Idaho Matters

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Anthology turns Valentine's Day weekend into a dazzling four-in-one dance experience.

With Norway rats able to multiply into the thousands in a single year, pest control officials say the Treasure Valley's growing infestation is a numbers game that could quickly spiral.

When grief felt overwhelming and words weren't enough, a dog named Galaxy had a way of making people feel seen, comforted and no longer alone. 

From sweeping classics to Oscar-nominated shorts and behind-the-scenes pop music stories, here's your guide to What to Watch this weekend!

Your daily coffee habit, and a few brain games, might be a simple way to help protect your brain from dementia.

Zoo Boise is buzzing with new arrivals giving visitors plenty of reasons to swing by and explore!

Starting Feb. 15, Idaho's new SNAP rules will ban candy and soda purchases, forcing thousands of shoppers, and the stores that serve them, to rethink how they buy and sell groceries. 

This Valentines Day, the World Center for Birds of Prey is trading chocolates for claws with Talon-tines Day!

With candlelight, chocolate fondue and a behind-the-scenes look at clean water science, "Love at First Flush" proves that romance can bloom in even the most unexpected places. 

Idaho's unusually warm winter is raising questions about what's driving the weather, as well as what it means for the ski resorts and snow-based economy the state depends on. 

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Psychologists are shedding light on "fawning," a trauma response rooted in people-pleasing — which experts say can take a significant personal toll.

Ada County Victim Services Center just got stronger, adding a new Trauma Intervention Program and 16 partners to offer 24/7 support for abuse and trafficking survivors. 

Get ready for a story that will make your heart race and your cheeks hurt from smiling!

Influenza B is moving through Idaho and the Treasure Valley, and it's hitting children and teens the hardest. 

Garden insects — from bumblebees to centipedes — play essential but often overlooked roles in pollination, decomposition and pest control that keep ecosystems thriving. 

Climate change doesn't happen in isolation. Idaho Matters takes a look at how a warming world, shifting economy and human health are deeply connected, and why understanding those links matters now more than ever.

For some teens, when the school day ends, the pressure doesn't always stop, but the Boise Brick House is changing that.

A sun-sized space detector called LISA is set to catch ripples from colliding black holes, giving scientists a brand-new way to explore the universe. 

A new series is bringing powerful voices together to show how wolves, grizzlies and buffalo, and the people who share their home, can coexist across the western landscape. 

With the Feb. 9th deadline approaching, two NPR Tiny Desk judges joined Idaho Matters to talk about the contest that could take local musicians from their living rooms to NPR's iconic Tiny Desk stage.

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Plastic's invisible trail runs through our air, food and oceans — reshaping ecosystems and human health in ways we're only beginning to understand.

A new CDC vaccine adviser's call to rethink long-standing immunization guidance is igniting a fierce debate over personal choice versus public health science. 

Idaho students are getting a shot to show off their civic know-how, face off against their peers and compete for prizes in this years National Civics Bee. 

For decades, the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association has been preserving the voices of Stanley's past — and those stories are still being shared today.

When migraines strike, even the simplest task can become difficult, which is why one women is working to raise awareness and help others live well despite the pain. 

In response to recent immigration raids, four nonprofits have joined forces to support struggling families through the Idaho Familias Assistance Fund.

Tree Town Tennis is serving up fun, adaptive challenges and community spirit at its 'Swing Into Spring 2026' fundraiser to build the city's first public indoor tennis facility.

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Idaho tips a glass to Scotland's beloved poet Robert Burns with a night of verse, tradition and celebration marking more than a century of local Scottish heritage.

What began as a New Year's Eve celebration ended in shattered glass and serious injuries — and now Boise Police say their investigation is complete.

Part mystery, part civics lesson, this children's theatre production turns Idaho history into an interactive adventure.

A year after a West Texas outbreak, declining vaccinations and limited protections have turned a once-eliminated virus into a growing threat — especially in low-immunization states like Idaho.

A new youth roadmap reveals that beneath Boise's reputation for quality of life, many young people are struggling with mental health and access to different resources.

Facing one of the nations highest teen suicide rates, Idaho is testing a new school-based program designed to build resilience and save young lives. 

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

A new economic impact study shows Idaho is losing more than $125 million a year as doctors, especially OB/GYNs, leave the state, raising concerns about healthcare access, the economy and rural communities.

Awards season is in full swing — bringing a mix of top contenders, a fresh new comedy, a classic tv return and an under-the-radar gem perfect for your weekend watchlist. 

Flu season is well underway, and in some parts of the country it may already be nearing its peak.

Idaho homeowners are seeing insurance premiums rise and policies canceled as fears of catastrophic urban wildfires grow, prompting bipartisan concern at the state capitol. 

A new investigation in taking a look at how ranching on public lands is outpacing federal oversight, leaving fragile landscapes and waterways at risk.