Idaho Matters

Nearly 30 years after a shocking murder rocked Idaho, a new podcast explores how a family's determination helped unravel a devastating execution of justice. 

A COVID vaccine study initially withheld by the CDC has been published in a major medical journal, sparking debate and finding that the latest vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalization by more than 50%.

A new Kids Count report has found that Idaho children are falling behind in key measures of well-being, with lower reading and math proficiency rates as well. 

A return to her family summer camp unearths long kept secrets that some would do anything to keep buried.

Rupert dentist, farmer and father of seven, Devin Harr, discusses his unlikely journey from caring for patients and livestock to competing in the regional finals of American Ninja Warrior.

A new Smithsonian exhibition celebrating America's 250th anniversary is bringing together 600 rare specimens and artifacts from all 50 states to showcase the nation's heritage.

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 River Street Neighborhood!

From patient care to public advocacy, one Idaho physician is making an impact far beyond the exam room.

A policy expert breaks down the Supreme Court case over birthright citizenship, explaining how a single sentence in the 14th Amendment has fueled a national debate over who gets to be a U.S. citizen.

A new high-resolution MRI is offering a safer way to detect prostate cancer by helping doctors avoid risky biopsies that can lead to complications.

Boise hikers will soon have a new way to reach Table Rock as crews build a trail connector through the foothills.

A new study suggests updated COVID vaccines may do more than prevent severe illness, they could also help protect against heart attacks, strokes and hospitalizations. 

After nearly two decades of advocating for Idaho's physicians through some of the states biggest health policy challenges, Idaho Medical Association CEO Susie Keller is being recognized for her leadership and impact on medicine. 

This month the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is celebrating 30 years of education and advocacy. 

As cyber threats grow, a Boise State program is helping schools, company's and towns in rural Idaho improve their digital security.

As Extremely American gears up for a new season, we're taking a look back at its reporting on extremist movements and what the podcast has planned for the future. 

Sent west to find the perfect ski mountain, an Austrian count helped shape Sun Valley's future and now one author is telling his story.

Boise is gearing up to mark the nations 250th anniversary with everything from pancake breakfasts to an evening full of symphony music and fireworks.

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 Protest 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.

What began as a grassroots effort to put books in kids' hands has evolved into a decades long tradition of meeting young readers where they are.

A raw milk outbreak raises public health concerns, and research into dementia in dogs offers new understanding into a disease that affects millions of people.

What started as an ambitious student project has evolved into a robot that recently faced one of it's biggest tests in a facility that mimics the surface of the moon.

A new festival celebrating art, performance and community is stepping into the spotlight this weekend, carrying forward the creative spirit that made Goddess Fest a Treasure Valley tradition.

Researchers are working to understand why a disease traditionally associated with older adults is now showing up more regularly in people under 50.