Idaho Matters

2025 was a momentous year in medicine . There were outbreaks of measles , bird flu , m-pox , screwworm , botulism and whooping cough . The use of GLP-1 drugs exploded, and breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research gave some hope to millions of Americans. And the second Trump administration made waves in how we approach medicine. Dr. David Pate , former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, has been our gui...

As Idaho faces a looming budget shortfall, lawmakers, law enforcement and legislators are grappling with how to balance the books without putting communities and public safety at risk. 

A new nonprofit in Idaho is helping hopeful parents remove financial barriers to adoption, addressing one of most common obstacles families face.

There's a hidden treasure of decked out holiday trees just waiting to be found near the Old Idaho Penitentiary.

Short winter days can trigger seasonal affective disorder — especially in children — but resources from FYIdaho are available to help families cope. 

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.

Catch, southwest Idaho's leading homelessness nonprofit, is reshaping the region's approach to housing with housing-first strategies that are helping families rebuild and find hope.

The Geminid meteor shower is set to light up the sky this weekend with up to 120 dazzling meteors per hour. 

Amy Lea is back with her latest novel promising a high-stakes rom-com with sharp humor, crackling tension and heart-melting moments. 

The Centers for Disease Control is changing its recommendations for when to give babies the hepatitis B vaccine and the World Health Organization has weighed in on GLP-1 weight loss drugs .

Dive into "The Botanist's Assistant" — a smart, funny and suspenseful mystery where science and secrets collide in a deadly mix!

Celebrating two decades of his holiday benefit concerts, Curtis Stigers teamed up with Jodi Peterson-Stigers to reveal big changes ahead for Interfaith Sanctuary. 

The new Gem State Housing Alliance is uniting Idaho leaders and developers to address the state's housing affordability crisis and boost homebuilding in 2026.

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 Public Television's latest documentary reveals how a local sculptor has immortalized Challenger astronaut Christa McAuliffe in bronze. 

The Boise Bicycle Project is gearing up for its biggest holiday giveaway yet, over 600 kid-dreamed bikes, and they're calling on the community to help turn those dreams into a reality. 

City of Good and the Boise Farmers Market are tackling Idaho's food insecurity by bringing local, accessible produce to those who earn too much to qualify for SNAP through their mobile market. 

Norovirus is on the rise, there is an increase in AIDS in eastern Idaho and raw milk is making people sick in the Gem State. 

This weekend, Idaho IceWorld is turning into a holiday stage for "Jingle Blades," the Boise Figure Skating Club's festive showcase!

Boise State's groundbreaking program for rural and non-traditional students has gone dark after funding dried up, raising alarms as colleges nationwide battle declining enrollment. 

Boise's art scene is serving up some Christmas cheer with three festive productions that journey from a WWI truce to the Nutcracker to a bold, burlesque-inspired reimagining of the tale. 

Do you ever feel like there's just not enough time in the day? Well, one author says that simple daily rituals can help you reclaim your time, reduce stress and help you better enjoy your life.

A report about a project to upgrade an education program has lawmakers taking a closer look at how state agencies spend their cash.

How is money, especially Dark Money, affecting Idaho politics?

After a devastating setback, one Olympic athlete fights to turn her life around in "Revolve."