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(Handmade Idaho - Facebook) Jewelry, tableware, clothing and chocolates. What do these things all have in common? You can find all of them at the Handmade Idaho market, all of which are produced by local vendors. Idaho Matters talks with market organizers about their upcoming holiday event. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters

(DestinysAgent / Flickr Creative Commons) Antibiotics are used to combat bacterial infections and have been an important medication since their inception. However, there has been a startling finding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Around 30% of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary. Idaho Matters takes a closer look at this issue with Dr. Harold Kunz. Have a question or com...

(Ethan Webber / Boise State Public Radio) The Impact Club tries to live up to its name by making a difference in the Idaho community. By organizing events, the club raises money for local charities and after their event this December, their total funds raised are set to surpass $200,000. Club founders Mike and Amanda Turner talk with Idaho Matters about why they started the organization and what t...

(Matt Guilhem / Boise State Public Radio) After nearly 10 years with St. Luke's, CEO Dr. David Pate says he will retire in January, 2020. He talks with Idaho Matters about his time with the health organization, how he helped to shape the company, and what he hopes to see happen in the future. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters Disclaimer: St. Luke's is a...

(INDULGE BOISE/FACEBOOK) This Segment Originally aired on MAY 29, 2019 Indulge Boise  leads diners on a culinary tour of Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Sun Valley and McCall. From charcuterie to desserts, wines, beer and cocktails, we look at all the vittles the Treasure and Wood River Valleys have to offer with Indulge Boise owner Angela Taylor. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  ...

(BJORN KNETSCH/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS) This Segment Originally aired on MAY 16, 2019 Idaho Matters  looks at ways to detect and treat pediatric hearing loss with Dr. Jess Stich-Hennen, a pediatric audiologist at St. Luke's, Susie Jones, a speech pathologist with St. Luke's and parent Gretchen Fors. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters

(Samantha Wright / Boise State Public Radio) This Segment Originally aired on JUL 8, 2019   The World Center for Birds of Prey  is expanding with its new "Global Stem Classroom," that will connect students with biologists in the field. We visit with the  Power Foundation  and the  Peregrine Fund , and Phoenix, a red-tailed hawk, drops by the  Idaho Matters  studio. Have a question or comment for t...

(HGTV) This Segment Originally aired on   APR 30, 2019   The Boise Boys  are Clint Robertson and Luke Caldwell, masters of renovation and real estate with a program on HGTV. The two are total opposites whose traits complement each other perfectly and on  Idaho Matters , we meet the pair to discuss their second season of real estate reality TV. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX9...

(Idaho Transpertation Department) This segment originally aired February 26, 2019. The Real ID Act of 2005 was a post-9/11 attempt to normalize government-issued ID standards across the country. Beginning in 2020, Idahoans will need a  Star Card  to board flights and enter federal buildings.  Idaho Matters  talks about the new ID standards with the state's DMV. Have a question or comment for the s...

(KATHERINE JONES/IDAHO STATESMAN)   This Segment O  riginally aired on MAR 6, 2019    Cheeky Boutique is a local Boise company that puts a unique spin on clothing. Founder Jessi Roberts joins  Idaho Matters  to talk about her book,  Backroads Boss Lady . Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters

(IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS) This segment originally aired on AUG 16, 2019 More than 1,000 acres of trees are being cut down at  Bogus Basin.  The timber sales are the result of an infection of the  Douglas-fir  dwarf mistletoe and beetles that take advantage of the sick trees. Almost 80% of tree stands in the Bogus Basin Project area are infected with mistletoe. Sick and dead trees can be dangerou...

(Ethan Webber / Boise State Public Radio) This segment originally aired on    FEB 12, 2019 Reports that  counterfeit car seats  are circulating for sale on the internet have child safety advocates concerned these cheap knock-offs could pose a serious threat in the event of a car accident.  Idaho Matters  looks at the importance of sourcing and installing your car seat correctly. Have a question or...

(Unknown) This segment originally aired on  MAR 12, 2019 Michael Ames's book " American Cipher " tells the story of Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army private who spent five years as a captive of the Taliban to later be released in a controversial prisoner swap. Many have called Bergdahl a deserter; others have pointed to mental health issues. Ames joins  Idaho Matters  to share insight into the life of...

(James Dawson / Boise State Public Radio) Anna Wiese loves politics and history, so it was a shock when the 11-year-old girl found an important exhibit lost in a corner of the Idaho Capital. The showcase on Idaho's women legislators was recently moved into a more acceptable location due to the efforts of the Hailey native. Reporter James Dawson talks to Idaho Matters about his experience meeting t...

(Ethan Webber / Boise State Public Radio) Controversy in Caldwell, the Boise mayoral runoff, and more. The expert panel of Scott McIntosh with the Idaho Statesman, Margaret Carmel from the Idaho Press and Seth Ogilvie of IPTV give you the must know info for this week's news on the Reporter Roundtable from Idaho Matters . Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters

(Carolyn Thompson / AP Images) Idaho has had a notoriously tough time getting its high school students to continue their education. But the Idaho State Board of Education is hoping that its new online tools can help propel students towards new educational paths. We talk with officials to learn more about the latest effort to get students into college. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet...

(SalFalko / Flickr) In order to prevent people with severe mental trauma from receiving unfair treatment in the judicial system, many states have implemented an "insanity plea" that would allow for mental rehabilitation instead of incarceration. Idaho does not currently recognize this as a defense, but that could change. Mountain West News Bureau reporter Madelyn Beck talks to Idaho Matters about...

(Martha Irvine / AP Images) Becoming a parent is often associated with the most joyful parts of a person’s life. But many mothers experience anxiety and other mental health issues within the first few weeks after the birth of the child. Postpartum depression -- as it is often called -- can result in various symptoms such as mood swings, anger and hopelessness. A counselor at Saint Alphonsus Hospit...

(Lisa Marie Pane / AP Images) Idaho has one of the highest suicide rates in the country, with a majority of these deaths coming from firearms. However, little research has gone into this issue because of a ban on using federal funds to advocate for gun control. Despite this restriction, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has figured out a way to move forward with new research in ten st...

(TROY MABEN / AP Images) Idaho Fish and Game officials say despite national trends showing a decline in hunting, the Gem State's numbers are steady. But most people will never participate in the sport, and some see it as morally wrong. We learn more about hunting and the culture surrounding it, which is a significant source of revenue for the department's conservation efforts.  Have a question or...

(Ethan Webber / Boise State Public Radio) Every year, Idaho Philanthropy Day honors companies, nonprofits and individuals for their philanthropic efforts. There is also a category for youth engagement. Idaho Matters talks with three extraordinary young people who have done a lot to support nonprofit work, all while keeping up with their studies.  Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KB...

(Ada County) Ada County is about to get a new property tax bill which will change property taxes based upon home assessment. This means that due to the increasing cost of housing in the area, homeowners should expect to pay more in taxes than in years prior. Ada County officials join Idaho Matters to explain what to expect when tax bills hit mailboxes later this month. Have a question or comment f...

(Lacey Daley / Boise State Public Radio) Monday, incumbent Boise Mayor Dave Bieter accused City Council President Lauren McLean of raising "dark money" in an interview with Idaho Matters . McLean responded by defending her company and involvement by saying that her company worked to "support organizations that seek to stem the tide of out-of-state dark money." But what actually is "dark money"? To...

(Idaho Dance Theater) Idaho Dance Theater has committed themselves to creating, performing and teaching the art of dance for three decades. They talk to Idaho Matters about their latest season and what their ambitions are going into the new decade. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters

(Nati Harnik / AP Images) Lights and decorations are a way for people to show their holiday spirit and bring some light into the long dark days of winter. But as people decorate their homes, there is also a spike in shoulder injuries.  Idaho Matter talks to an orthopedic surgeon about how to avoid a trip to his office this holiday season (hint: make sure your ladder is stable and tall enough to re...