Idaho Matters

From second opinions to bad knees and the medications we take as we age, our health questions often come down to the same thing: How do we make the best decision for our health?

Step into a world of movement and music as LED brings their latest production, inspired by the wrestling ring, to life!

With only 10% of Idaho's 18-year-olds registered to vote, questions are mounting over whether new voting requirements are making it harder for young people to make their voices heard.

Fall is officially here which means warm sweaters, pumpkin spiced lattes, the trees turning beautiful colors, and leaves…lots and lots of leaves.

Allegations that Timberline High School football players shared messages threatening rape and murder have prompted a police investigation and renewed questions about how to address misogyny and teach boys about respect and accountability.

After a major renovation, one of Boise's beloved nonprofits is reopening with more space to support and inspire the city's storytelling community.

Discover the stories of Southwestern Idaho's past at the Owyhee Historical Museum, where visitor can experience the lives of some of our states earliest families.

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.

Three health stories are drawing attention this week, including a renewed concern over pneumonic plague as well as, questions about blood sugar spikes and flu season.

After a costly and contentious move to State street, Interfaith Sanctuary is earning recognition for its work serving those in need in Boise.

A board game designer decides to bring a little strategy to her love life, turning dating and friendship into a game with rules and consequences. 

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.

It’s October which means it’s time for ghost stories. The historic Bishop’s House is holding a special event " Spirited and Spooky Stories ".

The first time a lot of us learned about extremophiles was when water bears from earth crash-landed on the moon. In 2019 an unmanned space probe carrying Tardigrades – also known as water bears – accidentally crashed onto the moon’s surface .

Wedding bells turn deadly in Rachel Harrison's newest novel, trapping Willa Sullivan in a terrifying time loop, reliving the same night, and her own murder until she can break free.

This week on the Doctor Roundtable we're taking a look at ageism in health care, sedation for Alzheimer's patients and potentially heart-healthy fruit.

An Arizona State University professor is coming to Boise State to talk about the search for water on the moon and mars, and the tiny spacecraft helping scientists look for it.

After her murder, 19-year-old Delilah returns as a ghost with no memory of what happened, setting off a chain of events as she searches for her killer.

Across Montana, American Prairie is piecing together more than 3 million acres of connected prairie, restoring wildlife and reshaping what a modern American wilderness can look like.

From stopping birds from crashing into school windows to launching new climate projects, the Youth Climate Council is helping young people turn ideas into action.

Have you ever dreamed of going on a safari? Well, here’s your chance, but fair warning, this isn’t your typical wildlife adventure.

Sending a child off to college is a bittersweet milestone, something our host Gemma Gaudette knows all too well as she reflects on the pride and grief of watching her oldest son begin this new chapter.

Boise's contra dancing community shares how this lively tradition brings people together through live music, dancing and a caller guiding every step. 

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 Mars rover Perseverance is digging up core samples on the Red Planet in search for alien life!