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President Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means as the next U.S. surgeon general. She's a wellness advocate and former surgeon who's stirred up debate for her alternative views on health and medicine.

For 65 years, the Ada County Medical Society has been recognizing doctors and medical professionals for their service and contribution to the community. Now, ACMS is diversifying that acknowledgment with a brand new award. 

On Thursday, history was made in the Roman Catholic Church as one of the shortest conclaves in history.

It's been almost two years since the University of Idaho announced it would be acquiring the for-profit University of Phoenix. As we approach the state-mandated deadline to close the deal - Idaho Matters takes a look at where things stand. 

A new bioluminescent plant is causing quite the stir among those in the gardening community. 

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.

More adults are getting diagnosed with ADHD and autism every year. In 2023, the CDC estimated 15.5 million adults in the United States had a current ADHD diagnosis and just over half were diagnosed as an adult.

The president is now pushing tariffs on movies made outside the United States.

Dr. David Pate has a special message for all the listeners of our Doctor Roundtable. 

Last Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease federal funding for PBS and NPR.

Whenever someone is executed, a few journalists act as witnesses and report on what happened. It's an incredibly difficult job, and those who do it are profoundly changed by what they see.

If you're looking for a bit of humor, search no further! Because Dave Barry is back with a memoir that reminds us of the importance of never taking anything too seriously. 

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.

The largest Christian church in the world is set to choose a new leader beginning May 7th. It's a tradition that has been passed on for centuries, but is often shrouded in mystery.

In recent months, thousands of federal workers have been laid off, impacting many agencies across the nation, including the U.S. Forest Service and non-profits like the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation.

Two childhood friends set out on a 10,000-mile journey through the wilderness, forever changing their lives. 

A debut novel for the hopeful and brokenhearted. 

More than 1,900 scientists are calling out the Trump administration, saying it's waging an assault on science.

Idaho has the highest rate of incarcerated women in the U.S. And while there are many pathways to prison, getting out and staying out can be much harder. Which is why community programs like the one offered by the Boise Bicycle Project are so important.

Four women of a certain age are back, and this time they're on a mission to find out who's trying to kill them!

To many people, Matthew Allison was a likable guy and popular DJ in Boise's electronic music scene. However, prosecutors say he had a much darker side to him. 

Five years ago, the COVID pandemic hit, leaving musicians around the world stuck at home. For one performer though, this period of isolation served as one of the most "creative periods" of his life. 

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.

Late last month, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending collective union bargaining rights for many federal agencies, including Veterans Affairs.

This Spring we're saying goodbye to a well-known series and hello to a much-anticipated second season of television!

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing widespread criticism following recent remarks describing autism as an “epidemic” and making controversial statements about the capabilities of people on the spectrum.

Pope Francis died a day after the Easter holiday at the age of 88, leaving many in mourning. 

The National Firefighter Registry is perhaps the most ambitious effort to date to understand the connection between firefighting and cancer. 

Since George Washington, there have been more than 50 presidential elections in the United States, each with its own controversy. 

President Trump is once again pushing the limits of presidential power and with Congress largely on the sidelines, critics say we're watching a dangerous shift in how power is being used and concentrated in the executive branch.

Close to nine million people a week watch the game show Jeopardy and recently an Idaho native lead a three day winning streak!

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.

There's a new push to reduce the levels of forever chemicals in our land, water, and our bodies.

We take a deep dive into the latest events surrounding Idaho's abortion laws and what they mean for Gem State hospitals.

Ivermectin will soon be sold over the counter in Idaho. 

Across the state, Idaho is experiencing an issue in youth sports: there aren't enough referees to go around.

Across the country, camping bans have become more common, but here in Boise, some are worried that the new law could further victimize those experiencing homelessness.

There are over 7,000 rare diseases, and up to 30 million people in the U.S. are fighting one of these diseases every day, many of them children. 

Idaho Dance Theatre has a new spring show that's sure to wow!

A simple cheek swab could mean the difference between life and death for a patient with blood cancer.

We look at Idahoans are reacting to news of tariffs and an up and down stock market.

How do we get our kids to stop looking at screens? A new summit has some ideas.

The Boise Train Depot has had a long history that helped transform the city of Boise.