Idaho Matters

Scientists have discovered two new rings around Uranus, including one composed of water ice, adding to our understanding of the planets unusual structure. 

What was it like growing up with Batman as your dad? Adam West's daughter shares personal stories and previews a new exhibit honoring the actors remarkable life. 

When a struggling single mom lands at a delightfully strange hotel packed with fairies, gargoyles and charm her life takes a magical turn.

A new partnership in Canyon County is equipping EMS crews with blood in ambulances so they can start life-saving transfusions before patients reach the hospital.

Idaho Public Television is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam failure with a new program that takes a look at the disaster through personal accounts and discussion of its long-term impacts.

Idaho Matters was recently honored by the Idaho Press Club with five awards, including Best News Talk Show in Idaho, which is why we're taking a look back at one of our award-winning interviews. 

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we'll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to Ustick Road!

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.

In 1960s California, three women whose husbands were exposed as murderers must unravel a new wave of killings as they attempt to rebuild their lives.

Nox the baby owl is helping shed light on the raptor conservation work the Peregrine Fund does in Africa.

New geological maps in east-central Idaho are revealing hidden deposits of minerals, which are helping scientists better understand things like earthquake faults and groundwater systems.

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

What can we learn from a study about the genetic diversity of the few remaining pockets of Bighorn sheep in Idaho?

Idaho is adding its first new state park in three decades, with Twin Peaks Ranch, offering 677 acres of beautiful wilderness. 

A single dinosaur toe bone could belong to a never-before-seen predator that roamed the west 100 million years ago.

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.

Books on the Vine has morphed from just a bookstore to an art gallery, painting studio and fun place to hang out.

A grieving young woman sends a message through her late sister's dating app, setting off an unexpected journey through loss, love and new beginnings. 

A growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa is raising new concerns about global preparedness as health officials respond to a rare strain without an approved vaccine or target treatment.

An Ottawa doctor is challenging wasteful hospital practices and showing how better patient care can also mean better care for the planet. 

Wishes and Wine brings the Idaho community together to raise support for terminally ill adults in the state.

You may think of rotary clubs as a place for networking lunches and guest speakers, but in one village in Guatemala, Boise Rotary means something much bigger, clean water.

What starts as a dream retreat quickly unravels into a deadly game of ambition and survival.

Two Navy Growlers collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Mountain Home on Sunday, forcing the pilots and Electronic Warfare Officers to eject before ethe crash sparked a brush fire and shut down the event. 

With Idaho's primary election set for tomorrow, officials are offering guidance to help voters prepare for election day.

As Boise faces hotter temperatures and growing climate risks, city leaders and health experts are working on local solutions to keep residents safe and our communities resilient. 

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we'll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to Bogus Basin!

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.

Stocks are climbing on strong tech and earnings growth, but many Americans are still feeling financial pressure as inflation and higher costs persist. 

Idaho trauma experts share what they're seeing in emergency rooms and why prevention is so important.

After a long renovation, Boise State's observatory is preparing to once again open a window to the stars for students and scientists alike. 

With Idaho's primary election just days away and early voting already underway, state officials are walking voters through what to expect at the polls.

A rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is drawing global attention as health officials examine how the virus may be spreading and what it could mean for future outbreaks. 

From improving bedside care to leading statewide medical education, Dr. Megan Dunay is being recognized for changing the way Idaho doctors care for their patients.

The U.S. Air Guitar Championships are bringing big rock energy back to the Treasure Valley, where competitors will battle it out for the title of champion!

A team at Boise State is launching a new experiment into orbit to explore how microgravity affects our bodies and whether vibrations could help prevent the bone deterioration astronauts experience in space.

Inside Garden City's thriving arts district, one local studio is proving that creativity and commerce can grow side by side in the Treasure Valley.

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we'll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to the Alaska Building!

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.

As Idaho prepares for a major 2026 ballot measure on abortions rights, a new citizen-led campaign is pushing to let voters decide who should control reproductive healthcare decisions.

A new Idaho law, which takes effect in July, is now in court after a group of transgender Idahoans decided to sue the state last week.

From classic love stories to toe-tapping musicals, the Morrison Center's new announced Broadway in Boise season promises a year of big performances and fan favorites!

A deadly virus outbreak on a cruise ship off the coast of Africa is making international headlines.