Idaho Matters

Facing a shortage of first responders and limited training access, Idaho's Saint Alphonsus Health System is launching an EMS conference to bring critical, hands-on education closer to home.

Spring has arrived, which means its the perfect time to dream kitchen garden in to a thriving source of fresh and sustainable food.

This weekend, people are pausing to consider how our everyday choices shape the world around us and what it takes to build a better future.

A local connection to the film “TOW,” which follows a woman's fight against a costly towing dispute, brings the real-life story into sharp focus.

A grieving widow begins receiving unexpected books in the mail each month, uncovering a tender story of love, loss and the ways stories find us when we need them most.

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 Pierce Park Neighborhood!

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.

“When We Were Brilliant" shines a new light on Marilyn Monroe, revealing the woman behind the icon through her unforgettable bond with photographer Eve Arnold.

Research has shown that chemicals in everyday plastics are driving a global health crisis, linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths and diseases from heart conditions to cancer.

With RSV sticking around longer than usual and immunization windows expanding, Americans are navigating a growing mix of medical advice, from doctors to social media to AI.

The Cholesterol Code takes a look at the newest science behind good and bad cholesterol.

A warehouse in Nampa is home to vanilla beans from more than 50 different countries.

A nonprofit is working to give every kid a bed to sleep in, no matter what their circumstances.

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 Owyhee Hotel!

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.

Idaho's Treasure Valley food scene is heating up as a wave of new restaurants and national recognition put the states culinary talent in the spotlight. 

A new production at the Boise Contemporary Theatre is blending humor and heartbreak to reimagine the 1953 Iranian coup.

As growth surges in Idaho, some resources are running thin, causing groups to rethink how they approach land conservation.

Up in the night sky, among the planets and moons, are ancient relics and with their light scientists are uncovering the early history of our universe.

NASA's Artemis II mission is firing up for a return to the moon, putting the Orion spacecraft through its paces. 

Six years after the start of the pandemic, a new COVID-19 variant has emerged in the U.S., putting scientists on high alert.

As wildfires continue to pose a risk, many are coming together to share lessons they've learned and build our state's response to this growing threat. 

Officials are warning drivers about a rise in text scams aimed at stealing your personal information. 

For more than a century Nampa's Rotary Club has been making a difference, showing how people can make a big impact when they come together.

Different groups are preparing workshops around Southern Idaho to help people make the tough decisions as they plan for their death.

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 Union Block!

This year Scandalized is returning to Treefort Music Fest's Podfort, but first the hit podcast is revisiting some of the most memorable political scandals of the past. 

In 1952 a secret slipped behind the walls of the Old Idaho Penitentiary, but it wasn't any ordinary secret, it was a cat who has now been immortalized in a new children's book!

Last week, the Treasure Valley was shaken by the unexpected loss of Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam and now Idaho Matters is taking a closer look at the condition that caused this tragic passing. 

A Boise trio is showcasing baroque music at St. Michael's Cathedral, blending rich sound and history.

Volunteers from the Challis Community Trails Alliance work tirelessly to groom and maintain the Big Hill Nordic ski trails, keeping the system up-to-date now that season is over.

Micron Technology recently had a strong quarter thanks to a demand for AI memory chips, which is drawing attention from investors and could have broader implications for Idahoans. 

A decade after the closure of Les Boise Park racetrack, Ada County is moving forward with plans to restore the site, breathing new life into wetlands and wildlife along the Boise River.

After eight years of honing their sound in local venues, Tater Patch is bringing its homegrown bluegrass to a larger stage, the Treefort Music Festival!

Music, festivals and the visual arts can be a boost to jobs and tourism in Idaho.

Lincoln County acts as a bedroom community for neighboring Blaine County. We find out how neighbors in Ketchum are helping out.

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 Spaulding Ranch!

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.

Former Boise State Public Radio volunteer Norm Gunning passed away March 18. We remember his life and legacy.

As economic pressures continue to grow, so does uncertainty about the future. 

The Idaho Botanical Garden is inviting the community to recharge in new way, through a unique gardening experience designed to reduce stress and promote connection.

A federal judge has blocked vaccine policy changes led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid a lawsuit led by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

For 15 years, one nonprofit has been spreading joy by delivering birthday cakes to people in need.