Idaho Matters

As the climate warms, mosquitoes, ticks and other disease carriers are moving into new areas, spreading illnesses into new places.

A new artist residency is offering one lucky creative the opportunity to spend two weeks amid the mountains, lakes and wide-open skies of Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Gem State gas prices have skyrocketed since the Iran conflict began Feb. 28.

As spring approaches, the Ada Soil & Water Conservation District is encouraging Treasure Valley residents to plant shrubs and create pollinator friendly habitats.

A new documentary is following sage grouse across the West, uncovering surprising stories about wildlife, ranching and the fight for the regions birds.

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 Boise Bench!

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.

Sen. Jim Risch voted to advance Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management, igniting debate in Idaho over the future of the state's public lands.

Idaho Public Television is challenging kids to read 20 minutes a day in March — 600 minutes total — to earn an adventure pass to local attractions like museums and the Discovery Center of Idaho.

Get ready to laugh, cringe and celebrate — this weeks must-watch picks include a a sharp new comedy, a controversial TV series and all the Oscars excitement!

As Idaho lawmakers debate Idaho Senate Bill 1346 and potential limits on mRNA vaccines, some experts warn the state may be focusing on the wrong problem.

A new Magical Map adventure brings the magic of Disneyland to life — as author Ridley Pearson continues to inspire the imagination of young readers.

Idaho lawmakers are pushing a bipartisan bill to make homeowners insurance more transparent, giving residents a clearer look at how wildfire risks are driving soaring premiums and policy cancellations. 

In Blaine County, decades of conservation work transformed Silver Creek Preserve into a thriving refuge for wildlife and wide-open Idaho beauty. 

Idahoans will be gathering at the steps of the state Capitol as the Gem State honors pioneering women of the past and celebrates today's innovators and leaders shaping our future.

What starts as a rancher's battle with two pesky badgers becomes a clever kids' story about teamwork and living side by side in "The Badger Brothers." 

Idaho's full-service restaurants are still feeling the impact of the pandemic as businesses struggle to regain customers, while offering competitive wages. 

To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, Idaho Matters is launching a weekly series that explores the hidden histories of Boise's streets, landmarks and everyday places.

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 Chinden Boulevard!

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 poll shows housing affordability is a top concern for Boise voters across party lines as the city prepares to debate proposed zoning changes. 

As college athletics become a multi-billion-dollar industry, some educators are asking whether sports should move beyond the field and into the classroom as a serious academic discipline.

Idaho Public Television's spring festival features new episodes of "Rooted Outside" and "Idaho Experience" that take viewers from scenic trail rides to the the historic journey of Sacajawea through Idaho.

From clouds of cosmic dust to brand-new worlds, a Nasa fellow explains how scientists are using powerful radio telescopes to watch planets being born.

President Donald Trump's Surgeon General pick, Casey Means, is struggling to secure enough support amid concerns over her vaccine views and qualifications. 

Idaho Women are rewriting the blueprint when it comes to everything from STEM to public policy.

A faith community that migrated from Switzerland to Cottonwood, Idaho looks after its flock and is evolving to meet the needs of modern life.

As tensions surge after strikes by United States and Israel on Iran, an Idaho historian reflects on a life in Tehran before the revolution.

In remote stretches of Lemhi County and beyond, volunteers with the Selway-Bitterroot Church Foundation are working to clear and restore hundreds of miles of backcountry trails and federal agencies no longer have the resources to maintain. 

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, leaders are calling on people across Idaho to mark the milestone with 250,000 acts of service — proving that small acts of kindness can add up to something big. 

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 flu, RSV and COVID-19 surge nationwide, rising pediatric flu deaths — mostly among unvaccinated children — are intensifying an already severe winter virus season for families and hospitals alike. 

When a routine night shift ends with a dead passenger in the backseat, a Sri Lankan American taxi driver must race to clear her name in a system already stacked against her. 

As a budget shortfall forces tough choices at the Idaho State Legislature, leaders are locked in a high-stakes debate over tax cuts, spending priorities and how deep state agency reductions should go.

Idaho 44 takes us to Franklin County — the heart of Idaho's pioneer country — where 800 acres of stunning open space are now permanently protected thanks to the Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust. 

Sometimes the smartest move isn't playing it safe, but embracing the right kind of risk to unlock deeper connection and greater purpose.

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.

At Boise State, a new initiative is turning off the debate and turning up the listening, giving students a chance to be heard and truly understood. 

A centuries-old healing practice is gaining renewed attention for its potential to improve sleep, reduce stress and ease chronic pain.

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

African weaving workshops in Idaho are spinning tradition into community, culture and connection. 

Prehistoric Planet turned Bruneau Dunes State Park into an Ice Age stage, bringing mammoths and movie magic to the sands of Idaho. 

A new book is putting a spotlight on the stories of 50 Latina women who have had an undeniable influence on the place we call home.