thumbnail for "'HBCU Made:' A conversation with Ayesha Rascoe".
Before Ayesha Rascoe started her career as a political reporter, she was a…
Thumbnail for "How Brett Dennen is celebrating mountain towns on his new tour".
For the seventh year, singer-songwriter Brett Dennen is returning with his Lift…
Thumbnail for "New survey reveals Idahoans biggest concerns in 2024".
According to a new survey Idahoans think the state is on the wrong track. Idaho…
Thumbnail for "How medical professionals are working to make health care more sustainable".
Health care is a big contributor to pollution, excess waste and greenhouse…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 2, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Clyde's comes to the Boise Contemporary Theater stage".
Boise Contemporary Theater is bringing Lynn Nottage's play, "Clyde's" to the…
Thumbnail for "An update on the hangar collapse near Boise Airport".
Three people are dead and nine others injured after a privately owned hanger…
Thumbnail for "'Facing the Mountain:' Inspiring conversations for a better future".
The Idaho Center for the Book sat down to talk about a book about World War II…
Thumbnail for "Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Idaho".
As we head into February, people around the world are getting ready to…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: An Oscar nominee, a new series and an update on password-sharing".
Other streaming services are cracking down on password-sharing and we take a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: January 31, 2024".
It's been four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the virus…
Thumbnail for "Why Idaho librarians are considering leaving their jobs".
More than half of all the librarians in Idaho are thinking about quitting their…
Thumbnail for "Idaho volleyball team makes a name for themselves".
When it comes to the world of volleyball, the Idaho Crush team has been making…
Thumbnail for "How one musician is honoring those lost in the Long Walk".
A musician from our region is channeling his Navajo ancestors and an innovative…
Thumbnail for "An overview of school choice in Idaho".
Lawmakers have tried over the past several years to put some kind of program in…
Thumbnail for "What to expect from Idaho's economy in 2024".
Idaho Matters sits down with an expert to take a look at what's in store for…
Thumbnail for "Zoo Boise snow leopard diagnosed with cancer".
A beloved member of Zoo Boise has been diagnosed with cancer, and everyone at…
Thumbnail for "How the history of the Aral Sea could help us protect the Great Salt Lake".
The Great Salt Lake in Utah is often compared to a lake in Central Asia: the…
Thumbnail for "The issue of public encampments makes its way to the Supreme Court".
The U.S. Supreme Court is going to take up the issue of camping in public…
Thumbnail for "How Boise is celebrating Mardi Gras in style".
It's only a couple of weeks until Mardi Gras and the Boise Jazz Society is…
Thumbnail for "Is Idaho a regressive state when it comes to taxation?".
Idaho Matters take a look at the Gem States tax system and how it is impacting…
Thumbnail for "Why you should stay off muddy trails in the Boise Foothills".
On Friday, four more trails were closed in the Boise Foothills after rain,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 26, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "How one nonprofit is addressing Idaho's diaper crisis".
Across the country many parents are facing a difficult question, do they buy…
Thumbnail for "A preview of the Sun Valley Film Festival".
We are almost a month away from the Sun Valley Film Festival, which never fails…
Thumbnail for "The importance of preserving the Whitebark Pine tree".
There are dozens of conservation groups across the Mountain West working to…
Thumbnail for "Why the Steamboat Gulch Tubing Hill is closed".
When it comes to winter activities tubing is often a favorite. Sadly, one of…
Thumbnail for "How are Idahoans doing when it comes to tobacco use?".
The American Lung Association has just released its 22nd annual "State of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: January 24, 2024".
The United States is seeing a surge of respiratory viruses, which includes…
Thumbnail for "How one team is preparing for the 29th Pedigree Stage Stop sled dog race".
This month dogs are lining up for the 29th Pedigree Stage Stop sled dog race –…
Thumbnail for "'Wolf/Girl' comes to the Morrison Center stage".
"Wolf/Girl" is the unlikeliest of dramas for a new year, combining fictional…
Thumbnail for "'Differ We Must:' A conversation with Steve Inskeep".
NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep is coming to Boise, and he has a new…
Thumbnail for "How possible changes to Idaho's Medicaid Expansion Program could impact cancer patients".
This year, Governor Brad Little hopes to pass a work requirement for people…
Thumbnail for "Why two Idaho radio stations are receiving a $500,000 fine".
Two Idaho radio stations will pay half a million dollar fine after admitting to…
Thumbnail for "How one Idaho museum is transporting people back to the past".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the unique history of Owyhee County and how one…
Thumbnail for "Nampa's iconic water tower comes down".
The City of Nampa knocked down its 100-foot-tall water tower Friday to make…
Thumbnail for "How events in 2024 will affect your wallet".
Inflation, the interest rate, and the Presidential Election will affect Idaho's…
Thumbnail for "Where would patients go if Saltzer Health closes its doors?".
If Saltzer Health can't find a buyer, it may close 11 clinics in the Treasure…
Thumbnail for "NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce's new book gets personal".
Nell Greenfieldboyce has a new book with some very personal stories about…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 19, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Tips for staying safe on the road this winter".
If you've been trying to drive anywhere today or in the past week, you may have…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Wine Commission hosting 'Winter Wine Weekends'".
As Idaho's wine industry continues to gain popularity, the Gem State is being…
Thumbnail for "Zoo Boise residents enjoy Idaho's snow".
With all the recent snowfall in the state, Idahoans have had to find ways to…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Preparing for the Oscars and a new high-profile series".
A look at what films could be up for Oscar nominations, we've got a great…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: January 17, 2024".
Idaho has seen 12 flu-related deaths this season, and health officials want…
Thumbnail for "Plowing winter roads with ACHD".
The Ada County Highway District has had their hands full lately, especially…
Thumbnail for "Sled dogs get ready to compete in Idaho".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the risks and rewards of the Idaho Sled Dog…
Thumbnail for "A new plan to tackle Idaho's three biggest health concerns".
If someone asked you, "What’s your top priority when it comes to health care?"…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho librarians are using a 'little book' to tell a big stories".
Librarians from across Idaho spent their Martin Luther King Jr. day…
Thumbnail for "Why animal shelters are seeing a rise in surrendered pets".
As 2024 gets underway, animal shelters across America are continuing to see an…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters discusses the importance of menopause knowledge".
Approximately half of all Americans will go through menopause. However, it…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 12, 2023".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "How to remove your signature from an initiative petition".
Last month, the chairwoman of the Idaho GOP, Dorothy Moon, sent out a…
Thumbnail for "What the constitution has to say about Trumps defense".
Former president Donald Trump faces several court cases in the next few months…
Thumbnail for "How the Children's Home Society of Idaho is continuing a legacy of giving back".
For years the Children's Home Society has given more than 6,000 kids a safe…
Thumbnail for "What inspires Boise City Council member Meredith Stead to serve".
It’s been a busy week in Boise's City Council as newly elected members stood…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: January 10, 2024".
Hundreds of Americans are still dying each week from COVID-19, according to CDC…
Thumbnail for "The impact of wildfires and how Idaho is protecting against them".
Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis said Tuesday the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho teen to compete in Winter Youth Olympic Games".
Idaho is known for producing world-class biathletes, from Boise native Sara…
Thumbnail for "Billions in federal cash makes its way to the West".
Biden administration officials have been visiting the West a lot to promote…
Thumbnail for "Why more people are becoming sober curious".
Dry January is a huge trend that many people undertake at the start of every…
Thumbnail for "A lawsuit says wolf traps are endangering grizzly bears".
Conservation groups are trying to stop wolf trapping in Idaho, saying the…
Thumbnail for "How Life's Kitchen is creating second chances".
Serving second chances: that's the mantra of Life's Kitchen, a nonprofit that…
Thumbnail for "MK Nature Center to offer new classes for adults".
For years, the MK Nature Center has been a special place for kids to discover…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down the laws around Idaho mobile bars".
The rules for mobile bars in Idaho are complex and often misunderstood.
Thumbnail for "SCOTUS weighs in on Idaho's abortion ban".
We take a deep dive into what the latest move by the U.S. Supreme Court means…
Thumbnail for "Resolving to do better on climate in the New Year".
We look at ways individuals can make a difference with climate and their health.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 5, 2024".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "A preview of the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session".
We take a deep dive into the hot topics that will come up in this year's Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Looking at the library book controversy in the Mountain West".
One of the hot button issues likely to pop up this year in the Idaho Statehouse…
Thumbnail for "Art and the environment".
Using art to educate people about their impact on the environment.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: January 3, 2024".
COVID-19 numbers are up in Boise, we take a look at the statistics.
Thumbnail for "Mentoring means making a difference for a young person".
Time to celebrate Big Brothers Big Sisters National Mentoring Month!
Thumbnail for "Growing environmentally friendly whiskey".
The craze to make food more climate friendly hits brewers.
Thumbnail for "Expanding access to birth control in Idaho".
A small group of people are working to keep contraceptives legal and accessible…
Thumbnail for "Stigmas are stopping firearm owners from seeking mental health resources".
Getting help for mental health problems is not easy for firearms owners.
Thumbnail for "Wolf reintroduction in Colorado worries some residents".
Colorado releases wolves along the Western Slope.
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley inversions may be bad, but Utah has it worse".
Salt Lake City suffers from the same type of nasty inversions that Idaho's…
Thumbnail for "Some tribal nations worry about hydropower development".
The Navajo Nation takes issue with three new hydropower projects.
Thumbnail for "Vinyl makes a comeback".
The Recording Industry Association of America announced earlier this year that…
Thumbnail for "'Meet Me at the Lake:' An author interview with Carley Fortune".
If you're looking for a new book to add to your summer reading list, Idaho…
Thumbnail for "'Everyone Here Is Lying:' An author interview with  Shari Lapena".
If you're looking for a book that is going to keep you on the edge of your…
Thumbnail for "The impact of 'achievement culture' on kids".
Across the nation kids are suffering from a mental health crisis, experiencing…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: 2023 Year-in-review".
Idaho Matters is looking back at the big stories from 2023 in Idaho politics,…
Thumbnail for "Tips for dealing with a future pandemic".
While we still struggle with cases of COVID-19 and its variants many are…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: A year in review".
Each Wednesday we bring you the Doctors Roundtable, where we answer your…
Thumbnail for "How Idahoans are making a difference in the face of climate change".
Figuring out where to start when it comes to tackling climate change can be…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: 2023 Year-in-review".
Idaho Matters is looking back at the big stories from 2023 in Idaho politics,…
Thumbnail for "How one organization is working to end homelessness for families".
As more Idaho families experience homelessness, one organization is working to…
Thumbnail for "How pesticides are impacting Latino farmworkers".
When it comes to the agricultural industry there are many different risks that…
Thumbnail for "How a new device is breaking down language barriers in school".
Getting kids excited to learn in the classroom can be a challenge, especially…
Thumbnail for "A new kind of park will be coming to Boise".
The city of Boise is kicking off a new project that will be turning three acres…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: December 20, 2023".
With Christmas just a few days away, lots of folks are traveling near and far,…
Thumbnail for "Spotting internet scams during the holidays".
Internet scams bilk people out of millions of dollars each year. We have some…
Thumbnail for "Addressing Idaho's youth mental health crisis".
For more than a decade, there has been a steady decline in the mental health of…
Thumbnail for "New research reveals how trees respond to wildfires".
When a wildfire rages through a forest, what happens to the trees that live…
Thumbnail for "A look at Ammon Bundy's time in Idaho".
Idaho Matters takes a look at Ammon Bundy's influence on Idaho and what it…
Thumbnail for "Rescuing abandoned pets at Lake Lowell is a labor of love".
The Lake Lowell Animal Rescue brings pets that have been dumped at the Deer…
Thumbnail for "The state of Idaho's deteriorating schools".
Idaho spends less on school infrastructure per student than any other state.…
Thumbnail for "Why Idaho is putting mentally ill patients in prison".
Idaho is about to become the only state in the nation that puts patients who…
Thumbnail for "Why Nampa students are naming the city's snowplows".
In anticipation of the winter weather, Nampa's Street Division is preparing its…
Thumbnail for "Mustang: The relationship between ranchers and wild horses".
As the Mustang series comes to an end, host Ashley Ahearn looks at the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: December 15, 2023".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
Thumbnail for "The latest on the fate of the lower Snake River dams".
A leaked plan from the Biden administration gave insight into a proposed…
Thumbnail for "Opera Idaho vocal group celebrates the holidays".
Christmas music and Charles dickens, what better ways are there to celebrate…
Thumbnail for "Idaho outfitters and guides industry brings millions of dollars to the state".
Tourism is big business in Idaho, but quantifying just how big that business is…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: The top 10 tv and movies of 2023".
Resident movie critic George Prentice joins Idaho Matters for a run-down of his…
Thumbnail for "'How Can I Help You:' An author interview with Laura Sims".
Are you looking to add a bit of suspense to your summer reading list? Well,…
Thumbnail for "'Excellent Advice for Living:' An author interview with Kevin Kelly".
Idaho Matters sat down for a little bit of advice with New York Times…
Thumbnail for "'To Dye For:' A conversation with author Alden Wicker".
Could your clothes be making you sick? Idaho Matters finds out the answer to…
Thumbnail for "'Same Time Next Summer:' An author interview with Annabel Monaghan".
Author Annabel Monaghan is back with a new romance that you won't want to miss.
Thumbnail for "'The Only Game in Town:' An author interview with Lacie Waldon".
Author Lacie Waldon joins Idaho Matters to talk about her latest book, "The…
Thumbnail for "'The Still Small Voice:' An author interview with Brenda Stanley".
Writer and Journalist Brenda Stanley sits down with Idaho Matters to talk about…
Thumbnail for "'The Majority:' An author interview with Elizabeth Silver".
In todays climate and culture, discussions of female power and autonomy are…
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We'll have some holiday food and fun with Chef Joyce Doughty and her fantastic…
Thumbnail for "'The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store:' An author interview with James McBride".
Idaho Matters sits down to talk with James McBride about his newest book.
Thumbnail for "'Love, Theoretically:' An author interview with Ali Hazelwood".
If you love STEM and romance, Idaho Matters has a book recommendation for you!
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: December 6, 2023".
With the holiday season in full swing more and more people are traveling, which…
Thumbnail for "How Corpus Christi House is filling a crucial gap for those in need".
Over the last few years, the number of people in Ada County experiencing…
Thumbnail for "Bringing dream bikes to life for Christmas".
Each holiday season, kids from all over the Treasure Valley draw pictures of…
Thumbnail for "'The Nutcracker' brings holiday magic to the stage".
This month Ballet Idaho is bringing a holiday favorite back to the stage with…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayor McLean's takeaways from the UN Climate Change Conference".
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean was invited, along with a select number of U.S.…
Thumbnail for "Secret Santa delivers holiday cheer in east Idaho".
For the 9th year in a row Secret Santa is back in East Idaho making holiday…
Thumbnail for "How volunteers are helping maintain forest service trails".
The U.S. Forest Service manages some 160 thousand miles of trails, and…
Thumbnail for "Why it's important to count birds at Christmas".
Since Christmas Day, in 1900, regular folks have been taking part in a…
Thumbnail for "How one organization is supporting Idahoans with mental stuggles".
Idaho Matters talks with an organization that is helping to support the mental…
Thumbnail for "'Mustang:' The impact of wild horses on other ecosystems".
Ashley Ahearn takes a look at the impact that wild horses have on other…
Thumbnail for "Why ranchers are holding onto their farms in the face of development".
Our region is losing millions of acres of agricultural land to development. And…
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For the last 40 years, one Christmas movie has steadily gained a following of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: December 1, 2023".
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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In the 1950, the U.S. was trying to develop a nuclear-powered engine that the…
Thumbnail for "Tips for protecting your dog from mystery respiratory illness".
A new mystery illness has been making dogs sick from the East Coast to Oregon,…
Thumbnail for "Christmas play celebrates children of all abilities".
Each year families look forward to seeing their kids in holiday pageants and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho State Museum explores Bob Hope's life and legacy".
A new exhibit at the Idaho State Museum is exploring comedy legend Bob Hope's…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: November 29, 2023".
Earlier this month two cases of Mpox were confirmed in Ada County and just last…
Thumbnail for "How the James Castle House is connecting artists to the past".
For more than forty years, artist James Castle drew inspiration from his home,…
Thumbnail for "Boise Contemporary Theater brings 'The Thanksgiving Play' to Boise".
Thanksgiving may have ended, but over at the Boise Contemporary Theater they're…
Thumbnail for "Community gives back to Kuna animal sanctuary".
Yesterday, Nov. 28, was Giving Tuesday, a day designed to raise much-needed…
Thumbnail for "How will this winter impact the water supply in the Mountain West?".
Snow is beginning to fall high in the Rockies, forming the main water supply…
Thumbnail for "Housing challenge supports Idahoans experiencing homelessness".
Across Idaho nonprofits are providing essential services, helping those in need…
Thumbnail for "How different states are managing wolf populations".
Gray wolves are one of the most controversial animals in the west. And how you…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho artists are inspiring one another in a new exhibit".
The "Boise Open Studio Collective" is exploring what inspires artists, so they…
Thumbnail for "'Spinning Tea Cups:' An author interview with Alexandra Teague".
University of Idaho professor Alexandra Teague is out with her latest work and…
Thumbnail for "How eye donors are helping to restore sight".
There are only 55 eye banks in the United States and Boise is home to one of…
Thumbnail for "Improving access to childcare in Idaho".
Last month the Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Center broke ground on a new…
Thumbnail for "Helping birds in Idaho survive the winter".
As it gets colder wild birds can struggle to find the food they need,…
Thumbnail for "The story behind the mustangs of the West".
The West has tens of thousands of wild horses. And sometimes it seems there are…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: A year in review".
Each Wednesday we bring you the Doctors Roundtable, where we answer your…
Thumbnail for "Tips for parenting in the digital age".
Whether we like it or not our kids are growing up in a digital world, which can…
Thumbnail for "Could geothermal energy replace fossil fuels?".
Geothermal energy is a unique feature of the Mountain West. It powers…
Thumbnail for "Why the cost of water could go up for some homes in the Mountain West".
Across the southwest, the amount it costs to have water piped to your homes is…
Thumbnail for "The Morrison Center celebrates 40 years of entertainment".
The Morrison Center is celebrating a big birthday this year, and like most…
Thumbnail for "Filling empty bowls for the holidays".
Here in Idaho there are more than 100,000 people struggling with food…
Thumbnail for "How is social media impacting the mental health of Idaho kids?".
Idaho Matters takes a look at what's being done locally to address the mental…
Thumbnail for "How one woman's passion for horses lead her to the world of mustangs".
Journalist Ashley Ahearn gave up the city life when she and her husband moved…
Thumbnail for "Expressive Idaho: Exploring identity through the practice of aerial art".
Boise circus performer Cuream Jackson is taking a very old art and using it to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 17, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Tips for supporting children with ADHD".
With ADHD and other diagnoses on the rise, today's youth are experiencing…
Thumbnail for "A conversation with Boise's new Office of Police Accountability Director".
When Nicole McKay took the job as Director of the city of Boise's Office of…
Thumbnail for "How one photographer is telling the stories of  WWII veterans".
For more than 20 years, Shane Sato has been taking pictures of Japanese…
Thumbnail for "Idaho refugees find connection through soccer".
Six years ago, a group of Afghan Refugees in our region started a soccer club.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: November 15, 2023".
Syphilis cases are on the rise around the country and we look at who is being…
Thumbnail for "Your Idaho Thanksgiving dinner may cost more this year".
Some of those traditional turkey day trimmings will cost you more, some less.…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down Trump and Biden poll results".
New polling showed former President Donald Trump ahead of President Joe Biden…
Thumbnail for "Boise's Airport to add new concourse as growth continues".
The Boise Airport opened a new parking garage this summer and is on track to…
Thumbnail for "The legalities around former President Donald Trump's trials".
Former president Donald Trump is under a gag order and some states are trying…
Thumbnail for "Adopting a senior pet is a great way to find true love".
It's "Adopt a Senior Pet" month and we have the reasons why that's such a great…
Thumbnail for "Ruby Ridge through the eyes of FBI agents".
FBI agents speak out about the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff.
Thumbnail for "Tracking harmful algal blooms with satellites".
Some scientists have started using satellites to keep a better eye on algae…
Thumbnail for "Sharing Tejano music around Idaho".
This week on Expressive Idaho, Musician Damian Rodriguez shares tejano music…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 10, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "The story behind some of films most iconic buildings".
Some people love some buildings. But many people are a lot more passionate…
Thumbnail for "College of Western Idaho expands mechatronics engineering program".
This month, the College of Western Idaho announced it received a new grant to…
Thumbnail for "Educating people about dog diabetes".
Diabetes affects millions of people around the world, but what many don't know…
Thumbnail for "Opera Idaho tells a story of sacrifice and hope".
Opera Idaho will be premiering a special production of The Falling and the…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Two movies and a hit song you won't want to miss".
The actors strike is over, finally. But the repercussions of the labor action…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down Election Day results with Idaho Matters".
Election Day is officially over, so Idaho Matters sat down to take a look at…
Thumbnail for "Oregon man sentenced after violating Idaho's 'Hate Crime Prevention Act'".
Last week an Oregon man was sentenced to more than three years in a federal…
Thumbnail for "Preparing for elections with Idaho's Secretary of State".
Over 1,000 Idaho precincts opened their polling places Tuesday morning as 43…
Thumbnail for "The vital work of family caregivers".
Here in Idaho more than 300,000 people provide at-home care to family members…
Thumbnail for "New master plan to be unveiled for Ada County parks and waterways".
Have you ever walked on the Boise Greenbelt or floated the Boise River? Then…
Thumbnail for "Celebrating the first woman to climb the Grand Teton".
In 1923, Eleanor Davis became the first recorded woman to climb the Grand Teton…
Thumbnail for "What you need to know ahead of Idaho's elections".
Election Day is tomorrow, which means people will be heading to the polls to…
Thumbnail for "How far has vaccine development come?".
For many people, vaccines for flu, viruses and COVID-19 strains are extremely…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho refugees are sewing hope into a new future".
Over the last year, Idaho has become home to over 1,200 refugees fleeing war…
Thumbnail for "Weaving saddle blankets for modern day cowboys".
Idaho Matters heads to the Melba home studio of weaver Linda Morton-Keithley to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 3, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "A preview of Idaho Shakespeare's 2024 season".
Where can you go to find Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express,"…
Thumbnail for "Boise mayoral candidates share their vision for Idaho's capital city".
Election day is just around the corner and the race for the Boise mayor’s seat…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: November 1, 2023".
As we head into winter, the threat of a tripledemic is hanging over our heads.…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down the Ada County jail expansion bond".
This month people will cast their vote for whether or not the Ada County jail…
Thumbnail for "What's next for space exploration?".
For more than 60 years, humans have been exploring space. These breakthroughs…
Thumbnail for "The role hope plays in our health and the climate crisis".
When it comes to climate change, the consequences are hard to miss, from…
Thumbnail for "Finding new meaning in 'The Exorcist'".
When The Exorcist first came to the big screen nearly 50 years ago, it was…
Thumbnail for "'My Roommate is a Vampire:' An author interview with Jenna Levine".
Since it's Halloween, we thought what better way to celebrate the holiday than…
Thumbnail for "One tribes fight to revitalize their waterways".
Nationwide, millions of barriers - like dams - are plugging up rivers and…
Thumbnail for "How trout ecosystems are changing in the alpine lakes".
Wildlife managers across the west have been stocking high Alpine Lakes with…
Thumbnail for "The global impact of the war in Ukraine".
Last February when Russia invaded Ukraine the conflict began reshaping our…
Thumbnail for "A look back at some of Idaho's earliest pioneers".
Idaho Matters takes a look back at one of the earliest groups to immigrate to…
Thumbnail for "Expressive Idaho: Uncovering lost Idaho music".
After retiring and moving to Idaho nuclear scientist Gary Eller began playing…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 27, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Sheepdogs compete to win in National Finals".
Many of the best herding dogs in North America were in our region recently for…
Thumbnail for "The issue of COVID-19 fraud in Idaho".
As the District of Idaho’s COVID-19 Fraud Task Force looks back on its first…
Thumbnail for "A look back at Idaho's Ice Age animals".
Idaho's Ice Age animals may be gone now, but they had an impact on our…
Thumbnail for "'Do Your Worst:' An author interview with Rosie Danan".
If you're looking for a book with just the right amount of adventure and…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: A new biopic, a can't-miss comedy and the actors strike".
There's some Halloween drama amid the actors strike and we've got some movie…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 25, 2023".
Health officials in Ada County are investigating an outbreak linked to raw…
Thumbnail for "Supporting the need for Emergency Medical Services in Idaho's backcountry".
When it comes to Idaho's rural communities access to Emergency Medical Services…
Thumbnail for "Why is public radio music important?".
Idaho Matters visits with Carl Scheider, the host of "Private Idaho," to find…
Thumbnail for "The impact of western myth in Owyhee County".
The land of Owyhee County has a rich history, attracting many groups in pursuit…
Thumbnail for "'Speech Team:' An author interview with Tim Murphy".
Author Tim Murphy is back with his latest novel, "Speech Team." The book…
Thumbnail for "Stories of mystery and murder in Idaho".
Stories of mystery and murder are always popular around this time of year,…
Thumbnail for "A deep dive into the race for Boise mayor".
The race for Boise mayor is heating up and we wanted to take a look into some…
Thumbnail for "How the Boise Bicycle Project is working to make dreams come true".
Each holiday season, the Boise Bicycle Project provides hundreds of bikes to…
Thumbnail for "Expressive Idaho: Forging steel into art".
Idaho Matters takes a trip to the studio of Idaho blacksmith Susan Madacsi to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 20, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "The importance of art to human rights".
Idaho Matters gets a sneak peek into the new Wassmuth Education Center.
Thumbnail for "Why a new series is featuring Idaho artists".
Idaho is full of creatives from dancers to weavers to architects, all with…
Thumbnail for "Removing barriers to blood donation with the Red Cross".
The Red Cross recently updated its eligibility criteria for blood donations,…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho farmers are growing crops in a more sustainable way".
Idaho farmers are using regenerative agriculture to grow crops in a new way.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 18, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the development of polio and how it is still…
Thumbnail for "A new look at the legacy of Idaho Senator Frank Church".
Idaho Senator Frank Church upended Washington with his committee's…
Thumbnail for "The hunt for Idaho's lost apple history".
The rediscovery of a lost apple variety has brought new light to the life of…
Thumbnail for "'What an Owl Knows:' An author interview with Jennifer Ackerman".
When it comes to science, nature and birds Jennifer Ackerman can tell you a…
Thumbnail for "'Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club:' An author interview with J. Ryan Stradal".
New York Times best-selling author, J. Ryan Stradal, is back with his third…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down the three main issues of the 2023 Idaho Policy Forum".
The College of Idaho is tackling three issues this year with their second Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Expressive Idaho: The art of dance".
Each Monday we're bringing you our series Expressive Idaho where we visit the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 13, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "How three women leaders are giving back to the Wood River Valley".
In the Wood River Valley, three women are leading three nonprofits, helping…
Thumbnail for "How to avoid the consequences of 'girl math'".
In today's economy many of us are on a budget, so when we decide to splurge on…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Taylor Swift hits the big screen and a must-see documentary".
Are you ready for it? Because Taylor Swift will soon be coming to the big…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 11, 2023".
Earlier this week vaccine maker Novavax said it had shipped millions of doses…
Thumbnail for "Despite a growing population, Idaho's future work force is uncertain".
Though Idaho's population has been increasing for years there has not been a…
Thumbnail for "People can now use an app to find new hunting grounds".
Fall means it's hunting season for many residents in our region. One popular…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho artists are finding inspiration in their heritage".
Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, the country celebrates Hispanic…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Rabbi says 'goodness will prevail' in the face of Hamas attacks".
Everyone is still reeling from this weekends attack on Israel by Hamas, but…
Thumbnail for "The impact of 'achievement culture' on kids".
Across the nation kids are suffering from a mental health crisis, experiencing…
Thumbnail for "'Everyone Here Is Lying:' An author interview with  Shari Lapena".
If you're looking for a book that is going to keep you on the edge of your…
Thumbnail for "'Meet Me at the Lake:' An author interview with Carley Fortune".
If you're looking for a new book to add to your summer reading list, Idaho…
Thumbnail for "A look at Native American life with Beth Piatote".
Idaho Matters sits down with Beth Piatote to talk about her new book "The…
Thumbnail for "Hunting for Dinosaurs in Idaho".
Underneath our feet are what's left of the bones of millions of animals that…
Thumbnail for "Meet the new artist in residence at the Hemingway House".
This fall, the Sun Valley Playwright's Residency is in its third year of a new…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 6, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "How the Mountain West is growing more resilient flowers".
When you look at a flower, you can usually tell if it looks healthy or is on…
Thumbnail for "Why Idaho women are sharing their abortion stories".
A new play is sharing the abortion stories of Idaho women in the face of…
Thumbnail for "The trucking industry's move to electric vehicles".
You may have heard the phrase, "if you bought it, a truck brought it."…
Thumbnail for "Why seniors are staying motivated to go to the gym".
According to the CDC, over 60% of adults in the U.S. are not getting enough…
Thumbnail for "'Finding The Elixir': An author interview with Scott Looney".
When Boise resident Scott Looney found himself divorced after 16 years of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: October 4, 2023".
There is now another option for folks looking for the latest COVID-19 shot.
Thumbnail for "Why author Patrick Hinds is embracing failure".
You may know Patrick Hinds as one of the voices behind the tremendously…
Thumbnail for "'While Idaho Slept:' Society's fascination with the U of I murders".
Just after Christmas last year, Pennsylvania Police arrested Bryan Kohberger…
Thumbnail for "A look back at the kidnapping of Polly Klaas".
Many Americans may remember Polly Klaas. It was thirty years ago this month the…
Thumbnail for "Ballet Idaho returns to the stage for its 51st season".
This month, Ballet Idaho will be kicking off their 51st season with a lineup of…
Thumbnail for "Getting the most out of a life with dementia".
Planning for the future is important, especially when you're dealing with a…
Thumbnail for "Boise mayoral candidates to outline plans to address homelessness".
As the number of evictions continue to rise in the Treasure Valley, two…
Thumbnail for "Why you won't want to miss the October eclipse".
Later this month, people will have the chance to see an annular solar eclipse,…
Thumbnail for "New book gives you 100 things to do in Boise".
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Well we've got a 100…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 29, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Test driving an electric vehicle on Idaho roads".
While automakers – domestic and foreign – continue to invest billions into the…
Thumbnail for "How the new James Castle resident is recovering history through art".
The James Castle House has welcomed its fall artist in residence. Her work…
Thumbnail for "The creative process of author V.E. Schwab".
Vampires, magic, faustian bargains author Victoria Schwab has written about it…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: An update on the writers strike and a popular tv reboot".
The writers strike could be coming to an end, one of televisions favorite…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: September 27, 2023".
The rollout of the latest COVID vaccine has been running into some obstacles.…
Thumbnail for "As more cases are reported in Idaho, here's how to protect yourself from measles".
This morning, September 27 Idaho's Health and Welfare Department announced that…
Thumbnail for "Invasive mussels discovered in Idaho's Snake River".
The Confirmation of Quagga Mussel larvae in the Snake River last week is a…
Thumbnail for "How to protect your home from wildfires".
It may feel a bit cooler out there, but it's still wildfire season in Idaho and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Food blogger Natasha Kravchuk unveils her new cookbook".
Idaho Matters takes a look at one chefs journey and gets some great…
Thumbnail for "A conversation with Idaho's Sam Hunter".
It's been a busy year for Sam Hunter. His award-winning play "The Whale" came…
Thumbnail for "Remembering Idaho's J.J. Saldaña".
We were devastated to hear that J.J. Saldaña, a leader in Idaho's Hispanic…
Thumbnail for "Remembering Harriet Beecher Stowe and Harriet Tubman".
A look back at the lives of two remarkable women who changed the course of…
Thumbnail for "A new call in show looks for folks in 'The Middle'".
The new radio show "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson" is coming to Boise State…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 22, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week.
Thumbnail for "Preserving the Oregon Trail in Idaho".
The Oregon Trail snaked through Idaho, bringing thousands of people from east…
Thumbnail for "Paying back student loans in Idaho".
Idahoans faced with paying back an average of $43,000 in student loan debt have…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Renaissance Faire gives back to the community".
Come one, come all - the Idaho Renaissance Faire has returned and they're…
Thumbnail for "How is wildfire smoke affecting Idaho potatoes?".
Researchers are finding out that wildfire smoke affects all kinds of things,…
Thumbnail for "How are climate change and an aging infrastructure affecting wildfire risk?".
A deep dive into Pacific Gas and Electric and the Paradise Fire in California.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: September 20, 2023".
In a surprise move yesterday the FDA put the brakes on a new drug that was…
Thumbnail for "Facing a medical emergency in the Sawtooth wilderness".
Solo hiking can be a beautiful and peaceful experience, but when you face a…
Thumbnail for "Huskies in the Treasure Valley need homes".
Huskies in the Treasure Valley are in need of help, especially those at the…
Thumbnail for "The unique sound of Ned Evett".
Its been a year since musician Ned Evett was last in Boise and since then a lot…
Thumbnail for "The state of education in Idaho".
Idaho Matters takes a deep dive into the education news that's been making…
Thumbnail for "Digging up the past in Boise's River Street neighborhood".
We explore Boise's history of segregation through archeology.
Thumbnail for "'No Filter:' An honest conversation with Paulina Porizkova".
Paulina Porizkova joins Idaho Matters to talk about the release of her new book.
Thumbnail for "A conversation with rock icon Melissa Etheridge".
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge visited with Idaho…
Thumbnail for "The rights and roles of women in Idaho politics".
The role women play in politics is important, but in Idaho men outnumber women…
Thumbnail for "'Happy Place:' An author interview with Emily Henry".
Jump in and buckle up because its time to take a trip to Emily Henrys "Happy…
Thumbnail for "How to have hard conversations with your kids".
Idaho Matters sits down with the author of A Place to Belong to discuss how to…
Thumbnail for "Turning murder mysteries on their head".
A new novel, The Hunter, puts to rest some tropes about suspense novels, small…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 15, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "During the Great Resignation in Idaho, a social psychologist helps us cope with difficult coworkers".
Idaho Matters talks with social psychologist Tess West about in her new book…
Thumbnail for "'Times Undoing:' An author interview with Cheryl Head".
Author Cheryl Head is known for her page turning novels and her newest book,…
Thumbnail for "'Microjoys:' An author interview with Cyndie Spiegel".
Author Cyndie Spiegel is back with another book "Microjoys: Finding Hope When…
Thumbnail for "'The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise:' An author interview with Colleen Oakley".
USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley is back with a new novel, The…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down Idaho's public school bathroom law".
Last March, the Idaho Legislature passed a bill that sets new bathroom policy…
Thumbnail for "Stacked: A conversation with the creator and host of Stacking Benjamins".
Can getting your finances in order actually be fun and not stressful? Creator…
Thumbnail for "The story of six Kentucky nuns who built a hospital in India".
Author of the book “Sisters of Mokama" joins Idaho Matters to talk about her…
Thumbnail for "Carter Bays sits down to discuss his debut novel".
Carter Bays joins Idaho Matters to talk about his first novel, Mutual Friends.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: September 13, 2023".
Since July the United States has seen a steady uptick in COVID cases, leaving…
Thumbnail for "An update on the Greater Idaho movement".
Despite ridicule by some lawmakers, and what some have said are insurmountable…
Thumbnail for "Why agricultural workers in the West are facing mental health issues".
Farmers and Ranchers in the west are being pressured by rising production…
Thumbnail for "Online pet scams are on the rise in Idaho".
In today's digital world scams are on the rise, with new ways of tricking…
Thumbnail for "How Indigenous youth are restoring ancestral land".
The land and its waterways have long been sacred to Indigenous people and they…
Thumbnail for "How one garden is keeping traditional plant knowledge alive".
A recent ceremony in our region dedicated a garden that provides spiritual,…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: A conversation with Tony Doerr".
The Netflix adaptation of Idahoan Tony Doerr's book "All the Light We Cannot…
Thumbnail for "The Climate Crisis: Creating change with hope".
Figuring out where to start when it comes to tackling climate change can be…
Thumbnail for "Looking back at Minidoka: One woman's family story".
From 1942 to 1945, the family of Barbara Yoshida Berthiaume was incarcerated in…
Thumbnail for "How food trucks are adapting to the heat".
Hotter summers across our region are making it difficult for some workers to…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down the water problems in the west with art".
Water issues in the arid west are complex. The laws that govern our region’s…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 8, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Remembering the life of Steven Nelson".
Steven Nelson, a Nampa man, was attacked in April 2016 after responding to an…
Thumbnail for "A conversation about the challenges facing women today".
Women in Idaho are facing unique challenges as they grapple with issues of…
Thumbnail for "How researchers are tracking polar bears in a new way".
Researchers at the University of Idaho have recently discovered a new way to…
Thumbnail for "A look at the 1619 project".
Four years ago the New York Times magazine started an initiative called the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: September 6, 2023".
Schools around the country are back in session and not only are we seeing a…
Thumbnail for "Boise Pride celebrates 34th festival".
This Friday, Sept. 8 the 34th annual Boise Pride Festival kicks off,…
Thumbnail for "Floating the Boise River has changed over the years, but the fun remains".
It's been a busy summer on the Boise River with thousands of people taking part…
Thumbnail for "Idaho nonprofit empowers kids with The Shoe That Grows".
Here in Idaho a nonprofit is helping to provide shoes to thousands of kids…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: A look at noses through cinema history".
The nose knows. There’s a controversy brewing over noses, specifically…
Thumbnail for "The stories of one Idaho combat veteran make their way to the stage".
A one-man show will be making it's way to the Alley Repertory Theater, looking…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho communities are keeping their air safe from wildfire smoke".
When wildfire smoke or smog settles into a community, the public health advice…
Thumbnail for "Exploring the Idaho night sky with photography".
Idaho Matters talks with an expert about the art of night sky photography.
Thumbnail for "The ACLU of Idaho celebrates 30 years".
Idaho Matters takes a look back at how the ACLU of Idaho got started and where…
Thumbnail for "New study reveals startling cause of bird deaths".
When you see a dead bird below a power line your first thought is likely that…
Thumbnail for "Officials called to increase search efforts for Indigenous victims".
Indigenous journalists from the U.S. and Canada gathered recently in Winnipeg…
Thumbnail for "Why apartment construction has been postponed in several Idaho cities".
We've seen a ton of new apartment buildings being proposed in Boise and Ada…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: A look at noses through cinema history".
The nose knows. There’s a controversy brewing over noses, specifically…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 1, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "A preview of the 2023 Boise State football season".
Idaho Matters gets a preview of what Boise State football fans can expect to…
Thumbnail for "Youth activists win in landmark environmental case".
Earlier this month a historic ruling was made in favor of 16 young activists…
Thumbnail for "How evictions are affecting Idaho renters".
There were at least 900 people facing eviction lawsuits last year in the…
Thumbnail for "A look into Idaho's crumbling schools".
In Bonners Ferry, Idaho, nearly 400 students are being taught in a building…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: A preview of the Toronto International Film Festival".
Movie stars, filmmakers and our resident movie critic George Prentice are all…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 30, 2023".
As kids head back to school cities across America are seeing a rise in COVID-19…
Thumbnail for "The latest results from Idaho's school bond and levy elections".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the results of the school bond and levy elections…
Thumbnail for "A special writing retreat is inspiring Idaho creatives under the stars".
Idaho has inspired some of history’s greatest writers. And an upcoming writing…
Thumbnail for "Why you won't want to miss the upcoming annular solar eclipse".
This fall could be many peoples last chance to see an annular solar eclipse in…
Thumbnail for "The impact of growing cities on sagebrush ecosystems".
A new study found that growing cities in the west are having a harmful impact…
Thumbnail for "States in the West are recycling water to cope with a shortage".
Recycled water is growing in popularity in the water-short West. Colorado…
Thumbnail for "New projects help to restore ecosystems in the Mountain West".
The federal government is spending billions on infrastructure projects,…
Thumbnail for "How Blaine County is supporting its students and teachers".
Blaine County is working to support teachers and students in the classroom by…
Thumbnail for "Tips on how to protect your home from wildfires".
As wildfires become more common in the region people are needing to take more…
Thumbnail for "How are sheepherders being treated in Idaho?".
Every year migrant workers make their way to Idaho to help fill a gap in the…
Thumbnail for "The role of artificial intelligence in higher education".
As technology continues to evolve more colleges are empowering students to use…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 23, 2023".
The Food and Drug Administration approves a vaccine for pregnant people to…
Thumbnail for "Tito Puente Jr. talks mambo and salsa with Idaho Matters".
The Latin Jazz and mambo musician comes to Boise.
Thumbnail for "Osher Institute means learning doesn't have to stop when you leave school".
From astronomy to Ice Age mammals, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute brings…
Thumbnail for "Idaho wheat is helping feed the world".
Idaho may be known for its potatoes, but it's also known for its wheat, which…
Thumbnail for "What do the Trump indictments mean for American democracy?".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the charges against former President Donald Trump…
Thumbnail for "What it means if Donald Trump skips the GOP debate".
This week marks the first debate of candidates running for president in 2024.…
Thumbnail for "New sage grouse protection plan has states cautious for the future".
Federal officials want to expand the protected range for sage grouse, but some…
Thumbnail for "Blind climber uses mental map to reach world champion status".
The International Climbers’ Festival was held in our region recently, and it…
Thumbnail for "Community assessment determines Idaho's biggest health needs".
Idaho Matters takes a look at some of states most urgent health needs.
Thumbnail for "How is Hurricane Hilary impacting Idaho?".
The remnants of hurricane Hilary have been bringing torrential rains and some…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 18, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "The Boise Goathead Festival returns".
Getting a flat tire on your bike from a goathead is a summer time rite of…
Thumbnail for "A look at Boise State University's new school year".
As Idaho colleges and universities gear up for another academic school year…
Thumbnail for "Challenges facing wildland firefighters".
Wildfire season is always tough for those who do the grueling work. This year…
Thumbnail for "The impact of 'achievement culture' on kids".
Across the nation kids are suffering from a mental health crisis, experiencing…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 16, 2023".
COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are on the rise in the United States,…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho students are fighting against climate change".
As yet another heat advisory blankets the region, ushering in some of the…
Thumbnail for "BIPOC Playwrights Festival returns for third year".
Next week, the Boise Contemporary Theater will be bringing playwrights, actors…
Thumbnail for "'Everyone Here Is Lying:' An author interview with  Shari Lapena".
If you're looking for a book that is going to keep you on the edge of your…
Thumbnail for "2023's first case of West Nile virus reported in Idaho".
This month, the first human case of West Nile virus was reported in Idaho. The…
Thumbnail for "How Boise principals are preparing for a new school year".
Students across the state are getting ready to head back to school and in Boise…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Air Guitar champion raises money to compete in World Championships".
Back in May we told you about Idaho's Air Guitar Champion and now he's heading…
Thumbnail for "'The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store:' An author interview with James McBride".
Idaho Matters sits down to talk with James McBride about his newest book.
Thumbnail for "How overcrowding is impacting our outdoor spaces".
For years national parks have been running into the same issue, overcrowding.…
Thumbnail for "The Albertsons Boise Open returns".
The Albertsons Boise Open is back for another year of golfing, music, charity…
Thumbnail for "New leadership brings changes to the Sun Valley Museum of Art".
The new head of the Sun Valley Museum of Art is making changes to the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 11, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "An interview with 'All You Have to Do Is Call' author Kerri Maher".
Just over a year ago people had a constitutional right to abortion in this…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Statesman shifts towards more digital platform".
Changes are coming to the Idaho Statesman, including a cut back to their print…
Thumbnail for "Red flags to watch out for when replacing your roof".
When it comes to replacing your roof it's important to know what to watch out…
Thumbnail for "Advocates plea for wolf protection in Idaho".
Two years ago, the Idaho legislature passed a new law that makes changes to the…
Thumbnail for "What to watch: The writers strike, Barbie and new tv".
As Hollywood writers and actors remain on strike, the movie "Barbie" is…
Thumbnail for "Podcast extra: How Kleenex the cat got his name".
When our audience learned Gemma has a cat named Kleenex, they demanded to know…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 9, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at a new outbreak that the World Health Organization…
Thumbnail for "Crime and public safety: A conversation with Boise Mayor McLean".
August 3, 2023, was a horrible day in Boise. First responders were first called…
Thumbnail for "Removing goatheads in Boise with new research".
Across the region, goatheads - or puncturevine - are an invasive scourge to…
Thumbnail for "'Meet Me at the Lake:' An author interview with Carley Fortune".
If you're looking for a new book to add to your summer reading list, Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Mobile clinic works to provide easy access to health care".
Access to health care services in Idaho is getting harder as a shortage of…
Thumbnail for "Tracking the travel expenses of Idaho's university presidents".
The presidents of Idaho's colleges and universities did a lot of traveling last…
Thumbnail for "An update on Medicaid unwinding in Idaho".
Over100,000 people have been dropped from Idaho's Medicaid program in the last…
Thumbnail for "Farmers and policy-makers work to solve water issues on the Colorado River".
Idaho Matters takes a trip to the Colorado River to see how the southwest is…
Thumbnail for "Why more Americans are being exposed to wildfires".
According to new research, over the last 20 years, the number of people…
Thumbnail for "How one state is helping increase the solar workforce".
Phasing out fossil fuels requires a lot of clean energy infrastructure, like…
Thumbnail for "The threat of extreme heat and its deadly consequences".
Here in the U.S. many states are experiencing record breaking heat and when it…
Thumbnail for "How one tv station is bringing the news to Spanish speakers despite challenges".
There's a new local tv news station in our region and it's devoted to the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 4, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Does your yard sale qualify for a tax exemption?".
During the warmer months its not uncommon to see yard sale signs throughout the…
Thumbnail for "How to save seeds from your favorite garden plants".
Idaho Matters sits down to find out about the basics of seed saving.
Thumbnail for "St. Alphonsus honors those impacted by COVID-19 with new memorial garden".
Over the last three years more than 5,000 people in Idaho have died due to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 2, 2023".
There's a shortage of more than 150 drugs, some of them life-saving, that many…
Thumbnail for "How Latino groups are making trails more accessible for Spanish speakers".
Our Region offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. But Spanish…
Thumbnail for "LED sparks imagination with newest project".
LED is kicking off a new project, sparking imagination with movement and music.
Thumbnail for "Local hall celebrates 45 years of square dancing".
This year marks a special time for the Boise Valley Square Dance Hall as it's…
Thumbnail for "Idaho teenager climbs the highest point in all 50 states".
Every state has a point that's higher than any other spot on the map. It's…
Thumbnail for "Supermoons light up the night sky in Idaho".
Stargazers are getting quite a treat this August: a double feature of two…
Thumbnail for "Studying how light pollution is affecting wildlife".
It's no secret that our world is getting brighter, especially at night, as more…
Thumbnail for "How animals are beating the heat in Idaho".
Here in Idaho everyone has been feeling the heat, including the animals! And…
Thumbnail for "‘The Great Comet' comes to Boise".
When the new musical Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, opened in New…
Thumbnail for "'The Majority:' An author interview with Elizabeth Silver".
In todays climate and culture, discussions of female power and autonomy are…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 28, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "How one coach is inspiring Idaho's future soccer players".
Much of Allison Gibson’s passion and profession has been defined by soccer. As…
Thumbnail for "Paranormal investigators search for ghosts at the Old Idaho Pen".
This weekend, some modern day ghostbusters will take over the Old Idaho…
Thumbnail for "A new power line project will bring renewable energy to Mountain West communities".
Officials broke ground recently on an ambitious power line project that will…
Thumbnail for "How one small town music festival is packing a big punch".
Yellow Pine, Idaho may be small, but it sure is mighty - just ask its harmonica…
Thumbnail for "'Love, Theoretically:' An author interview with Ali Hazelwood".
If you love STEM and romance, Idaho Matters has a book recommendation for you!
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: July 26, 2023".
The White House is launching a permanent office of Pandemic Preparedness and…
Thumbnail for "New museum explores Idaho history".
The Wood River Museum of History and Culture is hosting their grand opening,…
Thumbnail for "What does and doesn't lead to happiness?".
Idaho Matters sat down for a conversation with Jeff Golden about his debut book…
Thumbnail for "Combating health care burnout in Idaho".
Across the country, health care professionals are experiencing burnout. Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Breaking down changes to Idaho's voter registration laws".
New changes to Idaho's voter laws has some folks confused so Idaho Matters sat…
Thumbnail for "New lifeline helps Idahoans in crisis".
Last year a few hundred crisis call centers across the country replaced their…
Thumbnail for "'How Can I Help You:' An author interview with Laura Sims".
Are you looking to add a bit of suspense to your summer reading list? Well,…
Thumbnail for "Fighting a spike in crime in Canyon County".
According to a recent report Crime in Canyon County went up more than 10…
Thumbnail for "How one chef is serving her community with Indigenous cuisine".
Idaho Matters takes a look at a new wave of Indigenous cuisine.
Thumbnail for "How Idahoans are helping to support the future of women in Kenya".
How does a new nonprofit measure success? How about saving lives? Connecting…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 21, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Latinos strengthen their relationship with nature".
Here in Idaho the second annual Latino Conservation Week has kicked off -…
Thumbnail for "Bringing immunization education to rural Idaho communities".
Here in Idaho 35 of the states 44 counties are rural, leaving many areas of the…
Thumbnail for "The Idaho Conservation League turns 50".
This year, the Idaho Conservation League is celebrating 50 years of advocacy…
Thumbnail for "Can psychedelics improve your mental health?".
There's growing interest in the potential mental health benefits of…
Thumbnail for "Traditional Japanese art exhibition comes to Boise".
Earlier this month the new Exhibit "Katazome Today: Migrations of Japanese Art"…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: July 19, 2023".
The FDA has approved a new drug for babies and toddlers to fight the…
Thumbnail for "How to protect yourself and pets from rabies".
Every year rabid bats are found in Idaho. Last year, 27 bats with rabies were…
Thumbnail for "ISDA reports Mormon cricket outbreaks in Idaho".
The Idaho State Department of agriculture has declared an outbreak of Mormon…
Thumbnail for "New research looks at the history of horses in indigenous communities".
When did horses become a part of Western indigenous communities? That's the…
Thumbnail for "First over-the-counter birth control approved by FDA".
One third of women in the U.S. who have tried to get birth control have had…
Thumbnail for "Celebrating Latino Conservation Week in Idaho".
Earlier this week, the 10th annual Latino Conservation Week kicked off. The…
Thumbnail for "The importance of nutrition in healing cancer".
Up to 80 percent of cancer patients suffer from malnutrition while going…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Fish and Game to add more Chinook salmon to the Boise River".
It's time to grab your fishing poles because late last week the Boise River got…
Thumbnail for "Could your baby carrier cause hip dysplasia?".
Parents of newborns like to keep their babies close using what’s known as…
Thumbnail for "Protecting open space for farmers and ranchers".
Farm and ranch lands across the west face many threats - like inflation and…
Thumbnail for "Enjoy a concert in the Idaho wilderness".
Imagine you’re resting alongside the Big Wood River in Sun Valley when suddenly…
Thumbnail for "Teaching Idaho history with collector cards".
Kids can now collect pieces of history at the Idaho State Museum, including…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 14, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Idaho AG signs off on warning letter to Target".
Last week, seven Attorney's General from different states, including Idaho's…
Thumbnail for "KIN chef wins Idaho's first James Beard award".
Earlier this summer, Idaho history was made as the first chef from the Gem…
Thumbnail for "Could the northern lights be visible in Idaho?".
When it comes to the northern lights, places like Iceland and Alaska are…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: July 12, 2023".
While COVID-19 ravaged the country, the United States has also been…
Thumbnail for "Tips for staying safe in the sun".
Time in the sun can be fun, but if you're not carful it can also be dangerous.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho reporter climbs to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro".
Its was warm and balmy in early June in Idaho, but half a world away one Idaho…
Thumbnail for "One drug store is taking people back to the past".
In a tiny town on a lonely stretch of western highway, a glowing neon drugstore…
Thumbnail for "What the U.S. Supreme Court decision means for student loans in Idaho".
More than 40 million Americans will have to start paying back their student…
Thumbnail for "A new study looks at the economic state of Black Idahoans".
Idaho Matters takes a look at how Black Idahoans compare economically with the…
Thumbnail for "A new podcast looks at murder in Idaho".
Idaho Matters dives into a new podcast to find out all about some of the most…
Thumbnail for "History preservationists come to Boise".
This September history practitioners from all over will be coming to Idaho for…
Thumbnail for "'To Dye For:' A conversation with author Alden Wicker".
Could your clothes be making you sick? Idaho Matters finds out the answer to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 7, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Pilgrimage to Idaho's Minidoka site keeps history alive".
During World War II, thousands of Japanese Americans were sent to an internment…
Thumbnail for "The hunt for Idaho's lost apple history".
The rediscovery of a lost apple variety has brought new light to the life of…
Thumbnail for "Tips for supporting Idaho's local bees".
Over the last few decades urban beekeeping has been on the rise with beehives…
Thumbnail for "'Opera in the Park' returns to downtown Boise".
This weekend, Julia Davis Park will be filled with music as Opera in the Park…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: July 5, 2023".
There is an obesity epidemic in the United States. According to the National…
Thumbnail for "The importance of accessible playgrounds in Idaho".
Playing at the park, on the swings or slide, is a regular part of childhood for…
Thumbnail for "The cowboys of Italy".
The allure of the American cowboy attracts many visitors to our region. But…
Thumbnail for "Pickleball popularity grows in the Mountain West".
Our region is catching up to the pickleball boom. Sometimes described as a…
Thumbnail for "The craft of rug hooking and how it's bringing fairytales to life".
Rug hooking is an old art that’s seeing a resurgence. During the pandemic two…
Thumbnail for "'Born Extraordinary:' An author interview with Meg Zucker".
There are so many struggles facing parents and children in today’s world, then…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters talks with National Book Award Finalist Grace Cho".
Grace Cho emigrated to the U.S. as a baby and grew up in a small rural town in…
Thumbnail for "A unique strategy is helping meet the needs of Idaho students".
When it comes to learning, having the right kind of support inside and outside…
Thumbnail for "Idaho students compete in the American Rocketry Challenge".
In May, 100 teams of kids from around the country gathered outside Washington…
Thumbnail for "Upholding the Indigenous tradition of the 'Three Sisters'".
Blessing and planting seeds is a farming tradition for Latin America's…
Thumbnail for "New Mexico Pueblo struggles with aging irrigation system".
Water is scarce in much of our region. So every spring, one tribe spends days…
Thumbnail for "Summer reading recommendations from Ashley Poston".
Idaho Matters sits down with New York Times bestselling author Ashely Poston to…
Thumbnail for "U.S. Supreme Court strikes down college affirmative action programs".
Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 30, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Idaho nonprofit helps provide affordable housing in Nampa and Caldwell".
The high price of housing in the Treasure valley continues to leave many…
Thumbnail for "Turning wastewater into drinking water".
Though historic snowfall eased drought conditions, threats of extended dry…
Thumbnail for "New school brings hope to students of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation".
Many native students go to class in schools that are old – and deteriorating,…
Thumbnail for "Now is the time to check out Shoshone Falls".
The waterfall known as the The Niagara of the West is showing off right now, as…
Thumbnail for "Idaho group fights against food insecurity".
The "City of Good" has distributed nearly 100,000 meals and 8,000 pounds of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 28, 2023".
The United States has seen five cases of Malaria spread by mosquitos in the…
Thumbnail for "Young Idaho inventors win big at national competition".
Idaho Mattes meets two young inventors who took home prizes in a national…
Thumbnail for "A legacy of lead in Gilmore, Idaho".
A tiny town in eastern Idaho is dealing with lead contamination from some very…
Thumbnail for "'What an Owl Knows:' An author interview with Jennifer Ackerman".
When it comes to science, nature and birds Jennifer Ackerman can tell you a…
Thumbnail for "The victim in Aaron von Ehlinger's rape case speaks out".
Jane Doe, the woman who was raped by former republican state representative…
Thumbnail for "Vehicle emission testing ends in the Treasure Valley".
After almost 40 years, emission tests are going away in the Treasure Valley.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho AG sues over U of I purchase of University of Phoenix".
The University of Idaho's plan to purchase the for-profit University of Phoenix…
Thumbnail for "'Same Time Next Summer:' An author interview with Annabel Monaghan".
Author Annabel Monaghan is back with a new summer romance that you won't want…
Thumbnail for "A look at health trends in Idaho".
There are certain parts of Idaho where health issues like cancer and arthritis…
Thumbnail for "Oregon county sues fossil fuel companies over 2021 heat wave".
Two years ago the Pacific Northwest experienced a record breaking heat wave…
Thumbnail for "A preview of the summer travel season with Idaho Matters".
Over the last year gas prices in the Gem State have fallen, but AAA Idaho says…
Thumbnail for "Jimmy Hallyburton retires from Boise Bicycle Project".
After 16 years of helping connect kids with bikes Jimmy Hallyburton is retiring…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 23, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "Ketchum incentivizes residents to rent to local workers".
Real estate prices in Ketchum skyrocketed during the pandemic. Now the…
Thumbnail for "Scientists work to reduce livestock emissions".
Animal agriculture produces more methane - a powerful greenhouse gas - than any…
Thumbnail for "Local program provides free produce to Idaho seniors".
One program is providing free produce to seniors this summer. Fresh fruits and…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Summer blockbusters, documentaries and the Kennedy Honors".
It's time for summer blockbusters, including a new Indiana Jones movie and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 21, 2023".
A new study is showing that the COVID-19 infection can result in the onset of…
Thumbnail for "The story of Idaho's Babe Hanson".
When storyteller Arlie Sommer was young, her grandmother would regale tales of…
Thumbnail for "'The Celebrants:' An author interview with Steven Rowley".
Steven Rowley is back with his latest novel, "The Celebrants."
Thumbnail for "Food banks face increased demand in the Mountain West".
Back in January, some food bank officials started warning about the end of a…
Thumbnail for "Connecting Idaho's homeless with health care".
Since 2006, CATCH Idaho has been working to provide housing for families that…
Thumbnail for "Cutting down on waste: Boise's first Repair Café helps fix your broken items".
Have you ever had a broken item that you've wanted to fix, but weren't sure…
Thumbnail for "The fight for parking in America".
You’ve heard of road rage, but have you ever had an emotional reaction to…
Thumbnail for "The Power of Regret: A conversation with NYT bestselling author Daniel Pink".
Gemma talks with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink about his latest…
Thumbnail for "'Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?' author talks with Idaho Matters".
Idaho Matters spoke with author Lizzie Damilola Blackburn about her novel.
Thumbnail for "'Raising Critical Thinkers:' An author interview with Julie Bogart".
'Raising Critical Thinkers:' An author interview with Julie Bogart
Thumbnail for "'Just Haven't Met You Yet:' An author interview with Sophie Cousens".
If you believe in fate or perhaps serendipity, the book "Just Haven't Met you…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 16, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "World Refugee Day in Boise".
Saturday is World Refugee Day in Boise and we have a preview.
Thumbnail for "A plan to raise Anderson Ranch Dam".
Officials want to raise Anderson Ranch Dam to provide more water storage to the…
Thumbnail for "Using video game monsters to teach future doctors".
A new video game teaches University of Idaho medical students how to keep…
Thumbnail for "Indigenous art shines a new light on the Pueblo Revolt".
Indigenous art is often only viewed as a relic, a historical work of the past.…
Thumbnail for "Take a trip to McCall’s Cougar Island to talk about conservation".
The Payette Land Trust has been working to conserve Cougar Island.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 14, 2023".
Will monkeypox come back in force this summer?
Thumbnail for "A new, interactive bike map for Ada County".
The map includes bike lanes, topography, hazards, and trip recommendations.
Thumbnail for "The controversial Stanley to Redfish Lake Trail is about to open".
We get an update on the trail, which has been fought in court since 2019.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Sun Valley Ranch owner shares his concerns with Stanley to Redfish Lake Trail".
It was four years ago that we got a chance to sit down with the owner of the…
Thumbnail for "Encore: Idaho Conservation League finds itself on both sides of the legal aisle in forest service suits".
Back in June of 2019 we spoke with the Idaho Conservation League about their…
Thumbnail for "The City of Boise wants you to love dandelions".
Dandelions are not as bad as their reputation and Boise is planning a festival…
Thumbnail for "Are we loving our public lands to death?".
Overcrowding and vandalism may be putting Idaho public lands at risk.
Thumbnail for "Gov. Little wants a full audit of the 'Empowering Parents' program".
A microgrant program to help parents with education costs is under scrutiny.
Thumbnail for "A mid-year fiscal update for Idaho".
As the Federal Reserve meets, how is Idaho doing financially so far this year?
Thumbnail for "Nuclear power plants and uranium mines may be increasing in the Mountain West".
We look at towns that may see new nuke power plants and uranium mines and what…
Thumbnail for "Why being courageous should be contagious when celebrating Flag Day".
Idaho Matters sits down to look at the history of Flag Day and why courageous…
Thumbnail for "A new discovery could lead to a mining resurgence in the West".
A mining company may have found the largest known deposit of rare earths in…
Thumbnail for "Boise tries to create a climate neutral reality".
Boise has some very ambitious climate goals. We check in to see how the city is…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 9, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "More EV charging stations are coming to Idaho".
Idaho is getting more EV charging stations and they want your help to figure…
Thumbnail for "What's with all the wild weather in southern Idaho?".
Grab your rain coats, because it looks like we have some storms headed our way!
Thumbnail for "A look at how Boise trails got their names".
Have you ever wondered how Boise trails get their names? Well, it turns out…
Thumbnail for "What to Watch: Documentaries, Broadway and the ongoing writers strike".
Believe it or not, Broadway depends a lot on television for its survival and it…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 7, 2023".
You know about COVID-19 and the effect it has had on the world, but what about…
Thumbnail for "Idaho athletes to compete in Special Olympics World Games".
Next Saturday, 7,000 athletes from around the world will gather in Berlin for…
Thumbnail for "Is there a connection between wildland firefighting and cancer?".
It's something many current and former Wildland firefighter ask themselves:…
Thumbnail for "Cleaning up Japanese beetles in Canyon County".
Japanese beetles have invaded Canyon County. Well, at least one small…
Thumbnail for "Bureau of Land Management helps protect grouse habitat".
Approximately 390 acres of land west of Midvale are now in public hands as part…
Thumbnail for "Banding songbirds in Boise".
Have you ever held a wild songbird in the palm of your hand? It turns out that…
Thumbnail for "McCall addresses chemical spill on Payette Lake".
State health officials are giving high marks to first responders in McCall for…
Thumbnail for "Idaho free health clinics see more patients as Medicaid disenrollment continues".
Since April 1, more than 35,000 people have lost their Medicaid coverage and…
Thumbnail for "Using social media to keep Idaho's public lands beautiful".
One program is trying to keep trash out of your favorite campsite.
Thumbnail for "Where to find wildflowers in Idaho".
Spring has sprung and it's time for wildflowers!
Thumbnail for "Historic postal uniform found in Burley, Idaho".
Last year two men found a unique piece of history in the attic of Burley, Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 1, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
Thumbnail for "The secret life of tornadoes in Idaho".
When it comes to the weather, Idahoans have seen their fair share of wildfires,…
Thumbnail for "History, art and culture through belly dancing".
Join Idaho Matters as we learn about the art of belly dancing and Arabic…
Thumbnail for "A new grant helps women, infants and children in Idaho".
Across America, only half of the women, infants, and children who are eligible…
Thumbnail for "'Excellent Advice for Living:' An author interview with Kevin Kelly".
Idaho Matters sat down for a little bit of advice with New York Times…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 31, 2023".
Less than a month after the World Health Organization said Monkeypox is no…
Thumbnail for "How to stay safe while you float the Boise River".
Idaho Matters takes a look at a new resource that is helping people stay safe…
Thumbnail for "Taking a field trip with the birds".
Idaho Matters takes a field trip with some bird experts to learn how to spot…
Thumbnail for "'The Only Game in Town:' An author interview with Lacie Waldon".
Author Lacie Waldon joins Idaho Matters to talk about her latest book, "The…
Thumbnail for "Mobile clinic provides care to students in need".
Here in Idaho not every family has easy access to a doctor. This can create a…
Thumbnail for "Lake Powell's low water levels reveal some natural beauty".
This year, Lake Powell will get a big boost from melting snow. The nation’s…
Thumbnail for "'Building Boys:' An author interview with Jennifer Fink".
As parents we can probably all agree that we want to raise well-rounded,…
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Idaho Matters talks with author Keri Mare about her new novel on American…
Thumbnail for "'An Honest Living' author talks with Idaho Matters".
Before he was the Editor-in-Chief at CrimeReads, Dwyer Murphy was a lawyer.…
Thumbnail for "'I Didn't Do the Thing Today:' An author interview with Madeleine Dore".
Do you ever feel like you haven't gotten enough accomplished in the day, in the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters chats with award-winning author Dr. Rita Woods".
Dr. Rita Woods won the Hurston-Wright Legacy Award for Debut Fiction last year…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 26, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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This Memorial Day Idaho is experiencing an influx of veterans moving to the…
Thumbnail for "Bruneau Dunes unveils new telescope".
Bruneau Dunes will soon be offering a new way to look at the night sky!
Thumbnail for "Dennis the Cat makes Old Idaho Penitentiary history fun".
In the past, we’ve told you about some of the fascinating history of the Old…
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If you've been using a friend or family members Netflix login to watch your…
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China is facing a new wave of COIVD-19 infections that could see as many as 65…
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This July the Dutch National Ballet will be embarking on their first U.S. tour…
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Next month the Seven Devils Playwrights Conference will be returning to McCall…
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Grab your air guitar because it's time to compete!
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The Caldwell police department has created a new, specialized gang unit to…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the role hummingbirds have playing in our…
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This week the Boise Bicycle Project is launching a program that will offer…
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Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty on all charges after her murder trial…
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A new wildlife pass is being built along Highway 21 to help keep animals and…
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Pouring a glass of water in your kitchen isn’t always easy on tribal lands.…
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What happens when the boy meets the girl's fiance's brother?
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 19, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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This week 33 out of 44 Idaho counties held elections to raise taxes for…
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Now that its springtime, many people will start to see baby birds hatching in…
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If you're a fan of the Boise Foothills you'll want to check out the most recent…
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Today is International Museum Day and this Sunday, May 21, museums across the…
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There’s a nasty strain of a highly contagious drug-resistant ringworm that is…
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Kids are flocking to their local playgrounds as it starts to warm up. But for…
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After finding anti-semitic graffiti in the 8th Street tunnel last year, the…
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In June 1996, Miep Gies came to Boise to plant a tree in memory of her friend…
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Idaho’s climate is changing, which will have a range of impacts on the Gem…
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If you knew you only had a short time left on this earth, what would you want…
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Are you looking for a fun summer program for your kid to join? This Saturday,…
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If you’ve been looking for a book that will be tough to put down, "The Three of…
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In April, Boise State Public Radio learned an independent investigation tasked…
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Here's something that may come as a shock to you: according to the CDC, Idaho…
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New York Times best-selling author, J. Ryan Stradal, is back with his third…
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Everybody grab their cowboys hats because this week the New York Times…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 12, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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After a group of Malibu surfers came face-to-face with a devastating wildfire,…
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Schools across the region have been hit this year with false active shooter…
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This Friday one man will be in Eagle, Idaho attempting to set a record. His…
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This week "What to Watch" includes everyone from Carmen to Mary Tyler Moore to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 10, 2023".
When the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends Thursday, labs across the U.S.…
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If you or your mom is 40 years or older you need a mammogram every year and the…
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Last month ProPublica reported on trips made by Clarence Thomas and whether the…
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At least five sitting republican state legislators have been censured or had…
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Hope is not always easy to find in this current world with all the chaos, anger…
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Get ready for a trip to the theater because Broadway in Boise is back!
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The November election is six months away and already the race for Boise Mayor…
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All across the southwest, there’s a problem. There’s not enough water to go…
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According to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, an average of 17 wildland…
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Jump in and buckle up because its time to take a trip to Emily Henrys "Happy…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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After 70 years as heir to the throne, the Prince of Wales will officially…
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Next week PODER of Idaho will be hosting their 2nd annual Latinos Unidos…
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The City of McCall has a longstanding wild deer problem. Idaho Fish and Game…
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Our region is known for beautiful mountain trails, but for those with a…
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Writer and Journalist Brenda Stanley sits down with Idaho Matters to talk about…
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The impact of a wildfire doesn't go away once the flames are out. By scarring…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 3, 2023".
The Biden administration will end most federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements…
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Idaho librarians are under fire. Idaho Matters finds out how they are handling…
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Have you ever wondered what trails in the Treasure Valley are best for you and…
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Take a trip with us back to the early 2000's for a bit of nostalgia as we catch…
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Approximately half of all Americans will go through menopause. However, it…
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Idaho nonprofits are struggling, especially after demand for their services…
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For some households in the Navajo Nation safe drinking water is not accessible.…
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At some point in our life many of us think about the kind of legacy we would…
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The Pollinator Project is back in action! Helping all of our favorite…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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Last year, tests revealed a slight improvement in literacy among Idaho’s K-3…
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Keeping track of who your kids are talking to on the internet is important.…
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Since 2009 the "Open Arms Project" has been redefining dance and what it means…
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Tribal communities have historically had a hard time getting clean drinking…
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A great new miniseries, a fine new film and the weirdest tv series title ever.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: April 26, 2023".
While we still struggle with cases of COVID-19 and its variants many are…
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So many folks are hooked on reality tv, especially reality tv dating shows. So…
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Rebecca Makkai’s last book "The Great Believers," was a Pulitzer Prize finalist…
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The City of Boise wants to rewrite the zoning code that governs how and where…
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Idaho Matters sits down with the author of "You Should Have Told Me" to talk…
Thumbnail for "'Times Undoing:' An author interview with Cheryl Head".
Author Cheryl Head is known for her page-turning novels and her newest book,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: April 21, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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Settle in because this new romantic comedy might be just your type.
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For more than just one group here in the Treasure Valley, restoring 50 acres of…
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Tracy Stone-Manning served as Montana's Director of the Department of…
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Author Cyndie Spiegel is back with another book "Microjoys: Finding Hope When…
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New York Times bestselling author Katherine May is back with a new book,…
Thumbnail for "The World Center for Birds of Prey brings a live raptor on Idaho Matters".
Since the World Center for Birds of Prey opened its doors in 1994 in South…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: April 19, 2023".
A new COVID-19 booster dose is about to be approved, just in time for a new…
Thumbnail for "'Pineapple Street:' An author interview with Jenny Jackson".
Idaho Matters talks with author Jenny Jackson about her new book "Pineapple…
Thumbnail for "'Born Extraordinary:' An author interview with Meg Zucker".
There are so many struggles facing parents and children in today’s world, then…
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The Columbia River basin watershed is one of the biggest in the United States…
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A new novel, The Hunter, puts to rest some tropes about suspense novels, small…
Thumbnail for "'The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise:' An author interview with Colleen Oakley".
USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley is back with a new novel, The…
Thumbnail for "The fight to remove four Snake River dams in Idaho".
For more than three decades there have been those who have argued for taking…
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In this digital age, cybersecurity preparedness is a constant battle, and our…
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All across the southwest, there’s a problem. There’s not enough water to go…
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Believe it or not bugs are in trouble. Despite how you may feel about most bugs…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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Since April 1, over 23,000 people have lost their Medicaid health insurance in…
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Next month, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival will start a new season on the…
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Next week the Boise Contemporary Theater will begin previews for their latest…
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Earlier this year we told you how our local habitat for humanity was working to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: April 12, 2023".
For the last three years the United States has been under a national emergency…
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When COVID-19 hit Idaho three years ago officials were looking for ways to…
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Idaho Children's Trust…
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Our region is known for its stunning hiking trails, like those in the Boise…
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A recent survey asks how Idaho's abortion laws are affecting the state’s…
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For 40 years, a tribe in our region has been working to access the water they…
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Natural Beauty is the debut novel by Ling Ling Huang. This behind-the-scenes…
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Across Idaho we are seeing efforts to ban books that some find obscene or…
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This evening historian Rebecca Erbelding will be looking back at how young…
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As the planet continues to warm and seasons begin to change many people are…
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Opening statements began today in Boise in the murder and conspiracy trial of…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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Sylvia Poggioli is hanging up her headphones. Yes, that Sylvia Poggioli, NPR's…
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How do you make STEM fun for kids? A camp coming to Boise State this summer…
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In two weeks, hundreds of journalists, scientists and government…
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Parenting can be stressful, but when you have children with chronic illness or…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: April 5, 2023".
A deadly virus is spreading out of Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea. It’s a form…
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The Les Bois Film Festival is back for its seventh year with more scenes and…
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What happens when you combine improv comedy, a group of slightly wacky…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at a new tool that is helping support the mental…
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Idaho Matters finds out how collaboration is helping to protect Idaho's forests…
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Red Swamp Crayfish have found their way into Idaho's waterways. Idaho Matters…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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Earlier this week, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law what’s been dubbed…
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If you haven’t voted in a few years, your registration may have been dropped…
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The energy landscape in our region is changing with coal plants scheduled to…
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USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley is back with a new novel, The…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: March 29, 2023".
In October of last year the FDA announced a shortage of Adderall due to…
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More winter weather is pouring into the area this week, especially the…
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Are we loving Idaho lands to death? Is it time for a conversation about…
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Next week, the City of Meridian is asking everyone to perform an act of…
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Bonner General Health, the only hospital in a city of around 9,000 people,…
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When you think of climate change you might not think about people who suffer…
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According to an annual report from the Idaho Legislature the number of cases…
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This has been a historic season for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association,…
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In the United States, 36% of farmers are female and in Idaho, that number goes…
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After Boise State professor Scott Yenor gave a speech in 2021 saying that,…
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As the world continues to leap forward with advances in technology, medicine…
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It’s been a tough year for cryptocurrency – especially with the collapse of the…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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How do owls pick a spot to nest? U of I student, Annie Vaage, joins Idaho…
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Since the World Center for Birds of Prey opened its doors in 1994 in South…
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Comedy, drama and history - oh my! Join Idaho Matters as we give you the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: March 22, 2023".
It's Wednesday, which means its time for our Doctor Roundtable. We take a look…
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Idaho Matters runs a 100 mile endurance race across the Wind River Mountains.
Thumbnail for "The Sun Valley Film Festival returns".
It’s time once again for the Sun Valley Film Festival when some of the upcoming…
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Producer and Director Heather Rae is known for such films as "Frozen River,"…
Thumbnail for "Federal program pays farmers not to farm in effort to conserve water".
Water levels in Lake Powell, the nation’s second-largest reservoir on the…
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Idaho Matters takes a trip to South Africa to study giraffes and find out how…
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This weekend you can fight alongside the Rebel Alliance or join the Galactic…
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Idaho Matters talks with author Jenny Jackson about her new book "Pineapple…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at a project that brings people with diverse…
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Idaho Matters takes a closer look at the life, career and legacy of U.S.…
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Storyfort is back, bringing people together to listen to and tell great stories.
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It’s hard to say what happens to our souls after we die. But it’s a little more…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 17, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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A program that gave federal coronavirus grant money to groups and schools in…
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Idaho could become the latest state in the country to ban gender-affirming care…
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Earlier this month Ballet Idaho was recognized for their role in promoting…
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Join Idaho Matters as they tag along on a trip to Earnest Hemingway's Sun…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: March 15, 2023".
This week marks the third year of COVID-19 in Idaho. The virus was officially…
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Carmen, Carlos, Maria, Juan, Gloria, these are just some of the eleven names of…
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There's a problem with the mail in Ketchum, now mail issues aren't new to the…
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You may have taken a tour or been to an event on the grounds of the Old Idaho…
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Resort towns across the west saw record-breaking real estate prices last year.…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and what it…
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The company that provides the water for much of the Treasure Valley is asking…
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How do you bring Amelia Earhart and a haunted radio to kids in all parts of…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at a food memoire that is part challenge, part hope.
Thumbnail for "A closer look at the University of Idaho's Native American Law Program".
The University of Idaho has created a College of Law Program with a Native…
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It’s been almost nine months since the overturning of Roe v. Wade here in the…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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Our region has some of the world's most famous ski resorts and there’s a push…
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This Saturday, six Idaho innovators will take the stage at this weekend's…
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There are so many struggles facing parents and children in today’s world, then…
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"Tiny Beautiful Things" is one of the most anticipated productions in recent…
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It’s been a rough winter for many Americans, from RSV to the Flu to COVID-19,…
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A recent New York Times article asked the question, "have women been misled…
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The lifeblood of an organization, especially an arts organization, is to extend…
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Rebecca Makkai’s last book "The Great Believers," was a Pulitzer Prize finalist…
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Former Republican Gov. Phil Batt, widely viewed as one of the driving…
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One woman is challenging the way our society, for decades, has viewed anorexia…
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Idaho may be best known for its iconic potatoes, but the Gem State also has a…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at new ways in which the U.S. Constitution is being…
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Idaho is home to a large variety of birds of prey and spotting them around the…
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Author Cyndie Spiegel is back with another book "Microjoys: Finding Hope When…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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For more than just one group here in the Treasure Valley, restoring 50 acres of…
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For years, police in our region have dealt with crimes triggered by…
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Its Oscar season and we've got questions about what to expect!
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Earlier this week the Director of the FBI said the bureau believes COVID-19…
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When Fortune Magazine published, “Waking up at 5 a.m. every day could improve…
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If you’ve been to the supermarket lately you’re aware of the dramatic rise in…
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New York Times bestselling author Katherine May is back with a new book,…
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A committee that studies maternal mortality found that over a three year period…
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In Idaho, there are millions of reasons to pay attention to the global concerns…
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Ada County Parks and Waterways manages a wide variety of spots, including 11…
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The market for eco-friendly products is growing. And that’s keeping companies…
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Black Americans used the Green Book in the mid-1900s to find safe places to…
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The next few months promise to be busier than usual at Boise City Hall. The…
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In 1905, Idaho lawmakers asked an architectural firm to draw the plans for the…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at Chinese medicine and the influence its had on the…
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As we inch closer to warmer weather, many of us are looking forward to more…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 24, 2023".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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The Idaho legislature is considering a memorial that would ask the Oregon…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at how Zoo Boise is helping Spider Monkeys in El…
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"The Year of the Dog” follows the story of a man struggling with sobriety as he…
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The Idaho Legislature is considering a bill to make it a misdemeanor to give a…
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Jane Chu is a New York-based illustrator and artist. She spent time as…
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Bring Amtrak service back to Southern Idaho and link it to Salt Lake City,…
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A new podcast is helping people escape the noises of everyday life and,…
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Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 17, 2023".
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A proposal working its way through the Idaho legislature would change the way a…
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This weekend the annual Wood River Extreme Skijoring races kick off in Bellevue…
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One Idaho company is creating unique toys with the goal of spreading a very…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the latest with COVID-19, Avian Influenza and…
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In the new bestseller "Screaming on the Inside," author Jessica Grose…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the life of Toshio Mori, an early Japanese…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the importance of embracing your emotions.
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For those experiencing homelessness fulfilling immediate needs around food,…
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Settle in because this new romantic comedy might be just your type.
Thumbnail for "The story behind the portrait: A closer look at President Abraham Lincoln".
Every picture tells a story. In his newest book, "Mr. Lincoln Sits for His…
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Idaho is not immune to the effects of of the fentanyl crisis.
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Ketchum turns to local option tax to help raise money for affordable housing.
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The Iranian Revolution in 1979 marked a turning point in the country’s history,…
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The debate over school choice is heating up in Idaho.
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Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: February 1, 2022".
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The company that supplies drinking water to most of the Treasure Valley wants…
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Electric vehicles are everywhere. However, a lack of infrastructure is making…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: January 25, 2022".
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Idaho Matters talks with local author Jan M. Flynn about her chapters in the…
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Author Erika Bolstad sits down with Idaho Matters to talk about her debut novel.
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Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: January 18, 2022".
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January is National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month and a…
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After nearly five decades of advocacy four dams are about to be demolished to…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including…
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Last year the economy saw a steep decline in consumer sentiment, an increase in…
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The latest on COVID-19 including variants, testing, and vaccines.
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Federal and state officials try to build trust and better combat hate crimes in…
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Idaho Matters is branching further out into Eastern Idaho as we debut the show…
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Thursday morning, the Idaho Press Club hosted its legislative preview with…
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This was a bad year for the Colorado River. The long drought in the southwest…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: January 4, 2022".
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On Friday police in Pennsylvania arrested a suspect in the murder of four…
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The Idaho Legislature starts next week and the topic of school vouchers will…
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Here in Idaho, and around the country, students are struggling with their…
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It’s been some 80 years since thousands of Japanese Americans were sent to live…
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The isolated Basque language has puzzled scholars for centuries. For many…
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In a new series from Boise State Public Radio our reporters are sharing stories…
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As we start to wrap up the year we wanted to look back at some of the music…
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During the holidays Secret Santa's are everywhere, but over in East Idaho there…
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As 2022 comes to a close we wanted to look back at some of the films and…
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As a tripledemic of respiratory illnesses takes hold some pharmacies here in…
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Idaho Matters sat down to find out how we can help wildlife through the colder…
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Morning Edition host George Prentice sits down with the co-owner of…
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In 2021 antisemitism peaked, increasing 34% from previous years, reaching an…
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This year Idaho native, Kaya Evans, became one of just 32 people in the United…
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Some precious metals dealers have seen a recent uptick in people interested in…
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The movie “The Whale” is gaining critical acclaim around the globe. Morning…
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Hospitals in Idaho are seeing a large influx of people suffering from…
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In 1912 a llama named Spook was living in New York's Central Park Zoo, far from…
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With snow, comes avalanches! Two specialists join Idaho Matters to give us some…
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In 2018, the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation purchased land in…
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A look at the latest viruses people should be watching out for, as well as the…
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Here in Boise, one woman is helping to spread holiday cheer by painting windows.
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The Idaho Shakespeare Festival takes a look back at the last year of…
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Idaho Matters talks with researcher Maggie Holahan about what would happen if…
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Ridley Pearson joins Idaho Matters to talk about his new book release,…
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Paulina Porizkova joins Idaho Matters to talk about the release of her new book.
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Idaho Matters sits down with sleep scientist, Dr. Aric Prather to talk about…
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Across the country books are once again being challenged in schools and…
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We explore Boise's history of segregation through archeology.
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Half American is a new book written by civil rights expert and Dartmouth…
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Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge visited with Idaho…
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It's the holiday season, which is great time to curl up with loved ones and…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the latest with RSV, COVID-19 and the flu.
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Holidays are fun, but they can also be stressful. Counselor Laurie Strand joins…
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It can be challenging for musicians to get their songs on the radio, but one…
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The Boise Police Chief is asked to resign, a former Boise Police captain is…
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The Nampa street division has a fleet of snowplows ready to take on the snow…
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As temperatures drop and Idaho starts to see more snow, some trails are being…
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Julia Tai is one of the most dynamic young conductors on stages across the…
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Next year’s session of the Idaho legislature will look very different from this…
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Betsy Russell sits down with Idaho Matters to talk about her 40 year career and…
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As the Orion spacecraft nears the end of its first mission Idaho Matters takes…
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For 16 years, the Boise Bicycle Project has been making kids dreams come true…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: December 2, 2022".
Kevin Richert, senior reporter and blogger with Idaho Ed News; Bryan Clark,…
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The Ruth Melichar Center in Boise gives more than 3,000 birds a second chance…
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The Boise Kitchen Collective is helping fill a gap in Boise when it comes to…
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Researchers are studying the Cassia Crossbill bird and how climate change is…
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Thousands of birds have flown over our region as they migrate south but bird…
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Boise Mayor Lauren McLean hires outside firm to investigate former Captain Matt…
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Central District Health says a local high school student has been diagnosed…
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It's time to break out the Christmas ornaments and tinsel!
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The holidays are fast approaching, which means gift-shopping is in full swing.
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It’s one of those topics nobody likes to talk about, but millions of Americans…
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The Great Salt Lake and Colorado River are both drying up and surrounding…
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Since 2020 the nonprofit City of Good has provided more than 80,000 meals to…
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Last week the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard the latest arguments in a…
Thumbnail for "Nonprofit helping Idaho refugees pursue a higher education".
One nonprofit is helping refugee students in Idaho navigate college and their…
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Since 1946, the Owyhee Motorcycle Club has trained and competed on a track in…
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Story Story Night returns on November 29 with a feast for the senses. The…
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Idaho Matters takes a look back at the last year of the coronavirus pandemic.
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A former Boise Police captain has been linked to a white supremacist group.…
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Over the last few months, the nonprofit Land Trust of the Treasure Valley has…
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Reporter James Dawson joins Idaho Matters for an update about the case of four…
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People who give blood in Idaho helped save the life of one mother in Twin Falls.
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Ally Repertory Theater is back up and running this season with new classics…
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Paulina Porizkova joins Idaho Matters to talk about the release of her new book.
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It’s Friday - which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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After four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death Sunday morning,…
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The Idaho Water Supply Committee held its fall meeting last week and experts…
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A crew of folks gathered northeast of Wendell recently to clean up piles of…
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Last year Torena Sauer wasn't sure is she would live. This year she returned to…
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Some states in our region and around the U.S. are restricting abortions. Now…
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A new film is looking at the impact of cyberbullying and how to stop it.
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Fruitland police spent the weekend digging up the backyard of a home and…
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Idaho Matters looks at the current outbreak of RSV in Idaho, particularly among…
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Last week we had our first snowfall in the treasure valley and ski areas across…
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Demand for places to play pickleball is up, especially in Meridian, and in…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at a new book about the city of Boise.
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Four students from the University of Idaho were found dead on Sunday in a…
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Former Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee left his post in September under a cloud of…
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Just when we thought the cost of housing was dropping - home prices in Ada…
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Idaho Matters sits down with the Wassmuth Center’s new Executive Director,…
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A look at election results and their impact on the legislature, Treefort is…
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Idaho's six percent grocery tax is back in the news and the majority of…
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Idaho Matters sits down with sleep scientist, Dr. Aric Prather to talk about…
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Spend some time in the lobby of the Flicks with George Prentice as he talks to…
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Idaho Matters breaks down the results of Tuesday's elections with Kevin…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at ADHD and how it affects both children and adults.
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Just another day at work: Idaho conservation officer picks up alligator from…
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Older folks who can’t find a place to live, and adults who can’t take care of…
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Half American is a new book written by civil rights expert and Dartmouth…
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A new hobby has adventurers armed with black lights and overturning rocks in…
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Russia has had a long history of taking over territory as it moved eastward,…
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A team at Boise State University is researching volcanic mudflows in Guatemala…
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Idaho non-profits are struggling to meet the needs of folks who are coming…
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The mid-October arrest of a Boise man, accused of assault including the use of…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the difference between Cicada Killer Wasps and…
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It's been just over a year since the Boise Towne Square Mall shooting, we take…
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The Wood River Valley has a long, rich history with Peruvians. So,…
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Looking for some new movies and tv to stay warm with this weekend? we've got…
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There are dozens of details within our day-to-day lives that we don’t write…
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Could the United States be headed towards a tripledemic, where we see the flu,…
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St. Luke's Health System has created its own insurance plan, saying it wants to…
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Idaho Matters is answering your questions about voting in the 2022 midterm…
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The Idaho State Historical Society is looking for pictures of Boise's old State…
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Idaho Dance Theatre kicks off a special performance with some exciting new…
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Many hunters are finding that their favorite hunting spots, on private land,…
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Dr. Katherine Doyon has a plan. She wants to create the building blocks for…
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Idaho Matters talks with author Keri Mare about her new novel on American…
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Since 1972, Ballet Idaho has been celebrating stories of the human spirit…
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Boise City Council woman Lisa Sánchez talks about race and how she feels she's…
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Has it been hard to get into the dentist lately? Idaho Matters takes a look at…
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Ned Evett is a pioneer in playing and building fretless guitars.
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Idaho Matters takes a look at a new COVID variant and how concerned we should…
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Now that the fall season has arrived in the Gem State, so has the flu. Our…
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This summer, Yellowstone National Park was hit by a historic flood that made…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at what happens when teens in the Gem state are…
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Water rights and public access to land are two of the biggest issues in parts…
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A new grant, awarded to the University of Idaho, will soon help Gem state…
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The College of Idaho is hosting its first Idaho Policy and Politics Forum,…
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In Ada County and several other areas there is a shortage of Court Appointed…
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Bronco fireworks were temporarily suspended after a mishap at a Boise State…
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A look at CWI board elections, Idaho republicans back the democratic attorney…
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In celebration of the Boise Contemporary Theaters silver anniversary they will…
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Idaho's immunization rates have been on the decline for years, especially for…
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Idaho Matters answers your questions about redistricting.
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Legalizing Marijuana looks a lot different on Tribal Lands and so does…
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We take a look at what's in the tip jar these days for performers around Idaho.
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Boise Mayor Lauren Mclean sat down with our Morning Edition host George…
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Ridley Pearson joins Idaho Matters to talk about his new book release,…
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Two Boise locals have come up with a new way to support small businesses.
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Another challenge has been filed against Idaho's abortion law, direct questions…
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A forum with candidates for Ada County Commission ahead of the November 8, 2022…
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Morning Edition host George Prentice sits down with Dr. Marlene Tromp to talk…
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The subject of wild horses in the west, and how to manage them, remains…
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A look at the LGBTQ+ community in Idaho's past and present.
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Idaho Matters chats with the CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco…
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We explore Boise's history of segregation through archeology.
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What are the rules around campaign signs in Ada County?
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Cameras have been banned from the upcoming Daybell hearings, Gov. Little is…
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The White House is calling the Gem State's abortion policies ”extreme and…
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People in the Treasure Valley are finding it increasingly difficult to schedule…
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It started as a song about the beauty of the mountains – and became an anthem…
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Fall is officially here, and with a new season comes new movie and tv…
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From COVID-19 to a global outbreak of Monkeypox to a resurgence of Polio, Idaho…
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The city of Boise is re-writing its zoning codes, using a unique form of…
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It's not uncommon to find toxic mushrooms in the Mountain West. However, it is…
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Idaho Matters sits down for a conversation about the past, present and future…
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St. Luke's is working to provide more mental health resources to rural parts of…
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Each year, during the fall, families come together to celebrate Dia De Los…
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Governor Brad Little and other candidates refuse to debate their challengers in…
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A new program is helping to get Amtrak back on the tracks.
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Rachel Spacek with Idaho Statesman; Clark Corbin with the Idaho Capital Sun;…
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Resident film critic George Prentice joins Idaho Matters from the Toronto…
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Idaho College students are working on innovative, community-centered and…
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Liz Hobson, the Director of the Idaho State Museum, and Mari Ramos with the…
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During the heart of the pandemic assistance was offered to those experiencing…
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A pilot system at the University of Idaho is working to find new ways to use…
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CWI students are back with their annual Farm to Fork dinner which features a…
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In today's world, children have access to technology from an early age. Author…
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Idaho professor, Dr. David Adler joins Idaho Matters to discuss the U.S.…
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Across the country books are once again being challenged in schools and…
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Idaho made national news last week when a Fox news host and a conservative…
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Idaho Matters takes a look what Monkeypox is, how it spreads and who is most at…
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A look at how drier weather can affect wildfires and how taking stock of plant…
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As the water in the Colorado river continues to diminish experts are looking to…
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Sit back and take a trip to the wine country in Jasmin Guillory's latest book.
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Author of the book “Sisters of Mokama" joins Idaho Matters to talk about her…
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A shocking true story about discrimination, class warfare, immigration and…
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Idaho Matters talks with researcher Maggie Holahan about what would happen if…
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Carter Bays joins Idaho Matters to talk about his first novel, Mutual Friends.
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Idaho Matters sits down with the author of "Reading for Our Lives" to discuss…
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Before he was the Editor-in-Chief at CrimeReads, Dwyer Murphy was a lawyer.…
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Idaho Matters sits down with the author of "A Place to Belong" to discuss how…
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After the Idaho GOP put together a call to action, in response to several Boise…
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Sunday, September 18th the Idaho Botanical Garden will be full of music,…
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A-10 squadrons from around the country compete in the Hawgsmoke 2022…
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Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge visited with Idaho…
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Writing can be a lonely profession, but it doesn't have to be.
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Idaho GOP puts together a call of action in response to a Boise Pride Festival…
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The Idaho Storycorps Project is back, bringing us excerpts from some of YOUR…
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New booster shots for COVID-19 are now available. Idaho Matters takes a look at…
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The results are in for the Boise School Board elections. Idaho Matters takes a…
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The United States is in the middle of a seed shortage, but seeds aren't the…
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How entertainment companies are working to get more indigenous storytelling on…
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A new exhibit celebrates Chinese mining history in Idaho.
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Retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when someone's trying to…
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Kevin Richert, senior reporter and blogger with Idaho Ed News; Bryan Clark,…
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Now hear this: Boise Philharmonic's new executive director, Tim Young, talks…
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A look at Idaho legislatures special session and how it may affect the Quality…
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Micron Technology will build its new $15 billion dollar chip manufacturing…
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Next week A-10 fighter jet crews will compete against each other in the desert…
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Resident movie critic George Prentice joins Idaho Matters for a preview of the…
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The Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to new and updated…
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Boise City Council member Lisa Sanchez shares her struggles during the Great…
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Join us for lunch at Grandpa's Southern BBQ!
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The city of Boise works to preserve affordable housing.
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Idaho's affordable housing crisis is impacting more than just peoples living…
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A new art exhibit is examining the impact of dams in Idaho and other western…
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From the transatlantic slave trade to Putin and the future of Russia - Idaho…
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A special session of the Idaho Legislature has been called, a new Free-Market…
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A new ruling from Judge B. Lynn Winmill partially blocked Idaho's near-total…
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A new resource helps break down barriers between people who are deaf and law…
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Rattlesnakes may not be as bad as many think.
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Take a trip with us to the Yuma County Fair where we learn a little about the…
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An update on where we're at with COVID-19 and the number of Monkeypox cases in…
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Thomas tells his daughter Hannah how…at just two-years-old…she helped convince…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at population growth in the Gem State and how those…
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Numbers from the 2022 Kids Count Databook show that children in Idaho are…
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If you’re worried about climate change, you’ve got a lot more in common with…
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Idaho Matters breaks down the first hearing in the federal case against Idaho's…
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Colorado abortion providers are seeing a sharp rise in demand from out-of-state…
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One Idaho program is helping women navigate through the transition of menopause…
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Join us for a trip from Twin Falls to the moon!
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 19, 2022".
Melissa Davlin, host of Idaho Reports on Idaho Public Television; Kevin…
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We take you on a trip to a wilderness paradise to look at the past, present and…
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Ready for a new series binge? We've got you covered with a summer wrap up of…
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As kids head back to school we take a look at the new CDC guidelines and how…
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As the school year starts in Idaho, there aren't enough teachers to go around.
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A native pest has become a big issue for wheat farmers.
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A new study corroborates what struggling Idahoans already know: affordable…
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One school in Boise is encouraging both kids and adults to dig, plant and grow.
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The environmental impacts of climate change include our health and well being.
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Idaho Matters takes a trip to the Salmon River with a fish biologist.
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A ruling by the Idaho Supreme Court Friday means the state’s abortion laws will…
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Recent events of hate in Idaho have some worried that Idaho is falling into old…
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Its a busy time of year, especially for those getting ready to head back to the…
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Are dandelions really that bad? We didn't think so until we heard from Idaho's…
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Audrey Dutton, Senior Investigative Reporter with the Idaho Capital Sun;…
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A shocking true story about discrimination, class warfare, immigration and…
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As populations grow and housing options shrink, one author looks at how density…
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Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June there have been many different…
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The Boise Goathead Festival is back for its 5th year and they've got one…
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If you've taken a trip to the grocery store lately, were they out of potatoes?…
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Idaho Matters answers your questions about COVID-19 and monkeypox.
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In 2020 the city of Boise started a three-year pilot program that focused on…
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Idaho Business Review reporter Caite Clark profiled the Idaho Human Rights…
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The University of Idaho has partnered with four Native American tribes to help…
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A crossover story for fans of true crime and romance that is sure to thrill!…
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What's in the Quality Education Act and what's all this we're hearing about…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the "salmon wars" and where the struggling fish…
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KUNC’s Luke Runyon took a boat trip to report on the changing landscape for the…
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Among many things, Boise is especially known for its kindness. And one…
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Kevin Richert, senior reporter and blogger with Idaho Ed News; Bryan Clark,…
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Trying to beat the summer heat? Well, sit back and relax with these new movie…
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This week arguments were heard from Planned Parenthood by the Idaho Supreme…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at why the Biden administration is suing Idaho over…
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Senator Melissa Wintrow and House Minority Leader Represantive Ilana Rubel…
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New Mexico creates largest state-owned recreation area to date.
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School is almost back in session. Idaho Matters takes a look at the Boise…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at Monkeypox. What it is, where it comes from and…
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Another cult classic take the stage at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival!
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Reporter James Dawson joins Idaho Matters to break down court challenges to…
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Idaho's neighbor, Wyoming, is in the middle of a lawsuit over an abortion ban.…
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If you love a good conversation, you're in luck because StoryCorps is back in…
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The Sawtooth Society has been working to protect the Sawtooth National…
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Morning Edition host George Prentice takes a look at the history of the air…
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Idaho Matters sits down with the author of 'Reading for Our Lives' to discuss…
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For the first time researchers have mapped the genome of sagebrush, which could…
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A look at the dangers of working in the heat and what you can do to stay safe.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 29, 2022".
Margaret Carmel, Senior Reporter with BoiseDev.com; Melissa Davlin, host of…
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Before he was the Editor-in-Chief at CrimeReads, Dwyer Murphy was a lawyer.…
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Von Ehlinger's rape conviction is not the first time the former Idaho House…
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The six day long BIPOC Playwrights Festival is back with new performances and…
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If you like ghost stories and romance, well this book might just be for you.
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Director of the Boise Young Rider Development Squad, Douglas Tobin and…
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Could mask mandates be coming back in some places? Idaho Matters finds out.
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Idaho Matters talks with researcher Maggie Holahan about what would happen if…
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Publishing a book is no easy feat, let alone during a world-wide pandemic.…
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Basque American journalist Nancy Zubiri has been to almost every Jaialdi…
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For a long time, “scaring kids straight” was the idea behind putting…
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Kaleb Rondel follows one group as they work to create defensible space around…
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Gregory Ripke will be heading to Uganda as the Peace Corps restarts operations…
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Dr. Fenton is the only psychiatrist in the history of the United States to be…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 22, 2022".
A budget surplus in Idaho, some shakeups in the Boise School Board elections, a…
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The Bethel Missionary Baptist Church has been around for more than 100 years…
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The Novavax vaccine and why its considered more traditional, as well as nasal…
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Morning Edition host George Prentice sits down with Boises mayor to talk…
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Annabel Monaghan joins Idaho Matters to talk about her latest book, a fun…
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On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade case and…
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Three months ago, four women embarked on a 1,000-mile conservation campaign in…
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One nonprofit is helping to protect Idaho residents from being illegally…
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Monarch butterflies are on the decline. Idaho Matters finds out why they are in…
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Idaho Matters sits down with immigration lawyer Monica Salazar to talk about…
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Clark Corbin with the Idaho Capital Sun; Betsy Russell, the Boise Bureau Chief…
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Idaho heats up as one of the greatest love stories hits the Idaho Shakespeare…
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Idaho Matters hears from two experts on why Yellowstone flooded during a…
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Boise film lovers will see Ukraine through a very personal lens.
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One woman's harrowing journey from Peru to Idaho and how the Alliance of Idaho…
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Poetry inspired by the sounds of nature.
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According to the World Health Organization's emergency committee, COVID-19 has…
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Morning Edition host George Prentice sits down with author Elizabeth Kolbert to…
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A new series on PBS examines America's outdoor landscapes and people.
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University of Idaho students create a robot to help people who have suffered…
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Idaho Matters takes a look inside of Erma Hayman House, a 115 year old single…
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A new law lets homeowners remove racial covenants from their houses.
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First-grader Daniel Kang won the 2022 U.S. Nationals at Raytheon Technologies…
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Idaho Matters takes a special trip to Twin Falls for a preview of today's All…
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COVID-19 transmission levels are once again high in Ada County and Idaho…
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The history and family story behind one woman's love of decorative painting.
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A new rule now allows debt collectors to reach out to you on social media.
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Idaho Matters takes a look at how flooding in Yellowstone has been affecting…
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The Caldwell Market is offering free produce to seniors in an effort to provide…
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Rabbi Mendel Lifshitz joins Idaho Matters to talk about the Chabad Jewish…
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Melissa Davlin, host of Idaho Reports on Idaho Public Television; Joe Parris…
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Morning Edition host George Prentice sits down to talk about keeping the faith…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at a unique form of craftsmanship.
Thumbnail for "Solving the mystery of the oldest barn in Ada County".
A farmstead in the Boise Foothills keeps Idaho's history alive.
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A six-month investigation into rockslides on Highway 55.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 29, 2022".
Paxlovid Rebound and a new kind of booster are front and center on today's…
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There's a new candidate running for a spot on the Boise School Board and he's a…
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Paxlovid Rebound and a new kind of booster are front and center on today's…
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Higher education in Idaho works to overcome enrollment challenges.
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Idaho Power works to protect habitat and salmon in the Snake River.
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Two towns in Wyoming lose drinking water after a water main break.
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When questions at the library turn personal, the new mental health coordinator…
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Shaakirrah Sanders, a law professor at the University of Idaho, breaks down…
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While many of Idaho's political leaders celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court's…
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Morning Edition Host George Prentice spoke with Mistie DelliCarpini-Tolman, the…
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Why federal officials say seven Western states must conserve water now.
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Boise Police Department Chief Ryan Lee talks about tips from the public.
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Interest rates, inflation, and the housing crisis are all a concern for Idaho…
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Gemma Gaudette and George Prentice talk about What to Watch in movies and TV…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 22, 2022".
Parents of kids under five are now able to get their kids vaccinated. Dr. Pate…
Thumbnail for "Celebrating cultures from around the world in Boise".
After two years away the World Village Festival is back!
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Scientists say beavers and their handiwork could be helpful tools in fending…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 17, 2022".
Heath Druzin with Boise State Public Radio News and Producer of the Extremely…
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Morning Edition host George Prentice sits down to talk with one Idaho family…
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Testing for COVID-19, protecting your immune system and vaccines for Kids five…
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For some, flamenco dancing is more than just an art form, it's a way to heal.
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Idaho has been in the national news quite a bit this past week for attacks…
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Idaho Matters sits down with the Executive Director of Zoo Boise to find out…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the history of the Gem States wildflowers, from…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at efforts being made to help fish recovery and…
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Morning Edition host George Prentice sits down with the creator of the musical…
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The smoke we often see in the summer months may seem more like a nuisance than…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at how White-nose syndrome is impacting bat…
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Have you ever been in the mood to kickback, eat a pastry and just talk about…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 10, 2022".
A teacher shortage, changes in the housing market, banned books in Nampa and an…
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One rancher is turning saddles into art.
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A teacher shortage, changes in the housing market, banned books in Nampa and an…
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A new center has opened in Nampa to help assist Ukrainians who have come to…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at whether Idaho irrigators and cities will have…
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Idaho Matters gets a taste of Broadway and some of the best live tv moments…
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Idaho Matters gets to know the first astronomer in residence for Idaho's Dark…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the Novavax vaccine and the CDC's changing…
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COVID numbers have reportedly remained low in Mountain West psychiatric…
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Morning Edition host, George Prentice sits down with this years keynote speaker…
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Buyers are nervous and now sellers might be feeling a little uneasy as well.
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Idaho Matters takes a look at rising gas prices and what you can do to try and…
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Learning new lessons from the past when it comes to saving animals about to go…
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Morning Edition host George Prentice sits down with Planned Parenthood Alliance…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the history behind Preservation Idaho and why…
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Students at Timberline High School are working to protect Idaho's wolves after…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at warning signs to watch out for in cases of elder…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 3, 2022".
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: Margaret Carmel, Senior Reporter with…
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How big is the universe? How much does it weigh? Is it expanding? Idaho Matters…
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Senator Michelle Sennett takes a look back at her time at the Statehouse, the…
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CEO and best-selling author Minda Harts sits down to talk with Gemma Gaudette…
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The Capitol Classic Children's Race in Boise encourages kids of all abilities…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 1, 2022".
Some experts say you're likely to get COVID over and over and over again.
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The Boise Airport is bouncing back, with a resurgence of passenger travel and a…
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Raptors all around the world are in danger, Idaho Matters finds out why.
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Idaho Matters talks with the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National…
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Idaho's Wine and Cider Month kicks off tomorrow, so Idaho Matters sat down with…
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The school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 fourth graders and two…
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On this special podcast exclusive, Gemma shares an interview our Boise State…
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Idaho Matters sits down with Senator Melissa Wintrow to discuss a resolution…
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Kevin Richert, senior reporter and blogger with Idaho Ed News; Audrey Dutton,…
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Meridian Public Works Director Laurelei Mcvey says the city has a “robust and…
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Dr. Robert Farivar at Saint Alphonsus in Boise has become the first surgeon in…
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It's getting hot outside, which means you might be looking to cool down, and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 25, 2022".
Idaho Matters takes a look at what happened at the Central District Health…
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The Program Director at Surel's Place and Producer of "Ourself Behind Ourself,…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the hazards of prescribed burns, as well as their…
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Idaho Matters sits down with National Geographic photographer Steve Winter to…
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George Prentice talks with Boise's new Director of Planning and Development…
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Idaho Matters sits down with the creator of the Wild Thing podcast to discuss…
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Wild Thing podcast host and creator Laura Krantz grew up in Idaho Falls, so…
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Idaho Matters sits down with the author of A Place to Belong to discuss how to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 20, 2022".
The baby formula shortage, more apartments coming to downtown Boise, election…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 19, 2022".
Idaho Matters takes a look at the role new vaccines will play in COVID and FDA…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the history of the SNRA and the cities seeking to…
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Idaho Matters takes a deep dive into the primary election results with Kevin…
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A special group of aerial firefighters are likely to be very busy this summer.…
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Apollo 11 celebrates its 53rd anniversary at the Discovery Center.
Thumbnail for "Idaho's new bilingual resource for Hispanic voters".
A new bilingual voters resource is helping provide more information to Hispanic…
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Sunday, May 22 Boise will be celebrating International Museum Day on the Basque…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 13, 2022".
Fundraising ahead of next weeks elections, campaign ad rhetoric, a surprising…
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Idaho Matters sits down to talk with the co-founder of the worlds biggest gift…
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A pilot program is working to remove barriers in the food market by directly…
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Idaho Matters takes a look at a customizable voters' guide that consolidates…
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Idaho Matters sits down for a What to Watch update with George Prentice.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 11, 2022".
The White House is worried that a potential spike in cases this summer could…
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Carter Bays joins Idaho Matters to talk about his first novel, Mutual Friends.
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Idaho Matters sits down with reporter Margaret Carmel to discuss how the city…
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A new kind of event is coming to Boise, one that includes books, music, and…
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A research lab at Boise State University is trying to find out the number of…
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Idaho Matters talks with a local program working to set up families, who are at…
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After 15 years of renovation a historic church is getting a new shot at life.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 6, 2022".
An investigation into Dr. Ryan Cole and his alleged misuse of COVID-19 funds,…
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Idaho Matters takes a closer look at Idaho's past abortion bill and how it…
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Idaho's primaries are less than two weeks away. On the GOP side, eight…
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Idaho Matters discusses why more vaccinated people are dying, the…
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A deadly mushroom has popped up in the Treasure Valley. Find out how to spot it…
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The U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. What does that…
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Have you ever heard of a battery farm? Well, Idaho Power wants to build one to…
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Idaho Matters looks at how the pandemic impacted downtown Boise and what events…
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Idaho Matters sits down with reporter James Dawson to talk about details of the…
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Supporters of an initiative to inject millions of dollars to Idaho schools said…
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For many ranchers their connection and control of their livestock ends when the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: April 29, 2022".
Candidate debates, the latest on North Idaho College, and college enrollment.…
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Idaho Matters looks at how Interfaith Sanctuary received the green light from…
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An exhibit on Idaho’s Constitution hits the road so that you can take a peek!
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Whether you're in the mood for a thriller or something a bit more upbeat,…
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Idaho Matters discusses the increase of COVID-19 cases in Idaho hospitals, a…
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This May, 24 comics will compete over three days for the title of "Idaho's Best…
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Idaho Matters talks to a few panel members currently discussing the issue of…
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The Open Arms Dance Project brings dancers with diverse bodies, ages, and…
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Four women take on over a 1,000 miles of wilderness all in the name of salmon!…
Thumbnail for "Possible lawsuit in Boise Towne Square Mall shooting".
Nicole Blanchard joins Idaho Matters to give us the latest update on the…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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Reporters James Dawson and Audrey Dutton talk about their in-depth look at the…
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Idaho Matters talks about how you can help save Monarch Butterflies with…
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Author of the book “Sisters of Mokama" joins Idaho Matters to talk about her…
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From book to film to opera, "Dead Man Walking" tackles the age old theme of…
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The travel mask mandate is over but concern regarding the spread of COVID-19 is…
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Laugh, cry, and sing along with one of the darkest parts of Boise's history
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Saving baby ducks and eliminating food waste are top of mind for students at…
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Controversy and unrest at North Idaho College threaten its future
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Interfaith Sanctuary faces the Boise City Council as housing crunch continues
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: April 15, 2022".
Some news stories from the week: Lori Vallow Daybell is found competent to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: April 15, 2022".
Some news stories from the week: Lori Vallow Daybell is found competent to…
Thumbnail for "Musician Juliana Soltis talks about the joy of improvising".
Juliana is in Boise for a cello recital and masterclass, both open to the…
Thumbnail for "Musician Juliana Soltis shares the joy of improvising".
Juliana Soltis is somewhat of a rebel – in her music, she improvises around…
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George Prentice chats with Idaho Matters about his conversation with Amy…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: April 13, 2022".
More than 4,000 Idahoans have officially tested positive for omicron.Dr. David…
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According to the Associated Press, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: April  6, 2022".
From the BA.2 surge to kids and boosters there’s a lot to talk about on Idaho…
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The COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation have put a strain on many households…
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As "Porcupine Caribou" flowed around her tent, Dr. Sara Dant suddenly knew how…
Thumbnail for "How one woman used Porcupine Caribou to explain climate change in the West".
As "Porcupine Caribou" flowed around her tent, Dr. Sara Dant suddenly knew how…
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The value of early childhood education continues to be debated here in Idaho.…
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A new book called, "Generation Sleepless", uncovers one of the biggest threats…
Thumbnail for "A deep dive into the 2022 Idaho legislative session".
The 2022 Idaho Legislature officially ended last week after three months in…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers' new novel, "Bewilderment", looks…
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The new regional head of the U.S. Small Business Administration has been…
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Idaho's new abortion law is facing a lawsuit. Wednesday, Planned Parenthood…
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BA.2 is spreading around the world and now in the United States - the Idaho…
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There are only a few days left to enter the 12th Annual "Art and Soul of the…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of tragedy and turmoil dominated by…
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This segment we'll break down some of the numbers from a new report by the…
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With rising interest rates, inflation and high gas prices many folks are…
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Idaho musician Charlie Sutton tackles the theme of fishing and fish with his…
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Reclaim Idaho has just over a month to collect enough signatures to get their…
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The Idaho legislature made big investments this year in the state's K-12…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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Dr. Rita Woods won the Hurston-Wright Legacy Award for Debut Fiction last year…
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Two women are working on a new book that will profile 50 inspiring latinas who…
Thumbnail for "Telling the story of 50 inspiring Latinas shaping Idaho and the next generation".
Two women are working on a new book that will profile 50 inspiring latinas who…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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Affordable housing is a crisis in Idaho and it's also the greatest barrier to…
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More than 40 at-risk shelter dogs from shelters in Louisiana boarded a plane…
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Today Idaho Matters takes a closer look at this year's Sun Valley Film…
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It's almost time for this year's Oscars and our movie expert George Prentice is…
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Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: March 16, 2022
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Idaho's Governor files lawsuit against tent encampment near Idaho Statehouse.
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The Treefort Music Festival starts next week in downtown Boise and alongside…
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Idaho farms produce the second-most hops in the country - now 16% of domestic…
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Daylight Savings Time has arrived again. The twice-a-year clock change can be a…
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Over the last few years there's been a growing political tide threatening to…
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There's a new exhibit of Idaho artist James Castle called "Ways of Knowing" at…
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As the Chief Executive Officer of Primary Health Medical Group, Dr. David…
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Sagebrush is on the decline in the west including Idaho, thanks in part to…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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From long COVID to the BA.2 variant, there's a lot to talk about on Idaho…
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If you've gone by any park, golf course or pond in Boise you've seen them:…
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Earlier this year, Boise State Ph.D. geophysics student Zach Keskinen studied…
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Last year, the non-profit group Jesse Tree helped 668 families at risk of…
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho…
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March is the month for the Oscars and this year's ceremony is set for Sunday…
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Next month the Boise City Council will decide whether Interfaith Sanctuary can…
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From new CDC mask guidelines to the efficacy of a COVID-19 vaccine, there’s a…
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Dog-friendly Idaho now has its first Flyball team. Judy Metcalf is founder of…
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Dr. Bradley Snow spent 10 years researching the history of mining in the Silver…
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An experiment by students at J. Russell Elementary School in Moscow has become…
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A man living in Ukraine flees his Kyiv home after Russia invades
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Tips and resources for Idaho caregivers who may be struggling
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Experts from the University of Idaho talk about the causes and consequences of…
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Idaho Matters gets your COVID-19 questions answered from two medical experts…
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Gemma talks with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink about his latest…
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It's the Friday Reporter Roundtable when we get you up to date on all the news…
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For the sixth year in a row, "Filmed By Bike", is back for a stop in Boise.…
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A new Boise State project is planting sagebrush in the Boise Foothills.
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Omicron still a concern in Idaho
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Idaho Education News is investigating a $3.5 million dollar state contract to…
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Idaho's crime lab in Meridian struggles to keep up with more fentanyl coming…
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Five Idaho women and non-binary players will play on the professional ultimate…
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In Idaho, masking in schools has at times been a divisive issue among parents…
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On January 31, Governor Brad Little deployed the Idaho National Guard for the…
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Last week the Boise City Council unanimously approved the Pathways Masterplan.…
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Idaho Matters talks with social psychologist Tess West about in her new book…
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A new bill working its way through the Idaho legislature would let homeowners…
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Idaho Matters talks with author Lizzie Damilola Blackburn about her new novel.
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With the cold snap of winter still upon us, you may be looking for new films…
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In Idaho, the number of kids in the hospital with COVID-19 is higher than any…
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Idaho Matters has a sneak peak of Boise State Public Radio's new podcast called…
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Dr. Jen Pierce is a professor at Boise State’s Department of Geosciences and…
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On Saturday, around 200 people went to a potluck outside the former Ada County…
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Adult butterflies have struggled with a loss of habitat, pesticides,…
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On Monday, 25 mushers and dog teams will gather in cascade for the fourth Idaho…
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Idaho Matters gets your COVID-19 questions answered from two medical experts…
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The seventh annual report asked a range of questions to help determine what…
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The ground is frosty and Idaho winter is in full effect. But Jamie Brennan with…
Thumbnail for "Health care worker shortage and omicron pushes some Idaho hospitals back to crisis standards".
As our region deals with the highest number of COVID-19 cases we’ve seen since…
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Grace Cho emigrated to the U.S. as a baby and grew up in a small rural town in…
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Our Reporter Roundtable will get you caught up on the issues of the week on the…
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In the U.S. in the last two weeks, over one million kids have been diagnosed…
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After a nationwide search, the College of Western Idaho decided to stay close…
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Idaho state health officials continue to warn we are the precipice of crisis…
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Many Idaho school districts aren’t waiting for the legislature to decide on…
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The Idaho legislature opened the 2022 session this week and the omicron surge…
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Medical clinics around Idaho have been overwhelmed with a huge influx of…
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Omicron is causing a significant surge in Idaho COVID-19 cases as the state's…
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Idaho Matters learns more about a new potential recycling method for Ada County…
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Boise City Council is holding a public hearing Tuesday night in regards to an…
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As we enter year another year of the pandemic, one thing we know for sure: Many…
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Idaho Matters talks with author Keri Mare about her new novel on American…
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Idaho Matters presents the second episode of "Extremely American," a podcast…
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We are officially three years into the COVI19 pandemic. With a new variant…
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Human trafficking is a multi billion dollar criminal industry that denies…
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A ground-breaking vaccine came out to fend off COVID-19, but Idaho's rollout…
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A BSU volcanologist takes actor Will Smith into an active volcano to learn…
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COVID-19 infections where going down in our state, but state health officials…
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A coalition of students from all four high schools in the Boise School District…
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Idaho Matters talks with Mountain West News Bureau reporter Madelyn Beck to…
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Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities increased by almost 51% between 2009 and…
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If you believe in fate or serendipity, a new book by New York Times bestselling…
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The state Department of Health and Welfare announced the first death of an…
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Idaho Indigenous women over-represented in report on missing and murdered people
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The Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit that connects folks with…
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Election results, higher education enrollment details, continuing affordable…
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Idaho Matters learns about some unusually expensive school board races in the…
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"A Shot to Save the World: the Inside Story of the Life or Death Race for a…
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The Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable makes sense of the past week in Boise and…
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Boise State University was recently awarded over $2 million to create a Food…
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The mission of the Idaho Dance Theatre is simple: create, perform and teach…
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Whether you're into true crime, history, or both — one tour of downtown Boise…
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A smaller dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first regulatory…
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Yesterday was a dark day in Boise. Two people were killed during a shooting at…
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Monday’s shooting at the Boise Towne Square Mall has left so many of us reeling…
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Supply chain issues — typically a rather dry topic — have been getting a lot of…
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The Rage of Innocence is a new book that confronts our country’s irrational…
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City of Good is a Boise-based nonprofit that was founded at the beginning of…
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The Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable gets you up-to-date on the news that made…
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If you’ve ever hiked some of Idaho’s tallest peaks, you may have been lucky…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on health care workers across the…
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Child care resources across our state have been shrinking—which has led to…
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Dia De Los Muertos—or the Day of the Dead—is a holiday that acknowledges and…
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With COVID-19 coverage, local election reporting and business updates—you won't…
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As the sun was setting on last year’s legislative session, Idaho passed a law…
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On March 11, 2020 while on the train home from work, Todd Doughty had an…
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, many public health officials in Idaho have…
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The Hays House, a Boise shelter operated by the Idaho Youth Ranch for runaways…
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A new collaboration has pulled together to help protect the reserve, bring NASA…
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Idaho’s current COVID-19 surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccinations…
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The staggering impact of COVID-19 has rocked Idaho. On top of that add a…
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For the first time this year, the Biden administration made Indigenous People's…
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It's Friday — which means it's time to catch up on all of the news that made…
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Idaho has been in the national news this week after a back-and-forth argument…
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When he’s not hosting Morning Edition here on Boise State Public Radio, George…
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Unvaccinated Idahoans continue to be hospitalized at five and a half times the…
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As our state continues to deal with a surge of COVID-19 cases, Idaho doctors…
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Earlier this year republican state lawmakers passed—and governor little signed…
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When something goes bump in the night, some hide under the covers—but Big River…
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The Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable fills you in on all of the news that made…
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Easy-to-grow flowers help bees and butterflies in Idaho.
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By now, you’ve probably heard the term “she-cession.” It refers to the…
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Hospitals in Idaho are bursting at the seams amid our state’s COVID-19 surge —…
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For some, the decision to not get vaccinated comes down to politics. But how…
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Treefort Music Fest ended five days of music, yoga, stories, tech and much more…
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This week, the statewide ‘Hacking for Homebuilding’ competition kicks off,…
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is working to tamp down…
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Doctors report they’re seeing an uptick once again in men being diagnosed with…
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Idaho Matters is joined by author and Idaho Mountain Express Journalist Tony…
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It's Friday — which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable. Our panel of…
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Story Story Night is back with a special edition Story Story Porch Night at…
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many lawmakers — as well as ordinary…
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Growth and climate change are hurting pollinators in Idaho.
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The latest jobs report shows the U.S. unemployment rate has barely improved,…
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The Emmys are in the rearview mirror but that means fall TV is here. What will…
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COVID-19 case numbers and deaths continue to climb, putting Idaho among the…
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At the end of August, the Supreme Court of the United States blocked the Biden…
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The Discovery Center of Idaho is reopened with the world-class Exquisite…
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We’ve heard a lot about criminal justice reform in recent years—but for people…
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As of Thursday morning, the entire state of Idaho is now in crisis standards of…
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Tuesday, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen said the…
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The delta mutation is causing a surge in COVID-19 cases, here in Idaho and…
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Idaho Matters is joined by Storyfort Director Christian Winn to give us the…
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The 2020 census showed a 5% decrease in the number of white people living in…
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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable gets you up-to-date on the news that made…
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Here in Idaho, kids are back in school with districts making different…
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Ashley Brown is a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at St. Luke’s…
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North Idaho has implemented Crisis Standards of Care and state officials…
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Dismal snowpack and precipitation this spring meant some farmers in the Wood…
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New classes, new people and new schedules are all likely stressors for college…
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In September 2001, a group of women formed the Idaho Women's Charitable…
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An Afghan journalist’s harrowing escape from Kabul through the lens of a…
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One woman's quest to live off the land and give bees, birds, and butterflies a…
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As COVID-19 once again disrupts life here in the gem state, Idaho Matters talks…
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Two medical experts join Idaho Matters to talk about overwhelmed hospitals,…
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Musician and composer Molly Joyce's left hand was almost completely severed at…
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The Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable unpacks COVID-19 updates, mask mandate…
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Today, about 320 Bear Lake High School students are headed back to school — but…
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The Boise Comic Arts Festival attracts comic art fans from across the state to…
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Idaho Matters unpacks the state of Idaho's health system capacity and answers…
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Two weeks ago, a plane flying nine miles northwest of McCall spotted a wildfire…
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Idaho Matters talks with Ned Johnson, the author of "What Do You Say? How to…
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Idaho Matters talks with three people involved with next week's Raptor Fest.
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Idaho Matters answers your questions about what the delta variant is doing in…
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Idaho Matters talks with a former reporter in Afghanistan about what he's…
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Premature and critically ill babies need the best care possible. In the…
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Another summer is about to wrap up, but not before Ballet Sun Valley brings one…
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A COVID-19 surge spurred by the delta variant continues to get worse in Idaho.…
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How can the state meet the challenge of climate change at our doorstep? Idaho…
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A privately held investment firm in Boise wanted offered to swap some…
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Two Idaho doctors say they're concerned that unless more people get the…
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Wednesday night, the Idaho sky will light up with flashes and streaks from one…
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The Idaho House Ethics Committee recommended this week that a sitting state…
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New York Times best-selling author Jasmine Guillory joins Idaho Matters to…
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The Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable gets you updated on the news that made…
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Boise State Public Radio and Idaho Matters are visiting Valley County,…
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The pandemic brought more people to the lake town of McCall, exacerbating an…
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Idaho Matters checks-in with doctors from our largest health care systems to…
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Drought is here in Idaho and across the West, and the Ada County Soil and Water…
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The Biden administration is offering to send "surge response teams" to help…
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Idaho’s housing market has been booming. Are there signs of it slowing down?
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Student activists question Idaho lawmakers.
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Idaho Matters talks with the author of a thrilling new summer read.
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Covid cabin fever and all the growth in Idaho means people new or unused to…
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Idaho Matters answers your questions about COVID-19, the newly named Delta…
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In Idaho’s capital city, transportation leaders are hopeful federal…
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Idaho Matters gets answers to your COVID-19 questions.
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Albert Einstein called it spooky. But generations later, a Boise State…
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In this week's edition of the Idaho Matters, our reporter panel catches up on…
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Can how we think or frame ideas in our minds help us see the world and our…
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Across the country — and right here in Idaho — there is tremendous debate and…
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When "Nomadland" took home big prizes at last weekend's Oscars, listeners of…
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Two Idaho doctors consider how to encourage more people to get the COVID-19…
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Idaho Matters learns about FARE Idaho, a new trade organization representing…
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Idaho Matters checks in with Natural Resources Conservation Service Water…
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When rape allegations surfaced two weeks ago against Lewiston state Rep. Aaron…
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After former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of…
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This interview originally aired Jan. 21, 2021.
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This interview originally aired March 9, 2021.
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This interview originally aired Dec. 3, 2020.
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This interview originally aired March 15, 2021.
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This interview originally aired March 11, 2021.
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This interview originally aired March 16, 2021.
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This interview originally aired March 22, 2021.
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This interview originally aired Nov. 30, 2020.
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Before white colonizers took land from indigenous people already living in…
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If you’re ready to visit public places in person again, the Idaho Historical…
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Filmed by Bike is Portland’s famed bicycle themed festival is once again making…
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Poet Jasmine Mans caused a stir when a video of her performing her poem…
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Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19…
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A global pandemic has a way of bringing our mortality into focus. How do we…
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Last week the Idaho House killed a bill that would allow the State Board of…
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Author Jill Santopolo’s first novel for adults called "The Light We Lost"…
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Since 2004, the state of Idaho has lost eight cases involving a law passed by…
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After Idaho House lawmakers rejected a $6 million federal grant to support…
Thumbnail for "City Club Of Boise Adds 'Listening' To Motto".
City Club of Boise recently celebrated 25 years of championing civil discourse…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 5, 2021".
State lawmakers kill budgets, moms protest after a House Republicans rejected…
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Trying to buy a home in Idaho’s capital city is getting harder by the month.…
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Beginning October 1, you will need a current U.S. passport, military…
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So many of us have made our living rooms into our “home theaters” during the…
Thumbnail for "Project Connects BIPOC Leaders In Idaho With Kids Through Reading Series".
Many of us know the joy of opening up a book with our child, niece or grandkid…
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As Idaho prepares to expand its vaccine availability to priority group 2.3,…
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The country’s pandemic-induced recession and subsequent job losses have been…
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A bill that would issue driving privileges to undocumented immigrants — and any…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho's Hearing Impaired Community Has Dealt With The Pandemic".
Public health has been the leading issue for the last year since COVID-19 first…
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Boise State University hired Jeramiah Dickey to lead the school’s athletic…
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On March 13, 2020, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Idaho.…
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Idaho is approaching the one-year anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19…
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In May 2020, many countries that had an outbreak of the coronavirus started…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Artist Local Looks To Community For Latest Project".
Hallie Maxwell is a sculptor and mixed media artist from Meridian. Her art…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 26, 2021".
The Idaho Legislature is ramping up as bills begin getting approved by both…
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How do tacos sound for dinner? If you’re looking for a new taco truck or…
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Many renters in Idaho are facing a challenging financial future, after a…
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You may know Cecilia Violetta López as a celebrated soprano, as well as being…
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For the past year, we have talked so much about science and biology. And for…
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The State of Idaho announced a proof of residency requirement for folks who are…
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Idaho has a dark history of white supremacy, a history that tragically still…
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Idaho’s growing Latino population has a rich culture of arts and history. In…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 19, 2021".
Another week in Idaho politics and news means there's plenty to cover on the…
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The journey of Rowan Jones is not unlike a lot of young Americans with an eye…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Rep. Simpson Explains His $34B Plan To Restore The Salmon".
After decades of funding efforts to try and help Idaho sockeye salmon survive…
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After Rep. Mike Simpson announced a proposal earlier this month to tear down…
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As Friday approaches, you may be wondering: "what should we watch at home this…
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Governor Brad Little says nearly one-third of Idaho seniors have received at…
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Over the weekend, the Senate voted to acquit former President Trump on the…
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Boise’s Interfaith Sanctuary is looking for a new home for people experiencing…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Documentary Explores How Childhood Trauma Affects Lifelong Health Issues".
Child abuse, neglect and growing up in a seriously dysfunctional household are…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 5, 2021".
On this week's Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: what vaccine data is…
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Each year for the past six years, Boise State University has conducted a survey…
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We’ve heard it before: the U.S. power grid is vulnerable to cyberattacks. Could…
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As a listener of Boise State Public Radio, you’ve probably heard David…
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Flags are at half-staff today after the deadly crash Tuesday night of an Idaho…
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On Monday, people 65 and older could start getting the COVID-19 vaccine in…
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Idaho State Rep. Chad Christensen (R-Iona) has dropped an attempt to rally…
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We Are Idaho is an ongoing series of stories from Boise State Public Radio…
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A week ago, Idaho's journalism community was shaken when the editor at the…
Thumbnail for "A Look At Idaho's Historic Laws Used To Target The LGBTQ Community".
Idaho Matters shares a two-part series from Boise State Public Radio reporter…
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When COVID-19 first closed behavioral health clinics, therapy moved online…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has required so much for so many of us. It’s fair to say…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 29, 2021".
There's a lot to get into this week on the Idaho Matters Friday Reporter…
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In the wake of the insurrection on January 6 at the U.S. Capitol and a series…
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On Dec. 8, stickers with swastikas and the message “WE ARE EVERYWHERE” were…
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Central District Health Director Russ Duke is probably one of the busiest…
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Monday Feb. 1, Idaho will open the COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 and older. The…
Thumbnail for "A Look At Burnout During The Age Of Coronavirus".
“Burnout” is a feeling many Idahoans can relate to these days. From the…
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We are less than a week into the new Biden Administration, but already there…
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It’s a long winter, made longer by the continued COVID-19 pandemic. We could…
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The Mountain West News Bureau is reporting on a sobering fact: our region has…
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As football fans gear up for the Super Bowl, the Boise Philharmonic wants to…
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During the last year, many of us started cooking more meals at home than we’d…
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Juan Martinez grew up in South Central L.A. in the early 1990s. He was…
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During a Friday news conference called earlier that morning, Gov. Brad Little…
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Interfaith Sanctuary — a nonprofit homeless shelter for people experiencing…
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Lake Coeur d’Alene is one of the most beautiful natural lakes in the northwest.…
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Boise State University has a new athletic director and a new head football…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Ski Hills Deal With Lower Revenue But Strong Demand In The Pandemic".
The pandemic has changed so much when it comes to indoor hobbies. But as the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctors Discuss Slowing Hospitalizations And Ramped Up Vaccine Efforts".
Tuesday, the U.S. marked 400,000 deaths from the coronavirus exactly one year…
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As of Tuesday morning, the state reports 10,762 people have received both doses…
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Former Ada County Commissioner Diana Lachiondo lost her bid for re-election…
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Humans are not the only mammals that get relief from hot temperatures with a…
Thumbnail for "Young People Spearhead Virtual 2021 Idaho's Womxn's 'March'".
Young activists and leaders are taking center stage at this year’s women’s…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 15, 2021".
It was another packed week in Idaho news. The legislature began their 2021…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctor Answers Your COVID Questions As Vaccine Becomes Available To Teachers".
We are now ten months into the COVID-19 pandemic here in Idaho, and we are…
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday for a historic second…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's White Supremacy And Extremism Comes Into Focus After D.C. Insurrection".
People around the world watched in horror last Wednesday as violent Trump…
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Yesterday, one of Idaho’s biggest school districts returned to the virtual…
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Even as vaccinations for COVID-19 are happening, Idaho is still being hit hard…
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It’s going to be a big year for Idaho lawmakers who are beginning the 2021…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Receives Grant To Support Early Childhood Education".
Idaho has been awarded a $6 million grant per year for the next three years to…
Thumbnail for "During Tumultous Time, Investors Urged To Stay The Course".
As the U.S. continues to deal with a global pandemic, armed insurrection at the…
Thumbnail for "After A Very Difficult 2020, Boise Arts Organizations Continue To Create".
The pandemic has dramatically impacted arts organization across the globe,…
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Today on the weekly Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable, our panel discusses the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reacts After Trump Supporters Violently Occupy The U.S. Capitol".
President Trump incited a violent mob of his supporters to storm the U.S.…
Thumbnail for "Is Our Democracy Broken? This Expert Says No, And Shares His Reasons For Hope".
Wednesday, a Trump supporter carried a Confederate flag — a symbol of hate and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Constitutional Expert Gives Her Take On D.C. Insurrection".
After a mob of extremists took over and ransacked the U.S. Capitol Building…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Pollinators Group Supports Declining Bee Population".
Pollinators, like bees and butterflies, are on the decline in the Treasure…
Thumbnail for "As Idaho's Vaccination Efforts Continue, Doctors Answer Your COVID-19 Questions".
It's 2021, but we are far from through the pandemic. As Idaho works to…
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The U.S. might soon have its first Indigenous person to serve in a presidential…
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The phone call President Trump held Saturday with Georgia’s Secretary of State…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Public Television Celebrates The Gem State's Tallest Peaks".
Last month, Idaho Public Television debuted perhaps its most ambitious episode…
Thumbnail for "When Will You Get The COVID-19 Vaccine? Here's Idaho's Plan".
So far in Idaho, the new COVID-19 vaccine has gone to two priority groups:…
Thumbnail for "Boise Arts Organizations Could Get Financial Relief From Congress".
Embedded in the more than 5,000 page new COVID-19 relief bill is a provision to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Company Produces Technology Aimed At Protecting Against COVID-19".
Finding ways to keep people safe from COVID-19 while indoors during the cold…
Thumbnail for "Best Of Idaho Matters 2020: Policing In America — And Idaho".
Today on Idaho Matters, we're sharing a special encore presentation of our July…
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This program originally aired June 15, 2020
Thumbnail for "Best Of Idaho Matters In 2020: Why Idaho's Racist History Matters".
Today in a special encore presentation from Idaho Matters, we take a deep dive…
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Idaho Matters looks back at the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Gem…
Thumbnail for "Best Of Idaho Matters In 2020: Idaho Reacts To Kamala Harris Breaking Boundaries".
As 2020 wraps up, we're taking a moment to reflect on some of our favorite…
Thumbnail for "What A Year: Idaho Matters Presents A Special End-Of-Year Reporter Roundtable".
What a year 2020 has been. For this special end-of-year edition of the Idaho…
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Rural communities are generally under-served by high-speed internet. Often, the…
Thumbnail for "How Attitudes About Vaccines Could Complicate Idaho's COVID-19 Fight".
The first COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Idaho this week and has begun being…
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Idaho is rich with geothermal activity. But when Wanna Know Idaho podcast…
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While Idaho health care workers received their first dose of the COVID-19…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Sports Face Challenges And Adapt To COVID Reality".
Sports are a significant part of life for many of us, but the pandemic has…
Thumbnail for "Boise Company Monitors Frigid Temps Of COVID-19 Vaccine".
Idaho health care workers began receiving their first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19…
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Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? This year, with so many people…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Boise's Winter Garden A Glow Will Sparkle During The Pandemic".
This interview originally aired Nov. 3, 2020.
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Our health care workers are spread thin and are struggling at times to keep up…
Thumbnail for "How A Garden City Small Business And Venue Is Staying Afloat".
Music and performing arts venues were some of the first things to shut down…
Thumbnail for "Boise Project Translates Academic STEM Research Into Spanish".
There’s a big problem with how we share academic scientific research. Across…
Thumbnail for "Boise Historian Recognizes Those Left Out Of Women's Suffrage".
This year we celebrated the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. And while…
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Today on the weekly Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable, we’ll catch you up on…
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Idaho is home to some fantastic folk artists. Boise State Public Radio's…
Thumbnail for "As Protesters Disturb Health Board Meeting, Idaho Doctors Fight Worsening Pandemic".
Joining the Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable today are:
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More and more of us are using social media these days to stay connected with…
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One of the big issues for students when it comes to distance learning is not…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Shakespeare Company Hosts Virtual Holiday Cabaret".
Like so many industries, the arts have been hit hard during the pandemic. One…
Thumbnail for "Christmas Trees Are Going Fast This Year In Idaho, As COVID-19 Keeps People Inside".
Have you bought your Christmas tree yet? At least one local vendor says that if…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: December 4, 2020".
Idaho has surpassed 1,000 COVID-19 deaths, the Central District Health…
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As winter sets in and we’re finding ourselves more and more inside while the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctor Says Protecting The Affordable Care Act During The Pandemic Is Essential".
The Affordable Care Act is back in the news. As the Supreme Court once again…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made online dating sites more popular than ever. And…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Educators Come Together To Address Mental Health Of Students, Teachers".
The pandemic has impacted us all in different ways. But a nearly universal…
Thumbnail for "As Pandemic Worsened An Already Bad Rental Market, Idaho Organization Steps Up".
Even before the pandemic hit, the Treasure Valley was experiencing an intense…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctors Celebrate Vaccine News, Brace For Holiday COVID-19 Surge".
Joining Idaho Matters to fill us in on the latest coronavirus news and to…
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During last month’s election, Idahoans passed a constitutional amendment to…
Thumbnail for "How Biden's Environmental Policies Could Affect Idaho".
President-elect Joe Biden has begun to announce his cabinet choices, including…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho's COVID-19 Crisis In Hospitals Affects Other States".
Our region is facing a hospitalization crisis. COVID-19 patients are flooding…
Thumbnail for "Boise Arts Group Uses Virtual Platform To Its Advantage During Pandemic".
Arts organizations have taken a hit this year. To stay afloat, they’ve had to…
Thumbnail for "A Conversation With New Idaho Incoming Democratic Lawmaker Ali Rabe".
We are a little more than a month away from the start of a new legislative…
Thumbnail for "How Light And Noise Pollution Affects Bird Populations In Idaho".
America’s bird population is in decline. Some studies show that as much as 30%…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Idaho Water Quality Study Raises Alarm About Farm, Dairy Practices".
This interview originally aired on Sept. 1, 2020.
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The COVID-19 pandemic isn't the first pandemic in recorded history. In fact,…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Leaders Talks Growth, Climate Change And Being A Woman In Leadership".
On October 19, Idaho Matters host Gemma Gaudette moderated a panel discussion…
Thumbnail for "Ballet Idaho Gets Inspiration From Public Radio For Their Holiday Show".
Snow falling today in the Treasure Valley accenutated the holiday mood shared…
Thumbnail for "A Cellular Immunologist At The Boise VA Describes Her Research During The Pandemic".
Immunology and epidemiology were not top-of-mind topics in years past, but this…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctor Urges You To Cancel Your Thanksgiving Gathering".
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and as Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho Families Can Save For College".
As the incoming Biden administration considers the question of forgiving…
Thumbnail for "Talking Turkey With Idaho Food Producers About A Pandemic Thanksgiving".
Health professionals have begged people to stay home this Thanksgiving and…
Thumbnail for "Caldwell Composer's Song Written For Famous Film Is Released 52 Years Later".
In 1968, Mike Kaplan, a long time Canyon County resident, was working in New…
Thumbnail for "Just In Time For Thanksgiving, A Family Feud Inspired (Virtual) Event".
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant no going to live plays, musical concerts and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Unemployment Numbers Don't Reflect Full Picture".
Since millions nationwide lost jobs in the first days of the pandemic, Idaho…
Thumbnail for ""Facing West" Podcast Explores The Tensions That Come With Growth".
The Mountain West is growing at a rapid rate. We know this firsthand in Idaho,…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: 'The Daily' From The New York Times Comes To Boise State Public Radio".
This interview originally aired July 27, 2020.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 20, 2020".
With record breaking numbers of new COVID-19 cases and fatalities, Idaho is in…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Connecting College Students With Paid Internships During COVID-19".
This interview originally aired Oct. 15, 2020.
Thumbnail for "An Indigenous Woman In Idaho Reflects On The Power Of Exercising Her Right To Vote".
It’s official: more registered voters turned out to vote this year than in any…
Thumbnail for "Our Democracy Is Vulnerable, Says Keynote Speaker At Idaho Conference".
We are about nine weeks away from a new president taking office in the U.S.,…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: How The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Are Working To Save Endangered Salmon".
This interview originally aired on Sept. 3, 2020.
Thumbnail for "How A Boise Holiday Tradition Is Adapting To The Pandemic".
The Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees has kicked off the holiday season in the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctors Blast Health District For Spreading Misinformation".
Idaho set new grim COVID-19 records Tuesday. Our state recorded 35 deaths and…
Thumbnail for "Gov. Brad Little Needs To Mandate Masks Now, Idaho Statesman Opinion Editor Says".
The pandemic, which could conceivably have brought our country together, has…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Artist Memorializes Missing Women Found Roadside In New Art Exhibit".
Between 1983 and 1997, dozens of women went missing across the Great Basin…
Thumbnail for "Boise Bicycle Project Still Planning For Annual Kids Bike Giveaway This Year".
It’s fair to say this has been a difficult year for all of us, perhaps…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Organization Grants End-Of-Life Wishes For Adults".
The Wish Granters foundation began in Idaho 2010 as a way to help…
Thumbnail for "Shattering The Myth Of "The Latino Vote" In Idaho And The U.S.".
Since election night almost two weeks ago, some folks in the national media are…
Thumbnail for "Low-Income Idahoans Suffering The Most From Pandemic Recession".
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on into its ninth month, the recession that…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: An Idaho Researcher On How Equity-Based Award Policies Leave Women Behind".
This interview originally aired Sept. 21, 2020.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 13, 2020".
COVID-19 continues to ravage the state of Idaho, with climbing hospitalizations…
Thumbnail for "Annual Holiday Food Drive Is More Important This Year Than Ever For Idaho Boy Scouts".
For over 25 years, the Boy Scouts of America have been hosting a holiday food…
Thumbnail for "Three Women In Idaho Politics Reflect On Seeing VP-Elect Kamala Harris Make History".
Last Saturday, history was made as Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) became the…
Thumbnail for "As COVID-19 Breaks Records, Boise Mayor Talks About Mask Usage And The Election".
Local officials across the country are continuing to battle the health and…
Thumbnail for "New Boise Fellowship Program Seeks To Further Established Local Artists".
Every year, the Alexa Rose Foundation awards over $100,000 in small grants to…
Thumbnail for "As Idaho Hospital Beds Fill, Doctors Answer COVID-19 Vaccine Questions".
Idaho set records again this week with number of new daily coronavirus cases…
Thumbnail for "Despite Utah's Statewide Mask Mandate, Idaho Has No Plans Of Following Suit".
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the Mountain West, Utah’s Governor…
Thumbnail for "A Look At Esports In Idaho, A Sport That Hasn't Been Disrupted By The Pandemic".
Esports, or competitive video gaming, is taking off at universities worldwide.…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho Organizations Are Using The Power Of Crowdfunding".
Many people have heard the term 'crowdfunding.' But what is it and how can it…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Idaho Author's New Children's Books Offer An Escape To A World With Superheroes".
This interview originally aired Oct. 8, 2020.
Thumbnail for "How Is The Boom In Telemedicine Helping Mental Health Patients In Idaho?".
Over the last eight months, we’ve talked often about the mental health issues…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Convenes Wildfire Smoke Scientists To Identify Research Gaps In Our Region".
This year was historic for wildfires. Smoke from western states was detected…
Thumbnail for "What Encouraging Vaccine Trials And A New President Could Mean For Idaho Investors".
President-elect Joe Biden is set to take office in January. But even with a…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Idaho Professor Tells Story About A Mine That Never Happened".
This interview originally aired Aug. 18, 2020.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 6, 2020".
Between the results of Tuesday's local elections, record-breaking coronavirus…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Pocatello Had The Worst Flag In The U.S. How A Podcast Host Helped Change That".
This interview originally aired Oct. 6, 2020.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Gen Z Teens Reflect On Voting For The First Time In A Consequential Election".
Young people have been at the center of some of the organizing that seems to be…
Thumbnail for "'Facing West' Podcast Looks At Political Divide In Idaho And Mountain West States".
As the country continues to wait anxiously for the results of the presidential…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Coronavirus Pandemic Strains Idaho Kids' Mental Health".
This interview originally aired Aug. 13, 2020.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Author Discusses New Award-Winning Memoir About Her Childhood In Ketchum".
Dana Quinney grew up in Ketchum during the 1950s. She became a field biologist…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Becomes More Red As COVID-19 Politics Plays A Role In Down Ballot Races".
While the country continues to hold its breath for the presidential election…
Thumbnail for "As Idaho Death Tolls Continues To Increase, Doctors Keep Urging Vigilance".
Joining Idaho Matters to give us the latest in coronavirus news and research,…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Idaho Japanese American Incarceration Camp Remembers The Past".
This interview originally aired Oct. 1, 2020.
Thumbnail for "A Boise Refugee And First-Time Voter Reminds Us To Be Grateful This Election Day".
Here on Idaho Matters and Boise State Public Radio, we’ve been hearing from…
Thumbnail for "Boise's Winter Garden A Glow Will Sparkle During The Pandemic".
The Idaho Botanical Garden's 'Winter Garden a Glow' event has been a staple of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Bird Watcher Share Story Of Rare 'Ovenbird' Sighting In Her Backyard".
The Idaho bird watching community is close. That’s why last year, when a rare…
Thumbnail for "As Election Day Looms, Could Idaho's Youth Change The State Of Play?".
We’re just hours away from election day 2020. One big question that will be…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Law Students Step Up To Work The Polls For Election 2020".
Last week we heard from three election officials in different parts of Idaho…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Public Radio's 'Latino USA' Host Maria Hinojosa Loves Idaho. Here's Why".
This interview originally aired Sept. 17, 2020.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Boise Middle Schooler Raises $12K To Save Sockeye Salmon".
This interview originally aired Oct. 1, 2020.
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We're just a few days away from a consequential general election and COVID-19…
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Over the last several months, there’s been a movement to return to localism —…
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It’s been a busy fall for Boise 16-year-old Shiva Rajbhandari‏. In his spare…
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Historically, young adults have had low voter turnout compared with other…
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Over the last decade, scientists have noticed a trend. Out in the field they…
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A couple of weeks ago, we shared an episode of a new podcast produced in…
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This year, trick-or-treating has been listed as a high risk activity by the…
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Idaho once again hit new records yesterday for hospitalizations and ICU usage…
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The 2020 general election is anything but normal. From record numbers of voters…
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The Idaho Walk Bike Alliance is hosting a virtual Transportation Conference on…
Thumbnail for "Chobani Grants $200K To Idaho Nonprofits To Alleviate The Financial Pain Of COVID-19".
There's no question that people are suffering from the financial toll of the…
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On today's Reporter Roundtable, Boise State Public Radio's Rachel Cohen and…
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As the days get cold and temperatures dip below freezing, some people may be…
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This interview originally aired on Aug. 20, 2020.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Turning The Microphone Around On Idaho's 'Latino Card' Podcast".
This interview originally aired June 30, 2020.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: As Idaho's COVID-19 Cases Surge, A Look At How Our Dreams Have Changed".
This interview originally aired June 30, 2020.
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This interview originally aired on Sept. 10, 2020.
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Idaho is experiencing the largest spike in new coronavirus cases since our…
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William Perry Pendley came to Idaho last week. While he was visiting the…
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2020 has been a tumultuous year for the U.S. As the country grapples with a…
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With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting the educational system, many teachers,…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: 'Wanna Know Idaho' Podcast Explores Jim Crow-Era Housing Discrimination".
This originally aired on Sept. 1, 2020.
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We're two weeks out from the November 3 election while the state continues to…
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The West Ada School Board, which covers Meridian, ran into some turmoil this…
Thumbnail for "New Podcast 'Grouse' Looks At Efforts To Save Iconic Bird Native To Idaho".
The sage grouse represents some of the biggest controversies in the Mountain…
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When the pandemic hit in March, businesses suffered. And all those people who…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: How A Podcast Connects Idaho Indigenous Youth With Their Elders".
This interview originally aired on Sept. 3, 2020.
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Idaho is continuing to move in the wrong direction when it comes to new…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 9, 2020".
A lot happened in Idaho news this week. Between our most recent spike in…
Thumbnail for "Boise Philharmonic Keeps The Music Playing – Safely – Despite The Pandemic".
The Boise Philharmonic has been serving the Treasure Valley for more than 60…
Thumbnail for "How A New Boise Restaurant Is Building Community During The Pandemic".
Restaurants have had to adapt in the age of coronavirus or face going out of…
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In New Boise State Program, History Students Share Expertise With Community Groups".
Boise State History professor Bob Reinhardt saw a problem in his department.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Author's New Children's Books Offer An Escape To A World With Superheroes".
Finding books your kids will love can be a difficult task. Thankfully this is…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's COVID-19 Cases Are Surging Again As White House Outbreak Continues".
Idaho's numbers of new daily cases have been on the rise over the past couple…
Thumbnail for "Higher Education Food Insecurity Expert Calls On Idaho Leaders To Do More For Students".
College students across the country are facing growing food and housing…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Small Towns Suffer With Canada Border Closure From COVID-19".
This interview originally aired Aug. 10, 2020.
Thumbnail for "Free Idaho Coding Camp Aims To Empower Girls In STEM — Even During COVID-19".
Education programs with a focus on coding for kids are becoming more popular.…
Thumbnail for "Pocatello Had The Worst Flag In The U.S. Here's The Podcast Host Who Helped Change That".
In 2015, a Ted Talk by podcast host Roman Mars went viral. In the talk, Mars,…
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States in the Mountain West have some of the highest suicide rates in the…
Thumbnail for "During The Pandemic, Idaho Education Leaders Urge Students To Focus On College".
As we move through an unprecedented school year, the thousands of high school…
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In recent years, local news across the country has often struggled. “News…
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Early Friday morning, President Donald Trump tweeted that he and the First Lady…
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Every three years, the United Way of the Treasure Valley partners with Saint…
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During World War II, thousands of Japanese Americans were ordered by the U.S.…
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Hearings to consider President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill the Supreme Court…
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Last winter, we introduced you to a Boise middle school student behind the…
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Cases of coronavirus are once again on the rise in Idaho. According to Dr.…
Thumbnail for "Growing Pains: An Out-Of-The-Box Solution To Rising Property Taxes In Ada County".
Last week on our “Growing Pains” series we took a deep dive into property…
Thumbnail for "Growing Pains: Considering Solutions For Growth, Affordability In Boise Metro".
As we wrap up our "Growing Pains" series on growth and affordability in the…
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Boise State University President Marlene Tromp has had a challenging first year…
Thumbnail for "Growing Pains: Affordability And Planning For Future Growth In Canyon County".
Idaho Matters is continuing our "Growing Pains" series on growth and…
Thumbnail for "Growing Pains: Balancing Farmland And Affordable Housing Needs In Caldwell".
We are continuing our "Growing Pains" series on growth and affordability in the…
Thumbnail for "Growing Pains: How One Millennial Went From Renting In Boise To Buying In Nampa".
We know housing prices have gone up rapidly in Ada County in recent years. In…
Thumbnail for "Canyon County Organization Works To Inspire Hope And Positivity In Idaho Kids".
Data show that Idaho ranks ahead of most of the U.S. when it comes to children…
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There's a lot to cover this week on the Reporter Roundtable: Boise State…
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Boise’s Treefort Music Festival is postponed until September 2020. But while we…
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Alhough a lot of attention is paid to the growth Boise has seen in recent…
Thumbnail for "Growing Pains: Meridian Mayor On First Year Leading The Fastest Growing City In Idaho".
As part of our "Growing Pains" series on Idaho Matters, today we’re looking…
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As Meridian's population swelled in recent years, that’s created some…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctors Talk Masks In Schools And Eastern Idaho COVID-19 Hospitalizations".
As the U.S. surpasses 200,000 deaths from COVID-19 with no signs of the…
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The Treasure Valley is a popular place to live these days, and the pace of new…
Thumbnail for "Growing Pains: How Rising Property Taxes Are Pricing Some In Boise Out Of Their Homes".
We’re continuing our deep dive into property taxes in the Treasure Valley, and…
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When it comes to giving property tax relief to low-income or fixed income…
Thumbnail for "Growing Pains: What Rapid Growth Means For The Future Of The Treasure Valley".
The Treasure Valley is a popular place to live these days. With a relatively…
Thumbnail for "Growing Pains: How Skyrocketing Home Prices Affect Who Can Afford The Treasure Valley".
We hear it all the time: houses in the Treasure Valley getting snapped up with…
Thumbnail for "An Idaho Researcher On How Equity-Based Award Policies Leave Women Behind".
Dollar for dollar, American women make a fraction of what men make in the…
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The non-profit “Friends of the Boise Public Library” has been selling donated…
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Fires in Oregon, Washington and California have blanketed the northwest in…
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Latino USA is an award-winning public radio show led by journalist Maria…
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This interview originally aired Apr. 23, 2020.
Thumbnail for "As Idaho's COVID-19 Fight Continues, How Our Brains Are Coping With Stress".
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll, not just on people’s physical…
Thumbnail for "Boise Comic Arts Festival Embraces Virtual Platform In Its Eighth Year".
The Boise Library’s Comic Arts Festival has become an annual tradition over the…
Thumbnail for "Six Months Into Idaho's COVID-19 Fight, Here Are Answers To Your Virus Questions".
While Idaho has reported a week of relatively consistant new daily case…
Thumbnail for "Why Idaho Businesses Should Talk Openly About Mental Health During COVID-19".
As the coronavirus forced people inside this spring and asked them to isolate…
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For folks in the fire science world, the smoke that has engulfed most of the…
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Even though downtown Boise is made up of brick and mortar buildings, it’s the…
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After being closed for months due to the pandemic, the Discovery Center of…
Thumbnail for "COVID-19 Is Spotlighting Folks Experiencing Homelessness Living In RVs In Boise".
As wages in Boise struggle to keep pace with rising rent costs and businesses…
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Grassroots voter engagement organization What the Vote Idaho was started by…
Thumbnail for "This Free Program Aims To Help Idaho Parents Of Young Children During COVID-19".
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many Idaho parents have found themselves in an…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Boise Artist Encourages Community Through Screenprinted Works".
This interview originally aired Apr. 27, 2020.
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After starting the week with a promising downward trend in new COVID-19 cases,…
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Thirteen years ago, a new film festival tradition began in our own Sun Valley,…
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A growing list of arts, history and culture institutions, including the Boise…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: The First Amendment During A Time Of Civil Unrest".
This interview originally aired on June 8, 2020.
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After years of decline, prostate cancer deaths are creeping back up, and some…
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Idaho’s history is full of weird, surprising, or quirky stories. But many of…
Thumbnail for "Despite Days Of Low New COVID-19 Cases, Idaho Doctors Warn About Fall Spike".
After several days of new COVID-19 case numbers below 200, Idaho health…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: 'The Daily' From The New York Times Comes To Boise State Public Radio".
This interview originally aired July 27, 2020.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Latino People In Idaho 3x More Likely To Get The Coronavirus".
This interview originally aired July 14, 2020.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Tips From Idaho Housing Experts As Renters Face Hardship".
This interview originally aired Mary 28, 2020.
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This interview originally aired June 2, 2020.
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This week on the Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable, we catch up on the latest…
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Each year, Idaho athletes hit the trail for the Smoke and Fire 400. This is a…
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North of Ketchum and south of Stanley is a large alpine lake full of cobalt…
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A big project is getting ready to begin on Idaho’s popular Highway 55, and it’s…
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When white settlers took land from what is now known as the Coeur d’Alene Tribe…
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The annual Art in the Park event is Boise Art Museum’s single biggest…
Thumbnail for "After A Deadly August, Idaho Doctors Answer Your COVID-19 Questions".
In the last couple of weeks Idaho has seen a downward trend in new coronavirus…
Thumbnail for "Southern Idaho Water Quality Study Raises Alarm About Farm, Dairy Practices".
The Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer is a critical drinking water source for…
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Have you filled out the census yet? By law, every person living in the U.S. is…
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We’re excited to share the most recent episode of Boise State Public Radio's…
Thumbnail for "Finding Empowerment Through Running In Idaho — Especially During COVID-19".
Girls on the Run is a program for girls age 8-13 years old that promotes…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Is There A 'Right Way' To Talk To Your Kids About Coronavirus?".
This interview originally aired Apr. 7, 2020.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Hospital Chaplains Ease Suffering Of Idaho Coronavirus Patients".
This interview originally aired Apr. 29, 2020.
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It was another busy week of news in the Gem State. With a turbulent special…
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Idaho Matters is working on a series of interviews exploring Treasure Valley…
Thumbnail for "While Capitol Protesters Ignore COVID-19 Advice, Idaho Doctors Urge Mask Use".
As protesters ignore mask and social distancing guidelines during the special…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 21, 2020".
Right after Republican Gov. Brad Little announced his decision to keep the…
Thumbnail for "Boise Students Experiencing Homelessness Have A New Resource This Fall".
The uncertainty and rapidly changing landscape for kids returning to school is…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: How Idaho Can Use History To Get Through The Coronavirus".
This interview originally aired on June 9, 2020.
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As we head into election season, it’s interesting to think about all the…
Thumbnail for "Sun Valley Area Transit System To Swap Diesel For Electric Buses".
If all goes according to plan, folks in the Wood River Valley could be riding…
Thumbnail for "As New Cases Of COVID-19 Fluctuate, Idaho Doctors Urge Vigilance".
While we've seen a slight downward trend this past week in new coronavirus…
Thumbnail for "What's At Stake Financially As Idaho Universities Return To Campus".
Idaho State University held its first day of classes for the fall 2020 semester…
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Back in 1966, a mining company had a plan to develop an open-pit mine in the…
Thumbnail for "Boise Lecture Series Forced To Move Online Finds New Opportunities".
Every year, thousands of people attend lectures and take classes at the Osher…
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Even though we can’t go to the ballet in person right now, there is a way to…
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Between the pandemic, the economic fallout of COVID-19 and the revolution for…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Emergency Rooms See Marked Increase In Child Abuse Injuries".
The financial and emotional stress of COVID-19 is affecting Idaho families.…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: How Idaho Families Are Dealing With Life At Home During The Coronavirus".
This interview originally aired April 9, 2020.
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On today's Reporter Roundtable, we discuss the upcoming special session for…
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Idaho continues to have one of the highest rates of COVID-19 per capita. As…
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Even though the Black Lives Matter movement has dialed up the conversation…
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Even though COVID-19 seems to be not affecting children’s bodies as much as it…
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Idaho Matters is continuing our deep dive into Idaho's racist history with…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctors Blast — And Praise — Health District Leaders".
Tuesday, Idaho's Central District Health Department board voted to limit social…
Thumbnail for "Boise Philharmonic Using Creative Solutions To Adapt To Pandemic".
Like every arts organization, the Boise Philharmonic had to adjust much of…
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order over the weekend directing…
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‘Put kids first.’ We hear this term a lot, but many times, children are left…
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If you’re looking for some comic relief from the pandemic we’re all living…
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In mid-March, the Canadian and U.S. governments agreed to essentially shut down…
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As we continue to move through this pandemic, outdoorsy folks are finding ways…
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Forty years ago last month, the area that is the Frank Church Wilderness was…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Idaho's Basque Legacy Begins In The 19th Century".
This interview originally aired on May 28, 2019.
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It was another tumultuous week in Idaho as the state continues to struggle…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: What Was Idaho Like During World War II? Idaho Students' Tell The Story".
This interview originally aired Apr. 20, 2020.
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News about the coronavirus changes daily, so to keep you informed about the…
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This interview originally aired July 6, 2020.
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This interview originally aired July 6, 2020.
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Well, we've made it to Friday and it's time for the weekly Reporter Roundtable.…
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Treefort Music Fest was supposed to take place in downtown Boise this March.…
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As the country continues to grapple with racial injustice and questions about…
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As cases of the coronavirus rise across our state and hospital beds fill, we…
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After two federal courts sided with an effort to secure online signatures for a…
Thumbnail for "Small Town Idaho Mayor Talks Earthquakes, Coronavirus And Tourism".
Stanley, Idaho Mayor Steve Botti has his hands full. Besides coronavirus,…
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“The Daily” is a five day a week audio show from the New York Times. It’s heard…
Thumbnail for "NPR's Steve Inskeep Authors Book About Two Men Who Helped Map Idaho".
You know him as the host of Morning Edition from NPR. Now, Steve Inskeepis also…
Thumbnail for "Boise's Annual Biking 'Goathead Fest' Spreads Out Across City This Year".
Each year, Boise Goathead Fest celebrates celebrates the capital city's…
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Having trouble staying up to date on the week's news? Idaho Matters has you…
Thumbnail for "Need A (Socially Distant) Live Music Fix? This Idaho Festival Adapts To COVID-19".
While most of the world's festivals, concert houses and theaters have gone…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: How COVID-19 Has Put More Pressure On Working Mothers".
This interview originally aired on June 11, 2020.
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This interview originally aired June 11, 2020. We have since caught up with…
Thumbnail for "While Idaho Plans School Reopenings, Doctors Concerned About COVID-19 Spread".
As Idaho education leaders struggle through adapting classrooms and technology…
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Have you heard of Erma Hayman? The Boisean lived a long and influential life,…
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As calls to defund the police continue in Boise and other cities across the…
Thumbnail for "University Of Idaho Professor Challenges Higher Ed To Take Action For Black Lives".
Since the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis in May,…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Artists Hard Hit By Pandemic Closures, But Boise's Curtis Stigers Plays On".
This interview originally aired Apr. 21, 2020.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: A Look At Intersectionality In The Fight For Racial Justice In Idaho".
This interview originally aired on June 16, 2020.
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For this Friday's Reporter Roundtable, we're joined by Boise State Public…
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When the coronavirus hit Idaho, events across the state were cancelled or…
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Idaho Matters is joined weekly by our panel of St. Luke's and St. Alphonsus…
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Since we last had Dele Ogunrinola on Idaho Matters, his op-ed about being Black…
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Language is a critical part of any culture, and when a language is lost to…
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There was more market activity and angst in the last six months than we…
Thumbnail for "Black, Latino People 3x More Likely To Get The Coronavirus, Idaho Proves No Exception".
As Idaho’s COVID-19 numbers continue to skyrocket, one thing remains the same:…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: In Overwhelmingly White Idaho, Here's How (And Why) To Talk To Our Kids About Racism".
This interview originally aired live on June 15, 2020.
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Today on the weekly Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable, Boise State Public…
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First, it was cleaning products. Then, toilet paper. Now, sales of alcohol and…
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Idaho Matters is joined weekly by our panel of St. Luke's and St. Alphonsus…
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Many public schools in Idaho are only five weeks away from the scheduled first…
Thumbnail for "As Idaho Cities Say It's Time To "Mask Up," Critics Push Back On Mandates".
The City of Ketchum became the latest community to mandate face masks in…
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For the first time since 1996, the Supreme Court of the United States is…
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When stay-at-home-orders went into effect in states across the U.S. to help…
Thumbnail for "A Look At Police Training, Policy & Culture As Calls For Racial Justice In Idaho Continue".
(This interview is the first of a two-part show about policing in Idaho. You…
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(This interview is the second of a two-part show about policing in Idaho. You…
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On today's special Thursday edition Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable, the…
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On Monday, we were joined by Jodi Eichelberger, artistic director of Boise's…
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Idaho Matters is joined again by our panel of medical experts to answer more of…
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During a normal 4th of July in Boise, thousands of people flock to city parks…
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Journalism, broadcasting and podcasting in Idaho has a big problem. The…
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Your eyes close, and you’re asleep. Suddenly you’re out in public without a…
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Note: the following text and audio contains discussions of sexual assault.
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Story Story Late Night — the adults-only version of Boise's storytelling arts…
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Between a lawsuit to give a ballot initiative another chance, response to the…
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In the wake of the Central District Health Department's order to pull Ada…
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Idaho Matters is back again this week with our panel of Idaho doctors to answer…
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Advocates of an initiative to increase education funding in the state are…
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As the movement for racial justice presses on in Idaho and across the country,…
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In the wake of the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers nearly…
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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court made two historic decisions: First, they…
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The Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable has another weekly breakdown of the news…
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The coronavirus lockdown created many burdens for working mothers. Research is…
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Dele Ogunrinola is a Boise State University student studying biochemistry and…
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There are new developments in the case of two missing children in Eastern…
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On Friday, Governor Brad Little announced a new $100 million program that will…
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When the coronavirus pandemic hit and left thousands of Americans out of work,…
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Idaho experienced a 6.5 earthquake on March 31. That was pretty scary and…
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White women in Idaho won the right to vote 100 years ago this year. In…
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Today, our Reporter Roundtable has all the news you need to know from the past…
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The coronavirus pandemic is uncharted territory for most everyone. And among…
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On Sunday, May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens in Washington erupted. The volcanic…
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Mount St. Helens erupted 40 years ago today. But what did the Treasure Valley…
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Today on the Reporter Roundtable: Boise State Public Radio’s Heath Druzin and…
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With so much of our world at a standstill, it’s uplifting to hear about the…
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Longterm care facilities quickly became COVID-19 hotspots when the virus…
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The federal law requiring special identification to board flights or enter…
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Talks of reopening Idaho's economy have dominated the coronavirus conversations…
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School districts across our state are dealing with unique challenges since…
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It's been nearly a month since coronavirus was first confirmed in Idaho.
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The rate of testing for COVID-19 in Idaho has rapidly accelerated in recent…
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Idaho businesses are coming together to crush the curve of coronavirus in the…
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Since 1932, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has collected and…
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. But due to the coronavirus, all the…
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You don’t have to be sick or even know someone who is to feel the effects of…
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The Boise Rock School has been teaching music and band-making principles since…
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COVID-19 is taking most of our attention now, but in the midst of it all,…
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This week was packed (there was that earthquake, changes to how the May 19…
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To battle the coronavirus pandemic, many state governments are ordering…
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Many businesses and organizations are being greatly impacted by the coronavirus…
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The coronavirus outbreak could thrust economies around the world into a deep…
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School is officially back in session for most Idaho kids, but it sure looks…
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Governor Brad Little’s stay home order banned discretionary travel, but some…
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Idaho Matters begins today with Governor Brad Little’s noon press conference,…
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Blaine County has been hit hard by the outbreak of COVID-19. Fourteen of the…
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Idaho Matters is working on a story about how families are dealing with school…
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When the Idaho Foodbank opened its doors in 1984, the mission was clear: solve…
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Last week, we asked health leaders your questions about coronavirus. But there…
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In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak in Idaho, the state legislature…
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Between the coronavirus and the Idaho State Legislature, this week has been one…
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Boise State Public Radio Reporters Troy Oppie and Rachel Cohen join Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Coronavirus Exposing Social Issues, Empowering Community Resilience In Idaho".
There are now cases of coronavirus in all 50 states. With no definitive federal…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayor Announces Bar & Restaurant Dine-In Closures In Light Of Coronavirus".
NOTE: Since news broke during this interview on Idaho Matters that Boise Mayor…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctors Answer Your Coronavirus Questions".
We've asked you to submit any questions you have about Coronavirus in Idaho,…
Thumbnail for "'How Can I Make You Care?' BuzzFeed Reporter & Idaho Native On Culture & Coronavirus".
Anne Helen Petersen is a senior culture writer at BuzzFeed News, She's based in…
Thumbnail for "How Is Coronavirus Affecting Idaho's Economy (So Far)?".
Idaho Matters considers the economic impacts Idaho is already seeing because of…
Thumbnail for "Investigating Private Prisons In the Mountain West".
Private prisons are often touted as a good source of jobs and economic…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctor Shares Health Risks Known About E-Scooters".
When life begins to get back to normal and we as a community resume regular…
Thumbnail for "Coronavirus Postponed Treefort Music Fest. Here's What That Means For Bands & Fans".
Treefort Music Fest was set to kick off next week. The 5-day multi-genre…
Thumbnail for "What You Need To Know About The Idaho 'Star Card'".
Come October 1, Idaho residents will need extra identification in order to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable Discusses State Coronavirus Response: March 13, 2020".
UPDATE: March 13, 4:45 p.m. Since this segment aired, the Idaho Department of…
Thumbnail for "A Look At The Prison Economy In Wyoming And A History Of Idaho Prison Scandals".
Over the next few days, the Mountain West News Bureau is exploring the private…
Thumbnail for "As U.S. Becomes More Welcoming Of Trans Athletes, Idaho Considers A Ban".
Transgender Idahoans have come under fire at the State Capitol this year — and…
Thumbnail for "Utah Plant That Takes Boise's Orange Bag Plastics Hasn't Been Functioning Since 2018".
Boise city officials told residents they could recycle certain plastics for…
Thumbnail for "New Documentary Highlights The Rise Of Women's Basketball In Montana".
Beginning in 1978, in the wake of Title IX, the notion of young women competing…
Thumbnail for "Biden Surprises Idaho With Primary Win".
Former Vice President Joe Biden scored a surprising victory last night in…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Women’s Basketball Takes Home Title For 4th Year".
Boise State Athletics isn’t a stranger to dramatic moments that make history.…
Thumbnail for "How One Idaho Boy Has Learned To Be Empowered By His Dyslexia".
One in five students has a learning or attention challenge, and Idaho sixth…
Thumbnail for "How Smartphones Have Changed The Nature Photography Industry".
This interview originally aired Dec. 18, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Lawmakers Seek To Set Minimum Marriage Age At 16".
Idaho may soon increase the minimum age that a person can get married in our…
Thumbnail for "Boise-Based Writer And Linguist Gets Inspired By James Castle".
The James Castle House hosts artists of various backgrounds around the year.…
Thumbnail for "‘Bamboo And Barbed Wire’ Film Tells Story Of Idaho's Minidoka Internment Camp".
The internment of Japanese Americans in Idaho during World War II is a dark…
Thumbnail for "Who Wrote Down The Idaho Constitution?".
We know about the delegates back in 1889 who wrote Idaho’s constitution. But…
Thumbnail for "NRA Lobbying Stalls Bill Increasing Protections For Idaho Sexual Assault Survivors".
In January, Idaho state lawmakers debated a bill that would have allowed more…
Thumbnail for "Here's The Latest On The Case Of Two Missing Idaho Children".
The case of two missing children in Idaho has garnered national attention.
Thumbnail for "Boise Takes Aim At Pesticides In Parks".
As spring weather in parts of Idaho begins to make an appearance, you might be…
Thumbnail for "Boise Art Museum Showcases Idaho Artists In Triennial Exhibit".
Since the 1930s, the Boise Art Museum has been committed to showcasing local…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 6, 2020".
This week's Reporter Roundtable has a little bit of everything from the week's…
Thumbnail for "Outer Space Light Phenomenon Central To Boise State Lecture Friday".
For the last few years, scientists have been studying “fast radio bursts” in…
Thumbnail for "Study: Idaho Loses Almost $500M Annually From Gaps In Child Care".
Idaho loses close to $500 million annually because of child care issues,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho National Laboratory Is Playing A Critical Role In NASA Mars Mission".
In July, NASA plans to launch the next Mars rover into space.
Thumbnail for "Documentary That Will Stop In Boise Details Breadth Of Medical Mistake Deaths".
According to a 2016 study by Johns Hopkins, more than 250,000 people in the…
Thumbnail for "'Depressed Cake Shop' Event In Boise Puts A Unique Spin On Mental Health Awareness".
Eating cake usually signifies a celebration: a celebration of a birthday, a…
Thumbnail for "What To Know Before Voting In Idaho's Upcoming Presidential Primary".
With Super Tuesday in the rearview, it's almost Idaho's turn to weigh in on the…
Thumbnail for "Meet The Boise Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Executive Director".
Idaho’s largest and oldest performing arts organization is changing leadership.…
Thumbnail for "A College Education Affects Income More In Idaho Than In Other States".
Idahoans with a bachelor’s degree earn close to $32,000 more per year on…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director Previews Latest Performance".
Idaho Dance Theater is prepping for its latest performance. Coming up this…
Thumbnail for "Addressing The Crisis Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous People In Idaho".
In late 2019, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to create a task…
Thumbnail for "Here’s How The State Of Idaho Is Preparing For COVID-19".
Last week, we spoke to the former head of St. Luke’s health system about how…
Thumbnail for "Wanna Know Idaho Explores The Treasure Valley Bird Takeover".
We’re excited to share the most recent episode of our podcast Wanna Know Idaho.…
Thumbnail for "Feds Say Snake River Dams Are Here To Stay".
Between 1938-1976, the federal government built four dams on the Snake River.…
Thumbnail for "Does Boise Have List Fatigue?".
This interview orginally aired Dec. 19, 2019
Thumbnail for "2020 'Idaho Day' Celebrates Creation Of The Idaho Territory, Plus Voting Rights".
This Wednesday, the Gem State is celebrating “Idaho Day,” a nod to the day when…
Thumbnail for "What To Expect At 2020 Les Bois Film Festival".
Les Bois Film Festival is returning to Boise this weekend. The event, which is…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 28, 2020".
Today on the Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable, Boise State Public Radio's…
Thumbnail for "Eco-Conscious Event In Boise To Give Forgotten Artwork A New Home".
Most of us have some piece of art we love but never got around to hanging. It…
Thumbnail for "Here's What A Former Idaho Health Leader Says About Coronavirus".
The coronavirus — officially called COVID-19 — is continuing to spread around…
Thumbnail for "New Boise State Scholarship Puts Focus On Rural Idaho Students".
Boise State University President Marlene Tromp has made rural outreach to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Lawmakers Look To Reform Medical Billing And Debt Collection".
When you get a bill from your doctor’s office or health insurance, do you…
Thumbnail for "The Craft Of Gun Engraving Lives On With Eastern Idaho Cowboys".
The art of gun engraving is alive and well in eastern Idaho thanks to a few…
Thumbnail for "They Passed Medicaid Expansion In Idaho. Can They Do It With Education Funding?".
In 2018, the group Reclaim Idaho spearheaded an effort to expand Medicaid in…
Thumbnail for "From Celebs To Local Filmmakers, It's All Part Of The Sun Valley Film Festival".
One of the highlights of Idaho’s entertainment calendar is the Sun Valley Film…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho Lawmakers Could Change The Way Boise Elects Council Members".
The debate over how cities should elect their city councils in Idaho is…
Thumbnail for "Two Retiring Idaho Democrats Reflect On Their Years In The Minority Party".
Republicans control about 80% of both the House and the Senate at the Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Why Is Bloomberg’s Campaign Pouring Resources Into The Mountain West?".
Democratic hopeful Michael Bloomberg has spent more than $460 million on his…
Thumbnail for "Next Generation TV: Boise State Program Gives Students Media Experience".
The Narrative TV Initiative is a Boise State University program that gives…
Thumbnail for "'Parental Rights' Sex Ed Bill Introduced In Idaho".
Sex education in public schools is often a controversial topic. Questions of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Doctor Shortage Is Improving. Here's What's Helping".
Three years ago, the state of Idaho faced a severe physician shortage placing…
Thumbnail for "Here's What Happens When An Actor Makes Hunting His Side Hustle".
Hunting and acting are two ideas that don’t typically go together.
Thumbnail for "'Book Arts' Exhibit Combines Visual Expression And Literature For Idaho Artist".
Picture books aren’t just for kids, especially not when they’re made by Scott…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 21, 2020".
With the Idaho legislature in full swing, there is much to discuss on this…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Constitution Is Restored And Returned To 130-Year-Old Document To The State".
“We, the people of the state of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our…
Thumbnail for "Future Of Boise's Concordia Law School Steadies".
About two weeks ago, Concordia University Portland announced it would be…
Thumbnail for "Oregon Governor Chimes In On Snake River Dam Debate".
Should the four Lower Snake River dams be torn down? The debate has been going…
Thumbnail for "Uncertain Future At Expo Idaho Prompts Citizen's Advisory Committee".
Expo Idaho is perhaps best known as the home of the Western Idaho Fair. County…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Politically Active Send Volunteers To Nevada Ahead Of Saturday's Caucuses".
Idaho’s presidential primary is now less than three weeks away, but almost…
Thumbnail for "Are You Missing Out On A Property Tax Break In Idaho? Ada County Tells Us More".
Rising property taxes in the Treasure Valley and beyond have some homeowners…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Community Colleges Wince At Talk Of Property Tax Decrease".
Community colleges in Idaho receive some of their funding from property taxes.…
Thumbnail for "Former Boise Mayor's Aide Received About $40,000 For 23 Days Of Work".
Amber Pence was Boise Mayor Dave Bieter’s intergovernmental affairs aide before…
Thumbnail for "Seattle Fundraiser For Leukemia and Lymphoma Is Personal For Boise Firefighter".
When more than 2,000 firefighters start climbing 69 flights of stairs in…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Power Prepares For Change In CEO".
There’s some big changes afoot in leadership at Idaho Power.
Thumbnail for "Boise State Study Targets Unhealthy Food Choices In Schools".
As adults, we know how eating unhealthy makes us feel compared to healthier…
Thumbnail for "Story Story Night Turns Idaho Matters Interview Upside-Down".
Story Story Night is celebrating a decade of sharing narratives and connecting…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 14, 2020".
Happy Valentine's Day Reporter Roundtable! Today we're joined by Boise State…
Thumbnail for "‘3 Minute Thesis’ Challenges Idaho Students To Make Academic Research Relatable".
Graduate students spend years researching and writing about one single topic.…
Thumbnail for "Is The Supreme Court Next For The Case Of A Trans Inmate In Idaho? The Governor Says Yes.".
Earlier this week, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals declined to re-hear the…
Thumbnail for "National Archives In Seattle To Close, Send Indigenous Records Out Of State".
The National Archives facility in Seattle holds historical government records…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Build-To-Rent Market Means More Rentals, Less Ownership Opportunities".
The build-to-rent market has been exploding in the Treasure Valley, with…
Thumbnail for "Abraham Lincoln Never Visited Idaho... So Why Are There Statues In His Honor In Boise?".
Yesterday would have been Abraham Lincoln’s 211th birthday.
Thumbnail for "Why The Bloomberg Campaign Is Focusing Resources In Idaho".
On Tuesday, March 10, Idahoans will get the chance to vote in the GOP and…
Thumbnail for "Getting Kids To Love The Outdoors In A Country That Doesn't".
In western states like Idaho, experiencing the outdoors as a family is part of…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho's Disaster "Prepper" Culture Is Reacting To Coronavirus Fear".
An outbreak of the deadly coronavirus has set off alarm bells among public…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Farmworkers Say They Were Hurt By Pesticides. Now, Lawmakers Could Relax Rules".
After a group of Parma farmworkers were hospitalized last year from alleged…
Thumbnail for "How Light, Noise, Temperature And Air Quality Could Affect Student Outcomes".
When it comes to improving student performance and outcomes, there are many…
Thumbnail for "BCT's 'Slow Food' Pokes Fun At Bad Restaurant Service On Boise Stage".
You know that feeling of being so hungry that your emotions get the best of you?
Thumbnail for "Idaho National Lab Director Talks Nuclear Energy, Economic Impact And NASA".
Before Mark Peters joined the Idaho National Laboratory as Director in 2015, he…
Thumbnail for "Farmers Big And Small Learn Gardening, Ecosystem Lessons In Ada County Class".
Want to help save declining bees and butterflies? Or maybe you're curious about…
Thumbnail for "'La Boheme' Comes Alive With Opera Idaho".
'La Boheme' is returning to Opera Idaho this weekend for the seventh time. The…
Thumbnail for "The Biggest Book Club In Idaho: A Look At Treasure Valley Reads".
Something magical occurs when groups of people gather to explore the pages of a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 7, 2020".
For this week's Reporter Roundtable, Idaho Matters brings the Boise Weekly's…
Thumbnail for "How Old Are Saturn's Rings? Idaho Professor Chimes Into The Debate".
Just how old are Saturn’s rings? You might think that would be an easy question…
Thumbnail for "Fly Fishing Film Tour Makes Boise Stop".
Though fishing was long used just for sustenance, it has evolved into a sport…
Thumbnail for "A Look At The Link Between Affordable Housing And Prison Overcrowding".
For men and women returning to society from incarceration, access to affordable…
Thumbnail for "'Kids Who Code' Program Gets Boise Youth Into Computer Science".
Programs to get kids into coding have been popping up all over in the past…
Thumbnail for "Exploring A Rich Tradition Of Campeche Mexican Dancing In Idaho".
Boise State Public Radio is launching our second season of Expressive Idaho in…
Thumbnail for "What's Next For Boise's State Street?".
Three-quarters of Treasure Valley residents say they want better public…
Thumbnail for "Boise Chef Launches Cooking Classes For Kids".
Culinary coach and chef Christina Murray has a long resume. She has a Culinary…
Thumbnail for "Wait, What's A Firkin? Beer And Fundraising Go Together At This Boise Event".
The Rotary Club of Boise is gearing up for the Annual Firkin Frolic, a beer…
Thumbnail for "Musician Curtis Stigers Will Play February Show To Hometown Crowd In Boise".
Award-winning singer, songwriter and saxophonist Curtis Stigers is bringing his…
Thumbnail for "What Brexit Could Mean For Trade Between Idaho And The UK".
Between Brexit and a big change with the royal family, Britain has been in the…
Thumbnail for "Boise Research Collaboration Addresses Concussions In Youth Sports".
A collaboration between St. Luke’s Hospital and Boise State University's…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Mobile App Developer Creates 'Reader Zone' Tracker To Encourage Literacy".
Research shows reading builds empathy, improves memory and refines critical…
Thumbnail for "Annual Kids' Ice Fishing Derby Gets Idaho Youth Outside For Nearly 30 Years".
Ponds freeze over in the winter, but fish are still swimming underneath beneath…
Thumbnail for "Former Boise City Councilman Plans To Take Stadium Vote To Idaho Supreme Court".
Remember the stadium ordinance on Boise November’s ballot?
Thumbnail for "Making Boise A Conference Destination".
Are big conferences on their way to Boise? If the Boise Convention and Visitors…
Thumbnail for "Join Boise State Public Radio For A Gun Policy Forum Tuesday, Feb. 4".
The gun debate in America has been changing quickly, with Democratic…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 31, 2020".
It's time for another Reporter Roundtable here on Idaho Matters.
Thumbnail for "Science Meets Art In Boise Exhibit".
Jay Rasgorshek is a scientific illustrator and co-curator of the “Picturing…
Thumbnail for "Australian Musician Courtney Barnett Talks Songwriting, Touring Ahead Of Boise Show".
Courtney Barnett first picked up the guitar when she was ten.
Thumbnail for "Here's What A 1930's Guidebook Said About Boise Architecture. (Hint: It Wasn't Great)".
What was Boise like in the 1930s?
Thumbnail for "Bipartisan Proposal Would Give Some Former Idaho Inmates A 'Clean Slate'".
Democrats and Republicans are coming together at the Idaho statehouse to…
Thumbnail for "Boise Exhibit Recognizes Those Excluded From Women's Suffrage 100 Years Ago".
This year marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage here in Idaho. This…
Thumbnail for "Parents Of Missing Idaho Children Found In Hawaii".
It’s been more than four months since an eastern Idaho brother and sister have…
Thumbnail for "U.S. Constitution Competition Brings Idaho's High Schoolers Face-To-Face".
Nation states, ideas of rights and power, and Shay’s Rebellion are subjects…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Birds Of Prey Conservation Area And Radio Boise Launch Podcast".
If you travel 30 miles south of Boise to Murphy, you'll find a unique home for…
Thumbnail for "Growth And Education At The Top Of Idahoans Concerns, According To New Boise State Survey".
Every year, Boise State University surveys the state to learn how folks feel…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 24, 2020".
Another Friday...another Reporter Roundtable here on Idaho Matters! Listen to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Bluegrass Association Making A Comeback With Winter Festival".
Bluegrass music is making a comeback in Idaho. The Idaho Bluegrass Association…
Thumbnail for "What Trump's Proposed Rollback Of A Landmark Environmental Rule Means For Idaho".
Earlier this month, the Trump Administration proposed changes to fundamental…
Thumbnail for "How To Stay Safe In Idaho While Participating In Winter Sports".
January is peak season for skiers and snowboarders in Idaho. But with these…
Thumbnail for "Dog Sled Racing Becomes Mainstay Of McCall Winter Carnival".
For the third year in a row, the McCall Winter Festival will host a dog sled…
Thumbnail for "A Closer Look At The STEM Jobs That Go Unfilled In Idaho".
Thousands of high-paying STEM jobs continue to go unfilled in Idaho. That’s…
Thumbnail for "Influential Public Radio And Podcast Host Jad Abumrad To Visit Boise".
RadioLab explores big ideas every week on WNYC. The nationally-distributed…
Thumbnail for "The Controversy Stoking Idaho's Oil And Gas Industry".
Idaho’s oil and gas industry continues to spark interest, concern and…
Thumbnail for "Smithsonian Exhibit On Japanese Internment Camps Features Idaho Artifacts".
During World War II, tens of thousands of Japanese Americans were rounded up…
Thumbnail for "Bosnian In Boise: Celebrating Culture Through Food And Dance On Thursday".
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian Cultural Center of Idaho has been in Boise since…
Thumbnail for "The World Of The Fashion Industry And Kathy Ireland's Career, As Told By Idaho Author".
The fashion industry is about more than just clothes. It’s also about scandal,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 17, 2020".
Legislative session is in full swing here in Idaho. Our own Jimmy Dawson, Kevin…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's Community Health Assessment Finds Two Main Health Concerns For Idaho".
Every three years, hospitals across Idaho take part in a survey to determine…
Thumbnail for "Boise State University Organizers Plan MLK Day Celebration".
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Idaho Human Rights Day. George…
Thumbnail for "Bogus Basin And Tamarack Execs Talk Idaho Ski Season So Far".
This week’s snowfall in the Treasure Valley means only one thing: ski season is…
Thumbnail for "An Economic Forecast For Idaho's Coming Year And Decade".
Ten years ago, the global economy was in the depths of the financial crisis and…
Thumbnail for "'You Know The Place' Podcast Takes An Idaho Hot Spring Dip And A Beer Sip".
Hot springs were practically made for winter, which is why we're presenting…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho Tourism Relies On Work-Travel Visa Program".
The J-1 visa program was intended to promote international understanding,…
Thumbnail for "Boise State University Professor Frees Innocent Man After 18 Years In Prison".
In 1993, a Georgia man named Kerry Robinson was accused of raping a woman at…
Thumbnail for "Owners Of New Boise Meditation Studio Balance Business With Peaceful Practice".
There's a new business in downtown Boise, dedicated to something many people do…
Thumbnail for "Tetonia, Idaho Is A Small Town With A Quirky Winter Tradition".
The small town of Tetonia, Idaho will celebrate their 9th annual Snow Plane…
Thumbnail for "As Australia's Bushfires Rage, Idaho Sends Fire Crews To Help".
The National Interagency Fire Center in Boise has sent wildfire supression…
Thumbnail for "Women's March In Boise Celebrates Idaho's 100th Anniversary Of The Women's Vote".
The third annual Women's March falls on the 100th anniversary of women's…
Thumbnail for "Boise Organization To Unveil New Certification On Diversity In The Workplace".
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is getting ready to unveil a new program…
Thumbnail for "Former Olympian Visits Treasure Valley For Talk Series".
Jeff Galloway has been a major name in the running community since before his…
Thumbnail for "Wolf Reintroduction In Idaho, 25 Years Later".
Twenty-five years ago, wolves were reintroduced in Idaho. Ranchers feared for…
Thumbnail for "Law Enforcement Officials Say Medical Neglect Laws Don't Protect Children Enough".
Currently in Idaho, faith healing is legally exempt from medical neglect laws.…
Thumbnail for "Portland's Biking Film Fest Stops In Boise".
"Filmed By Bike: The World's Best Bike Movies" is a Portland project making its…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Takes A Look At The 2020 Academy Awards Nominations".
Join Boise State Public Radio's George Prentice as he breaks down the Academy…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 10, 2020".
It's been a busy first week after the holidays. To break it all down, tune in…
Thumbnail for "Meet Lauren Necochea, Idaho's Newest Lawmaker".
Lauren Necochea is the newest Idaho lawmaker, appointed by Gov. Brad Little in…
Thumbnail for "'Wanna Know Idaho' Finds Out Where Zoo Animal Waste Goes".
This segment originally aired on Feb. 4, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Former State Department Official And Boise State Professor Talks Iranian Tensions".
After an American drone strike killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani at the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Receives Federal Preschool Education Grant".
Idaho is getting an almost $3.5 million federal grant to improve early…
Thumbnail for "Wood River Valley 7th Graders Design Drones In New Program".
Hailey’s Wood River Middle School has a new program for 7th-graders: “Drone…
Thumbnail for "How Low Steelhead Returns, Closed Seasons Impact Idaho's Fishing Economy In Small Towns".
Idaho Fish and Game just reopened steelhead fishing along the Clearwater River…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Prison System Is Overflowing. Here's What ACLU Of Idaho Says Should Be Done".
The ACLU of Idaho has long lobbied for change in criminal justice, urging…
Thumbnail for "Everything We Know About Alzheimer's May Be Wrong".
When you think of Alzheimer's, you think of plaque. For 30 years, clumps of…
Thumbnail for "95-Year-Old Idaho Angler Shares A Lifetime Of Fish Tales".
Winston Moore is an Idaho angler who has been making fishing history for over…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Dance Troupe Makes National 'Dance Mag' List".
Idaho's LED performance group was just named one of Dance Magazine's 2020 "25…
Thumbnail for "From Budget Cuts To Prison Reform, What Idaho's Governor Wants To See In 2020".
Monday, Governor Brad Little gave his annual State of the State address at the…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Struggles With More Development In Eagle Foothills".
In 2006, Ada County officials permitted a development of 800 acres in the Eagle…
Thumbnail for "In Advance Of Boise Visit, Lunch For Literacy's 2020 Speaker Talks The Joys Of Reading".
Nancy Pearl is a librarian, best-selling author and literary critic. Her…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's College Savings Program Is Changing. Here's What You Need To Know".
The cost of college education keeps going up. Idaho tries to mitigate that cost…
Thumbnail for "NPR Reporter Kirk Siegler Sets Up In Idaho To Cover Complex Rural Issues".
This interview orginally aired Dec. 9, 2019.
Thumbnail for "BEAM App Helps Reduce Waste And Food Insecurity At Boise State".
This interview orginally aired Dec. 9, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Governor Brad Little Reflects On His First Year Ahead Of State Of The State Address".
It’s been more than a year since Governor Brad Little took his oath of office…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 3, 2020".
From Medicaid to Boise Mayor Dave Bieter's exit, the Reporter Roundtable brings…
Thumbnail for "Physicist, Poet And Science Fiction Writer Talks Astronomy Ahead Of Boise Lecture".
Telling the story of our universe is one of the main roles of astronomers.…
Thumbnail for "Advocates Want Immigrants In Idaho To Know They Can Use Public Programs".
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a rule change that would have…
Thumbnail for "Boise State University Plans Launch Of Cybersecurity Certificate In 2020".
Cybersecurity is an in-demand industry in Idaho and beyond. In response to that…
Thumbnail for "Book Recounts Author's Second 24-Town Tour Of Rural Idaho".
Idaho author Alan Minksoff first made his 24-town tour of the Gem State in the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Organization Links Corporations With Artists Who Have Disabilities".
This interview orginally aired Dec. 18, 2019.
Thumbnail for "What Holiday Food Looks Like Across Idaho And The Mountain West".
Follow along as two Mountain West News Bureau reporters share cultural holiday…
Thumbnail for "New Year's Eve: Popping Bottles With Idaho Matters At The Boise Co-Op".
With New Year's Eve just around the corner, it’s about time to break out the…
Thumbnail for "This Boise Tattoo Artist Is Competing For $100K On A Reality TV Show".
Jordan Allred is a Boise tattoo artist who is known for her black and grey…
Thumbnail for "'Anonymously Single' Boise Weekly Columnist Talks Local Dating".
She’s single... and now one of Boise Weekly’s most provocative columnists.
Thumbnail for "The Future Of Solar Energy In Idaho".
Right before Christmas, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission rejected a…
Thumbnail for "Owyhee Initiative Celebrates Ten Years Of Land Preservation In Idaho".
As we reflect on 2019, we're looking back at some of our best interviews,…
Thumbnail for "Boise State President Marlene Tromp Talks About A "New Era" In Idaho Higher Education".
As we reflect on 2019, we're looking back at some of our best interviews,…
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As we reflect on 2019, we're looking back at some of our best interviews,…
Thumbnail for "Chatting With The New University Of Idaho President C. Scott Green".
As we reflect on 2019, we're looking back at some of our best interviews,…
Thumbnail for "A Look At The Boise Bombers Wheelchair Rugby Team".
As we reflect on 2019, we're looking back at some of our best interviews,…
Thumbnail for "Boise-Based Basque Musician Wins National Heritage Award".
As we reflect on 2019, we're looking back at some of our best interviews,…
Thumbnail for "Twin Falls Refugee's New Book Chronicles Life Of Struggle And Compassion".
As we reflect on 2019, we're looking back at some of our best interviews,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Senator Tells Reporter "Don't Do That Again" After Posing Question On Trump".
As we reflect on 2019, we're looking back at some of our favorite interviews,…
Thumbnail for "What Christmas Is Like For Patients At An Idaho Hospital".
For people experiencing a health crisis, this time of year isn't necessarily a…
Thumbnail for "Deck The Halls...But Not The Tree? A Look At Idaho's Christmas Tree Shortage".
If you've had trouble finding an evergreen to brighten your living room this…
Thumbnail for "New Years Predictions: What Our Newsroom Predicts For Idaho And Beyond In 2020".
2020 is bound to be a memorable year in news. Boise State Public Radio's news…
Thumbnail for "Here's Our Picks For 2019 Person Of The Year...In Idaho And Beyond".
From an iconic country star to a freshman Idaho lawmaker, Boise State Public…
Thumbnail for "Boise's Treefort Music Fest Organizers On How They Select Bands".
Treefort Music Fest is preparing for their March 2020 festival. The multi-day…
Thumbnail for "A Look At Idaho's 'Santa School'".
These days there it seems you can go to school for just about anything, even…
Thumbnail for "Housing Nonprofit Looks To Raise Funds For Homeless And Low Income Housing Groups".
Since 2011, the Home Partnership Foundation has held the Avenues for Hope…
Thumbnail for "Does Boise Have List Fatigue?".
There was a time earlier this decade when getting on a list with a national…
Thumbnail for "How Smartphones Have Changed The Nature Photography Industry".
Most people today will walk around with a smartphone in their pocket, giving…
Thumbnail for "One Idaho Doctor Explains How Gratitude Helps Combat Seasonal Depression".
During the "season of cheer," many people suffer from seasonal depression.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Organization Links Corporations With Artists Who Have Disabilities".
Idaho Parents Unlimited provides many services to folks with disabilities. One…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Dark Sky Reserve In Danger Of Losing "Gold" Status".
The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve has received the highest possible ranking by…
Thumbnail for "A Look At Dental Health In Rural Idaho".
Rural communities across America struggle to find adequate dental care nearby,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Literacy Proficiency Struggles To Reach Targeted Mark".
The Idaho State Board of Education has targeted literacy proficiency as a…
Thumbnail for "Ballet Idaho Upgrades Their Production Of 'The Nutcracker'".
Ballet Idaho's annual production of "The Nutcracker" has become a holiday…
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Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to hear a consequential case called…
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This segment originally aired March 5, 2019.
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This segment originally aired September 30, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Boise State Professor Translates 400-Year-Old Play That Explores Themes Of Gender Identity".
This segment originally aired November 1, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Boise Homeless Shelter's December Fundraiser Is Their Biggest Of The Year".
Interfaith Sanctuary is hosting their 14th annual Xtreme Holiday Xtravaganza at…
Thumbnail for "Former Idaho House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding Reflects On 7 Years In The Legislature".
The Idaho House will have a new leader in the 2020 legislative session. Mat…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: December 13, 2019".
This week’s Reporter Roundtable panel of Rebecca Boone with the Associated…
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This segment originally aired July 18, 2019.
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This segment originally aired July 15, 2019.
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This segment originally aired February 7, 2019.
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This segment originally aired July 17, 2019.
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This segment originally aired November 12, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Retiring Boise Police Chief Bill Bones Talks To Idaho Matters".
This segment originally aired October 3, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Sixth Grader Works To Save The Sockeye Salmon...With Socks!".
When Topher Jones was in 5th grade, his class raised sockeye salmon to learn…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Residents Identify Growth As Main Concern In New Survey".
In a new survey conducted by Boise State University researchers, residents of…
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Every year the Boise Bicycle Project helps grant underprivileged children the…
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The United States Marine Corps has been helping bring holiday joy to children…
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"La Cage Aux Folles" is a Tony award winning musical, which was the basis for…
Thumbnail for "BEAM App Helps Reduce Waste And Food Insecurity At Boise State".
Three Boise State students are helping the problem of food insecurity and waste…
Thumbnail for "NPR Reporter Kirk Siegler Sets Up In Idaho To Cover Complex Rural Issues".
NPR reporter Kirk Siegler has spent the last few years investigating the…
Thumbnail for "After 50 Years Of Treating Cancer Patients, Boise Hospital Renames Their Center".
Known for 50 years as the Mountain States Tumor Institute, the Boise facility…
Thumbnail for "University Of Idaho Professor Studies The Moon's Surface To Teach Us About Impact Craters".
Earth's moon is well known for its surface being littered with craters. But can…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: December 6, 2019".
From historic Boise and Caldwell runoff elections to the surprise retirement of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Native Starts Magazine To Teach Kids About Strong Female Role Models".
Rexburg native and Brigham Young University-Idaho alumni Ashley Aikele wanted…
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The Idaho Botanical Gardens has been putting on their Winter Garden aGlow event…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Broncos Look To Clinch The Mountain West Championship".
The Boise State Broncos are set to host their third consecutive Mountain West…
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Thumbnail for "John McGee Wins Controversial Caldwell Runoff Years After Sexually Harassing Staffer".
Former Idaho state legislator John McGee has won a heated runoff election for…
Thumbnail for "Here's What Lauren McLean's Win In The Boise Mayoral Runoff Means".
Lauren McLean is set to become the next mayor of Boise after soundly beating…
Thumbnail for "Boise Performance Organizations Celebrate Youth Art Crawl".
After a successful "arts crawl" last spring featuring four of Boise's most…
Thumbnail for "Snake River Seed Cooperative Promotes Healthy Harvests With Economic Benefits".
This segment originally aired January 23, 2019.
Thumbnail for "With The 2020 Legislative Session Looming, Idaho College Tuition Is A Hot Button Issue".
College tuition costs are rising around the country, leading to many…
Thumbnail for "How Getting New Adults Interested In Hunting Could Help Bolster Conservation Efforts".
There’s a symbiotic relationship between hunting and conservation, and we’re…
Thumbnail for "Boise Holiday Homes Tour Gives Visitors A Look At One Of The Oldest Homes In Boise".
Boise's North End is home to some of the city's oldest houses, including the…
Thumbnail for "Local Idaho Band To Release New Album At Fundraising Event For Bird Conservation".
Local Boise band Idyltime is releasing their third album at a fundraising event…
Thumbnail for "As Demand For Value-Based Healthcare Grows, Boise State Launches Program".
Value-based healthcare is designed to incentivize high quality care to Medicare…
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Tuesday December 3, Boise will have a runoff election for the office of mayor…
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A new exhibit has opened at the Discovery Center of Idaho. On display is a cast…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Entrepreneurship Leaders Talk Economic Impact Of Women And Girls In Business".
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Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg is apologizing and reversing a policy…
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The Treasure Valley is growing quickly, with many newcomers flocking to the…
Thumbnail for "Celebrating An Interfaith Thanksgiving In Downtown Boise".
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, the Interfaith Thanksgiving service at Boise's…
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When the Idaho Foodbank opened its doors in 1984, its mission was simple: solve…
Thumbnail for "Boise-Based Peregrine Fund Saves Poisoned Kenyan Vultures".
Earlier this month, Kenyan vultures were found illegally poisoned in the…
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Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 22, 2019".
After a week of national news consuming headlines, let the Idaho Matters Friday…
Thumbnail for "Boise And Caldwell Will Have Runoff Elections In December. What Are You Curious About?".
After inconclusive results in November, both Boise and Caldwell are holding…
Thumbnail for "Handmade Idaho Holiday Market Gives Consumers A Local Options For Crafty Products".
Jewelry, tableware, clothing and chocolates. What do these things all have in…
Thumbnail for "New CDC Report Shows That 30% Of Antibiotics Are Prescribed Unnecessarily".
Antibiotics are used to combat bacterial infections and have been an important…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Club Raises $200,000 For Local Charities".
The Impact Club tries to live up to its name by making a difference in the…
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After nearly 10 years with St. Luke's, CEO Dr. David Pate says he will retire…
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This Segment Originally aired on MAY 29, 2019
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This Segment Originally aired on APR 30, 2019
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This segment originally aired February 26, 2019.
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Thumbnail for "Cutting Down Bogus Basin Trees".
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Thumbnail for "Counterfeit Car Seats Found In Treasure Valley".
This segment originally aired on FEB 12, 2019
Thumbnail for "Michael Ames Chronicles The Tale Of Private Bowe Bergdahl".
This segment originally aired on MAR 12, 2019
Thumbnail for "Hailey Girl Helps Reinvigorate Idaho Women's History".
Anna Wiese loves politics and history, so it was a shock when the 11-year-old…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 15, 2019".
Controversy in Caldwell, the Boise mayoral runoff, and more. The expert panel…
Thumbnail for "With A Low Higher Education Rate, Idaho Turns To Digital Solutions For College Readiness".
Idaho has had a notoriously tough time getting its high school students to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doesn't Have A Traditional Insanity Defense. Here's Why That Matters".
In order to prevent people with severe mental trauma from receiving unfair…
Thumbnail for "Boise's Saint Alphonsus Looks To Aid New Moms With Mental Health Support".
Becoming a parent is often associated with the most joyful parts of a person’s…
Thumbnail for "Gun Suicide Study To Take Place In Idaho Despite Legislative Restrictions".
Idaho has one of the highest suicide rates in the country, with a majority of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Fish And Game Say Hunting Numbers Are Steady, Bucking National Trend".
Idaho Fish and Game officials say despite national trends showing a decline in…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Students Recognized For Philanthropic Accomplishments".
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Thumbnail for "Ada County Prepares Homeowners For Higher Tax Bill Because Of Rising Home Values".
Ada County is about to get a new property tax bill which will change property…
Thumbnail for "After Boise Mayor Alleges His Opponent Raised 'Dark Money,' We Take A Closer Look".
Monday, incumbent Boise Mayor Dave Bieter accused City Council President Lauren…
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Idaho Dance Theater has committed themselves to creating, performing and…
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Lights and decorations are a way for people to show their holiday spirit and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho State Correctional Center Has One Of The Most Active American Legion Branches".
The American Legion is designed to help those who have served active duty in…
Thumbnail for "After Taking Second In November Election, Boise Mayor Talks His Runoff Strategy".
Last week, incumbent Mayor Dave Bieter came in second with just 30% of the vote…
Thumbnail for "A Conversation With The Lead In A Musical Coming To Boise".
The Broadway hit musical 'Waitress' tells the story of a pie maker who fights…
Thumbnail for "How Much Does Sleep Loss Affect Children And Adults? An Idaho Doctor Helps Us Understand".
Quality sleep is essential to human beings. But so many Americans aren't…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 8, 2019".
State budget cuts, sea changes in local politics after this week's elections,…
Thumbnail for "Artist Breathes Life Into McCall Bridge With New Sculptures".
McCall's Lardo Bridge was recently updated with some new sculptures. These were…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Military Legal Alliance Looks To Help Veterans With Pro-Bono Aid".
Veterans often receive help when it comes to healthcare, but what about legal…
Thumbnail for "Boise-Based Author Considers The Longview In Environmental Policy".
Niels Sparre Nokkentved spent decades as an environmental reporter, mostly in…
Thumbnail for "A Closer Look At One Of The Groups Looking To Influence Boise's Mayoral Election".
Money in politics is not new to statewide and federal elections in Idaho. But…
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With no candidate receiving a majority of votes, Boise is planning its first…
Thumbnail for "Meridian Gets A New Mayor While Twin Falls And Valley County Vote Down Measures".
Although Mayor Tammy de Weerd will no longer lead the City of Meridian come…
Thumbnail for "Here's What Boise's City Council And Ballot Initiative Results Mean".
There will be two new faces on Boise's City Council. Jimmy Hallyburton and…
Thumbnail for "After Boise Mayoral Results Prompt A Runoff, A Conversation With Lauren McLean".
In a surprising turn of events, incumbent Boise Mayor Dave Bieter took just 30%…
Thumbnail for "What's Buzzing On Your Podcast Feed? 'You Know The Place' Visits An Idaho Bee Farm".
Boise State Public Radio's You Know The Place podcast explores some of the…
Thumbnail for "Here's What Idaho Shakespeare Festival Has In Store For Their 2020 Line-Up".
The Idaho Shakespeare Festival has become a staple of summer time in the Boise…
Thumbnail for "We Know Wildfires Are Dangerous. But What About Smoke? New Study Does A Deep Dive".
Wildfires have taken place across the West for centuries. But as climate change…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Author Cynthia Hand Previews Her Newest Young Adult Book".
If you have a teen living in your home, you might be familiar with New York…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Sees Hike In Pediatric Eating Disorders".
Eating disorders are the second deadliest of the mental health disorders…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Latino Students Continue To Fall Behind Despite Statewide Efforts".
The number of Latino students in Idaho schools has almost doubled in the past…
Thumbnail for "How Riders, Cities And Companies Can Keep Boise E-Scooter Users Safe".
Last weekend, a 16-year-old e-scooter rider in Boise was struck and killed by a…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Professor Translates 400-Year-Old Play That Explores Themes Of Gender Identity".
In 1600, a Basque-born nun named Catalina de Erauso escaped the nunnery in…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 1, 2019".
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Thumbnail for "Boise Mayoral Candidate Conversations 2019: Dave Bieter".
Mayor Dave Bieter is already Boise's longest-serving chief executive. But he…
Thumbnail for "Valley County Asks Voters To Take On New Property Tax After Loss Of Federal Funding".
Valley County, which encompasses McCall, Donnelly, Cascade and plenty of rural…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayoral Candidate Conversations 2019: Lauren McLean".
Boise City Councilwoman Lauren McLean said people had encouraged her for years…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Dentists Work To Prevent Opioid Abuse".
The United States has been battling the opioid epidemic for years, with much of…
Thumbnail for "CBD Shops Are Popping Up In Idaho. But Are They Legal? One Law Expert Brings Clarity".
Cannabis is illegal in Idaho, even as states surrounding us legalize medicinal…
Thumbnail for "Former Boise Employee Directed City Business While Working For Mayor Bieter's Campaign".
When Boise mayoral candidates released their campaign finance reports earlier…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayoral Candidate Conversations 2019: Adriel Martinez".
Adriel Martinez is one of six men and women challenging incumbent Dave Bieter…
Thumbnail for "Here's What Makes Opera Idaho's Upcoming Show So Different".
Opera Idaho has been a Gem State staple for close to 50 years, but they are…
Thumbnail for "This Idaho Doctor Says You Can Reduce Your Risk Of Breast Cancer With These Changes".
Breast cancer is a disease that impacts one in eight women and well as one in…
Thumbnail for "How Will The Meridian Cellphone Ban Affect You? One City Official Explains".
Have you found yourself distracted by your phone while driving? Although the…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayoral Candidate Conversations 2019: Cortney Nielsen".
Cortney Nielsen is one of the seven men and women running to be Boise's mayor.…
Thumbnail for "From Soldier To Student: One Group Helps Idaho Veterans Adapt To Student Life".
One of the biggest draws of the military for young Americans is the promise of…
Thumbnail for "Apprenticeship Program Helps Connect St. Al's With Reliable Refugee Workers".
Refugees have a lot of things to sort out in a quick period of time when they…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayoral Candidate Conversations 2019: Wayne Richey".
Wayne Richey is, perhaps, the most provocative candidate on the ballot in the…
Thumbnail for "A Visit To An "Extreme Haunted House" In The Mountain West".
It’s that time of year when many of us head out to corn mazes, pumpkin…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 25, 2019".
The gloves are off in the race to become Boise's next mayor. Our panel of…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayoral Candidate Conversations 2019: Rebecca Arnold".
Rebecca Arnold is no stranger to the public eye. She's currently the president…
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Story Story Night creates events for people to hear stories and share real-life…
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The holidays are just around the corner, and are usually a time for cheer,…
Thumbnail for "Here's What's At Stake With Elections In South Central Idaho".
With November 5 quickly approaching, South Central Idaho has several important…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayoral Candidate Conversations 2019: Brent Coles".
Of the seven men and women running for Boise mayor this year, the most…
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Gun control has become a topic driving national politics over the last several…
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The City of Meridian has been led by Mayor Tammy de Weerd for 15 years, but she…
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Fall has a lot of symbolic events, from the changing leaves to pumpkin carving…
Thumbnail for "Combating Early Childhood Trauma In Idaho".
Adverse childhood experiences, otherwise known as ACEs, are traumatic…
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When families are unable to have children, some parents turn to surrogacy.…
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Small scale solar production has become a popular way to decrease carbon…
Thumbnail for "Yoga Instruction Brings Physical And Mental Health Benefits To Idaho Prisons".
This segment originally aired June 6, 2019.
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The Boise City Club's mission is "things happen when people start talking."…
Thumbnail for "‘Policy Pub’ Event Looks At Housing Affordability In Light Of Rapid Growth".
The Boise metro has grown by more than 100,000 people since 2010. One of the…
Thumbnail for "Have You Voted, Idaho? Several Counties Begin Early Voting Weeks Before November 5th".
Early voting has begun in several Idaho counties, which can provide insight…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Horror Film Festival Celebrates All The Things That Go Bump In The Night".
As Halloween approaches, the Idaho Horror Film Festival hopes to get folks in a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Talks With The New Executive Director Of The Morrison Center".
The Velma V. Morrison Center has become a cultural icon for Boise and Idaho for…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 18, 2019".
This week the Reporter Roundtable talks about the upcoming mayoral races in…
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More than half the population in the United States will need access to…
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In July, 28 GOP Idaho house members sent a letter to Boise State University…
Thumbnail for "Idaho-Based Author Ridley Pearson Appears On PBS Program 'Kid Stew'".
This interview originally aired June 20, 2019.
Thumbnail for "The Bureau Of Land Management Is Moving Its Headquarters To The Mountain West".
The Bureau of Land Managment announced earlier this year that the agency's…
Thumbnail for "NASA Plans Mission To Investigate Jupiter's Moon Of Europa".
This segment originally aired February 1, 2019.
Thumbnail for "How Does Psychological Stress Affect Refugees? Boise State Researchers Answer".
Refugees have come to Boise from across the globe, resettling after traumatic…
Thumbnail for "“Welcome To Night Vale” Podcast Comes To A Boise Stage".
Welcome To Night Vale is one of the most downloaded podcasts in the world. Set…
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According to a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, Idaho higher…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Mountain Biking Association Looks To Expand Treasure Valley Mountain Biking".
This interview originally aired June 18, 2019.
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A team of nurses and respiratory therapists based in Boise was recently named…
Thumbnail for "Former Secretary Of The Interior Will Visit Idaho For Talk On Climate Change And Energy".
Former Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will be in Idaho next week for the…
Thumbnail for "Boise's School For Pregnant Teens Gets A New Home After 96 Years In The Community".
The Booth Marian Pritchett School has a 96-year history in Boise. Its goal is…
Thumbnail for "'This Is My Brave' Spreads Mental Health Awareness In Boise".
'This Is My Brave' is a community performance of storytellers who share their…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Non-Profit Helps Connect Employers To Job Seekers With Disabilities".
Finding a new job can be difficult and it can be particularly challenging for…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Department Of Education Committee Holds A Closed Door Meeting".
Last week, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra called a meeting…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayoral Candidates Disclose Financials And We Look At The Story Behind The Numbers".
It's campaign disclosure time. For the Boise City mayoral race, all the…
Thumbnail for "A New Pediatric Program For Medically Fragile Patients Opens In Idaho".
Pediatric palliative care is designed to help medically fragile patients by…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Lags Behind National Average In Teacher Retention".
This segment originally aired May 21, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 11, 2019".
Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) refuses to answer questions about President Donald…
Thumbnail for "Refugee Restaurant Week Puts A Spotlight On Treasure Valley's Far-Flung Chefs".
Refugee Restaurant Week is an annual event in the Treasure Valley. It pairs…
Thumbnail for "Bill Aims To Gain Bipartisan Support To Save Wildlife In Idaho And Beyond".
In September, a new study in the Journal Science documented a 29% decrease of…
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The annual Frank Church Conference is set for Oct. 14 at Boise State…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Senator Tells Reporter "Don't Do That Again" After Posing Question On Trump".
While attending a panel on women in business in Nampa on Wednesday, Republican…
Thumbnail for "Telluride Mountain Film Festival Comes To Boise".
Thirteen films will be on display this Friday at the Egyptian Theater as part…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Historians Are Looking For Your Artifacts Celebrating Trailblazing Women".
To celebrate 100 years since women got the vote, the Idaho State Museum in…
Thumbnail for "Boise 4th Grader Wants To Go Solar Without Building Power Lines".
This segment originally aired August 7, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Boise Realtors React To Proposed Rules On Short-Term Rentals".
Short-term rentals have become a popular alternative to hotels and have created…
Thumbnail for "Artist Highlights Boise's Homeless Population In New Photography Project".
When Boise-based photographer Matthew Wordell heard about four deaths in one…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Caribou Population Is Gone. A Federal Lawsuit Could Change That".
The caribou are now officially an endangered species and they have all been…
Thumbnail for "A Look At What Some Tax-Exempt Public Land Could Mean For Certain Counties".
In 2016 the Idaho Land Board passed a policy allowing reinvestment in private…
Thumbnail for "Will There Be A Runoff In The Boise Mayoral Race? One Idaho Political Pundit Gives His Take".
Seven people are running for the City of Boise’s top job. The crowded field of…
Thumbnail for "'Working The Wilderness' Documents The True Story Of Early Land Managers".
This segment originally aired May 21, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Author Talks To Boise State About Single Motherhood And Minimum Wage".
Is it possible to support your family as a single parent while working minimum…
Thumbnail for "Ada County Commissioner Seeks Public Input On Treasure Valley Growth".
Idaho is one of the fastest growing states in the country, with much of that…
Thumbnail for "Death Rattle Writer's Festival Takes Over Nampa Venues".
Death Rattle Writer's Festival is kicking off their 6th event in as many years,…
Thumbnail for "Cornell University Professor Visits Boise To Talk Exoplanets".
Cornell Professor Dr. Ray Jayawardhana studies exoplanets, planets that orbit a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 4, 2019".
On the Reporter Roundtable, Scott McIntosh of the Idaho Statesman, Rebecca…
Thumbnail for "Boise-Based Alley Repertory Theater Prepares For Their 12th Season".
Alley Repertory Theater is preparing to enter their 12th season of productions…
Thumbnail for "Boise State University Holds A Summit On Diversity And Inclusion".
Boise State University's Blue Sky Institute is holding its annual Diversity and…
Thumbnail for "Retiring Boise Police Chief Bill Bones Talks To Idaho Matters".
In three weeks, Boise Police Chief Bill Bones will retire from his position…
Thumbnail for "A Conversation With The People Behind Two Grassroots Boise Initiatives".
There are two initiatives up for a vote in November in the City of Boise. One…
Thumbnail for "How Is Idaho Dealing With Psychological Trauma?".
Traumatic events often lead to a psychological problems, particularly in young…
Thumbnail for "Boise-Based Basque Musician Wins National Heritage Award".
Dan Ansotegui was raised around Basque music, food and dance. He's been playing…
Thumbnail for "The U.S. Could Lose Its Measles Elimination Status. Here's What That Means In Idaho".
The World Health Organization gave the U.S. Measles elimination status in 2000,…
Thumbnail for "What Happened In Glacier National Park On The "Night Of The Grizzlies"?".
For women who like to recreate in Mountain West states like Idaho, it's long…
Thumbnail for "Millennials Are Flocking To The Treasure Valley".
This interview originally aired June 19, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Is Modular Housing The Future Of Dormitories? One Idaho College Thinks So".
In recent years, alternative housing has become a popular solution to the…
Thumbnail for "Defining Cycling Regulations: A Boise Court Case And What It Means For The "Idaho Stop"".
In Idaho, cyclists are allowed to treat a red light like a stop sign. A rider…
Thumbnail for "Museum Of Idaho Gets A Makeover That Will Mean More Exhibits. (Yes, Dinosaur Ones!)".
The Idaho Falls Museum re-opened this Saturday, with a new space nearly double…
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is known for its devout…
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Growing up in low-income neighborhoods has been linked to challenges in youth…
Thumbnail for "Boise Startup Week Brings New And Old Business Together For Week Of Networking And Pitching".
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Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 27, 2019".
On this week's Reporter Roundtable, we discuss the controversy surrounding…
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Thumbnail for "Today Is National Voter Registration Day And Ada County Wants To Make Sure You Register".
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Thumbnail for "Tariffs, Trade Wars And Tech: Financial Analyst Explains What It Means For Idaho".
Tariffs and trade wars have been buzzwords for national headlines, but these…
Thumbnail for "Why Boise's Supreme Court Appeal Could Change How Homelessness Is Treated".
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Thumbnail for "Opera Star And Idaho Native Cecilia Violetta Lopez Returns To Idaho".
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Thumbnail for "Can You Take Your Baby To The Theater? One Idaho Theater Company Says "Yes!"".
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Boise has designated the Central Addition neighborhood as the city’s first LIV…
Thumbnail for "Stanford Researcher Joined By Two Teenagers To Talk The Reality Of Vaping In Idaho Schools".
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The Neave Trio met in college and through their love of music, decided to…
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Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: Friday, September 20, 2019".
President Trump's education department stops in Idaho, Boise delivers its state…
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This interview originally aired May 28, 2019.
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This interview originally aired June 20, 2019.
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This interview originally aired June 13, 2019.
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This interview originaly aired June 11, 2019.
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This interview originally aired April 29, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Indulge Boise Connects Communities With Foodies".
This segment aired May 29, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Hailey Doctor Teaches Sports Medicine In Ghana".
This segment aired May 21, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Doctor Shares Ways To Detect And Treat Pediatric Hearing Loss".
This interview originally aired May 16, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Parents: Unsure How To Care For Your Infants' Teeth? Here's Some Tips".
Infants don't typically start getting teeth until six months, but overall oral…
Thumbnail for "A Look At The Boise Bombers Wheelchair Rugby Team".
Each summer in Boise, a group of athletes gathers together for physical…
Thumbnail for "How Boise State's New Quarterback Is Already Making History".
For many people in the Treasure Valley and beyond, fall means the blue turf and…
Thumbnail for "Mountain West Teachers Train In Active Shooter Drills".
What do you do in the case of a school shooter? Idaho Matters features a…
Thumbnail for "Here's How The Boise Greenbelt Has Changed Over 50 Years".
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Greenbelt. From walking to biking,…
Thumbnail for "How Do Biases Affect Idaho Courts?".
Do personal biases affect the criminal justice system? Implicit biases are…
Thumbnail for "Medicaid Expansion Saga Continues".
Idaho lawmakers met Friday to review funding options for Medicaid. With one…
Thumbnail for "Vaping-Related Illness Found In Idaho. Here's What One Doctor Says You Should Know".
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 380 cases of a…
Thumbnail for "Here's What Films To Keep On Your Radar, Idaho!".
Every year the Toronto International Film Festival puts a spotlight on movies…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: Friday, September 13, 2019".
Brent Coles makes headlines in the mayoral race, vaping leading to a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Humanities Council Brings Cuban-American Poet Richard Blanco To Boise".
The National Endowment for the Humanities was founded in 1965 by Congress.…
Thumbnail for "Dealing With Idaho's Drug Overdose Problem".
The number of drug overdose deaths in Idaho has tripled since 1999, with the…
Thumbnail for "How Idaho's Parental Leave Policy Stacks Up".
In 1993 Congress passed the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, widely known…
Thumbnail for "A Closer Look At Idaho's Constitutional Defense Fund".
When states challenge the federal government over things like public land…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Presents A Boise Mayoral Forum Focused On The Environment".
This November, voters in Boise will elect their next mayor. There are seven…
Thumbnail for "The Boise Greenbelt? There's An App For That".
The Boise Greenbelt turns 50 this year. The iconic pathway that hugs the Boise…
Thumbnail for "New Grant Aims To Increase Number Of Native American Doctoral Students In STEM".
The University of Idaho received a $1 million grant to fund 12 Native American…
Thumbnail for "As More Idaho Companies Ban Guns In Their Stores, What Does The Law Say?".
After the deadly mass shooting in an El Paso Walmart earlier this summer,…
Thumbnail for "Boise City Council Member Proposes New Rules Restricting Rental Fees".
As Boise’s housing market becomes more and more competitive, how is that…
Thumbnail for "Award-Winning Documentary About Tiny Sea Mammal Comes To Boise".
The vaquita is a small species of porpoise that lives exclusively in the Gulf…
Thumbnail for "Taxing The Rich To Pay For Education In Idaho: Will It Work?".
Reclaim Idaho wants to tax folks in upper brackets to pay for education. They…
Thumbnail for "How An Idaho College Garden Helps Relieve Food Insecure Students".
This Friday, the College of Western Idaho is hosting a farm to fork dinner to…
Thumbnail for "Why It's So Hard To Get A Reserved Camping Site In Idaho – And What You Can Do About It".
As the official first day of fall is just two weeks away, perhaps you’re…
Thumbnail for "Women Are Underrepresented In STEM. Here's Discovery Center Of Idaho's Solution".
Technology surrounds us everyday, and the demand for software engineers…
Thumbnail for "Dust Devils In The High Desert: What It Means For Research On Mars".
Dust devils — those updrafts of rotating air you see in parking lots or in the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: Friday, September 6, 2019".
Ammon Bundy buys a gun, there's a new — but familiar — name in the Boise…
Thumbnail for "In Its Third Year, 208 Comedy Fest Brings More Than 60 Comedians To Boise Stages".
For the last three years, 208 Comedy Fest has brought a diverse array of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Press Club Sues Ada County Over Alleged Records Request Violations".
The Idaho Press Club has filed a lawsuit against Ada County, saying officials…
Thumbnail for "After Medicaid Waiver Was Rejected By Feds, Idaho Republicans Plan New Approach".
Last week, the federal government rejected a request from Idaho lawmakers for a…
Thumbnail for "Campfire Theatre Festival In Boise Highlights The Power Of Story".
Before there were history books documenting our past, there were stories told…
Thumbnail for "How Geosciences Could Factor Into Your Favorite Idaho Wine".
The Snake River Valley in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon is home to a growing…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Has One Of The Toughest Laws Against Female Genital Mutilation".
Warning: This story talks explicitly about female anatomy and traumatizing…
Thumbnail for "$14 Million Later, First Idaho Hatchery Sockeye Comes Home".
Getting hatchery Snake River sockeye salmon from Idaho to the Pacific Ocean and…
Thumbnail for "How A Device With Robotically Controlled Magnets Helps An Idaho Doctor Treat Her Heart Patients".
When it comes to human physiology, performing invasive heart procedures is…
Thumbnail for ""Fostered" Documentary Spurs Conversation About Idaho's Foster Care System".
A new HBO documentary titled "Fostered" takes a critical look into the child…
Thumbnail for "Does Your Food Come From Idaho? Check The Label To Find Out.".
Since 2002, Idaho Preferred has been helping people find and use local food and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Medicaid Advocates Respond To Federal Restrictions Request".
Last week, the federal government rejected a request from the state of Idaho to…
Thumbnail for "Prescribed Fires: Good Or Bad?".
Prescribed fires have been used for centuries to help control the landscape.…
Thumbnail for "Can Libraries Fix News Deserts?".
The news desert is growing. The Mountain West is home to two dozen counties…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporter Roundtable: Friday, August 30, 2019".
Join us for your weekly dose of all-things-Idaho news! From mayors to Medicaid…
Thumbnail for "How To Stay Safe On Idaho Highways This Labor Day".
In the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there is a spike in traffic…
Thumbnail for "Is The Supreme Court Next For A Transgender Idaho Inmate?".
Last Friday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals announced their decision in the…
Thumbnail for "SheNetworksBoise Focuses On Building Up Women Entrepreneurs".
SheNetworksBoise is all about women supporting women. The new monthly events…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's First Children's Hospital Set To Open In Early September".
Idaho’s only Children’s Hospital is just days away from opening its doors to a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Constitutional Law Expert On Why The Constitution Is "In A Crucible"".
Is the U.S. Supreme Court a “law court” or a “political court?” What are the…
Thumbnail for "Swimming Program Aims To Keep Idaho Refugees Safe".
In the summer of 2017, a 15-year-old refugee from the Democratic Republic…
Thumbnail for "How One Man Is Learning To Live Life In Idaho After 20 Years Behind Bars".
Bob Hall was just released from Idaho state prison. He spent 20 years behind…
Thumbnail for "Can You Bring Your Gun To The County Fair Or Festival?".
County fairs have become Idaho's latest gun rights battleground. Canyon County…
Thumbnail for "A Chat With The NEA President".
The National Endowment for the Arts was created by Congress in 1965. The…
Thumbnail for "A Year In The Movies And The Toronto Film Fest".
It's been a banner year in film. From the Avengers to the Lion King, the movies…
Thumbnail for "A Talk With Boise's Mayor About Homelessness And Housing".
The city of Boise has officially filed its appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court…
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Does where you live affect how you donate to political campaigns? That was the…
Thumbnail for "Return To Mount Kennedy".
We’ll meet the director of a critically acclaimed documentary telling the story…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporter Roundtable: Friday, August 23, 2019".
Our regular Friday segment goes deep on the predatory landlords in Boise,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho-Born Director A.J. Eaton Talks His New Movie "David Crosby: Remember My Name"".
Ketchum native A.J. Eaton is the director of "David Crosby: Remember My Name,"…
Thumbnail for "Making Online Learning Safer In Boise Schools".
The Boise School District is looking to make online learning safer for their…
Thumbnail for "In Wake Of El Paso Shooting, Idaho's Latino Population Feels "Exposed"".
The Community Council of Idaho is the oldest nonprofit serving Latinos in the…
Thumbnail for "A Valley Of "Food Innovation"".
Building on its agricultural success, the Magic Valley is taking its next step…
Thumbnail for "Swimming The Boise River From Start To Finish".
In May, we visited with water quality advocate Christopher Swain on his…
Thumbnail for "Building Girls' Confidence — One 5K Run At A Time".
Girls on the Run is a program that aims to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy…
Thumbnail for "An Idaho State Lawmaker Talks With A Trump Official About The Housing Crisis".
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson…
Thumbnail for "After His Ouster, A Conversation With Boise Contemporary Theater's Founder".
On Monday, Boise Contemporary Theater's founding Artistic Director Matthew…
Thumbnail for "Boise State President Marlene Tromp Talks About A "New Era" In Idaho Higher Education".
When Idaho’s State Board of Education announced this spring that Marlene Tromp…
Thumbnail for "New Research Looks Into Whether Red Flag Laws Could Help Prevent Mass Shootings".
Recent shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, have led to renewed calls…
Thumbnail for "Drones Over The Mountain West".
These days, drones are everywhere—from the ones you can buy at your local…
Thumbnail for "Are Property Taxes In Boise Forcing People Out Of Their Homes?".
Rising home prices have been a hot topic recently, especially in Boise.…
Thumbnail for "Inside The Southern Idaho Scleroderma Support Group".
Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease. Folks who have it often…
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What does the U.S. Navy mean to Idaho? Monday kicks of Navy Week and the…
Thumbnail for "Take A Trip With Idaho Matters To The Western Idaho Fair!".
The Western Idaho Fair has been around since 1897. It has everything from corn…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters Roundtable: Friday, August 16, 2019".
It’s time for our Reporter Roundtable, where we get you up to date on all the…
Thumbnail for "Using FirstNet On Idaho Wildfires".
Recent wildfires in the Stanley area got a little help from FirstNet. It was a…
Thumbnail for "Cutting Down Bogus Basin Trees".
More than 1,000 acres of trees are being cut down at Bogus Basin. The timber…
Thumbnail for "Chatting With The University Of Idaho President".
Idaho Matters sits down with the University of Idaho’s new president C. Scott…
Thumbnail for "An Update On Child Marriage In Idaho".
During the last legislative session Democratic Representative Melissa Wintrow…
Thumbnail for "Is The Boise Streetcar Getting Traction?".
Boise Mayor David Bieter’s vision of a streetcar in Downtown Boise may be…
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Three different restaurants in the Treasure Valley have been hit by hepatitis A…
Thumbnail for "Confronting Barriers When You're Deaf And Going To The Doctor's Office".
It’s not easy to go to the doctor if you speak a different language. But, what…
Thumbnail for "Don't Dump That Old Couch In A Canal".
TVs, tires, mattresses, even a recliner — all these items, and lots and lots of…
Thumbnail for "A Closer Look At Idaho Teacher Evaluations".
Idaho Ed News is reporting that during the 2018-2019 school year 98% of…
Thumbnail for "Sockeye Salmon And Dams In-Depth".
It’s been awhile since Lonesome Larry made the long journey home to Redfish…
Thumbnail for "Keeping Kids Safe While Playing Football".
Optimist Youth Football has been going strong since 1949 in Boise’s North End…
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It’s time to go back to school. That has parents juggling a thousand details.…
Thumbnail for "Conservation Dogs Find Quagga Mussels".
Zebra and quagga mussels can devastate an ecosystem and Yellowstone National…
Thumbnail for "Girl Boy Scout Numbers On The Rise In Wyoming".
Wyoming is known as the Equality State. So it’s fitting that earlier this year…
Thumbnail for "Boise High School Considers Mascot Change".
Monday, Boise High officials will come to the school board meeting with a plan…
Thumbnail for "The City Of Boise Plans Library Hearing".
The future of Boise’s main library remains up in the air. After citizen…
Thumbnail for "Boise Is Getting Hotter, Literally".
We all know Boise is a hot topic right now, as more people find the city and…
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The Boise Comic Arts Festival is back this month for its 7th year. This year…
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It’s time for our Reporter Roundtable, where we get you up to date on all the…
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It’s no secret that wildfires are getting worse in the West. They’re…
Thumbnail for "World War II Planes Come To Nampa".
You may have noticed a couple of really big planes flying over the Treasure…
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Back in June, Idaho Matters spoke to Concordia University School of Law…
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You’ve heard us report before on places about to be stocked with fish by Idaho…
Thumbnail for "How Eating CHIP (Not Chips!) Can Be Healthy".
How would you like to lower your cholesterol, your blood pressure, your blood…
Thumbnail for "Soccer Friendly Camps For Kids".
You may have heard about the big international soccer friendly this Saturday…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reacts To Recent Shootings".
Two recent shootings in El Paso and Dayton have left more than 30 people dead…
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Ten-year-old Lily Colson likes penguins and polar bears and she wanted to…
Thumbnail for "Just What Is The Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Anyway?".
On Monday, we talked to Nicole Foy with the Idaho Statesman about emails she…
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Time for the Boise River Boogie. No, it’s not a dance, it’s a duathlon. And…
Thumbnail for "Chronic Wasting Disease Gets Closer To Idaho".
Five cases of chronic wasting disease were confirmed this spring in Montana,…
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What happens when you take a Victorian sofa on a road trip to find out how…
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When most people think of the Sun Valley Film Festival, they probably think of…
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One day a cartoonist, his wife and their kids decided to move from Chicago to…
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Can DACA students receive an Idaho Opportunity Scholarship? That idea is…
Thumbnail for "Inspiring Younger Idaho Voters".
How do you inspire a younger generation to vote? One project wants to get more…
Thumbnail for "A Female Julius Caesar At The Idaho Shakespeare Festival".
This summer, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival is presenting Shakespeare’s Julius…
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When Robin Fehlau was planning her move to Boise eight years ago, something…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters Roundtable: Friday, August 1, 2019".
It’s time for our Reporter Roundtable, where we get you up to date on all the…
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Galaxy Clusters happen when gravity pulls galaxies together into groups. They…
Thumbnail for "Bull Riding In Hailey".
The Sun Valley PBR Classic will bring professional bull riders to Hailey on…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Redistricting Redux".
Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers tried – and failed – to change Idaho’s…
Thumbnail for "Valley Regional Transit Gets More Late Night Lyft".
In January, the Valley Regional Transit Late Night Program started up in Boise.…
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The Idaho Office of School Safety was created by the Idaho Legislature in 2016.…
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From the 1950s to the mid-1990s, no wild Aplomado Falcons were born in the U.S.…
Thumbnail for "While E-Scooter Use Grows In Boise, The City Has New Rules Governing Them".
Boise was a relatively early adopter of e-scooters across the country. Bird and…
Thumbnail for "Sockeye Salmon Struggling On Their Return To Idaho This Summer".
Every year at this time, biologists at Idaho Fish and Game watch closely for…
Thumbnail for "Moths Are Killing Trees In Idaho Forests".
The Idaho Department of Lands is dealing with a big problem caused by a small…
Thumbnail for "An Alternative School In Boise Is The Subject Of A New Documentary".
A new documentary looks at One Stone, a student-led high school in Boise. The…
Thumbnail for "Anthropologist Studies Impact Of Climate Change On National Parks".
Boise State University anthropology professor Pei-Lin Yu is studying something…
Thumbnail for "Wildfire Smoke And Your Health: Idaho Group Puts A Focus On The Air We Breathe".
In Idaho, we all experience wildfire smoke during the summer. But what is the…
Thumbnail for "Filmmakers Produce New Short Film In Boise After Winning '1 Potato Award'".
The 1 Potato screenwriter award is given every year at the Sun Valley Film…
Thumbnail for "Calling All Goatheads: Festival Celebrates All-Things-Bikes In Boise".
Have your bike tires ever fallen victim to the pesky goathead weed? If so,…
Thumbnail for "Oregon Has A New Weed Shop And Many Of Its Customers Are From Idaho".
Eastern Oregon has a new weed shop, this one in Ontario. Weedology opened last…
Thumbnail for "Could Altitude Partially Explain Suicide, Mental Health Issues In Idaho And Mountain West?".
According to a recentGallup poll the Mountain West is home to some of the…
Thumbnail for "A Conversation With A Boise Public Works Official And A 'Zero Waste' Advocate".
This month the City of Boise asked the community to take action and join the…
Thumbnail for "A Preview Of Broadway's 'Les Miserables' In Boise".
"Les Miserables" is the world’s longest-running musical. It's estimated that it…
Thumbnail for "Conversation With Idaho's New Board Of Education President".
Idaho’s state board of education has a new president. In April Debbie…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve Attracts Astronomers And Tourists".
A version of this segment originally aired on June 8, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Catch Up On Idaho News With July 26, 2019 Reporter Roundtable".
A controversial statement from an Idaho Republican leader, an Eastern Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Ed Leader On What Is And Isn't Working In College Attainment".
This year Idaho was the recipient of the 2019 Frank Newman Award recognizing…
Thumbnail for "In Absence Of Government Funding, Groups Try To Fill The Gaps In Gun Research".
More than 20 years ago, Congress passed the so-called Dickey Amendment,…
Thumbnail for "Boise Basque Museum Exhibit Highlights The Strength Of Women Across Generations".
Friday is the start of the annual San Inacio festival in downtown Boise. The…
Thumbnail for "New Documentary Debuts About Idaho Women Who Photographed Native Communities".
Producer Marcia Franklin joins us to talk about a new documentary that offers a…
Thumbnail for "College Of Western Idaho Considers New Funding Options For Expansion".
After last year's failed levy the College of Western Idaho has scaled back…
Thumbnail for "Medical School Program Works To Bring More Doctors To Rural Idaho".
Health disparities experienced between urban and rural communities are a result…
Thumbnail for "Twin Falls Refugee's New Book Chronicles Life Of Struggle And Compassion".
In 1992, a young girl named Liyah Babayan found herself in a strange and new…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Partnership Brings Coding Skills To K-12 Schools In Idaho".
Learning to code is like learning how to speak and write a new language, and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Has A Serious Doctor Shortage. This Program Aims To Help Fix That".
Idaho ranks 49th in the country when it comes to the ratio of active physicians…
Thumbnail for "Lawsuit Challenges Idaho School Districts That Charge Fees For All-Day Kindergarten".
A new class action lawsuit was filed last week challenging the way some Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Man Who Spent 20 Years In Prison For Murder He Didn't Commit Gets Exonerated".
Chris Tapp has been exonerated of the murder of Angie Dodge, an 18-year-old…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters Roundtable: Friday, July 19, 2019".
It’s time for our Reporter Roundtable, where we get you up to date on all the…
Thumbnail for "National Ice Cream Day Helps Idaho Foodbank".
Summer means ice cream and the Idaho Foodbank has a way to indulge your sweet…
Thumbnail for "Teton School District Drops Its Mascot".
The Teton School District is dropping its Redskins mascot. Idaho Ed News…
Thumbnail for "Getting In The Water This Summer? How To Be Safe.".
If you're jumping into a pool, pond or other cool body of water during these…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Asks: Does An Organic Diet Make You Healthier?".
What happens when you give organic produce to pregnant women for six months?…
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Every two years, the City of Boise dubs a new Cultural Ambassador for an…
Thumbnail for "BLM Headquarters Moves West".
A Colorado Senator says the Bureau of Land Management is moving its…
Thumbnail for "1969: Astronauts Land On Idaho’s Craters Of The Moon".
In 1969, sending lunar astronauts to Idaho’s Craters of the Moon National…
Thumbnail for "Indian Relay At The Fort Hall Reservation".
It’s called America’s first extreme sport. It’s certainly old … and extreme.…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Diversity Controversy".
Last week, a group of 28 state lawmakers in Idaho sent Boise State University’s…
Thumbnail for "Diversity Rally Planned At Boise State".
Some Boise State students are preparing a rally at the Idaho Statehouse on…
Thumbnail for "Summer Heat And Homeless Families In Boise".
It's summer, it's hot, and your kids are out of school. Keeping kids cool, and…
Thumbnail for "Time For Warthogs, Hyenas, Baboons And Nile Crocodiles".
Thursday marks the opening of one of Zoo Boise's most ambitious projects to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Health Care Providers Prepare For Medicaid Expansion".
The state of Idaho is still working to implement voter-approved Medicaid…
Thumbnail for "Helping Kids Get Healthy In Idaho".
The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation says one of every three children in Idaho is…
Thumbnail for "Children With Special Needs Get A Helping Hand In The Magic Valley".
Children with special needs in the Magic Valley have a place to turn when they…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Fantasy Author Goes To Comic Con".
Comic Con is a multi-day event that will bring thousands of fans to San Diego…
Thumbnail for "Our Friday Reporter Roundtable".
Friday means it's time for the Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable where we get…
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Pancreatic cancer is hard to find and to treat. We take a look at the Purple…
Thumbnail for "Deadly House Fires And The Need For Smoke Detectors".
A recent, and deadly, Boise house fire has a lot of people thinking about smoke…
Thumbnail for "The Idaho Humanities Council Explores The Question "Are Women People?"".
Forty Idaho teachers are gathering next week for the Idaho Humanities Council's…
Thumbnail for "Cyclists Take Over Downtown Boise".
For the past 32 years, cycling enthusiasts of all abilities have descended on…
Thumbnail for "University Of Idaho Assistant Professor Looks At Slavery Through Pictures".
Matthew Fox-Amato teaches history at the University of Idaho. Oxford University…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Takes A Trip To Gorongosa National Park And Zoo Boise".
Rocky Barker just got back from Gorongosa National Park, which was hit by a…
Thumbnail for "Medicaid Expansion In Idaho: Then And Now".
This July marks the anniversary of when supporters turned in their gathered…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Healthcare Providers Coping With Stress".
Stress affects all of us, but for those who work in healthcare, the risks of…
Thumbnail for "Eating A Farm-To-Fork Dinner In The Treasure Valley".
Farm-to-Fork dinners are served on the very farms that grow the evening's food.…
Thumbnail for "College Students And Mental Health In Idaho".
For many young adults, college is a time full of excitement and exploration.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Goes In-Depth With The LOCKED Podcast".
We take a close up look at the new podcast LOCKED from Boise State Public Radio…
Thumbnail for "The Latest SAT Scores In Idaho".
Idaho Education News reports the latest Idaho SAT test scores have fallen…
Thumbnail for "A New Treasure Valley Youth Mentoring Program".
The Ada County Sheriff's Office and Big Brothers Big Sisters are teaming up to…
Thumbnail for "A Trip To A Central Idaho Raspberry Festival".
Summer means time for fresh berries, from blackberries to strawberries and…
Thumbnail for "Expanding The World Center For Birds Of Prey In Idaho".
The World Center for Birds of Prey is expanding with its new "Global Stem…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Idaho Republicans And Democrats Come Together To Form National Institute For Civil Discourse".
This segment originally aired on May 17, 2019
Thumbnail for "It's A Brand New (Fiscal) Year! What New Laws In Idaho Take Effect This Month?".
Idaho marked the start of its fiscal year on July 1. This year we have new laws…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: The Boise Boys Are HGTV's 'Odd Couple Of Renovation'".
This segment originally aired on April 30, 2019
Thumbnail for "Inmate Labor And 'Convict Leasing' In Idaho".
Here in Idaho prisoners have been used to help fight fires, but did you know…
Thumbnail for "Stargazing At Boise State With Maki Jackson".
On the first Friday of every month, Boise State holds an event for astronomy…
Thumbnail for "A “Lightbulb Moment” For Higher Education".
IDeal, Idaho’s 529 College Savings Program, is putting on a month-long social…
Thumbnail for "Central Idaho Hiking-Biking Trail Moves Forward Despite Landowner's Concerns".
A trail crossing some private land connecting a road to Redfish Lake and…
Thumbnail for "Extreme Makeover: Wild Mustang Edition".
This weekend the Mustang Mania Incentive Program will give trainers the chance…
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As the temperature increases, so does the number of teen car accidents. Though…
Thumbnail for "A Look At This Year's Emmett Cherry Festival".
The Emmett Cherry Festival is an iconic event that happens every year in Idaho.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Looks Back One Year Later At The Boise Mass Stabbing".
This weekend marked a sad anniversary in Boise. One year ago, a man allegedly…
Thumbnail for "Many Of Idaho's Sewage Treatment Plants Get A Failing Grade".
A lot of sewage treatment plants in Idaho got a failing grade in the latest…
Thumbnail for "What Do You Do If You Love To Run, But End Up Having A Heart Attack?".
One local sprinter talks about his journey from active guy, to heart attack…
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It’s Friday and time for our Reporter Roundtable, where we get you up to date…
Thumbnail for "Future African Leaders Gather In Boise".
A group of young African leaders is at Boise State for more than a month of…
Thumbnail for "Para-Athletes Demo At Boise's X Games".
On Friday, two para-athletes from the Road to X Games: Boise Park Qualifier…
Thumbnail for "Boise Fire Department Talks About The Foothills Fire Anniversary".
Boise Fire Chief Dennis Doan joins us to speak about the anniversary of the…
Thumbnail for "Recommendations From The Idaho Study On Education And The Economy".
The Idaho Business For Education and HP Inc. have released the results of their…
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In the mid-1950s, investigators arrested three men on charges of having sex…
Thumbnail for "The Foote Park Center Remembers Treasure Valley Pioneers".
The Foote Park Center opens with a focus on the early pioneers of the Treasure…
Thumbnail for "Boise-Based Guns & America Reporter Investigates What Oregon Legislators Are Doing In Idaho".
A number of Oregon state senators left the Salem capitol last week rather than…
Thumbnail for "Two Boiseans Featured In The Advocate For Advancing LGBTQ Rights in Idaho".
Each year, The Advocate chooses two people from each state who excel in…
Thumbnail for "Boise State University Athlete Wins Third Straight Track Championship".
Earlier this month, Boise State's Allie Ostrander blew away the competition in…
Thumbnail for "Boise Isn't Just About The Basque: Bosnians And Herzegovinians Celebrate".
On Saturday, the 5th Annual Bosnian and Herzegovinian Heritage Day will be held…
Thumbnail for "Efforts To Expand Medicaid In Idaho Continue".
Idaho voters approved statewide Medicaid expansion via a ballot initiative last…
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The Idaho Shakespeare Festival presents Meredith Willson's The Music Man, the…
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Boise resident Ang Dorjee Sherpa grew up in Nepal in the valleys at the foot of…
Thumbnail for "The Music Man Parades Into Boise".
The Idaho Shakespeare Festival presents Meredith Willson's The Music Man, the…
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Idahoans For A Fair Wage wants to see the state's minimum wage raised above its…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Native Emily Ruskovich Wins Prestigious DUBLIN Literary Award".
Author Emily Ruskovich grew up in the Idaho Panhandle, on Hoodoo Mountain. Her…
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Earlier this month, a group of doctors and administrators from St. Luke's flew…
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Story Story Night began in 2010 as a private, story-telling soiree of…
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Idaho Matters leads a roundtable discussion of the week's headlines with the…
Thumbnail for "World Village Fest Brings Together The Cultures Of Boise With Food, Music and Dance".
The World Village Fest begins Friday and runs through Sunday at Cecil D. Andrus…
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'This Is My Brave' is a community performance of storytellers sharing their…
Thumbnail for "The Market At The Hotel Ketchum Features Food, Music, Vintage Bric-A-Brac".
The Market at the Hotel Ketchum is serving up locally sourced foods, regional…
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Botox is the miracle botulism that evens out facial wrinkles. Now doctors are…
Thumbnail for "INL Archeologist Suzann Henrikson Is Searching For The First People In Idaho".
Archeologist Lael Suzann Henrikson operates out of the Cultural Resource…
Thumbnail for "Author Ridley Pearson To Appear On PBS Program 'Kid Stew'".
Author Ridley Pearson has built a career on writing suspense novels for young…
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Amendments to the U.S. Constitution require a supermajority vote by Congress or…
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As millennials mature into adulthood, many are settling their families in the…
Thumbnail for "YouTube Series "Canyon County" Addresses Coping With Mental Illness".
Canyon County is a serial web drama that follows the day-to-day of a Treasure…
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Sarah Sense used to spend her summers visiting her grandmother on the…
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Canyon County jail officials reached out to ICE agents repeatedly to report…
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The 19th Annual Seven Devils Playwrights Conference invites writers to McCall…
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Idahoan Jim Jones has been there, done that. An officer in Vietnam, a…
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The Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association (SWIMBA) advocates on behalf of…
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The Idaho Supreme Court ruled last Wednesday that law enforcement officials…
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Everybody is familiar with Da Vinci's ubiquitous image of the "ideal" male…
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June 19, 1865 was the day slavery was abolished in Texas and unofficially…
Thumbnail for "Boise Goathead Fest Gets People On Bikes, Seed Pods Off Trails".
Boise bicyclists turned out in droves last summer for the first annual Boise…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters Roundtable: Friday, June 14, 2019".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a roundtable discussion of the week's headlines with…
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June is Men's Health Month and Idaho Matters speaks with St. Luke's urologist,…
Thumbnail for "Windy Court Provides Affordable Housing From Shipping Containers".
LEAP Charities partnered with the National Housing Trust Fund and the Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Boise Parks & Rec Efforts To Keep City Ponds Clean And Safe".
The Boise Parks and Recreation department has implemented new measures to keep…
Thumbnail for "FamilyMed Connects Viewers With Medical Information Via YouTube".
Family physician Dr. Erik Richardson uses his YouTube program, "FamilyMed," to…
Thumbnail for "Author Kelly Sundberg Shares Her Experience Escaping Domestic Abuse".
For years, Kelly Sundberg endured horrific domestic battery at the hands of her…
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Considering Matthew Shepard tells the tragic story of the senseless killing of…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's Opens Idaho's First Pediatric Trauma Program".
St. Luke's has opened the first dedicated pediatric trauma program in Idaho and…
Thumbnail for "The Legalities Of Hemp And Cannabis In Idaho".
The state is putting the screws to out-of-state hemp industries by refusing to…
Thumbnail for "Author Lynda Wolters Captures The Voices Of Cancer Survivors In Print".
Author Lynda Wolters suffers from a rare form of cancer that is terminal. She…
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20 years ago, Cathedral of the Rockies music director Paul Aitken composed a…
Thumbnail for "Combating Food Insecurity In The Wood River Valley".
St. Luke's is partnering with the Hunger Coalition to alleviate instances of…
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Boise's Water Renewal Service employs innovative technology to cleanse the…
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June is National Elder Abuse Prevention Month and the Justice Alliance for…
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The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life takes place on June 21 and we talk…
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After the American Library Association determined late fees constitute social…
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In the old days, food marketers relied on cartoon characters, quirky…
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2016 CDC guidelines regarding the prescription and discontinuation of opioid…
Thumbnail for "Boise Earns 'Welcoming City' Designation Ahead Of World Refugee Day".
Friday, June 20, is World Refugee Day — a time when people in Idaho and around…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters Roundtable: Friday, June 7, 2019".
Guest host George Prentice leads a round table discussion of the week's…
Thumbnail for "Looking For Near Earth Asteroids".
Films like Armageddon and Deep Impact paint a catastrophic picture of asteroid…
Thumbnail for "Kevin Satterlee Reflects On First Year As Idaho State University President".
Kevin Satterlee was appointed last summer to lead Idaho State University and he…
Thumbnail for "Susan Butruille Chronicles The Journeys Of The Women Of The Oregon Trail".
Women's Voices from the Oregon Trail tells the stories about and contributions…
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MakerMinded schools focus on STEM education from the perspective of cultivating…
Thumbnail for "Yoga Instruction Brings Physical And Mental Health Benefits To Idaho Prisons".
Yoga therapist Kaelyn Rogers spent a year-and-a-half traveleing the world,…
Thumbnail for "i48 Film Festival Pushes Filmmakers To Crush Two-Day Deadline".
The i48 Film Festival is a competition that has filmmakers use only 48 hours to…
Thumbnail for "Peace Action President Kevin Martin Stops In Boise".
Peace Action is a nonprofit committed to implementing programs that encourage…
Thumbnail for "Hindu Celebration Of Holi Includes Music, Food And Colors".
The Hindu festival of Holi celebrates the defeat of the evil demon Holika. It…
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Wednesday, June 5, is National Running Day. Eric Stride and Alissa McKinley of…
Thumbnail for "Crazy Love Combines Nashville Country And Idaho Western".
The Idaho Songwriters Association helps nurture and cultivate songwriting and…
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A recent FBI report found that anti-Semitic crimes have increased dramatically…
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The Idaho Conservation League finds itself in a unique position as they have…
Thumbnail for "Federal Rulings Mark Attitudinal Shift Towards Mining Rights And Land Preservation".
A March ruling by a BLM judge prohibited the mining of 35 small claims along…
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NASA will be launching a Mars-bound probe in July of 2020 and Martian rover…
Thumbnail for "Protecting Idaho's Seasonal Agricultural Workers".
Twenty farmworkers in Caldwell were taken to the hospital with flu-like…
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Ten years ago, Facebook was a godsend that helped connect families and friends…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Department Of Transportation's Summer Roads Projects".
Summertime means roads projects and we check in with Jake Melder from the Idaho…
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Ballet Sun Valley is welcoming the San Francisco Ballet to the Sun Valley…
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Guest host George Prentice leads a round table discussion of the week's…
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The Idaho Shakespeare Festival kicked off its 2019 season last week with the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Judge Rules People Can't Be Compelled To Give Up Biometric Passcodes".
Earlier this month, Idaho Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Ronald Bush refused a…
Thumbnail for "Snake River Valley Building Contractors Association Seeks To Provide Affordable Housing".
Regional development organizations are working together to cultivate affordable…
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The Copper & Heat podcast looks at the restaurant industry from the perspective…
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For 17 years, the City of Eagle hosted the rodeo named for the Treasure Valley…
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Summertime means rodeo in the Treasure Valley and on Wednesday's Idaho Matters,…
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Indulge Boise leads diners on a culinary tour of Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Sun…
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The North End Garden Tour is a self-guided stroll through the hidden nooks of…
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Ranger Doug, Too Slim, Woody Paul and Joey are Riders in the Sky, a quartet of…
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Governor Little announced the formation of an education task force earlier this…
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A recent report from the Brookings Institute found that Boise's growth…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Basque Legacy Begins In The 19th Century".
Idaho has one of the largest Basque populations outside of Spain. The diaspora…
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The Challenged Athletes Foundation has been providing opportunities for…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters Roundtable: Friday, May 24, 2019".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
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The American Cancer Society predicts nearly 75,000 Americans will be diagnosed…
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This Saturday night, Surel's Place combines physical exertion with art with the…
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Eighteen-year-old Angie Dodge was raped and murdered in her Idaho Falls…
Thumbnail for "Five Idaho Charter Schools Split $4M In Federal Funds".
Five Idaho charter schools were recently awarded with $800,000 in federal funds…
Thumbnail for "Author Crystal King Captures Papal Intrigue Through The Vatican Kitchen In 'The Chef's Secret'".
Crystal King's first book, Feast of Sorrow, is a historically fictional take on…
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The National Women's Business Council is a federal governmental committee that…
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St. Luke's Hospice is working with Wish Granters to facilitate the wishes of…
Thumbnail for "Community Partners Work To Reduce Food Desert In Donnelly".
St. Luke's has partnered with the City of Donnelly to create a farmers market…
Thumbnail for "The Idaho Chukar Foundation Wants To Teach Your Dog To Avoid Unsavory Characters".
The Idaho Chukar Foundation wants you to go safely hunting and hiking with your…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Lags Behind National Average In Teacher Retention".
Idaho's average teacher pay has declined by 6.4% since 2009, adjusted for…
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Dr. John "Hatz" Hatzenbuehler practices family and sports medicine at St.…
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Working the Wilderness: Early Leaders for Wild Land relates the stories of five…
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The Narrative Thread: Stories of Transformation showcases story quilts made by…
Thumbnail for "9th Circuit Court Of Appeals Hears Arguments In Case Of Idaho Transgender Inmate".
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments from attorneys representing…
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A townhall meeting in Nampa got a bit fiery on Monday as critics of a property…
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It's National EMS Week and Idaho Matters talks with Dr. Britani Hill, a trauma…
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Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
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The National Institute for Civil Discourse was established in 2011 following…
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Idaho Education News reporter Kevin Richert stops by Idaho Matters to catch us…
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May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and Idaho Matters looks at ways to…
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For 180 years, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has worked with low income…
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The Boise State Geophysics Club is taking part in a truly unusual school…
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Last summer, cities throughout Idaho and the nation saw people protesting the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Department Of Agriculture Reminds Boaters To Be Aware Of Quagga And Zebra Mussels".
Summer is approaching and owners of boats of all types are preparing to go on…
Thumbnail for "'Making Sense' Tells Stories Of Characters With Disabilities, Played By Actors With Disabilities".
Two Idaho filmmakers sought to make a film that bridges the divide between the…
Thumbnail for "The 'Epic Idaho' Video Series Encourages Tourism In The Gem State".
Epic Idaho is a video series showcasing all the Gem State has to offer - from…
Thumbnail for "The Son Of Folk Singer Rosalie Sorrels Seeks To Bring Commemorative Music Festival To Boise".
Boise-born Rosalie Sorrels made a name for herself on the folk singer circuit…
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Bariatric surgery allows people to lose weight by altering the size and shape…
Thumbnail for "Online Petition Calls For Charges To Be Dropped Against Trucker Who Hauled Hemp".
A Colorado company is fighting drug trafficking charges in Idaho after one of…
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The Boise Co-Op has hired Chef Jin Yang to serve as its culinary director. Yang…
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The Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to increase the number of…
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In each year since 2007, the Davis Project for Peace awards funds to college…
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Shingles are painful rashes that can be accompanied by fevers, headaches and…
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Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
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Boise Weekly film critic George Prentice joins Idaho Matters to talk about this…
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Idaho ranks behind only Florida in the number of child drownings. Idaho Matters…
Thumbnail for "Protecting Yourself And Your Kids From Measles".
Measles outbreaks are popping up all over the country and they could have all…
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Idaho Statesman reporter Kate Talerico recently uncovered the ways in which…
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The City of Boise's Fettucine Forum is bringing Amherst College associate…
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Valley Regional Transit is unveiling a mobile app that allows people to…
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The Idaho Military Legal Alliance is a project of the Idaho Law Foundation…
Thumbnail for "Removing The Stigmas Attached To Mental Illness".
Mental health and substance abuse impacts 18,000 youths and 54,000 adults in…
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Before WWII, street trolleys were once a ubiquitous feature in all…
Thumbnail for "Rotary International Brings Peace Conference To Boise".
Rotary International provides global professionals with the opportunity to…
Thumbnail for "Oregon And Washington Vote On 12-Month Daylight Saving, Will Northern Idaho Follow?".
The state legislatures in Washington and Oregon are working on bills that would…
Thumbnail for "The American Lung Association's 2019 'State Of The Air' Report Has Mixed News For Idaho".
The American Lung Association has released its 2019 State of the Air report and…
Thumbnail for "Engineering For Kids Turns STEM Education Into A Party".
Discussions about improving STEM education usually revolve around the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Residents File Complaint Against Air Force Over Urban Training Exercises".
The Air Force proposed a series of Urban Close Air Support Training exercises…
Thumbnail for "Author Guy Finley In Boise To Discuss Healthy Relationships".
Guy Finley is a motivational speaker who founded the Life of Learning…
Thumbnail for "Nuclear Watchdogs Snake River Alliance Celebrates 40 Years".
The partial meltdown of Three Mile Island's Reactor #2 in 1979 rocked a nation…
Thumbnail for "Author Bill Riley Chronicles Military Experiences In "Baghdaddy"".
Bill Riley enlisted in the Air Force in the Cold War in the mid-80s, when…
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Boise State Public Radio's podcast You Know The Place explores those places in…
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Boise State Physics presents this month's First Friday Astronomy Lecture on May…
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Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "Serengeti Preservation Foundation Director Discusses Land Conservation in Tanzania".
Between 2006 and 2014, illegal poaching in Tanzania had reduced elephant…
Thumbnail for "Boise Becomes First City In Idaho To Join AARP's Network Of Age-Friendly Communities".
As Baby Boomers grow older, urban and suburban planners are looking at new ways…
Thumbnail for "River Conservationist Brings Awareness To Clean Water By Swimming The Boise".
Water quality advocate Christopher Swain is as passionate about clean water as…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Author Tells The Tragic Story Of Peg Leg Annie".
Annie “Peg Leg” McIntyre Morrow was legendary in late 19th century gold rush…
Thumbnail for "BPD And St. Luke's "Look Before You Lock" Campaign Reminds Parents Of The Deadly Dangers Of Hot Cars".
Summer is coming and the Boise Police Department and St. Luke's are launching a…
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Moananuiakea: One Ocean, One People, One Canoe is a feature-length documentary…
Thumbnail for "Opera Idaho Presents Groundbreaking Performance Of 'As One'".
As One is a chamber opera featuring two performers, a string quartet, and a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Crypto Group Uses Blockchain Technology To Improve Education".
Cryptocurrency may not have revolutionized the way you shop, but currencies…
Thumbnail for "Idaho College Students Vie For $100K In Startup Funding".
The 2019 Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge invites teams from Idaho's colleges and…
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The Boise Boys are Clint Robertson and Luke Caldwell, masters of renovation and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho STAR Trains Safe Motorcyclists".
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and we talk with Kyle McCarty,…
Thumbnail for "The Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition Presents Screening Of 'California's Forgotten Children'".
California's Forgotten Children is a documentary that highlights the stories of…
Thumbnail for "Purposity Uses App Technology To Connect Donors With Low-Income Students".
Purposity is an app that helps Treasure Valley social workers use crowdfunding…
Thumbnail for "Idahoans Remember The Holocaust On Yom Ha'Shoah".
Wednesday is Yom Ha'Shoah, the day when people around the world remember the…
Thumbnail for "Story Story Night Concludes Flagship Season Of 'Brave The Elements'".
HELiUM is the theme of the newest installment of Story Story Night and…
Thumbnail for "James Castle House Receives Historic Designation".
The James Castle House in Boise and his studios in New York and Florida have…
Thumbnail for "Happy Jack's Matches Cats With Owners".
Happy Jack Cats matches felines in need of friends with humans looking for…
Thumbnail for "'Fearless' Tells The Tale Of Idaho's King Of Convenience Stores".
Fearless tells the story of Farris Lind, the founder of Stinker Stores and an…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, April 26, 2019".
Guest host Tom Michael leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines…
Thumbnail for "Students And Veterans Come Together To Demand A Withdrawal Of Troops In The Middle East".
Pryce Robinson and Joe Goode are Boise State University students, Dan McKnight…
Thumbnail for "Blood Flow Restriction Enhances Recovery Time From Injuries".
Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy is a new recovery treatment for muscle…
Thumbnail for "The Idaho Hunger Relief Task Forces Promotes The Importance Of Fruits And Vegetables For Everyone".
The faces of hunger surround us more than we know; it is subtle, hidden from…
Thumbnail for "Washington Elementary Students Prepare Entry For NPR's Student Podcast Challenge".
A sixth grade class at Washington Elementary has recorded an entry for NPR's…
Thumbnail for "Filling Idaho's STEM Gap".
Seven-thousand STEM jobs went unfilled in Idaho in 2017 and on Wednesday's…
Thumbnail for "Perioperative Program Lowers Healthcare Costs".
Perioperative care focuses on the quality of patient outcomes following medical…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Creative Writing Program Incorporates Notable Author Lectures".
A Boise State creative writing class recently had a unique speaker visit their…
Thumbnail for "Surel's Place Presents Lynn Webster As April Artist-In-Residence".
Lynn Webster is Surel's Place resident artist for April. Her works focus on…
Thumbnail for "Proposed 2020 Census Question Argued Before Supreme Court".
The 2020 census will have resonant effects on Idaho's economy, public services…
Thumbnail for "Boise Police Department Talks About Spotting Scams".
Idaho Matters speaks with Boise Police Department sergent John Terry about how…
Thumbnail for "'Dear Folks' Recounts The Horrors And Hopes Of World War I".
Author Steven Davis penned Dear Folks, a book that collects letters,…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Professor Combines Seinfeld With Sartre . . . And Idaho Matters Celebrates One Year Live".
Boise State professor Christopher Innes uses references from pop culture -…
Thumbnail for "Popular Film Brings Attention To Cystic Fibrosis".
The popular film Five Feet Apart tells the story of two young people, both…
Thumbnail for "Boise Contemporary Theater's Rabbit/Moon Explores The Solitude Of The Human Condition".
Boise Contemporary Theater's Matthew Cameron Clark and Dwayne Blackaller penned…
Thumbnail for "The Rotary Club Provides Opportunities For Immersive Foreign Experiences".
The Rotary Club's Youth Exchange allows American students the opportunity to…
Thumbnail for "'Shared Territory' Tracks Boiseian Remi McManus's Bicycle Trek Across Iceland".
Remi McManus and Justin Balog chronicled their bicycle journey across Iceland…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, April 19, 2019".
Guest host George Prentice leads a round table discussion of the week's…
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Roller Derby is a little bit rugby, a little bit track and field, all done on…
Thumbnail for "Ride For Joy Seeks To Heal With Horses".
Ride For Joy joins Idaho Matters to talk about their mission to connect…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Public Radio's James Dawson Wraps Up Legislative Activity".
Boise State Public Radio capitol correspondent James Dawson joins Idaho Matters…
Thumbnail for "New Attitudes About Birthing Methods".
Idaho Matters looks at an innovative program that takes a new, holistic…
Thumbnail for "IPTV's Idaho Experience Tells The Story Of Idaho's Psychiana Cult".
The Idaho Public Television series Idaho Experience is debuting an episode…
Thumbnail for "Andrus Center For Environmental Policy's 2019 Environmental Conference Addresses Salmon, Energy".
Justin Hayes takes over as the executive director of the Idaho Conservation…
Thumbnail for "Bryant Cameron Webb Examines The Confluence Of Medicine And Social Justice".
Dr. Bryant Cameron Webb of the University of Virginia School of Medicine was…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: NASA Plans Mission To Investigate Jupiter's Moon Of Europa".
This segment originally aired on February 1, 2019.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Alisha Donahue And Jynx Jenkins Are Lady Bizness".
This segment originally aired on March 5, 2019.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Children's Book Shares Lessons In Responsible Use Of Technology".
This segment originally aired on January 9, 2019.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Idaho Transportation Department Recommends Updating Identification Before 2020".
This segment originally aired on February 26, 2019.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Boise Library Provides Media And Services For The 21st Century".
This segment originally aired on February 19, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Using Stress To Our Advantage".
Idaho Matters talks with River Discovery and Expedition Inspiration about ways…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Dental Cavities Are Contagious".
This segment originally aired on February 12, 2019.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Meridian Mayor Discusses Leading One Of America's Fastest-Growing Cities".
This segment originally aired on February 27, 2019.
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Late last year, Morrison Center executive director James Patrick announced he…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Nampa Officials Get Creative With Displacing Nuisance Crows".
This segment originally aired on February 13, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, April 12, 2019".
Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Statesman's Kate Talerico Uncovers Dark Money Influencing The State Legislature".
Idaho Statesman reporter Kate Talerico recently revealed the massive amount of…
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Spring is in the air and so is pollen, mown grass, molds and spores. Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Research Finds Teens Are Smoking Less, Vaping More".
Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher studies the effects of tobacco on teens and her…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: The Last Of The Selkirk Mountain Caribou Is Airlifted To Canada".
This segment originally aired on March 4, 2019.
Thumbnail for "Snake River Seed Cooperative Promotes Healthy Harvests With Economic Benefits".
The Snake River Seed Cooperative encourages regional growers to produce…
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Hailey Gets New Animal Adoption And Humane Education Center".
This segment originally aired on March 4, 2019.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Counterfeit Car Seats Found In Treasure Valley".
This segment originally aired on February 12, 2019.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: St. Luke's Physician Trains Medics In Myanmar".
This segment originally aired on February 19, 2019.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: 'Back Road Boss Lady' Tells Of The Rise Of Cheeky's Boutique".
This segment originally aired on March 16, 2019.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Sun Valley Center For The Arts Integrates Arts Into The Classroom".
This segment originally aired on January 8, 2019.
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New tax codes are in place and Idaho Matters talks with Renee Eymann and…
Thumbnail for "IDAEYC Promotes Early Childhood Education With 'Week Of The Child'".
The Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children is promoting Week of…
Thumbnail for "Peace Valley Charter Brings Waldorf Education To Treasure Valley".
Idaho Matters talks with principal Andrew Ross and teachers Jeanie Mahle and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Dance Theatre Celebrates 30 Years With 'Moving Forward'".
Idaho Dance Theatre has brought movement to stage for 30 years and on Thursday…
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The City of Boise is ready for a new library but many in the community are…
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Writer Marc Johnson's new book, “Political Hell-Raiser: The Life and Times of…
Thumbnail for "Talking To Your Kids About Sex Without Cringe-Worthy Awkwardness".
"The Talk" with your kids doesn't have to be awkward and embarrassing. Idaho…
Thumbnail for "'Bamboo And Barbed Wire' Examines Parallels Between Japanese Internment And Human Rights Today".
Bamboo and Barbed Wire documents the stories of Japanese-Americans interned at…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, April 5, 2019".
Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with the…
Thumbnail for "Planetary Science Institute Researcher Looks For Origins Of Solar System In Ceres".
Ceres was discovered orbiting the sun between Mars and Jupiter in 1801 by…
Thumbnail for "Latter Day Saint LGBTQ+ Advocate Discusses Church's Policy Reversal".
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced on Thursday it is…
Thumbnail for "Boise Philharmonic Musicians Vote To Unionize".
Musicians with the Boise Phil voted last week to unionize by joining the…
Thumbnail for "The da Vinci Robot Helps Surgeons Reach Tight Spaces".
Intuitive's da Vinci Robot puts Star Wars technology in the operating room. We…
Thumbnail for "The Limberlost Review Returns With Voices Of The Mountain West".
The Limberlost Review was a literary journal that was published throughout the…
Thumbnail for "Curtis Stigers Brings Boise Blues And Jazz To The Egyptian Theatre".
Boise-raised singer, songwriter and saxophonist Curtis Stigers grew up jamming…
Thumbnail for "State Receives Postponement On Federally-Ordered Gender Reassignment Surgery For Inmate".
Adree Edmo is a 31-year-old transgender woman serving time in an IDOC men's…
Thumbnail for "Honky Tonk Singer Pinto Bennett Discusses Final Album 'The Last Saturday Night'".
Country music legend Pinto Bennett drops his newest (and final) album this…
Thumbnail for "April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month".
Idaho Matters talks with Heather Brown of Delta Dental of Idaho about Oral…
Thumbnail for "TEDxBoise Celebrates Fifth Anniversary".
TEDxBoise celebrates its fifth year of sharing ideas and innovation and this…
Thumbnail for "Sandpoint Resident Shares Story Of Marrying At 13".
Reporter Samantha Wohlfeil shares the story of Angel McGehee of Northern Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Boise State University Study Finds Most People Are Unprepared For End-Of-Life Issues".
Less than 15% of Idahoans have honest end-of-life discussions with their…
Thumbnail for "Annual "Books By The Bag" Helps Raise Funds For Boise Library".
The Boise Public Library holds an annual "Books by the Bag" sale to raise funds…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Advocates Concerned About Spate Of Pedestrian Accidents".
Boise residents gathered last week to remember Florence and Bob Goar, who both…
Thumbnail for "Concordia Law Professor Questions Legislature's "Overreach"".
Concordia law professor McKay Cunningham recently had a column published in the…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's CARES And The Idaho Children's Trust Fund Bring Awareness To Child Abuse".
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and we discuss detecting,…
Thumbnail for "Lissa Yellowbird Chase And The Sahnish Scouts Are Committed To Finding Missing Indigenous Americans".
Lissa Yellowbird Chase has been searching for missing and murdered Indigenous…
Thumbnail for "Governor Little Signs Legislation Allowing Needle Exchanges In Idaho".
Governor Little recently signed into law a bill allowing for the establishment…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, March 29, 2019".
Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with the…
Thumbnail for "Legislators Continue Efforts To Change Voter Initiative Process".
Idaho voters passed state Medicaid expansion as a ballot initiative.…
Thumbnail for "Matthew Gray Palmer's Epic Endeavor".
The Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District begins the 2019 series of First…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Power Sets Goal Of 100% Clean Energy By 2045".
Idaho Power announced a pledge Tuesday to provide customers 100 percent clean…
Thumbnail for "Boise Airport Announces Expansion Plans".
The Boise Airport announced plans for a dramatic expansion program on…
Thumbnail for "'Fishing Through The Apocalypse' Predicts The Future Of Fish And Fresh Water".
Fishing Through the Apocalypse examines the future for freshwater fish in…
Thumbnail for "One Stone Allows Students To Take The Lead".
The One Stone school was founded in 2008 with the idea that students thrive…
Thumbnail for "District Court Rules IDOC Must Turn Over Execution Documents".
Last week, District Judge Lynn Norton ruled the Idaho Department of Corrections…
Thumbnail for "Voter-Approved Medicaid Expansion Faces Hurdles In The Idaho Statehouse".
Idaho voters overwhelming showed support in November for Medicare expansion.…
Thumbnail for "The Idaho Screendance Festival Combines Choreographed Dance With Cinema".
The Idaho Screendance Festival marries choreographed dance with cinema and on…
Thumbnail for "'Paranormal Prison' In Principle Production At Old Idaho Pen".
The film Paranormal Prison is in principle photography at the Old Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Freedom Of Speech On The Boise State Campus".
President Trump issued an executive order that would withhold federal…
Thumbnail for "Statesman's Chadd Cripe On Pro Soccer, Stadiums And The Dallas Cowboys".
The Boise State baseball team will play at Memorial Stadium, home of the Boise…
Thumbnail for "Author Randy Stapilus Chronicles The Jerks Of The Gem State".
Author and Idaho historian Randy Stapilus has no trouble talking smack about…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Exhibit Looks At Role Of Soviet Women In WWII".
Boise State graduate student Hayley Noble's work has focused on gender roles…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley School Districts Expand Kindergarten Services".
The Nampa School District recently announced they will provided tuition-free,…
Thumbnail for "Michelle Andersen Joins Boise Co-Op As First CEO".
The Boise Co-op hired its first-ever CEO earlier this month. Michelle Andersen…
Thumbnail for "Stinker Stores Highlight Idaho Products".
Idaho Matters talks with Mike Russell, director of operations for the Stinker…
Thumbnail for "INL's Cybercore Integration Center Monitors Global Cyber Threats".
In addition to being one of the nation's leading nuclear research facilities,…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Fields Globally Competitive eSports Team".
The Boise State eSports program began in 2017 and is competing globally on…
Thumbnail for "It's National Poison Prevention Week".
In 1961, President Kennedy declared the third week of March National Poison…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, March 22, 2019".
Matt Guilhem sits in for a vacationing Gemma Gaudette to lead a round table…
Thumbnail for "'Live From Here' Head Writer Tom Papa To Visit Boise".
Comedian Tom Papa hosts podcast, satellite radio programs, a Food Network show,…
Thumbnail for "Mountain West News Bureau Celebrates First Year With Storyfort Presentation".
The Mountain West News Bureau , based here at Boise State Public Radio, is a…
Thumbnail for "Preventing, Detecting And Treating Colon Cancer".
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Idaho Matters looks at prevention,…
Thumbnail for "Choosing From The 400+ Treefort Bands".
It can be daunting trying to figure out which of the 400+ bands playing…
Thumbnail for "Robocalls Are On The Rise And Idaho's Attorney General Is Doing Something About It".
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden signed a letter with fifty-three other…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Christian And Muslim Communties Gather To Discuss Unity".
Leaders from the Treasure Valley's Muslim and Christian communities met last…
Thumbnail for "Protecting Your Hearing While Taking In Treefort's 400+ Bands".
As Treefort attendees go from venue to venue, watching band after band, it is…
Thumbnail for "'We Live In Boise' Explores The City Of Trees From A Child's Perspective".
We Live In Boise by Elisabeth McKetta and James Stead looks at the City of…
Thumbnail for "NPR's Kirk Siegler Talks About Reporting From The 2018 Camp Fire".
Kirk Siegler began reporting for Montana Public Radio in 2003 and moved up to…
Thumbnail for "The Swimming Lesson Chronicles The Burkini Experience In Boise".
When a friend showed Elizabeth Rodgers pictures of young women at Borah High…
Thumbnail for "Fort Of Drag Emphasizes Inclusion And Outrageous Parties".
The Fort of Drag joins the plethora of "forts" this year at Treefort and events…
Thumbnail for "'Wanna Know Idaho' Looks At Prehistoric Volcanoes".
The region's volcanoes represent the northeastern portion of the Pacific's…
Thumbnail for "Recovery Idaho Encourages Peer Based Addiction Treatment".
Addiction treatment agencies in Idaho are working together to share resources…
Thumbnail for "Students Speak Out Against Climate Change Inactivity".
About 200 students left classes in the Treasure Valley on Friday to gather at…
Thumbnail for "Off Center Dance Marries Movement With Technology In 'Blur'".
The Off Center Dance company rolls out their 2019 spring program this week with…
Thumbnail for "State Planning For Electric Vehicle Expansion In Idaho".
Idaho officials are discussing a multi-year project that would put charging…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, March 15, 2019".
Matt Guilham sits in for a vacationing Gemma Gaudette to lead a round table…
Thumbnail for "Researches Look For Cause Of Declining Trumpeter Swan Cygnets".
Trumpeter swan cygnets are dying at a startling rate, threatening the swan…
Thumbnail for "Try To Stay Awake For National Sleep Awareness Week".
We (try) to sleep about a third of our lives and this week is National Sleep…
Thumbnail for "Netflix Documentary Chronicles Harrowing Tale Of Pocatello's Broberg Family".
Netflix debuted a documentary in February that detailed the terror and…
Thumbnail for "State Legislation Would Make Secondary Education More Affordable".
Idaho Matters speaks with state senator Grant Burgoyne (D-Boise) and retired…
Thumbnail for "Fundsy Helps Area Non-Profits To Develop And Grow With Capital Improvements".
The Fundsy charity auction has raised more than $8 million for Treasure Valley…
Thumbnail for "State Senator Seeks To Change Ballot Initiative Procedures".
Efforts are underway to weaken the ability to bring voter initiatives to ballot…
Thumbnail for "Fifty-Four Million Americans Suffer From Low Bone Density".
Osteoporosis is caused by a drastic decrease in bone density. Idaho Matters…
Thumbnail for "Meridian Library District Turns To Voters To Approve Expansion Funds".
Meridian is growing and so are the demands on the city's library services.…
Thumbnail for "Gene Science Makes Hemophilia Much More Manageable".
Hemophilia used to plague the royal families of Europe who practiced inbreeding…
Thumbnail for "Doctors Find Correlations Between Physical And Mental Health".
Idaho Matters talks with Optum Idaho Medical Director Dr. Ron Larsen about the…
Thumbnail for "40,000 Babies Are Born Every Year With Congenital Heart Defects".
Congenital heart defects result in improper cardiac development during…
Thumbnail for "Michael Ames Chronicles The Tale Of Private Bowe Bergdahl".
Michael Ames's book "American Cipher" tells the story of Bowe Bergdahl, the…
Thumbnail for "Guns & America Asks 'What Makes The AR-15 So Popular?'".
The Guns & America series looks at the popularity of the AR-15 semi-automatic…
Thumbnail for "Film Critic George Prentice Previews The Sun Valley Film Festival".
The Sun Valley Film Festival begins on Wednesday with industry luminaries like…
Thumbnail for "Owyhee Initiative Celebrates Ten Years Of Land Preservation In Idaho".
The Owyhee Initiative is a compact agreed upon by several "national, regional,…
Thumbnail for "Concordia Law School Obtains Full Accreditation".
Concordia Law School in Boise has been trying to procure full accreditation…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, March 8, 2019".
Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with the…
Thumbnail for "Matthew Gray Palmer Is Undertaking An Artistic Endurance Challenge At Surel's Place".
Surel's Place artist-in-residence Matthew Gray Palmer is committed to creating…
Thumbnail for "Expressive Idaho Visits A Buckaroo Country Saddle Maker".
Olivia Weitz joins us to present the final installment of Expressive Idaho as…
Thumbnail for "CapEd Encourages Reading And Film Production With Youth Programs".
The CapEd Read to Rise program encourages kids to read through a school…
Thumbnail for "Yoga Benefits Mind And Body".
There are more than 20 yoga studios in Boise and Idaho Matters looks at the…
Thumbnail for "Storyfort Celebrates Six Years Of Oral Tradition".
We check in with Storyfort's Christian Winn for a rundown of this year's…
Thumbnail for "Alley Repertory Theater Goes Deep With Paula Vogel's 'Indecent'".
Paula Vogel's Indecent examines the controversy surrounding a 1923 Broadway…
Thumbnail for "Sun Valley Conference Addresses Sustainability And Climate Change".
The Sun Valley Institute and Warm Springs Consulting are partnering to present…
Thumbnail for "Officials Are In Short Supply For Youth Sports Events".
Everybody has seen them at little league or youth soccer games - the parents…
Thumbnail for "'Back Road Boss Lady' Tells Of The Rise Of Cheeky's Boutique".
Cheeky Boutique founder Jessi Roberts joins Idaho Matters to talk about her…
Thumbnail for "Public Lands Access Bill Killed In Legislature".
Outdoor enthusiasts and loggers often make strange bedfellows but both are…
Thumbnail for "Treefort Programs Family Inclusive Events".
Treefort keeps growing and programming for kids and families is the next…
Thumbnail for "Idaho State University Student Works With INL To Study Oceanic Pollution".
Idaho State University biology student Amanda Smolinksi is working with Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Lady Bizness Takes Over Liquid Lounge".
Alisha Donahue and Jynx Jenkins are Lady Bizness - a comedy duo that pokes fun…
Thumbnail for "The Tariff War With China Is Negatively Impacting Idaho Businesses".
Tariffs on certain Chinese goods were scheduled to increase from 10% to 25% on…
Thumbnail for "The Last Of The Selkirk Mountain Caribou Is Airlifted To Canada".
Freelance journalist Rocky Barker has been tracking the dwindling numbers of…
Thumbnail for "Hailey Gets New Animal Adoption And Humane Education Center".
Animal advocates in the Wood River Valley are anticipating the opening of a new…
Thumbnail for "2019 Conference On Indigenous Peoples Of The Boise Valley Focuses On History And Education".
Leaders of the region's Native American tribes meet in Boise on Thursday and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, March 1, 2019".
Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with the…
Thumbnail for "Finding The Ice On Mars".
The recent discovery of water on Mars has changed our relationship with the red…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Day Celebrates The Origins Of The Gem State".
Honest Abe Lincoln designated Idaho as an official territory 156 years ago.…
Thumbnail for "Meridian Mayor Discusses Leading One Of America's Fastest-Growing Cities".
Tammy de Weerd announced she would not seek a fifth term as Meridian's mayor.…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Team Designing Heads-Up Display For NASA Astronauts".
Boise State students of the College of Innovation + Design competed with other…
Thumbnail for "Yoga Benefits Mind, Body And Community".
Yoga 4 Good has a basic philosophy: do good, feel good, yoga for good. Every…
Thumbnail for "Meridian Mayor Discusses Leading One Of America's Fastest-Growing Cities".
Tammy de Weerd announced she would not seek a fifth term as Meridian's mayor.…
Thumbnail for "IDOC Implements Program To Provide Identification For Newly Released Inmates".
One of the many challenges met by recently-released state inmates is a lack of…
Thumbnail for "State Legislators Demand Fertility Coverage For Wounded Veterans".
Sometimes wounds of war affect veterans in ways that make having children…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Transportation Department Recommends Updating Identification Before 2020".
The Real ID Act of 2005 was a post-9/11 attempt to normalize government-issued…
Thumbnail for "'Idaho At Risk' Report Predicts The Economic Results Of The Current Educational Structure".
The J.A. and Kathryn Albertsons Foundation recently commissioned a study of…
Thumbnail for "Visiting Lecturer Draws Parallels Between The Constitutional Convention Of 1787 And Modern Politics".
Harvard Business School professor David A. Moss will discuss the origins of the…
Thumbnail for "Assistance League Of Boise Helps Low-Income Students Obatin New Clothes".
The Assistance League of Boise is partnering with Kohl's and some Treasure…
Thumbnail for "First Pediatric Urgent Care To Open In Treasure Valley".
The Treasure Valley's first pediatric urgent care facility will soon open in…
Thumbnail for "A McCall Nonprofit Is Helping At-Risk Women And Children In South Africa".
Sister Mary's Children out of McCall has partnered with a community in South…
Thumbnail for "George Prentice Wraps Up 91st Academy Awards".
Boise Weekly film critic George Prentice joins Idaho Matters to talk about…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, February 22, 2019".
Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with the…
Thumbnail for "Boise State And CapEd's Passport To Education Allows Adults To Complete Degree".
Boise State University and CapEd Credit Union have partnered to provide a…
Thumbnail for "George Prentice Previews 91st Academy Awards".
Boise Weekly film critic George Prentice stops by to preview the 91st Academy…
Thumbnail for "Court Reporter Shortage Is Slowing Down Idaho's Judicial System".
Court reporters are in short supply in Idaho and the dwindling numbers are…
Thumbnail for "LWCF Gets Permanent Funding To Preserve Lands".
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a 54-year-old congressional act that…
Thumbnail for "National Survey Finds Hostile Climate For Idaho LGBT+  Students".
GLSEN conducts a bi-annual survey of middle and high school students, asking…
Thumbnail for "Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee Approves $1.9 Billion For 2019/20 K-12 Education Budget".
An education budget was approved by the Idaho legislature on Monday. It calls…
Thumbnail for "Increased Snowfall May Result In Spring Flooding".
The Gem State is seeing some staggering snowfall this season. Idaho Matters…
Thumbnail for "House Minority Leader Seeks To Protect Worker Pay".
If an Idahoan finds they have been underpaid by their employer, they have a…
Thumbnail for "Young Meridian Women Break Ground By Joining Boy Scouts".
BSA Troop 1-G in Meridian is one of Idaho's first all-woman Boy Scout troops.…
Thumbnail for "Boise Library Provides Media And Services For The 21st Century".
The days of card catalogues and mimeograph machines are over. Your public…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's Physician Trains Medics In Myanmar".
Once a year, Dr. Charles Washington puts together a team and travels to Myanmar…
Thumbnail for "The Roots Of Boise Belly Dancing".
Star Belly teaches the ancient art of belly dancing and we find out how she's…
Thumbnail for "'Curry For A Cause' Aids Youth In India".
Illuminate India advocates for impoverished children in India by meeting…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, February 15, 2019".
Guest-host George Prentice leads a round table discussion of the week's…
Thumbnail for "'The Family of Woman' Film Festival Benefits Women And Children In Developing Countries".
Peggy Goldwyn's family name is ubiquitous with Hollywood royalty, but the…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Students Dance, Dance, Dance For St. Luke's Children's Hospital".
Boise Broncos will dance for 17 straight hours to raise money for St. Luke's…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Youth Health Advocates Seek To Overturn Religious Exemptions From Medical Care".
Child health advocates are again attempting to pass legislation that would…
Thumbnail for "Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder".
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a strain of depression that shifts with the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Roadkill Cuisine".
In 2012, Idaho legalized the salvaging of roadkill. We talk with Fish and Game…
Thumbnail for "Boise State's Brian Hodges Demonstrates Cello Performance Techniques".
Dr. Brian Hodges has played cello around the world and currently works at Boise…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Falls Funeral Home Finding New And Creative Send-Offs".
Cremation is becoming increasingly popular and an Idaho Falls funeral home has…
Thumbnail for "Nampa Officials Get Creative With Displacing Nuisance Crows".
Nampa officials have been battling an infestation of crows for years. The birds…
Thumbnail for "'Girls On The Run' Facilitates Empowerment And Fitness For Young Women".
Girls on the Run facilitates empowerment among girls of all ages through…
Thumbnail for "Treefort Rolls Out Schedules For Hackfort, Yogafort".
Treefort has rolled out their 2019 schedule and on Wednesday's Idaho Matters,…
Thumbnail for "State Legislature Discusses Developing Maternal Mortality Review Panel".
Idaho is one of seven states without a maternal mortality review panel - a…
Thumbnail for "'Guns & America' Collaborative Looks At The Federal Bump Stock Ban".
A mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017 was exacerbated by the gunman's use of a…
Thumbnail for "Counterfeit Car Seats Found In Treasure Valley".
Reports that counterfeit car seats are circulating for sale on the internet…
Thumbnail for "Dental Cavities Are Contagious".
Dental cavities can spread from one person to another and on Tuesday's Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Medicaid History And The Impact On American Healthcare".
St. Luke's President and CEO, Dr. David Pate, joins Idaho Matters to talk about…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Lawmakers See Connection Between Child Marriages And Sex Trafficking".
Idaho allows children under 16 to marry with a parental waiver and many fear…
Thumbnail for "Idaho At Odds With Federal Hemp Policy".
Last month, Idaho State Police busted a truck carrying nearly 7,000 pounds of…
Thumbnail for "'Expressive Idaho' Visits A Master Of Ancient Iranian Drumming".
Olivia Weitz joins Idaho Matters to share the latest installment of Expressive…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, February 8, 2019".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "Moscow Native Brings Idaho-Based Plays To Boise Contemporary Theater".
Moscow native Samuel Hunter has been incorporating intimate Idaho settings into…
Thumbnail for "Firkin Frolic Beer Fest Rocks Boise Basque Block".
The Rotary Club of Boise will be spilling suds at the Firkin Frolic Beer Fest…
Thumbnail for "The Sensory Playce Is Designed To Accommodate Kids With Sensory Sensitivity".
The Sensory Playce was designed by the mother of two special needs kids who…
Thumbnail for "Oregon Couple Committed To Preserving The Golden Eagles".
Cordi and Joe Atkinson have been caring for birds of prey for nearly four…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Grad Students Competing For Research Funds".
The 3MT competition originated at the University of Queensland in 2008 and now…
Thumbnail for "Researchers Concerned About Declining Monarch Butterfly Population".
Researchers have been concerned about dwindling bee populations for decades,…
Thumbnail for "Senator Mike Crapo Answers Listener Questions".
Senator Mike Crapo joins Idaho Matters live to answer listener questions about…
Thumbnail for "Documentary Looks At The Civil Rights Of Developmentally Disabled Americans".
Until the 1970s, babies born with developmental disabilities were often placed…
Thumbnail for "Boise Allergy Clinic Begins New Immersive Treatment".
The Allergy Group of Boise is rolling out a new treatment for people with food…
Thumbnail for "The Healthy Relationships/Safe Babies Attempts To Stop Domestic Violence Long Before It Starts".
The Saltzer Medical Group is launching an initiative to prevent domestic and…
Thumbnail for "Medicaid Expansion Supporters Want Faster Implementation By Legislature".
Medicaid expansion in Idaho passed by a voter initiative in November. Advocates…
Thumbnail for "Cycling Promotes A Healthy Heart".
February is American Heart Health Month and Idaho Matters speaks with St.…
Thumbnail for "Washington Measles Outbreak And Unvaccinated Kids Have Idaho Health Officials On Guard".
A measles outbreak in Eastern Washington highlights the importance of childhood…
Thumbnail for "'The Menstrual Show' Seeks To De-Stigmatize Periods".
Holistic health practitioner Samantha Zipporah and burlesque bon vivant Frankly…
Thumbnail for "'Wanna Know Idaho' Finds Out Where Zoo Animal Waste Goes".
Wanna Know Idaho asked Idahoans to submit questions they want answered about…
Thumbnail for "Ballet Idaho Program Combines Classical And Contemporary Dance".
Ballet Idaho begins 2019 with re(Define) - a performance combining classical…
Thumbnail for "World Cancer Day Calls For Attention, Awareness And Action".
Every February 4, people around the world show awareness and support for the…
Thumbnail for "'Early Learning Day' Focuses On Education And Fun".
Wednesday is Early Learning Day, which will highlight the value of learning…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, February 1, 2019".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "NASA Plans Mission To Investigate Jupiter's Moon Of Europa".
Researchers believe the Jupiter moon of Europa could possibly be habitable. The…
Thumbnail for "Community Health Centers Provide Medical Care For Thousands Of Idahoans".
Community health centers facilitate care for more than 180,000 Idahoans…
Thumbnail for "Freshman State Reps Hold Town Hall With Constituents".
Freshman representatives Steve Berch (D-Boise) and Jake Ellis (D-Boise)…
Thumbnail for "Researchers Looking To Eye Drops To Correct Nearsightedness".
St. Luke's is seeking participants for the study of a new treatment for myopia,…
Thumbnail for "Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Idaho Breaks Ground On New Facility".
Ground will be broken this Friday for a new Ronald McDonald House in Boise. The…
Thumbnail for "The Jesse Tree Helps People In Economic Distress Avoid Homelessness".
Gabriel Iacoboni felt the best way to fight homelessness is to prevent it from…
Thumbnail for "Legal Advocates Support Spirit Of Marsy's Law, Concerned About Specifics".
Marsy's Law is back on the floor of the Idaho legislature after being voted…
Thumbnail for "Lost River Wellness Combines Physical Fitness With Addiction Treatment".
Lost River Wellness provides drop-in services and addiction treatment in…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Black History Museum Celebrates The Role Of Law In The Fight For Civil Rights".
The Idaho Black History Museum begins Black History Month with a dinner and…
Thumbnail for "Boise State GIMM Program Partners With Foundation To Find High Tech Solutions For Social Issues".
Boise State's Gaming, Interactive Media & Mobile Technology (or GIMM) program…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Senator Jim Risch Answers Listener Questions".
The government shutdown proved to be devastating for hundreds of thousands of…
Thumbnail for "State Program Allows Students To Accelerate AP And Higher Ed Opportunities".
High school students can jump start their secondary education by…
Thumbnail for "College Of Idaho Professor's Book Looks At Idaho Politics In New Perspective".
Jasper LiCalzi, a College of Idaho professor of political economy, recently…
Thumbnail for "Mac Eld Sees Idaho's History Through Highways".
MacArthur "Mac" Eld started photographing historic Idaho highway markers in an…
Thumbnail for "Boise Author Writes Military Drama Based On His Own Experiences".
Andrew Coussens went to work as a private military contractor in Afghanistan,…
Thumbnail for "Worley, Idaho Chosen For 2019 Nudist Convention".
The American Association for Nude Recreation boasts a membership of more than…
Thumbnail for "Lego Creations Meet STEAM Education".
Educators have been aware of the importance of teaching STEM content for years,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, January 25, 2019".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "Boise Journalist Breaks Out With Crime Novel".
Boise journalist Steve Bertel wrote a crime drama that takes place in the high…
Thumbnail for "McCall Winter Carnival Begins Friday".
The McCall Winter Carnival begins today and Idaho Matterslooks at the events,…
Thumbnail for "State Legislators Try Again To "Add The Words"".
LGBTQ+ Idahoans can legally be denied employment, services and housing as the…
Thumbnail for "U Of I Researcher Finds Rain On Titan, Snowman In Kuiper Belt".
Rajani Dhingra has been really busy in 2019. The U of I physics graduate…
Thumbnail for "Sun Valley's Jackie Heinricher Fields All-Women Race Team At Rolex 24".
The Rolex 24 endurance race at Daytona International Speedway takes place this…
Thumbnail for "Transportation Hotline Gives Road Conditions".
A hotline has been set up to inform travelers in Idaho of transit conditions.…
Thumbnail for "Federal Shutdown Has Boise TSA Agents Worried, Still Working Without Pay".
The federal government is entering its 33rd day of a partial shutdown and more…
Thumbnail for "Snake River Seed Cooperative Promotes Healthy Harvests With Economic Benefits".
The Snake River Seed Cooperative encourages regional growers to produce…
Thumbnail for "Snuggle Buddiez Fills Void Left By Isolation And Loneliness".
Researchers are learning about how isolation and loneliness contribute to both…
Thumbnail for "Buy Idaho Showcases Gem State Products".
Buy Idaho promotes Gem State businesses and manufacturers to encourage growth…
Thumbnail for "January Is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month".
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and each year, nearly 13,000 women…
Thumbnail for "Youth Hearing Aid Coverage Re-Visited In Legislature".
Private insurance does not cover the costs for most hearing aids for youths.…
Thumbnail for "Boise Weekly Film Critic George Prentice Forecasts 2019 Oscars".
The 2019 Oscar nominees were announced early Tuesday morning and Boise Weekly…
Thumbnail for "Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy In Idaho".
Idaho led the nation in civil rights policies in the early 1960s and we talk…
Thumbnail for "Slippery Slope: Changes In The Ski Industry".
The Mountain West News Bureau presents a collaboration of regional journalists…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, January 18, 2019".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "January Is Thyroid Health Awareness Month".
January is Thyroid Health Awareness Month and Idaho Matters looks at the role…
Thumbnail for "Liz Phair, Built To Spill To Headline 2019 Treefort".
Boiseans are gearing up for 2019 TreeFort and this year's line-up reaches back…
Thumbnail for "Organized Labor Takes The Spotlight On Union Day".
Thursday is 'Union Day' at the Idaho Capitol and we learn about the history and…
Thumbnail for "Boise Students Organize Women's March".
The 2019 Women's March takes place on the Capitol on Saturday. Idaho Matters…
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Todd Shallat, a Boise State professor emeritus of history and urban studies,…
Thumbnail for "Super Wolf Blood Moon To Rise Above Idaho".
The moon will take on some unique properties on Sunday night; a lunar eclipse…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Business Leaders Address Gap Between Education And Employment".
Attitudes about education and skills acquisition are changing as the global…
Thumbnail for "Community Leaders Discuss Future Of Energy In Boise".
The City of Boise will host three open houses to facilitate discussions with…
Thumbnail for "The Cabin Presents Author Tayari Jones".
Author Tayari Jones exploded onto the contemporary literary scene in 2002 with…
Thumbnail for "World's Best Bike Movies Ride Into Boise".
The Idaho Walk Bike Alliance is presenting a bicycle-themed film festival at…
Thumbnail for "Federal Government Shutdown Felt By Idahoans".
The federal government has been in a partial shutdown for 25 days, as of…
Thumbnail for "How To Keep Those New Year's Resolutions".
Making New Year's resolutions is easy. Keeping them is another story. Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Documentarian Teams With Leonardo DiCaprio To Bring Attention To Endangered Vaquita".
The vaquita is a small species of porpoise that lives exclusively in the Gulf…
Thumbnail for "Kayaker/Filmmaker Examines Hydro-Electric Development On Bolivian Rivers".
The Bolivian government is planning massive hydro-electric dam projects on…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Youth Ranch Provides Responsible, Productive Futures".
Idaho Youth Ranch has been providing services for at-risk youths and their…
Thumbnail for "Hewlett-Packard Invests In Idaho's Future".
Hewlett-Packard is committing to funding a study looking at the state of…
Thumbnail for "Law School Enrollment On The Increase".
A law degree is useful for more than just litigating and enrollment in law…
Thumbnail for "Collaborative Research Looks For Correlations Between Health And Locale".
There are correlations between one's location and the quality of their health.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, January 11, 2019".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Environmental Forum Facilitates Objective And Civil Discussions".
The Idaho Environmental Forum is a nonprofit, non-partisan educational…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Legislators Adopt Workplace Civility Policy".
Idaho's legislative council voted to undergo mandatory ethics and workplace…
Thumbnail for "College Of Western Idaho Makes Higher Education Accessible To All".
Mark Browning of the College of Western Idaho discusses financial aid…
Thumbnail for "Wassmuth Center's International Outreach Efforts Stretch To Every Corner Of The Globe".
International outreach efforts by the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights have…
Thumbnail for "New ACA Law Requires Hospitals To Post Prices Online".
A new law took effect on January 1 that requires hospitals to provide pricing…
Thumbnail for "Funding And Expenditures For Governor's Cup Raises Ethical Questions".
One of former Governor Butch Otter's legacies is the Governor's Cup, an annual…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Victim-Advocated Push For Passage Of Marsy's Law".
Marsy's Law passed in California in 2008 to provide legal protections and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Education Association Responds To Governor Little's State Of The State".
In his first State of the State speech, Governor Brad Little proposed minimum…
Thumbnail for "Children's Book Shares Lessons In Responsible Use Of Technology".
Sadie the dog's best friend Penny received an e-tablet as a gift and as soon as…
Thumbnail for "Tips On Using Your New Telescope".
Telescopes make great holiday gifts and Idaho is one of the best places on the…
Thumbnail for "In First State Of The State, Governor Little Calls For Increased Funding For Education, Corrections".
It’s a new year and a new governor. Brad Little unveiled his vision for the…
Thumbnail for "Sun Valley Center For The Arts Integrates Arts Into The Classroom".
Sun Valley Center for the Arts has a new arts education program. Classroom…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's Program Provides Transportation, Housing, Food, Other Services Ancillary To Health Care".
Targeting specific populations for wraparound support has been referred to in…
Thumbnail for ""Big Fat Lie" Asks Hard Questions About American Diet Trends".
“Big Fat Lie,” a new documentary, looks at low fat diets and how they may not…
Thumbnail for "Previewing The 2019 Idaho Legislative Session".
Medicaid expansion, a new Governor, prison overcrowding and the budget. Those…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Conservation Issues In 2019".
Conservation is always a big issue in Idaho and 2018 was no exception. We look…
Thumbnail for "Expressive Idaho: Batik And Cowboy Boots".
What do batik and cowboy boots have in common? Both are works of art and both…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, January 4, 2019".
Gemma Gaudette sits down with Betsy Russell from the Idaho Press, Bill Manny…
Thumbnail for "Boise Nurse Helps Idahoans Quit Smoking".
We introduce you to Boise nurse Nancy Caspersen. She's been helping people in…
Thumbnail for "Exploring Idaho's 'Hometown Dairy'".
Gemma Gaudette chats with Allen Reed, CEO of Reed's Dairy. This family-owned…
Thumbnail for "Childhood Trauma In Idaho Youth: Causes, Impacts And Treatments".
We take the hour to look at the causes, impacts and treatments of childhood…
Thumbnail for "Josh Tewalt Assumes Direction Of Idaho Department Of Correction".
In late November, Josh Tewalt was appointed by the Idaho Board of Correction to…
Thumbnail for "David Moskowitz Documents The Last Of The Selkirk Caribou".
David Moskowitz is a biologist, photographer and certified wildlife tracker.…
Thumbnail for "Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest Idaho Provides Mentorship For Youth".
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been matching volunteers with youths in need of…
Thumbnail for "IDEAL College Savings Program Allows Idahoans To Plan For Future Education".
Secondary education costs are on the rise and college debt is one of the…
Thumbnail for "Encore: Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: 2018 Review".
This segment originally aired on December 21, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Encore: 'Mr. Dickens and His Carol' Imagines Victorian Author's Writing Process".
This segment originally aired on December 21, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Mountain West News Bureau Previews Upcoming Series On Ski Industry".
The Mountain West News Bureau is rolling out a multi-part series on the state…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Goes To Prison: The Baby Program".
Originally broadcast October 25, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Goes To Prison: Meeting The Warden".
Originally broadcast October 25, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Goes To Prison: Sagebrush Seedlings".
Originally broadcast October 25, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Goes To Prison: From Cats To Inmate Emotions".
Originally broadcast October 25, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Having End-Of-Life Discussions With Cancer Patients".
Having 'end-of-life' conversations are difficult, and oncologists find they…
Thumbnail for "Encore: Concordia Law Professor Discusses The Agribusiness Of Marijuana Cultivation".
University of Concordia law professor Ryan Stoa's Craft Weed: How Family…
Thumbnail for "Encore: Idaho State University Professor Continues Search For Bigfoot".
Idaho State University professor Jeff Meldrum specializes in studying the…
Thumbnail for "Encore: Friendometry Brings Online Networking To Children".
Healthcare professionals are now becoming aware of the health implications of…
Thumbnail for "'Wanna Know Idaho' Examines The State's Shifting Demographics".
Wanna Know Idaho producer Frankie Barnhill joins Idaho Matters to talk about…
Thumbnail for "Encore: University Of Idaho Researcher Discovers Dust Storms On Titan".
Using data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, University of Idaho physics…
Thumbnail for "Encore: FACES Of Hope Helps Teens Cope With Domestic Violence".
FACES of Hope helps victims of domestic violence with counseling and legal aid.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: 2018 Review".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the top headlines of 2018…
Thumbnail for "'Mr. Dickens and His Carol' Imagines Victorian Author's Writing Process".
Samantha Silva's Mr. Dickens and His Carol imagines the author's anxiety while…
Thumbnail for "Family Advocates Coordinates Guardians Ad Litem To Stand With Children In Court".
Idaho guardian ad litem programs provide a voice to represent abused and…
Thumbnail for "Seasonal Affective Disorder Is More Than Just "The Winter Blues"".
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a strain of depression that shifts with the…
Thumbnail for "1 In 50 People Have An Aneurysm".
One in 50people have an aneurysm and don't know it. St. Luke's Dr. Edward…
Thumbnail for "Boise Celebrates New Years With A Giant Potato".
On December 31, a huge potato will drop from the capitol dome in Boise. We…
Thumbnail for "Mastery-Based Education Focuses On Content, Not Mile Markers".
Mastery-based education encourages students to really think about what they are…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Looks To Preserve Sexual Assault Evidence".
Idaho has been aggressive in keeping up with sexual assault evidence testing…
Thumbnail for "Keep Dreaming Of A White Christmas".
In 1954, Bing Crosby set expectations for Christmas weather that are becoming…
Thumbnail for "The Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation Preserves Four Million Acres Of Idaho Wilderness".
The State of Idaho is offering special Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church…
Thumbnail for "Holiday Sweets Don't Have To Mean Christmas Cavities".
The holiday season means lots of cookies, candies, cakes and pies. Improper…
Thumbnail for "Positively Good Sex Contributes To Positive Health".
Megan Koehler, LPC will be discussing "for women wanting to improve their sex…
Thumbnail for "Tamarack Resort Offers Opportunites For All To Ski And Snowboard".
Tamarack Resort is open for skiing and they're offering programs to make skiing…
Thumbnail for "Coping With The Holidays, Stress And Addiction".
We look at how the stresses of the holidays can trigger or exacerbate addictive…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Botanical Garden Celebrates Winter".
We chat with the executive director of the Idaho Botanical Garden about the…
Thumbnail for "Gift Shopping Does Not Have To Be Head Splitting".
We talk about last-minute holiday gift ideas with Tanya Carnahan, the "Style…
Thumbnail for "Reporter Roundtable Looks Back On The Week's News".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "ACLU Of Idaho Talks Politics With Idaho Matters".
The American Civil Liberties Union national political director is in Boise to…
Thumbnail for "A New Historic District May Save A Classic Home In Boise".
A new historic district on the fringe of downtown Boise goes into effect and it…
Thumbnail for "Encore: St. Luke's Program Streamlines Adoption Process".
This interview was originally broadcast November 8, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Fighting Food Insecurity In Blaine County".
Although the Wood River Valley is known for its low unemployment and booming…
Thumbnail for "Encore: Idaho's Cowboy Ninja Rocks Warrior Course".
This interview was originally broadcast October 1, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Examining Gender Norms And Sexual Consent In The 21st Century".
This interview was originally broadcast October 1, 2018.
Thumbnail for "New DNA Collection Device Improves Evidence Gathering For Idaho Falls PD".
The Idaho Falls Police Department recently acquired a DNA collection device…
Thumbnail for "Encore: Boise Musician Will Hall Creates Soundscapes (And Talk Show Themes)".
This interview was originally broadcast September 5, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Midas Gold Proposes Sustainable Project For Stibnite Mining District".
This interview was originally broadcast October 29, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Using 3D Printed Models To Teach About Heart Defects".
Boise State clinical assistant professor Samantha Davis recently received the…
Thumbnail for "Kathryn Albertson Park Gets Upgrades".
Kathryn Albertson Park will turn 30 in 2019 and the space has been…
Thumbnail for "Encore: Meridian Body Autonomy Program Teaches Students About Physical Boundaries".
This interview was originally broadcast 10/8/18.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Diana DeJesus Explores Region With 29,000 Boise Bucket List Instagram Followers".
This interview was originally broadcast 9/24/18.
Thumbnail for "Poet Kristen Tracy Chronicles Experience Growing Up Mormon".
Idaho native Kristen Tracy uses poetry to chronicle her experience growing up…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, December 7, 2018".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "Senator Jim Risch Remembers His Friend, George H.W. Bush".
The nation honored the life and service of President George H. W. Bush this…
Thumbnail for "Interfaith Sanctuary's Xtreme Holiday Xtravaganza Rocks Boise While Helping Homeless Idahoans".
Interfaith Sanctuary's Xtreme Holiday Xtravaganza has become a Boise tradition…
Thumbnail for "Gun Rights Advocates Look For 'Stand Your Ground' Expansion".
Laws that allow people to use deadly force when threatened — without requiring…
Thumbnail for "FCC Re-Aligns Over-The-Air TV Signals".
The Federal Communications Commission is re-aligning over-the-air TV signals to…
Thumbnail for "George Prentice With 2019 Golden Globe Nominations".
The 2019 Golden Globe Awards nominees were released today and Boise Weekly film…
Thumbnail for "Idahoans Spill The Suds On Repeal Day".
The Volstead Act was repealed 85 years ago, allowing Americans from Seattle to…
Thumbnail for "Chocolate And Coffee Celebrated At Mexican Consulate & Hispanic Chamber Fair".
The Consulate of Mexico in Boise and the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's Looks At Ways To Reduce Premature Births".
380,000 babies are born prematurely in the United States, according to the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Jewish Pioneers".
As we approach the Hanukah halftime, Idaho Matters looks at the history of Jews…
Thumbnail for "Computer Science Education Week Focuses On Coding".
Computer Science Education Week runs through December 7 and the Idaho STEM…
Thumbnail for "'Idaho Experience' Explores Aviation History Of The Gem State".
America's first commercial airmail delivery left from an airfield where Boise…
Thumbnail for "Boise Bicycle Project Provides Holiday Bikes For Treasure Valley Kids".
Every December, the Boise Bicycle Project coordinates with area schools, social…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Black History Museum Exhibits A "Green Book"".
The film Green Book tells the story of an African-American musician and a white…
Thumbnail for "Tests Find Elevated Lead Levels In Boise School District Water".
Elevated levels of lead found in a Boise school in October led to further…
Thumbnail for "Food Trucks Now Part Of Boise Landscape".
Many entrepreneurs are finding it easier to enter the food service industry…
Thumbnail for "St. Alphonsus Addresses Needs Of Refugee Communities".
Idaho Matters looks at St. Alphonsus' programs for providing healthcare and…
Thumbnail for "Emergency Physician Refuses NRA Tweet To "Stay In Your Lane"".
The National Rifle Association recently posted a tweet telling doctors with…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Shakespeare Festival Unveils 2019 Program".
The 2019 Idaho Shakespeare Festival program has been announced and it includes…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, November 30, 2018".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "Efforts To Ban Conversion Therapy In Idaho".
Efforts to make conversion therapy illegal in Idaho died in the statehouse last…
Thumbnail for "Dryland Dogs Helps You Turn Your Portly Pooch Into A Lean, Mean Sled Dog".
Dryland Dogs has created a line of products that will let you hitch your dog to…
Thumbnail for "Ada County To Begin Election Recounts On Monday".
Ada County election officials must oversee a recount of the CWI funding levy -…
Thumbnail for "Boise Hobbyists Keep Model Train Tradition Alive".
Most of us grow out of our toys, but for model train enthusiasts, the tracks go…
Thumbnail for "First Daughter, Apple CEO Visit Wilder Elementary School".
Ivanka Trump and Tim Cook paid a visit to Wilder Elementary to assess the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Still Struggles To Meet College Go-On Rate".
Idaho has made small progress in improving the rate of high school graduates…
Thumbnail for "CWI Weighs Options After Funding Levy Voted Down".
Election officials will review the votes for the College of Western Idaho's…
Thumbnail for "'Story Collider' Melds Science And Storytelling".
Story Collider turns science into the spoken word. We'll find out why this…
Thumbnail for "Elmore, Ada Counties Discuss Anderson Ranch Reservoir Water Use".
Elmore County has applied to appropriate water from the Anderson Ranch…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Small Business Development Center Helps Entrepreneurs To Their Feet".
The Small Business Development Center helps small businesses get off the ground…
Thumbnail for "Boise Valley Economic Partnership Encourages Treasure Valley Growth".
The Boise Valley Economic Partnership is crunching data in an effort to chart…
Thumbnail for "Poet Danez Smith Brings Multi-Faceted Perspective To Boise".
Poet Danez Smith spits rhymes reflecting their exasperation as a black, gay,…
Thumbnail for "Micron A Victim Of Proprietary Theft".
The Department of Justice has filed charges against two Chinese memory chip…
Thumbnail for "Flu Shots Reduce Length And Intensity Of Illness".
The CDC reported 185 youth deaths as a result of the flu last season. One in…
Thumbnail for "Story Story Night Rolls Out New Flagship Season With 'Elements'".
Story Story Night's 2018-2019 Flagship Season will look at all things…
Thumbnail for "'Skid Row Marathon' Tells Stories Of Redemption From The Streets".
The documentary Skid Row Marathon tells the story of four men who were inspired…
Thumbnail for "Surviving Transit During The Thanksgiving Rush".
The airports and roadways will be jammed as folks head out of town to celebrate…
Thumbnail for "How To Tolerate Intolerable Guests At Thanksgiving".
We all have that uncle who loves to espouse the virtue of a border wall or that…
Thumbnail for "Pairing Wine With Thanksgiving Dinner".
Because alcohol will surely play a role in dealing with family during the…
Thumbnail for "The Argyros Brings New Performance Space To Ketchum".
The Argyros is the newest performing arts center in Ketchum and it promises to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Foodbank Alleviates Food Insecurity During Holidays".
The holidays are a time for gathering around food. For many in the Treasure…
Thumbnail for "Doctors Discuss Benefits Of CBD Oil".
Utah and Missouri joined 31 other states in making marijuana legal for…
Thumbnail for "Aligning Idaho's Power Industry With Cooperative Grids".
Advances in solar, wind and hydroelectric technology have allowed energy to be…
Thumbnail for "Perspectives On Middleton Elementary Faculty Halloween Costumes".
The decision by a number of Middleton Elementary School teachers to wear…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's Discusses Negative Health Implications Of Vaping".
The FDA recently announced a planned ban on flavored e-cigarettes in an effort…
Thumbnail for "'Wanna Know Idaho' Looks At Stibnite Mining Project".
Boise State Public Radio's Wanna Know Idaho looks at the Midas Gold's Stibnite…
Thumbnail for "Storycorps Invites You To The Great Thanksgiving Listen".
It’s just three days until Thanksgiving and you may be getting ready to sit…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, November 16, 2018".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Saddle Maker Inspires Next Generation".
Expressive Idaho's Olivia Weitz visits a young ranch-hand learning the Western…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Researcher Looks At The Economy And Ecology Of The Caterpillar Fungus".
Boise State assistant professor Kelly Hopping was traveling in Tibet when a…
Thumbnail for "November Is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month".
Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in…
Thumbnail for "Having End-Of-Life Discussions With Cancer Patients".
Having 'end-of-life' conversations are difficult, and oncologists find they…
Thumbnail for "George Prentice Goes To The Movies: 2018 Q4 Edition".
Rocky returns, the world's wettest superhero and a glimpse into the Jim…
Thumbnail for "Concordia Law Professor Discusses The Agribusiness Of Marijuana Cultivation".
University of Concordia law professor Ryan Stoa's Craft Weed: How Family…
Thumbnail for "Style Her Empowered Helps Girls In Togo Overcome Educational Obstacles".
Payton McGriff saw an opportunity to help girls in impoverished Sub-Saharan…
Thumbnail for "INL Researchers Find Power In Manure".
Dealing with cow waste has been a challenge for dairy farmers in Idaho since…
Thumbnail for "Saint Alphonsus' Festival Of Trees Welcomes Christmas To The Treasure Valley".
Saint Alphonsus' Festival of Trees is a 35-year tradition that invites the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho K-3 Reading Test Scores Down From 2017".
The State Department of Education released the results of this fall's reading…
Thumbnail for "How To Get Your Food Concept To Store Shelves".
Everybody has made a batch of cookies or brownies and thought, "These are…
Thumbnail for "Death Cafe Makes Morbid Discussions Socially Acceptable".
Death Cafe takes the discussion of dying out of the zone of discomfort and…
Thumbnail for "Legal Advocate Fills Gaps In Immigration Court Representation".
Only 25% of Idaho defendants facing deportation proceedings do so with legal…
Thumbnail for "Preserving The Memory Of Idaho's WWI Heros".
More than 100 Idahoans served with the 20th Forestry Regiment during World War…
Thumbnail for "Apprenticeships Are A Fast Track To A Career".
November 12-18 is National Apprenticeship Week and the Department of Labor is…
Thumbnail for "Boise Weekly Holds A Very Short Fiction Contest".
Boise Weekly's 17th Annual Fiction 101 contest enourages writers throughout the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: November 9, 2018".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "Your Health Idaho Connects Gem State Residents With Affordable Healthcare Plans".
Your Health Idaho was established following the passage of the Patient…
Thumbnail for "70 Percent Of Idaho Hiking Trails In A State Of Disrepair".
Thousands of miles of Idaho hiking trails are in a state of disrepair. We speak…
Thumbnail for "Trump Policy Proposal Threatens Protective Rights For Transgender Americans".
The Trump Administration announced it would pursue drastic changes to the way…
Thumbnail for "Psychotherapist Elizabeth Heaney Counsels Veterans With PTSD".
Therapist Elizabeth Heaney spent years traveling from base to base counseling…
Thumbnail for "November Is National Adoption Month".
Novemeber is National Adoption Month and Idaho Matters examines the process…
Thumbnail for "LunchboxWax Keeps You Smooth Down There".
Debi Lane had spent time living on the streets of Salt Lake City before she…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Governor-Elect Brad Little Talks About Jobs, Medicaid".
Idaho's Lieutenant Governor, Brad Little, won the governorship in Tuesday's…
Thumbnail for "Diana Lachiondo Joins Historic Ada County Commission".
Democrat Diana Lachiondo edged out incumbent Republican Jim Tibbs for the…
Thumbnail for "2018 Idaho Election Day Wrap-up".
Idaho Matters breaks down the results of Tuesday's elections with Kevin Richert…
Thumbnail for "2018 Election Day Rundown".
Idaho Matters previews Election Day races and ballot initiatives and discusses…
Thumbnail for "Canyon County Changes Polling Place Rules".
Canyon County has changed its policy regarding the use of the Spanish language…
Thumbnail for "Pocatello Family Fights Father's Deportation".
Chakanetsa Christopher Matimba has lived in Idaho for nearly 16 years. He came…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Communities Respond To Middleton Teachers' Costumes".
A picture of Middleton Elementary School staff wearing inappropriate Halloween…
Thumbnail for "Preview: Election 2018".
Boise State Public Radio reporter James Dawson joins us to parse out everything…
Thumbnail for "Ontario, Oregon Residents To Vote On Lifting Pot Ban".
Ontario, Oregon residents will vote on Tuesday to lift a ban on the sales of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: November 2, 2018".
A picture of Middleton Elementary School staff wearing inappropriate Halloween…
Thumbnail for "Art As A Call To Action".
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights erected "The Spiral of Injustice," a…
Thumbnail for "Burlesque Returns To Boise".
Judith Stein has performed for nearly 50 years as a burlesque dancer, nicknamed…
Thumbnail for "Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Brad Little Discusses Platform".
Republican gubernatorial candidate Brad Little joins Idaho Matters to discuss…
Thumbnail for "A New Approach To Palliative Care For Late-Stage Cancer Patients".
Healthcare professionals are looking at new ways of administering palliative…
Thumbnail for "The 'James Castle Primer' Condenses The Idaho Painter's Life".
The James Castle Primer looks at the life of the reclusive Idaho artist and on…
Thumbnail for "Backcountry Film Festival Explores Winter Sports In the Mountain West".
The Winter Wildlands Alliance puts on an annual film festival that focuses…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Legislature Looks At PTSD Treatment For First Responders".
Idaho Democratic representative Mat Erpelding has introduced legislation that…
Thumbnail for "Federal Legislation Will Expand Coverage For Opioid Addiction Treatment".
A piece of legislation is advancing through Washington that would expand access…
Thumbnail for "Hans Anderson's Creepy Pantry".
PRX producer Hans Anderson shares this creepy tale from his explorations of a…
Thumbnail for "Big River Paranormal Investigates Things That Go Bump In The Night".
When things go bump in the Idaho night, Big River Paranormal is there to…
Thumbnail for "Midas Gold Proposes Sustainable Project For Stibnite Mining District".
The Stibnite Mining District is loaded with gold, silver, tungsten and…
Thumbnail for "'Idaho Experience' Examines The Life Of Author Annie Pike Greenwood".
IPTV's Idaho Experience looks at the life of frontier poet Annie Pike Greenwood…
Thumbnail for "'Guns & America' Examines The Nation's Relationship With Firearms".
Guns & America is a collaborative effort among ten pubic broadcasting entities…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: October 26, 2018".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "FACES Of Hope Helps Teens Cope With Domestic Violence".
FACES of Hope helps victims of domestic violence with counseling and legal aid.…
Thumbnail for "Cocktails For Autumn".
The changing of the seasons means the changing of the liquor cabinet and we…
Thumbnail for "National Drug Take Back Day Encourages Responsible Narcotic Disposal".
October 27 is the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Drug Take Back Day…
Thumbnail for "Starry Story Night "The Pleiades" Puts Seven Storytellers On Stage".
Starry Story Night puts together seven storytellers for a night of chamber…
Thumbnail for "Happy Day Brands Provides Oatmeal For Hungry Idahoans".
Happy Day Brands creates chocolate bars, superfood mixes, coffees and teas. The…
Thumbnail for "'Fuel Your School' Provides Educational Funds With Gas Purchases".
Chevron has helped put more than $43 million into classroom projects since 2010…
Thumbnail for "Scooter Sharing Invades Boise".
Scooters are everywhere in downtown Boise. Meridian gave scooter sharing a shot…
Thumbnail for "New Ways To Recycle Old Plastic".
Oliver Russell owns and operates PlasticWorks, a community recycling facility…
Thumbnail for "Boom Tic Boom Goes From Tiny Desk To The Sapphire Room".
Boom Tic Boom is a cinematic jazz ensemble led by drummer Allison Miller. She…
Thumbnail for "Boise Contemporary Theater Programs A Daring Season Of Drama".
A dead neighborhood dog, a man with a paper heart and stranded astronauts are…
Thumbnail for "Bipartisan Efforts To Repeal Idaho's Mandatory Minimum Sentencing".
Idaho lawmakers have become critical of the state's mandatory minimum…
Thumbnail for "Teaching Teens Safe Driving From Infancy".
This week is National Teen Driving Safety Week and we look at efforts to build…
Thumbnail for "Q Commons Brings Together Discussions About Unity".
Q Commons is a "two-hour live event that will educate Christians on how they…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Attorneys Promote Public Legal Service With Pro Bono Week".
It is Pro Bono Week and we speak with the Concordia University School of Law…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: October 19, 2018".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Legislators Propose Updates To State's Campaign Finance Laws".
A legislative committee has been meeting to address Idaho's lax campaign…
Thumbnail for "State Ed Board Suggests Restructuring Higher Education Funding Mechanism".
The State Board of Education is calling for changes in the funding formula for…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Lieutenant Governor Candidates Meet For Debate".
Regardless of the outcome of the election, Idaho history will be made when…
Thumbnail for "Coping With The Loss Of A Pregnancy".
October is stillbirth/miscarriage awareness month and we look at efforts to…
Thumbnail for "'Make Boise Better' Survey Looks To Community For Solutions".
The Make Boise Better survey seeks to bridge the divides between members of the…
Thumbnail for "Opponents Say Medicaid Expansion Would Be Costly To Idaho".
Approval of the Proposition 2 ballot measure would result in an expansion of…
Thumbnail for "BUILD Program Trains Boise State Staff In Diversity And Inclusivity".
Boise State Uniting for Inclusion and Leadership in Diversity is the…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's Discusses Advances In Mammography Technology".
Idaho Matters looks at St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute's research…
Thumbnail for "October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month".
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we look at the state of detection…
Thumbnail for "Analysis Of Idaho Gubernatorial Debate".
Idaho guberantorial candidates Brad Little (R) and Paulette Jordan (D) met to…
Thumbnail for "College Of Western Idaho Looks To Property Tax Levy To Fund Expansion".
The College of Western Idaho would like to develop a new health sciences…
Thumbnail for "The Frank Church Institute Addresses The Global Struggle For Democracy".
Idaho Matters looks at the role of the Frank Church Institute in teaching…
Thumbnail for "'Who Lies Beneath?: The Treasure Valley' Examines The Region's Not-Living Residents".
David Habben is a taphophile - a lover of cemeteries. The self-described…
Thumbnail for "Local Reporters Breakdown Idaho Congressional And Public Education Debates".
Idaho Public Television aired this weekend's political debates; State…
Thumbnail for "Creating Affordable, Quality Preschool In Idaho".
Beth Oppenheimer of the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children…
Thumbnail for "Opera Idaho Brings New Take On 'Don Giovanni'".
Opera Idaho opened their 2018-19 season in September with a 100th anniversary…
Thumbnail for "Amelia Rose Earhart Flies To Honor Her Namesake".
Amelia Rose Earhart's parents named her for the famous aviator, believing they…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: October 12, 2018".
Guest host Matt Guilhem leads a roundtable discussion of the week's headlines…
Thumbnail for "BalmShot Markets Lip Care Products With Unique Packaging".
Wayne Forrey was being treated for lip cancer in 1983 when he found that after…
Thumbnail for "Experience Garden City Invites The Community To The Boise River Waterfront".
Experience Garden City encourages residents and visitors of the community to…
Thumbnail for "HuffPost Reporter Jonathan Cohn Discusses Medicaid Expansion In Idaho".
We preview an upcoming panel discussion about Proposition 2 - Idaho's Medicaid…
Thumbnail for "Special Olympics Idaho Partners With Department Of Corrections To Build New Facility".
Special Olympics Idaho recently broke ground on a new 'Training For Life'…
Thumbnail for "Boise Startup Week Connects Entrepreneurs With Marketing And Capital".
Each year, Boise Startup Week invites top tech entrepreneurs to the Treasure…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Paulette Jordan Discusses Teacher Pay, Medicaid And Guns".
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan could break political…
Thumbnail for "Boise Rock School Celebrates 10 Years".
Boise Rock School is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week with a party…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Horror Film Festival Showcases The State's Scariest Filmmakers".
The Idaho Horror Film Festival is coming to Boise for its fifth year of…
Thumbnail for "'Expressive Idaho' Looks At Western Silversmithing Tradition".
It’s hard to learn how to form silver and engrave it from a YouTube video.…
Thumbnail for "CPB President Pat Harrison Discusses Public Media Funding & Future".
Patricia Harrison, president and CEO of the Corporation for Public…
Thumbnail for "Made Here! Expo Highlights Idaho Manufacturing".
The Made Here! Expo highlights products manufactured in Idaho and connects…
Thumbnail for "'Goblin Planet' Lurking Outside Of Our Solar System".
Scientist have found a 'goblin planet' - a dwarf planet 2.5 times as far from…
Thumbnail for "Life's Kitchen Provides Culinary Training And Confidence For At-Risk Teens".
Life's Kitchen offers an opportunity for at-risk youths in the Treasure Valley…
Thumbnail for "Climate Change Is Having An Economic Impact On Idaho Ski Resorts".
Research from the Climate Impact Lab shows that in the next 20 years, the…
Thumbnail for "The Trailing Of The Sheep Festival Preserves Idaho's Woolly Legacy".
Domesticated sheep were brought to Southwest Idaho in the 1860's and helped…
Thumbnail for "Children's Author Adam Gidwitz Takes Dragon Adventure To Basque Country".
The Basque Dragon is Newbery Honor winning author Adam Gidwitz's newest book in…
Thumbnail for "Meridian Body Autonomy Program Teaches Students About Physical Boundaries".
Meridian Police Officer Ray Ellis and West Ada School District Resource Officer…
Thumbnail for "Idahoans Restricted From Access To Popular Private Lands".
Dan and Farris, The Wilks Brothers, are Texas siblings who made their fortune…
Thumbnail for "Boise Recognizes Indigenous People's Day".
Boise will join nearly 60 cities on Monday, October 8, to celebrate Indigenous…
Thumbnail for "HiRISE Documenting The Red Planet's Surface From Martian Orbit".
The HiRISE - High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment - is orbiting Mars,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: October 5, 2018".
Guest host Matt Guilhem leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines…
Thumbnail for "City Of Boise Paid For Library Design Team's First Class Accomodations".
Boise is anticipating a new main library branch and has hired internationally…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Public Radio Profiles Idaho's Gubernatorial Candidates".
We check in with the Boise State Public Radio newsroom for profiles of Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Friendometry Brings Online Networking To Children".
Healthcare professionals are now becoming aware of the health implications of…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Mayors Address Growth At Forum".
Five Treasure Valley mayors met on Wednesday to discuss growth in the region.…
Thumbnail for "Finding The Lost Works Of Anne Sexton".
Four early poems and an essay disappeared from poet Anne Sexton's oeuvre of…
Thumbnail for "'Wanna Know Idaho' Looks At Gem State Gas Prices".
Boise State Public Radio's Wanna Know Idaho answers the questions you have…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Future After The Expiration Of The Land Water Conservation Fund".
Congress failed to renew the Land Water Conservation Fund and the federal…
Thumbnail for "The Northwest Climate Conference Addresses Climate Change In Idaho".
The Northwest Climate Conference and Idaho Public Television are presenting…
Thumbnail for "Rawhide Braider Masters Idaho Cowboy Art".
Salmon resident Jeff Minor loves leather. Specifically, he enjoys crafting…
Thumbnail for "'You Know The Place' Kicks Off Second Season On Boise State Public Radio".
The second season of Boise State Public Radio's You Know The Place is under way…
Thumbnail for "University Of Idaho Researcher Discovers Dust Storms On Titan".
Using data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, University of Idaho physics…
Thumbnail for "Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty Caused By Eviction".
The eviction process is certainly stressful for those involved and that stress…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Cowboy Ninja Rocks Warrior Course".
Salmon native Lance Pekus attacks the American Ninja Warrior courses with the…
Thumbnail for "Boise State's Narrative Television Initiative Teaches Students To Make TV Shows From Scratch".
Boise State's Ryan Cannon, a filmmaker and an assistant professor in the…
Thumbnail for "Examining Gender Norms And Sexual Consent In The 21st Century".
As the nation follows the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: September 28, 2018".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "'Stop The Bleed' Offers Life-Saving Trauma Training To The Public".
What happens if you're camping or skiing and there's an accident? It can take…
Thumbnail for "'Community Kindness Day' To Bolster Civility In Idaho".
Idaho is already pretty kind. Now there's a Community Kindness Day to help…
Thumbnail for "The Idaho Humane Society Talks About Animal Hoarding".
Animal hoarding is a complex and layered issue. Now a case in Boise is bringing…
Thumbnail for "Boise Weekly Film Critic Looks At The Toronto International Film Festival".
It's the time of year where we start seeing ads about upcoming movies that…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayor Talks About The State Of His City".
Boise Mayor David Bieter joins us in studio to discuss the state of the city.…
Thumbnail for "Safe Sleep: Preventing Infant Deaths In Idaho".
Every year in the U.S. hundreds of babies die from sleep-related causes. That…
Thumbnail for "Architect Moshe Safdie Talks About His Boise Library Design".
World-renowned architect Moshe Safdie has been commissioned to design the new…
Thumbnail for "'This Is My Brave' Uses Performances To Reduce The Stigma Of Mental Illness".
'This Is My Brave' is a community performance of storytellers sharing their…
Thumbnail for "Preservation Idaho Highlights Warm Springs Neighborhood With Heritage Homes Tour".
The historic homes along Warm Springs will be highlighted in the 16th Annual…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Agencies Connect Homeless With Healthcare Options".
The combination of rising housing rates and increased drug abuse has…
Thumbnail for "Trump Administration's Public Lands Policies Could Have Lasting Impact In The Mountain West".
The Trump Administration is issuing leases on public lands in 10 western states…
Thumbnail for "'No Greater Law' Examines The Beliefs Of A Faith Healing Sect".
'No Greater Law' investigates the practices of the Followers of Christ, a…
Thumbnail for "Preventing Burnout In Healthcare Professionals".
Who takes care of caregivers when they burnout from giving care? Physician…
Thumbnail for "Diana DeJesus Explores Region With 29,000 Boise Bucket List Instagram Followers".
Diana DeJesus moved to Boise from West Palm Beach to recruit for the University…
Thumbnail for "Story Story Night Combines Storytelling With Stock Car Racing".
Story Story Night "fosters powerful connections that change lives" through live…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: September 21, 2018".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "How To Prepare For A TEDx Talk".
TEDx is searching for speakers in the Boise area and we'll speak with a TED…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation Sponsors A Symposium On Poverty".
The Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation has contributed nearly $4 million to…
Thumbnail for "Encore: Boise Police Train Citizens For Active Shooter Scenarios".
This interview was originally broadcast May 30, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Idaho State University Professor Continues Search For Bigfoot".
Idaho State University professor Jeff Meldrum specializes in studying the…
Thumbnail for "Encore: Housing Alternatives For Treasure Valley Homeless".
This interview was originally broadcast July 10, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Author Kelly Sundberg Talks About Escaping Abuse".
This interview was originally broadcast August 9, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Encore: United States Leads Industrialized World In Maternal Deaths".
This interview was originally broadcast August 7, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Idaho Ranks Last In Nation For Working Mothers".
This interview was originally broadcast Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Nampa Coalition Examines Community Health In Growth".
This interview was originally broadcast Monday, July 23, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Breakthroughs In Cancer Research".
This interview was originally broadcast Monday, June 11, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Legislative Efforts To Require Insurance Coverage For Children's Hearing Aids".
Private insurance does not cover the costs for most hearing aids for youths.…
Thumbnail for "Monument Commemorating Armenian Genocide Is Being Dedicated In Boise".
The Ottoman Empire was responsible for the genocide of about 1.5 million…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's FitOne Expo And Race Bring Fitness Awarenss To Treasure Valley".
The largest single-day running event in Idaho is scheduled for this Saturday;…
Thumbnail for "Novel Teaches Managers To Manage Better".
Authors Ron Price and Stacy Ennis deliver a guide for better leadership in the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: September 14, 2018".
Host Gemma Gaudette leads a roundtable discussion of the week's headlines with…
Thumbnail for "August McLaughlin Takes A Direct Approach To Addressing Human Sexuality".
Author August McLaughlin is unafraid to take a head-on approach to discussing…
Thumbnail for "Boise State's Visual Arts Center Rolls Out New Exhibits".
This fall's program at Boise State University's Visual Arts Center examines the…
Thumbnail for "College Cuisine Can Be Affordable And Healthy".
Many college students find the challenge of eating responsibly while managing…
Thumbnail for "Long Awaited Idaho State Museum Reopening Slated For October".
The Idaho State Museum closed for renovations in 2014. After a multi-million…
Thumbnail for "Arik Grant Captures His Iraq War Experience In A Comic Strip".
Arik Grant was serving a tour of duty in the early years of the Iraq War when…
Thumbnail for "'Following The Lieutenant' Tells The Story Of The Army's Experiment With Bicycles".
In 1897, the U.S. Army wanted to see if bicycles might serve a practical…
Thumbnail for "Canopy Watch Connects People With Trees And Forest Conservation".
Canopy Watch is a guided tree climb at the Idaho Botanical Garden that allows…
Thumbnail for "Giraffe Laugh Provides Affordable Early Educational Opportunities".
The Giraffe Laugh daycare facilities in Boise provide "early care and education…
Thumbnail for "At One Time You Could Ship Kids Through The Mail".
Each year, millions of people around the world depend on the postal service to…
Thumbnail for "9th Circuit Rules Against City Of Boise In Homeless Suit".
A ruling by the 9th circuit Court of Appeals last week determined the…
Thumbnail for "LED Performance Troupe To Bring Multimedia Presentation To The Egyptian".
LED is a multi-media artistic collaborative that marries dance, music and film…
Thumbnail for "Bats Aren't Bad, Simply Misunderstood".
Some bats tested positive for rabies last month and for better or worse, this…
Thumbnail for "Reductions In Idaho Refugee Resettlement Leave Job Vacancies".
Federal immigration policies have slowed the flow of refugees to the United…
Thumbnail for "Frankie Barnhill Previews Second Season Of 'Wanna Know Idaho'".
Wanna Know Idaho begins its second season, answering the un-Google-able…
Thumbnail for "Boise Blacksmith Finds Beauty And Art In Metal".
Susan Madacsi uses her blacksmithing skills to create stunning sculptures from…
Thumbnail for "Metro Community Service To Raffle Tiny House".
Earlier this year we learned about a unique raffle to benefit older and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: September 7, 2018".
We review the week's headlines with a team of regional journalists. This week…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Sees Increase In STD Rates".
Idaho has seen a substantial increase in sexually transmitted disease rates in…
Thumbnail for "BYU Planetary Scientist Finds Earthly Features On Pluto".
Planetary scientist Jani Radebaugh was looking at pictures of Pluto's surface a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Secretary Of State Assures Election Security Ahead Of Midterms".
Several states have seen their election networks hacked from foreign countries…
Thumbnail for "Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine Begins First Year".
The opening of the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine brings the first…
Thumbnail for "Madam Mao Tells The Story Of The Chairman's Wife".
Madam Mao is a stage production that tells the story of Jiang Qing, the wife of…
Thumbnail for "The Teal Chair Allows Idahoans To Talk Frankly About Death".
A group of Eagle High School filmmakers produced a documentary that places…
Thumbnail for "McCall Planning Massive Library Expansion".
The City of McCall is in desperate need of a new library. In the past 13 years,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Company Addresses Period Poverty With Reusable Products".
When talking to families in to Venezuela, Cherie Hoeger found that women there…
Thumbnail for "208 Comedy Fest Showcases Comic Talent. Who Are These Clowns?".
The 208 Comedy Fest returns to Boise this week with a massive number of…
Thumbnail for "Boise Musician Will Hall Creates Soundscapes (And Talk Show Themes)".
You hear our theme music on Boise State Public Radio several times a day. It's…
Thumbnail for "A Land Preservation Fund Is Scheduled To Expire In September".
The Land and Water Conservation Fund was established in 1965 by Congress to…
Thumbnail for "Lactation Program Ecourages Education For Breastfeeding Mothers".
The benefits of breastfeeding is well known; UNICEF estimates that better…
Thumbnail for "Campfire Theatre Festival Brings The Region's Performance Community Together".
The Campfire Theatre Festival is a three-day event "created by theatre makers,…
Thumbnail for "Labor Day Encore: Idaho Ranks Low For Colon Cancer Screenings".
This interview was originally broadcast Thursday, May 24, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Labor Day Encore: Kids And Sensible Social Media Use".
This interview was originally broadcast Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Labor Day Encore: Fattitude Celebrates Positive Body Images".
This interview was originally broadcast Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Labor Day Encore: Idaho Summer Wines Sound Super Fine".
This interview was originally broadcast Monday, June 11, 2018.
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: August 31, 2018".
Idaho Matters reviews the week's headlines with a team of regional journalists.…
Thumbnail for "Meridian Art Week Connects Community With Culture".
Meridian Art Week begins this Tuesday and it will draw the community together…
Thumbnail for "Boise Philharmonic Begins New Season With New Look And New Leadership".
The Boise Philharmonic announced the program for the upcoming season, and it is…
Thumbnail for "Celebrating Dia De Muertos With A Steamroller".
The Idaho Commission on the Arts awarded a grant to Jack's Urban Meeting Place…
Thumbnail for "Air Force Shipped Hazardous Waste To Elmore County Landfill".
Last year, Mountain Home Air Force Base sent a shipment of hazardous waste to a…
Thumbnail for "Miniature Reactor Project "A Game Changer" For Nuclear Energy Generation".
A mini-nuclear generation reactor is slated to go online in 2023 in Southeast…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Researcher Deconstructs Human Brain To Build An Artificial One".
Boise State University researcher Kurtis Cantley wants to understand the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Ranchers And Conservationists Disagree On Wolf Depredation Numbers".
The USDA's Wildlife Service distributes funds to ranchers in the West for wolf…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's Provides Remote Healthcare With Virtual Center".
St. Luke's Health System is investing $3.4 million in a virtual care center - a…
Thumbnail for "Toronto International Film Festival Preview With George Prentice".
Boise Weekly film critic (and Boise State Public Radio announcer) George…
Thumbnail for "The Number Of Idahoans Seeking Treatment For Marijuana Addiction Is On The Rise".
Idaho is bordered by four states (and one country) with some form of legalized…
Thumbnail for "The Role Of The Press In Our Democracy".
Verbal attacks on the integrity of American journalism have become the norm,…
Thumbnail for "Hot Air Balloons Fill The Idaho Skies At Ann Morrison Park".
The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic celebrates nearly 30 years of festive…
Thumbnail for "Luke Martin Captures The Essence Of Being An Idaho Newcomer In Cartoons".
Cartoonist Luke Martin made a name for himself by drawing comics about life in…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Lags Behind Nation In Childhood Immunizations".
Eighteen states allow parents to refuse vaccinations for their children. Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Rural Idaho Sees Higher Voting Rates Than Cities".
Recent data from the Idaho Secretary of State's office indicates that voting…
Thumbnail for "Boise State's Passport To Education Allows Adults To Complete Degree".
Boise State University and CapEd Credit Union have partnered to provide a…
Thumbnail for "SOBER Provides Recovery Options For Broncos Fighting Addiction".
Students and Other Broncos Enjoying Recovery (SOBER) is a program at Boise…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Prison Inmates Risk Their Lives Battling Wildfires".
The Idaho Department of Corrections facilitates a program allowing inmates to…
Thumbnail for "Washington and Idaho Collaborate To Manage Woodland Health".
The proliferation of wildfires throughout the West are forcing researchers to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: August 24, 2018".
We review the week's headlines with our team of regional journalists. This week…
Thumbnail for "Apparel Business in New Plymouth Recognized For Growth".
Cheeky's Boutique retails their brand of western wear for women on their…
Thumbnail for ""Dark Money" Documentary Examines The Impact Of Anonymous Campaign Contributions".
In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the conservative…
Thumbnail for "The Dangers Of Concussions In Youth Sports".
As youth sports leagues become increasingly competitive, so too does the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Sees Slight Increase In Unemployment".
The Idaho Department of Labor released numbers indicating a slight increase in…
Thumbnail for "The Cabin Publishes An Anthology of Idaho Writers".
Song: Writers in the Attic is an anthology of prose and poetry compiled by The…
Thumbnail for "Algae Blooms Create Hazards In Idaho Lakes And Streams".
State officials have issued warnings regarding high blue-green algae content in…
Thumbnail for "Research Finds Children Adjust To New Schedules With Difficulty".
With school in session, many people shift their daily schedules to accommodate…
Thumbnail for "Touring Idaho To Advocate For Medicaid Expansion".
Earlier this year, more than 60,000 Idahoans signed a petition to put Medicaid…
Thumbnail for "Providing Healthcare For Uninsured Idahoans".
AMEN, the Adventist Medical Evangelical Network, brings together physicians,…
Thumbnail for "The Value of Preventative Medicine And Health Screenings".
Up to 90% of colorectal cancer occurrences could be averted by the simple…
Thumbnail for "How Smoky Skies Are Impacting Idaho Weddings".
Everybody loves a late-summer outdoor wedding, and what is a better setting…
Thumbnail for "Wildfire Smoke Blots Out The Skies Across Idaho".
While firefighters work to contain the multiple wildfires raging in Idaho,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Department Of Education Lists 29 Lowest Performing Schools".
The Idaho State Department of Education released its list of the 29 most…
Thumbnail for "Suicide Rate Rises Among Seniors".
Idaho Matters examines trends in suicide rates among America's senior…
Thumbnail for "Student Safety On The Way To School".
School began Monday, August 20, at many public and private schools throughout…
Thumbnail for "Making Music With Natural Sound at Rhodes Skate Park in Boise".
NYC-based musician Chuck Palmer has a talent for taking a step back to just…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: August 17, 2018".
We review the week's headlines with a team of regional journalists. This week…
Thumbnail for "Smaller Classrooms Mean Bigger Returns For Early Education Students".
Teacher-to-student ratios are increasing in Idaho classrooms. We find out why…
Thumbnail for "Cowboys And Cowgirls Compete In Caldwell".
The 84th Caldwell Night Rodeo began on Tuesday and runs through Saturday. We…
Thumbnail for "Will Idaho Ride The Blue Wave?".
Democratic voter registration numbers are up in the Gem State, but will it…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Small Business Development Center Promotes Entrepreneurial Growth".
The Idaho Small Business Development Center aids business owners and…
Thumbnail for "Stimulating Motor Skills Development By Putting Down The Screens".
Every parent knows how hard it is to pry cell phones and tablets from the hands…
Thumbnail for "University Of Idaho Athletic Director Fired Following Investigation Mismanagement".
The University of Idaho athletic director was fired by the State Board of…
Thumbnail for "A Mobile Medical Clinic That Brings Healthcare To Your Door".
Nurse practitioner Bradley Bigford operates Table Rock Mobile Medicine, making…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Lags Below National Average In Teacher Pay".
Idaho teachers earn below the national average and the value of their salary…
Thumbnail for "A Look At Police Use Of Force In The Video Age".
University of Idaho College of Law associate professor Katherine Macfarlane…
Thumbnail for "Protecting A Historic Boise Home".
One Boise house faces possible demolition. Can the city change its future? And…
Thumbnail for "Opponents To Historical Horse Racing Say The Machines Are The Same As Slots".
Idahoans will have the opportunity to vote for the restoration of historical…
Thumbnail for "A Boise Writer Investigates A Detroit Serial Killer".
Author J. Reuben Appelman's breadth of writing spans from true crime to UFC…
Thumbnail for "Rare Apples And Pawpaws".
Producer Guy Hand jet boats into Idaho's River of No Return Wilderness with a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Poet Diane Raptosh Recieves Governor's Awards In The Arts".
Last week, the recipients of the 2018 Governor's Awards in the Arts were…
Thumbnail for "Refugee Families Finding Support In Aftermath Of Assault".
On a Saturday night, the last night in June, a group of families, who had found…
Thumbnail for "Boise Bike Share Companies Learn From Dallas' Mistakes".
Five different dockless bike share companies have set up shop in Dallas in the…
Thumbnail for "A New Program Teaches Adults The Signs Of Childhood Sexual Abuse".
The Idaho Children's Trust Fund/Prevent Child Abuse Idaho provides funding,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Students Display STEM Skills In Science Olympiad".
Founded in 1984, Science Olympiad is one of the premier science competitions in…
Thumbnail for "Multi-Sport Participation Is In Decline".
The days of three season athletes are coming to an end as more and more kids…
Thumbnail for "George Prentice Discusses Film Industry News".
The Boise Weekly's George Prentice joins Idaho Matters to discuss this summer's…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: August 10, 2018".
We review the week's headlines with a team of regional journalists. This week…
Thumbnail for "Peregrine Fund To Hold Art Auction".
The Peregrine Fund will be holding an auction of raptor art. We talk to the…
Thumbnail for "Boise Period Project Completes First Distribution Of Hygiene Products".
The Boise Period Project just completed their first distribution of hygiene…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's Opportunity Scholarship Aids Alternative Students".
Earlier this year, the Idaho Legislature allowed for twenty percent of the…
Thumbnail for "Jimmy Hallyburton Recaps First Goathead Fest".
The first Boise Goathead Fest wrapped up on Saturday and we get the recap from…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Humane Society Flies Dogs Into Boise  For Adoption".
29 dogs were recently flown from San Antonio to Boise to be adopted. Dog Is My…
Thumbnail for "Humans Cause Seventy Percent Of Wildfires".
As crews struggle to bring Idaho's wildfires under control, federal officials…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Education News' Kevin Richert With Ed Headlines".
Idaho Education News reporter Kevin Richert joins us to discuss the state's…
Thumbnail for "Former Homicide Detective Solves Cold Cases On TV".
"Abbey" Abbondandollo spent 32 years with the Houston Police Department - most…
Thumbnail for "Boise State University Interim President Discusses Campus Growth".
Earlier this year, Boise State University named provost Martin Schimpf as…
Thumbnail for "Expressive Idaho: Indian Dance In Boise".
Olivia Weitz introduces us to folk artists in Idaho with a series of profiles…
Thumbnail for "Navigating Idaho's Healthcare System".
So you think you understand health care in Idaho? One reporter for the Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Keeping Children Safe Around Swimming Pools".
Idaho has the second highest rate of unintentional drownings of children in…
Thumbnail for "Using Social Media To Combat Human Trafficking".
Social media can be used to inform, connect and entertain. The Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: August 3, 2018".
We assemble a panel of Idaho journalists to discuss the week's events in Boise,…
Thumbnail for "From Idaho To The Center Of The Galaxy: Looking At Black Holes".
They're weird and they're hard to find. Boise State University's Physics…
Thumbnail for "HomeGrown Theatre Gets A New Home In Boise".
HomeGrown Theatre is a Boise-based production company. They write their own…
Thumbnail for "New Idaho State University President Looks To The Future".
We're taking a look at some of the newest college presidents in Idaho. That…
Thumbnail for "Lewis Clark State College Welcomes New President".
We're taking a look at some of the newest college presidents in Idaho. That…
Thumbnail for "Rhode Island Artist Brings Her Paintings To Sun Valley".
She marries glass, metal and color to produce unique and unusual paintings full…
Thumbnail for "We Visit A Frank Lloyd Wright House In Idaho".
A one-of-a-kind house sits on what was once a barren promontory in Idaho’s…
Thumbnail for "Creating A Master Plan For Meridian".
The last time a comprehensive plan was created for Meridian was 2011, and 30…
Thumbnail for "What Can Bail Bondsmen Do In Idaho?".
Last June, two bail bondsmen were arrested and charged with impersonating a…
Thumbnail for "The First Artist In Residence At The James Castle House".
Idaho Artist James Castle's family home has been turned into a museum, shop and…
Thumbnail for "An Idaho Author Writes A "Me Too" Children's Book".
"Me Too" has taken the world by storm, toppling movie stars and CEO's. Now an…
Thumbnail for "Finding A Solution For Idaho's Homeless Veterans".
Many of our veterans come home from active military service to find a lack of…
Thumbnail for "Fire Season Hits Idaho".
Idaho is hot, smoky and on fire. Over the past two weeks, Idaho's fire season…
Thumbnail for "Gen X, Age And Body Image".
Idaho body image activist Amy Pence-Brown has been part of the movement to get…
Thumbnail for "Talking To Your Children About Terrorism".
Terrorism is unfortunately a fact of life in the world we live in. But helping…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Journalist Turns To Fiction Writing".
She's a former journalist, who wrote books on the side, until she took the…
Thumbnail for "A Look At Surrogacy In Idaho".
Idaho is one of the most accommodating states in the nation for facilitating…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: July 27, 2018".
We assemble a panel of Idaho journalists to discuss the week's events in Boise,…
Thumbnail for "Grant Will Help Idaho State Police Investigate Sexual Assaults".
The Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women…
Thumbnail for "Wienermobile Descends On Boise, Forces Residents To Question Reality".
The world's most recognizable food-shaped motor vehicle rolled into Boise this…
Thumbnail for "$500,000 Grant Will Help Increase CNA Numbers".
As the state's population grows, the number of healthcare professionals…
Thumbnail for "MacArthur Grant Allows Ada County To Study Criminal Justice Reform".
In October of 2017, Ada County was awarded a grant from the MacArthur…
Thumbnail for "'Andy Irons: Kissed By God' Tells The Story Of A Surf Legend".
'Andy Irons: Kissed By God' tells the story of one of the greatest surfers in…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's CEO Discusses The Changing Face Of Healthcare".
Healthcare management has evolved in recent years. From the implementation of…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Poll Finds Gender Gap In Support For Trump".
A recent poll conducted by Idaho Politics Weekly, a Zions Bank publication,…
Thumbnail for "IdahoPTV's 'Idaho Experience' Looks At Chinese Legacy In The Gem State".
Idaho Experience is Idaho Public Television's new series bringing to life the…
Thumbnail for "First Annual Goat Head Festival Brings Bicyclists To Boise".
Boise bicyclists were disappointed to hear the "Tour de Fat" bike festival…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's New Veterans Director Discusses Goals For The Division".
Former state lawmaker Marv Hagedorn will soon assume the lead of the state's…
Thumbnail for "An Increase In Sexual Harassment Complaints In Idaho".
The Idaho Human Rights Commission has reported a noticable spike in sexual…
Thumbnail for "Kevin Davenport Brings STEM Journalism To Idaho Statesman".
Kevin Davenport has been covering science content for the Idaho Statesman this…
Thumbnail for "Annual Basque Festival Kicks Off In Boise".
The San Inazio Festival is an annual event to honor St. Ignatius of Loyola, the…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Housing Market Continues Upward Trajectory".
Treasure Valley housing prices are steadily increasing, as are rental rates. We…
Thumbnail for "Garden City's Learning Lab Aids Idahoans With Literacy Education".
The Learning Lab in Garden City provides literacy education for low-income…
Thumbnail for "Idahoans Are Searching High And Low For Aperol".
The bitter Italian cordial Aperol is in short supply and area bartenders and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: July 20, 2018".
We assemble a panel of Idaho journalists to discuss the week's events in Boise,…
Thumbnail for "The Kitchen Sisters Visit The Annual Basque Sheepherder's Ball".
In the 1930s and 40s, hundreds of Basque people were brought to the western…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Lawmakers Discuss Medicaid Expansion Ballot Initiative".
After Medicaid expansion failed to pass the Idaho legislature during the last…
Thumbnail for "BoiseDev Unpacks Idaho's Business And Development News".
BoiseDev.com began as a Twitter feed in 2013 and quickly evolved into one of…
Thumbnail for "'Kids Count' Report Ranks Idaho 20th In Nation".
The Annie E. Casey's 'Kids Count' report coallates every metric imaginable…
Thumbnail for "PRRI Examines Idaho's 'Mormon Exception'".
A 2017 report from the Public Religion Research Institute indicated the number…
Thumbnail for "2018 Wildfire Season Update".
The West is heating up and the forests are drying out ... we're headed into…
Thumbnail for "Bannock County Sheriff Describes Jailhouse Riot".
We continue our conversation about the state of Idaho's incarcerated…
Thumbnail for "President Trump Issues Pardon To Oregon Ranchers".
Last Wednesday, President Trump issued pardons to Dwight Hammond, Jr. and his…
Thumbnail for "Old Idaho Penitentiary Gives A Glimpse Into Prison Life".
The Idaho State Penitentiary in Boise closed 45 years ago, and as hard as they…
Thumbnail for "The Quest For Walt Whitman's Lost Books".
Walt Whitman's works have been analyzed by scholars since his passing in 1892…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Officials Look For Solutions To Prison Overcrowding".
The increased prison population at the Idaho Department of Corrections has…
Thumbnail for "Snake River Stampede Kicks Up Dust In Nampa".
A $400,000 purse makes the Snake River Stampede one of the top stops on the…
Thumbnail for "Ballet Sun Valley Festival Begins With All-Star Lineup".
The two-day Ballet Sun Valley Festival begins Tuesday. The festival will…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: July 13, 2018".
We assemble a panel of Idaho journalists to discuss the week's events in Boise,…
Thumbnail for "Mamma Mia! Brings The Spirit Of ABBA To Idaho".
Jillian Kates, Jodi Dominick and Laura Welsh Berg play the leads in the Idaho…
Thumbnail for "IDOC Director Discusses Solutions To Prison Overcrowding".
The state's prison system is experiencing critical overcrowding. Inmates are…
Thumbnail for "Former State Supreme Court Justice Files Suit Against Idaho Schools".
Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice Robert Huntley filed a class action lawsuit…
Thumbnail for "House Speaker Scott Bedke Averts A Special Legislative Session".
The state legislature nearly convened a special session to parse out the…
Thumbnail for "Indian Creek Plaza Opens In Caldwell".
The long awaited Indian Creek Plaza opens in downtown Caldwell. The…
Thumbnail for "Workers' Compensation For First Responders With PTSD".
Following the deadly attack against Boiseans attending a child's birthday…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Republican Candidate Discusses Conservative Identity".
This year's Idaho Republican Convention stuck pretty much to script until…
Thumbnail for "The Twilight Criterium Returns To Boise".
The Twilight Criterium returns to Boise for its 32nd year. The high-speed…
Thumbnail for "Boise Recovering From The Attacks On Refugees".
More than a week after one of the most horrific assaults in Boise history, we…
Thumbnail for "The Deadly Dangers Of Kids And Hot Cars".
Every summer we're reminded not to leave children unattended in parked cars,…
Thumbnail for "Trade Tariffs Hit Idahoans".
President Trump's trade disputes over tariffs and NAFTA provisions have created…
Thumbnail for "Representative Wintrow Discusses Prison Reform".
The State of Idaho is facing a potentially crippling overcrowded prison…
Thumbnail for "'Tested In Idaho' Pushes Outdoor Gear To The Limit".
Idaho Commerce is teaming up with the state's manufacturers of outdoor…
Thumbnail for "William Shatner Visits Boise Wizard World".
The Wizard World Comic Con visits Boise this weekend with the Golden Goose of…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayor David Bieter Discusses Unity Following Assault".
The Boise community gathered outside city hall Monday in a show of unity and…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's Children's Day Treatment Center Offers Behavioral Care Alternatives".
Traditionally, youth behavioral health services meant either short, outpatient…
Thumbnail for "Plans For New Boise Public Library Unveiled".
Plans for a new Boise Public Library were unvieled last week, we talk about…
Thumbnail for "BoDo After Midnight".
Long-time Boiseans remember when downtown was a ghost town by 10 p.m. These…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters Discusses Boise Knife Attack".
Idaho Matters discusses the horrific attack that took place in Boise Saturday…
Thumbnail for "Broadway Producer in Sun Valley Discusses His Tony Awards Sweep And Holiday Concert".
A musical called The Band’s Visit is the biggest hit on Broadway right now.…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: June 29, 2018".
We assemble a panel of Idaho journalists to discuss the week's events in Boise,…
Thumbnail for "Breaking Down Our Changing Idaho: What Lessons Boise Can Learn From Growth Across The Country".
Boise State Public Radio concludes its series on growth, Our Changing Idaho.…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Rental Rates Continue To Rise".
Rental rates in the Treasure Valley are rising steadily and many fear…
Thumbnail for "Breaking Down Our Changing Idaho: Future Growth Of Small Towns".
We hear the fourth installment of 'Our Changing Idaho' and talk to BSPR…
Thumbnail for "The Nature Conservancy Looks To Preserve Greater Yellowstone Area".
We look at efforts by the Idaho chapter of the Nature Conservancy to preserve…
Thumbnail for "Boise Period Project Distributes Hygiene Essentials To Idahoans In Need".
The Boise Period Project gathers menstrual hygiene products to create period…
Thumbnail for "City Of McCall Continues Fourth Of July Alcohol Restriction".
For the third year in a row, the city of McCall will institute its ban on…
Thumbnail for "Land Water Conservation Fund Scheduled To Expire".
The Land Water Conservation Fund was established in 1965 by Congress to provide…
Thumbnail for "Our Changing Idaho: With Few Protections In Place, Farmland Is Gobbled Up By Subdivisions".
Boise State Public Radio continues its series looking at the growth in Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's New Trespass Law Goes Into Effect".
Idaho's new trespassing law was one of the most controversial bills of the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Student Test Scores Get Mixed Review".
Idaho students saw an improvement in scores on the state's standardized test…
Thumbnail for "Groundbreaking Stem Cell Transplant Gives Hope To Leukemia Patients".
Last month, St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute performed Idaho's first…
Thumbnail for "Breaking Down Our Changing Idaho: Twin Falls Aims For Sustainable Growth As Boise Booms".
Boise State Public Radio continues its series looking at the growth in Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Poaching Presents Danger To Idaho's Curlew Population".
Researchers are finding a disturbing uptick in poached birds and other wildlife…
Thumbnail for "Breaking Down Our Changing Idaho: Growth In Boise".
Boise State Public Radio is rolling out a series looking at the growth in Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Boise Sequoia Re-Location One Year Later".
A century-old giant sequoia once stood in the way of progress. Rather than…
Thumbnail for "Mountain West Voices: An Owl In The Hand".
Clay Scott shares this nocturnal adventure with Saw Whet owl researchers in…
Thumbnail for "Treasure Valley Poised To Open First Children's Museum".
Meridian is preparing for the opening of the Children's Museum of Idaho in…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: June 22, 2018".
We assemble our team of Idaho journalists to discuss the week's events in…
Thumbnail for "Boise Gains Another Taqueria With Los Angeles Chef's Creation".
John Cuevas left a high-paced career as a fine dining chef in Los Angeles to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Healthcare Professionals Stress Importance Of Immunizations".
A recent report indicated eight of the 10 least-immunized counties in the…
Thumbnail for "City Of Boise Hosts Growth Forum".
The City of Boise conducted a public forum, allowing resident to discuss…
Thumbnail for "Human Encroachment Leads Animals To Nocturnal Lifestyles".
Boise State University professor Neil Carter researched the impact of human…
Thumbnail for "Because International Distributes Shoes That Last".
In 2007, Kenton Lee was in Kenya when he noticed the children wore shoes that…
Thumbnail for "Boise Celebrates World Refugee Day".
World Refugee Day is Saturday -- there will be celebrations and 20 men and…
Thumbnail for "College Of Idaho Co-Presidents Discuss Higher Education".
Doug Brigham and Jim Everett were both candidates for the presidency of the…
Thumbnail for "NPR's Kirk Siegler Examines America's Urban-Rural Divide".
NPR's Kirk Siegler has been reporting on the urban-rural divide in America,…
Thumbnail for "City Of Boise Condemns Immigration Policy".
The City of Boise signed a resolution condemning the practice of seperating…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Physicians Turn To Early Screening For Depression".
Efforts are being made to detect signs of depression in earlier stages. We talk…
Thumbnail for "Providing Coverage For Autism Therapy".
Back in April, the Idaho Department of Insurance issued a directive requiring…
Thumbnail for "Encouraging Holocaust Education In Idaho Classrooms".
A recent survey found that a shocking number of Americans have very little…
Thumbnail for "Hiking In The Treasure Valley".
Author Scott Marchant joins Idaho Matters to talk about "The Hiker's Guide:…
Thumbnail for "BLM Releases Wild Horse Survivors Of Soda Fire".
The Bureau of Land Management released 26 wild horses into the wild last week.…
Thumbnail for "State Efforts To Eradicate Invasive Species".
Department of Agriculture officials want to know how Mississippi ghost shrimp…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Behavioral Health Alliance Draws Together Healthcare Stakeholders".
Last week, stakeholders in the state's mental healthcare community met to…
Thumbnail for "A Look Inside Glacier National Park".
This story takes you deep into one of the most magestic of wild areas – Glacier…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: June 15, 2018".
We assemble our team of Idaho journalists to discuss the week's events in…
Thumbnail for "College Of Western Idaho President Bert Glandon".
College of Western Idaho president Bert Glandon talks about the role of a…
Thumbnail for "'Simply Eloped' Makes Weddings Simple".
Simply Eloped takes the planning out of wedding planning - specifically those…
Thumbnail for "The Legalities Of Fireworks In Idaho".
There's some confusion regarding the legality of aerial fireworks in the Gem…
Thumbnail for "George Prentice On A New Ratings System For Violent Movies".
There are discussions about creating a new rating system for films with…
Thumbnail for "Plans To Expand Mass Transit In The Treasure Valley".
The explosive population growth in the Treasure Valley necessitates expansion…
Thumbnail for "Extreme Sport Safety And The X-Games In Boise".
The X-Games qualifiers are in Boise this weekend and we talk to a doctor about…
Thumbnail for "Gene Nora Jessen Recalls Astronaut Testing".
Gene Nora Jessen Recalls Astronaut Testing
Thumbnail for "2018 Wildfire Season Predictions".
Ed Delgado, a meteorologist with predictive services at the National…
Thumbnail for "Approaches To Combating The Opioid Crisis".
Idaho has one of the highest rates of overdose deaths related to opioid…
Thumbnail for "State Considers $500 Million Prison".
Idaho prisons are so overcrowded the Idaho Department of Corrections is forced…
Thumbnail for "Immigration Holds On The Rise In Canyon County Jail".
Immigration holds in the Canyon County jail are on the rise, indicating an…
Thumbnail for "2018 Boise Pride Festival Begins Thursday".
35,000 people gathered last year to celebrate Boise PrideFest, more are…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Wine Industry Sees Growth".
The Idaho wine industry has enjoyed explosive growth in recent years with more…
Thumbnail for "Talking About Suicide".
America saw the passing of two cultural icons by suicide and on Monday's Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: June 8, 2018".
We assemble our team of Idaho journalists to discuss the week's events in…
Thumbnail for "Honoring Choices Promotes Advance Care Planning".
Advance care planning allows people to make choices about their healthcare…
Thumbnail for "Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve Attracts Astronomers And Tourists".
Light pollution is the presence of artificial light in the night sky and as…
Thumbnail for "The State Of Idaho's Educational Funding".
The funding formula for K-12 education in Idaho is a complicated equation that…
Thumbnail for "The Rising Cost Of Childcare In Idaho".
The average cost of childcare in Idaho in 2017 was just above $7,000 a year and…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Becomes Second-Largest Hops Producer".
Hops are the bitter, piney flower of the hop plant, and when fermented with…
Thumbnail for "The Kingston Trio Plays The Treasure Valley".
The Kingston Trio have been performing as a folk and pop group for more than 60…
Thumbnail for "Youth Empowerment Services Aids Idaho Youth With Emotional Distress".
Youth Empowerment Services (YES) provides mental health care for youths in…
Thumbnail for "Bringing Doctors To Idaho's Rural Regions".
A study by the Association of American Medical Colleges found that only 53% of…
Thumbnail for "Filmmakers Compete To Produce 48-Hour Films".
The i48 Film Festival is a competition that has filmmakers use only 48 hours to…
Thumbnail for "Response To SCOTUS Ruling On Colorado Baker Case".
The United States Supreme Court ruled on the case of a Colorado baker who…
Thumbnail for "Oregon Public Radio Presents 'Bundyville'".
From Longreads and Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Bundyville"is a seven-part…
Thumbnail for "How To Live To 100".
University of Idaho nutrition professor SeAnne Waite has researched what…
Thumbnail for ""A Kid's Guide To Boise"".
When Treasure Valley kids cry "I'm bored," author Rick Just has the answers.…
Thumbnail for "Allegations Of Sexual Abuse In Boise Diocese".
Idaho Statesman reporters Ruth Brown and Katy Moeller filed stories about…
Thumbnail for "McCall Uses Outdoors To Grow Economy".
The town of McCall, Idaho is looking to bolster its economy and facilitate…
Thumbnail for "Creating Games For Young And Old".
Everybody is familiar with games like Monopoly, Sorry and Clue - but hundreds…
Thumbnail for "Using Drones To Map Idaho's Past".
For four years, a group from Northwest Nazarene University has been using…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: June 1, 2018".
We assemble our team of Idaho journalists to discuss the week's events in…
Thumbnail for "Lawsuit Challenges Idaho's Living Will Law".
Four Idaho women filed suit in federal court against the state's attorney…
Thumbnail for "Caldwell's Mike Kaplan Discusses The Art Of Movie Posters".
While most are drawn into theaters by movie posters, Caldwell's Mike Kaplan…
Thumbnail for "Chronic Loneliness Leads To Health Problems".
Health experts are now finding deleterius correlations between loneliness and…
Thumbnail for "Discussing School Shootings With Children".
In the wake of yet another school shooting, parents around the country are…
Thumbnail for "Boise Organization Using Tiny Houses To Help Feed Seniors".
Homebuyers are looking for something more practical than the 'McMansions' of…
Thumbnail for "Preserving Idaho's Birds Of Prey".
The Birds of Prey NCA Partnership is committed to "support the management and…
Thumbnail for "Advocates Want Return Of Horse Racing To Idaho".
The organization Save Idaho Horse Racing wants to put historical horse racing…
Thumbnail for "Identity Thieves Use Online Rental Postings To Target Victims".
The Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific warns if you see a housing…
Thumbnail for "'You Know The Place' Podcast Debuts On BSPR".
Every day, you drive by hundreds of businesses you've never stopped at, shopped…
Thumbnail for "Meridian Mayor Discusses Growth".
Meridian is the second-largest city in Idaho and one of the fastest growing in…
Thumbnail for "Changes In Idaho Higher Education".
University of Idaho president Chuck Staben shocked the educational community…
Thumbnail for "Providing Broadband Access To Rural Idaho".
High speed broadband net access is vital in today's culture. Businesses rely on…
Thumbnail for ""The Hill" YMCA Opens In Meridian".
Meridian keeps growing and a new YMCA is opening this month to provide healthy…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: May 25, 2018".
Gemma Gaudette discusses the week's events with a roundtable of Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Boise State Researcher Studies Acrylamides In Food".
Boise State University's Owen McDougal has been researching how acralymides…
Thumbnail for "George Prentice Talks About 2018 Summer Films".
The theaters will be filled with action movies this summer - 'Solo,' 'Deadpool…
Thumbnail for "Garden City Mayor John Evans Discusses Residential Growth".
The growth in the Treasure Valley can definitely be felt in Garden City and on…
Thumbnail for "'Faces Behind The Fires' Looks At Life On The Fireline".
Idaho Matters presents two pieces from "Faces Behind the Fires," the Mountain…
Thumbnail for "Boise Bicycle Project Wants Everyone Biking".
The Boise Bicycle Project is spending the month of May encouraging kids to get…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Court Makes Ruling On Execution Documents".
An Idaho state judge ruled the state's Department of Corrections must release…
Thumbnail for "Breaking Down Boise's Recycling Rules".
Orange plastic bags are now a part of everday Boise life and Boise State Public…
Thumbnail for "Boise's 'Aquability' Provides Therapeutic Pool Time For Children With Special Needs".
Aquability is a therapeutic aquatic program designed to help children with…
Thumbnail for "Roots Zero Waste Sells Food Sans Packaging".
The Roots Zero Waste market in Garden City bills itself as a "a neighborhood,…
Thumbnail for "Free Range Parenting Law Protects Parents, Develops Kids".
Utah recently enacted a law that protects parents from charges of negligence…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Catches Up With Sexual Assault Kit Backlog".
A 2016 report found that Idaho forensic services had a back-up of sexual…
Thumbnail for "Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling Discusses Growth Management".
In 1990, the Boise exburb of Nampa had a small-town population of about 25,000…
Thumbnail for "A Baseball League For All Kids".
The Miracle League of Payette provides an adaptive baseball program for…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Statesman Reporter Rocky Barker Retires".
Idaho reporter Rocky Barker has announced his retirement after a 40-plus year…
Thumbnail for "Cultivating Idaho's Tech Hub".
As the population of the Treasure Valley continues to swell, the region is…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: May 18, 2018".
Gemma Gaudette discusses the week's events with a roundtable of Idaho…
Thumbnail for "Boise Adopts New Recycling Procedures".
For years, America has shipped its raw recyclable material to China for…
Thumbnail for "St. Luke's Magic Valley Offers Foster Care For Pets".
St. Luke's Magic Valley is implementing a program that allows volunteers to…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Legislature's Network Hacked".
The Idaho Legislature's website was hacked two weeks ago by the Italian hacking…
Thumbnail for "Boise Outfit Turns Shipping Containers Into Affordable Homes".
IndieDwell is repurposing shipping containers into habitable homes for a…
Thumbnail for "Boise Music Week Turns 100".
Boise Music Week begins its 100th year of events that will include jazz…
Thumbnail for "Boise State University Does Not Elect President".
Boise State University president Bob Kustra is retiring in June and the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Primary Election Breakdown".
Boise State University assistant political science professor Stephen Utych,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Primary Election Day".
The primary elections have arrived and Idaho Matters spoke with Boise State…
Thumbnail for "Former Pocatello Mayor Discusses Public And Private Service".
In addition to an extensive academic career with Idaho State University,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Filmmaker Greg Bayne Talks Film Noir".
Boise filmmaker Greg Bayne produced and directed two documentary features, Jens…
Thumbnail for "Caldwell Elementary School Walks To Better Grades".
St. Luke's is partnering with schools throughout Idaho to promote healthy…
Thumbnail for "Idaho's First Medical School Prepares For Class".
The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) will open this summer in…
Thumbnail for "Why Idaho Has A Closed Primary Election".
Idaho primary elections are this Tuesday. We'll look at the history of the Gem…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: May 11, 2018".
A panel of reporters joins Gemma Gaudette to discuss this week’s news affecting…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Gubernatorial Candidates Interview With Boise State Public Radio Reporters".
We continue our series of interviews with Idaho's gubernatorial candidates;…
Thumbnail for "Boise Philharmonic Performs Haydn For Inmates".
Earlier this week, members of the Boise Philharmonic performed Haydn's Sunrise…
Thumbnail for "Downtown Caldwell Experiences Renaissance".
While most municipalities in the Treasure Valley have been experiencing…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Gubernatorial Candidates Interview With Boise State Public Radio Reporters".
We continue our series of interviews with Idaho's gubernatorial candidates;…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Leads Nation In Gas Prices".
Boise gas prices are hovering around $3.20 for a gallon of the cheap stuff, the…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Gubernatorial Candidates Interview With Boise State Public Radio Reporters".
We continue our series of interviews with Idaho's gubernatorial candidates;…
Thumbnail for "Boise's Bikeability".
American cities are showcasing their bike-friendliness in efforts to attract…
Thumbnail for "Monday Meet-Up Helps Boise Homeless With Warrants".
Nearly 60% of Boise's homeless population have outstanding arrest warrants,…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Gubernatorial Candidates Interview With Boise State Public Radio Reporters".
Idaho Matters continues with the second in a five-part series presenting a Q&A…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Student Journalists Tackle New News Media".
News media has changed drastically since the beginning of the 2016 presidential…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Gubernatorial Candidates Interview With Boise State Public Radio Reporters".
Idaho Matters begins the first in a five-part series presenting a Q&A with…
Thumbnail for "Joe Wiegand Is Theodore Roosevelt".
Joe Wiegand has been performing as Theodore Roosevelt since 2004; his…
Thumbnail for "David Byars Documents Malheur Occupation".
When news broke of the occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in…
Thumbnail for "Bob Kustra On 15 Years As Boise State University President".
Boise State University president Bob Kustra is retiring after 15 years. He…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: May 4, 2018".
A panel of reporters joins Gemma Gaudette to discuss this week’s news affecting…
Thumbnail for "Twin Falls Mayor Shawn Barigar Discusses Magic Valley Growth".
Twin Falls Mayor Shawn Barigar joined Idaho Matters to talk about the growth…
Thumbnail for "Star Wars And American Culture".
May the Fourth be with you! Film critic George Prentice discusses the ways Star…
Thumbnail for "Chobani Offers All Employees Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave".
Chobani has announced that it is offering six weeks of 100 percent paid…
Thumbnail for "Building Boise For A Growing Population".
Five foothills homeowners recently won a lawsuit against a number of defendants…
Thumbnail for "Healthy People Make Healthy Communities".
Since 2010, nearly 18 percent of the United States' gross domestic product has…
Thumbnail for "Should Idaho Expand Medicaid Coverage?".
Reclaim Idaho has been collecting signatures for months in an effort to get…
Thumbnail for "Boise Mayor David Bieter Discusses Treasure Valley Growth".
Boise Mayor Dave Bieter joined Idaho Matters to talk about the explosive…
Thumbnail for "Has The 2017 Flooding Damage To The Boise Greenbelt Been Repaired?".
In 2017, Boise's Greenbelt sustained massive damage as a result of a wet winter…
Thumbnail for "Kids Learn To Rock Out At Boise Rock School".
Remember your childhood dreams of being a rock star? Boise Rock School makes…
Thumbnail for "Boise Stadium Proposal".
Atlanta-based developers the Greenstone Group are hoping to build a…
Thumbnail for "Idaho And NAFTA".
President Trump insists the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a…
Thumbnail for "Wassmuth Outdoor Classroom".
More than a year ago, the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights in Boise broke…
Thumbnail for "Dragonfly On Titan".
University of Idaho physics professor Jason Barnes would like to go to the…
Thumbnail for "Primary Debates".
The 2018 primary elections are weeks away and candidates from all parties are…
Thumbnail for "Early Voting".
Early voting for Idaho's 2018 primary elections begins Monday and Ada County…
Thumbnail for "Zoo Boise's New Keeper".
Zoo Boise is undergoing many changes this past year; a new giraffe, the ground…
Thumbnail for "Dad #1, Dad #2: A Queerspawn View From The Closet".
Idaho native Natalie Perry grew up in a family with two gay, closeted fathers.…
Thumbnail for "Reporters' Roundtable: Week Of April 23rd".
A panel of reporters joins Gemma Gaudette to discuss the week's news affecting…
Thumbnail for "Student Stress".
Anxiety is the most common mental health ailment, affecting nearly one third of…
Thumbnail for "Behind The Scenes At TedX".
TED Talks were founded in 1984 as a conference of speakers bringing together…
Thumbnail for "Sexual Assault Complaints At The University Of Idaho".
The University of Idaho remains in the spotlight for the mishandling of sexual…
Thumbnail for "Pre-K And The Value Of Early Education".
A recent poll conducted by the Idaho Association for the Education of Young…
Thumbnail for "The Lucky Ones".
When Madeline Rose Scott was asked to photograph refugees arriving to Boise for…
Thumbnail for "Boise Little Theater's Death Of A Salesman".
The Boise Little Theater celebrates its 70 year of ongoing production with…
Thumbnail for "The Exoneration Of Fred Lawrence And Paul Jenkins".
In 1994, Fred Lawrence and Paul Jenkins were sentenced to life in prison for…
Thumbnail for "The State Of Idaho Real Estate".
By most indices, the Treasure Valley is the fastest growing region in the…
Thumbnail for "The Rescued Film Project".
The Rescued Film Project collects undeveloped film, of any type, from…
Thumbnail for "James Castle House".
On Saturday, the City of Boise will open the James Castle House to the public…
Thumbnail for "Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Debate".
The three top Republicans vying for the party's gubernatorial nomination met to…
Thumbnail for "Public Land Preservation And Unlikely Bedfellows".
Progressive outdoor enthusiasts and conservative hunters and anglers gathered…
Thumbnail for "Get 'em While They're Young".
Idaho is losing out on thousands of jobs and, as a result, millions in…
Thumbnail for "2018 Idaho Shakespeare Festival".
The Idaho Shakespeare Festival begins its 2018 season with an unconventional…
Thumbnail for "Earth In Human Hands".
Dr. David Grinspoon looks at the catastrophic events in Earth’s four-and-a-half…
Thumbnail for "Breaking Down The SPLC's Hate Group Analysis".
The Southern Poverty Law Center has been investigating and documenting hate…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Farmers And The Looming Trade War".
This time of year Idaho farmers take to the fields in full force, planting…
Thumbnail for "Idaho Matters: An Introduction".
Gemma Gaudette discusses the concept and mission of Boise State Public Radio's…
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