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.

Farmworkers can't escape the smoke, but one local group is finding ways to help protect them from its dangers. 

In a time filled with noise, politics and debate Idaho Listens is creating space for something that is often not done enough, listening. 

From growing and harvesting herbs to turning them into teas, one Idaho herbalist is offering a closer look at a practice that encourages us to rethink our relationship with plants and the role they play in our lives.

After two decades of bringing jazz to audiences in the Gem State, the Boise Jazz Society is taking music into local classrooms, giving students the chance to hear and learn from professional jazz musicians.

A growing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is raising questions about two deaths and how those cases are being counted by state and federal health officials. 

Eva Steinwald is turning a fear of heights into a mission to conquer the Seven Summits and inspire others along the way.

Treasure Valley leaders are coming together to address the regions growing rat problem, while Central District Health weighs how to respond to rats and other climate threats.

Climate change is impacting our health in ways that cannot be ignored, which is why physicians are coming together to put a face and voice to the growing crisis.

Christian nationalism is gaining influence in Idaho, according to one watchdog group tracking the movement and its growing reach is sparking a debate over what the label really means.

A new opinion from Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador could give churches a bigger role in the state's abortion fight while keeping the identities of some donors private from the public.

Six birds of prey are taking flight this fall, giving visitors a chance to see raptors soar overhead while learning about their remarkable world.

When housing, safety or financial security is on the line, navigating the legal system alone can be overwhelming. Two Idaho organizations are working to make sure more people have access to the legal help they need. 

A Boise State scientist is uncovering how an inflammatory protein may be helping cancer spread to the lymph nodes, lungs and bones and whether blocking it could help stop cancer.

A new biopic brings musician and activist Logan Lynns story to Boise with a personal preview of the film ahead of the September screening.

NASA's Europa Clipper is on a 1.8 billion mile journey to explore an icy ocean that could hold the secrets of life beyond earth.

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 deadly flood in Nepal offers a chilling reminder of what can happen when heavy rain hists a wildfire-scarred landscape, which Idaho has also seen on a smaller-scale. 

We all know the tale of Robin Hood but this time, Maid Marion is taking center stage at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.

Two unvaccinated people have died from measles in Pennsylvania as U.S. cases surpass 2,700, the highest total since 1991. 

As Idaho children return to school, experts are urging parents and educators to prioritize personal safety by teaching boundaries and recognizing signs that may indicate your child needs help. 

Could a new heat safety program in New Mexico help other cities struggle to help their most vulnerable citizens?

The Planetary Society is trying to save the Earth from another catastrophic asteroid impact.

Our Space Robots series takes a look at a new telescope that will search for alien worlds.

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.

One legislative candidate weighs in on the lack of a coordinated rat elimination plan in Idaho.

A new multi-million dollar fund will try to help save 100 critically endangered animals around the world.

It's Wednesday and time for our Doctor Roundtable with Dr. David Pate.

Pregnant patients in Idaho are facing a growing distance between themselves and the care they need as provider shortages and policy changes reshape access to maternal health services.

A scam call can sound incredibly real, but before you hand over $1,000 in gift cards, a financial crimes detective wants to give you some tips for spotting the red flags.

An unconventional deal brings two women together, but as ambition and influence collide, the power dynamics in their relationship take an unexpected turn.

One filmmaker is exploring Idaho Senator Frank Church's life, legacy and lifelong fight for political and social justice in a compelling documentary.

A new agreement between Idaho Gov. and the U.S. Department of Energy could alter a decades-old deal keeping nuclear waste out of Idaho, potentially bringing a share of the nations spent nuclear fuel to the state.

Deli Days returns to Boise this Sunday, bringing back a beloved 40-year tradition as Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel prepares for this years celebration.

Travel through the cosmos with Idaho Matters as we follow the Space Robots across the universe!

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.

While Sen. Tim Sheehy pushed to end Forest Service inspections of firefighting aircraft, an inspector found a potentially dangerous crack in a plane operated by the company Sheehy founded.

With thousands of Idaho kids lacking access to after-school programs, one Boise nonprofit is creating a place where teens can find support.

As Idaho students head back to class, school leaders are preparing for a year shaped by some unexpected challenges and new rules.

A new Trump administration order could reshape the childhood vaccine schedule, raising questions about what shots kids will need and whether giving parents more choice could make the system harder to navigate.

One professor is separating the science from the hype around longevity, exploring what actually helps us age safely and independently.

Boise is pairing romantic dinners with wastewater treatment plant tours to educate residents about how sewage is treated.

Gooding County is home to high-desert landscapes, outdoor recreation and the Hagerman Fossil Beds, where fossils ranging from the Hagerman horse to a three-million-year-old otter and the "bone-crusher" draw visitors.