Idaho Matters

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. 

Two Idaho high school students are getting statewide recognition for building an AI system designed for one of the state's most important industries: agriculture. 

A surge in sophisticated text scams impersonating Idaho government agencies is costing residents thousands and prompting experts to warn the public about how to spot and avoid fraud.

Moving your body has many benefits, including improving your mental health. No matter how you move, it can help reduce stress, release endorphins, improve sleep and build self esteem, among other benefits.

Take a trip to New Orleans where the past and its secrets refuse to stay buried.

In Maine, a three-person crew at the East End Treatment Plant works nonstop to keep an aging system running when a hazardous contaminant creates a serious problem.

The Scott Fish Bowl, a global fantasy football tournament with a charitable mission, will make its Boise debut on June 12, bringing together a wide range of participants to support local organizations.

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 New York Canal!

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 Idaho Shakespeare Festival turns 50 years old and its founder looks back at how it grew from a tiny production in 1976 to what it is today.

Bruce Campbell is taking a break from horror movies like Evil Dead, Sam Raimi's Spider-man, and TV shows like Burn Notice, for a sit down with Idaho Matters about his new movie Ernie & Emma which is coming to the Egyptian in Boise.

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

It's the 107th anniversary of Boise Music Week! We look at it's history and what's happening this year.

Jesse Tree's new report looks at the hidden costs of get kicked out of your home.

The Idaho Film Society is holding its inaugural Idaho Film Hall of Fame Awards!

A new novel explores how everything can shift in an instant.

AI is everywhere and its influence is growing daily but who gets to say how it's used in the Gem State?

Getting old bikes out of the landfill, and into the hands of those who might need one, is the goal of the Recycle a Bicycle program in Meridian.

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 Hulls Gulch!