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(Tom Mangelsen / AP Images) For women who like to recreate in Mountain West states like Idaho, it's long been said that you should avoid camping while on your period. The idea was that this would attract wild amimals. But is there truth to this idea? Or is it more myth than fact? In this story, we learn this notion originated from an incident at Glacier National Park over 50 years ago. Maggie Mull...

(PATRICK R/WIKIMEDIA) This interview originally aired June 19, 2019. As millennials mature into adulthood, many are settling their families in the Treasure Valley.  Idaho Matters  looks at why this demographic is choosing this region over bigger, more urban markets with Our Town America franchisees Scot and Amy Hecht.  Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters.

(indiedwell.com) In recent years, alternative housing has become a popular solution to the increasing cost and the environmental impact of traditional building materials. Caldwell-based company indieDwell specializes in building modular housing using shipping containers. They are now partnering with the College of Idaho to create dorms using this modular construction method. Idaho Matters talks to...

(Hatem Moussa / AP Images) In Idaho, cyclists are allowed to treat a red light like a stop sign. A rider must fully stop and then proceed only when safe to do so. In July a car struck a bicycle leaving the cyclist in the hospital, but last week an Idaho magistrate judge ruled against the cyclist. The cyclist must pay a $90 fine for causing the accident. Her attorney is appealing the ruling, saying...

(Museum Of Idaho) The Idaho Falls Museum re-opened this Saturday, with a new space nearly double the size of the original venue. Idaho Matters takes an in-depth look at the new remodel of this attraction aimed at educating more people on the history of the Gem State. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters.

(Ethan Webber / Boise State Public Radio) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is known for its devout followers, with many raised within the church remaining actively religious. Comedian Krystal Moore never fully felt like part of this community, but now draws on her experience to connect and bond with other former members of the church. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet ...

(Toby Talbot / AP Images) Growing up in low-income neighborhoods has been linked to challenges in youth development. What are the reasons for this trend, and what policy changes could reverse it? The policy director for Idaho Voices for Children joins Idaho Matters to explain what they see is a troubling issue. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters.

(Boise Startup Week - Facebook) Boise Startup Week provides an opportunity for Idaho startups -- of all sizes -- to shine in the spotlight, network with other companies, and meet with potential investors. Idaho Matters talks to one of the founders of the showcase along with a Boise-based company that will be featured at the event. Disclosure: Boise Startup Week is a sponsor of Boise State Public R...

(Ethan Webber / Boise State Public Radio) On this week's Reporter Roundtable, we discuss the controversy surrounding President Trump's call to Ukraine's leader and the response from Idaho's congressional delegation, Micron's intellectual property suits and the opioid crisis in Idaho. Journalists Melissa Davlin of Idaho Public Television, Mike Sharp of KIVI and Madelyn Beck of the Mountain West New...

(Ethan Webber / Boise State Public Radio) Surel's Place is an artist residency and workshop studio that brings in artist from around the country. This month’s artists are from a Rhode Island music group "No-No Boy" and will perform their music -- inspired by the history of Japanese internment camps from WWII -- in Garden City Sept. 25. Musican Julian Saporiti and collaborator Amelia Halvorsen join...

(Jose Luis Magana / AP Images) September 24 marks the 7th anniversary of National Voter Registration Day, a day aimed at raising awareness for voters. Ada County is celebrating the holiday by making it more convenient to register for voting on the holiday. Ada County Clerk Phil McGrane joins Idaho Matters to detail the plans for the day. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  us...

(Wilfredo Lee / AP Images) Tariffs and trade wars have been buzzwords for national headlines, but these issues also have an impact on local communities. Financial Analyst Jason Norris with Ferguson Wellman joins Idaho Matters to explain the effect of these issues on local communities. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters.

(J. Scott Applewhite / AP Images) The City of Boise has been in a years-long battle in an attempt to implement an anti-camping ordinance that would prevent a person from sleeping outside in public places, unless the homeless shelters are full. After the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the ordinance to be unconstitutional, the city is atempting to take the issue to the U.S Supreme Court for a fi...

(Ethan Webber / Boise State Public Radio) Idaho Native Cecilia Violetta Lopez has been named one of 25 rising stars by Opera News, and now returns to her home state for a two-night performance of Manon. She joins Idaho Matters live to chat about her career and the impact of growing up in the Gem State. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters.

(Company of Fools - Facebook) What do you do if you want to take your baby or young child to the theater? Oftentimes, there is no opportunity to expose young children to theater without fearing the need to get up and change a diaper or walk around with an antsy toddler. In partnership with St. Luke's, theater group Company of Fools in the Wood River Valley looks to solve this problem with their "P...

Boise has designated the Central Addition neighborhood as the city’s first LIV district, an area “that inspires and engages residents...to address sustainability and develop a balanced approach to life, work, and play.” However, this part of Boise has been the location of many historic homes from as early as the 1890s. Idaho Matters talks to preservationists about the impact of these old homes dur...

(Steven Senne / AP Images) According to the most unpdated numbers, there has been an uptick  in vaping-related illnesses impacting 530 people across 38 states and one U.S. territory. In Idaho, there have been six confirmed cases of vaping-related illnesses. Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a researcher at Stanford University, has focused on teen tobacco use and is now looking at the issue of teen vapin...

(Ethan Webber / Boise State Public Radio) The Neave Trio met in college and through their love of music, decided to celebrate some of the best living composers in the world. They focus on "Composers who happen to be women" and will play on Friday September 20 in the Velma V. Morrison Recital Hall. Listen to their story in this Idaho Matters Segment. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet ...

(City of Boise) What do storytelling and railroads have in common? Story Story Night is celebrating their annual "Slammer of the Year" competition next week, with the theme of "runaway trains" to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad. Fittingly, the event will take place in the Boise Depot. Listen to  Idaho Matters  to hear more about this unique event. Have a question o...

President Trump's education department stops in Idaho, Boise delivers its state of the city address, and all day kindergarten. Our panel of Kevin Richert of Idaho Ed News, Nicole Foy of the Idaho Statesman, and Scott McIntosh of the Idaho Statesman bring you these stories and more on this week's Reporter Roundtable. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters.

(CREDIT DOWNTOWN BOISE / FACEBOOK) This interview originally aired May 28, 2019.  A recent  report from the Brookings Institute  found that Boise's growth prosperity may be evening out. We look at the numbers and talk with  BoiseDev reporter Don Day  about the economic future of the City of Trees. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters.

(DR. BRAUN/WIKIMEDIA) This interview originally aired June 20, 2019.  Botox is the miracle treatment that evens out facial wrinkles. Now doctors are finding benefits from applying Botox medically.  Idaho Matters  talks with St. Luke's neurologist Stephen Asher about these advances and a local drummer who is finding Botox effective for treating dystonia. Have a question or comment for the show? Twe...

(ERIK RICHARDSON) This interview originally aired June 13, 2019.  Family physician Dr. Erik Richardson uses his YouTube program, " FamilyMed ," to connect viewers with educational medical videos. Richardson joins   Idaho Matters  to talk about using social media to educate Idahoans. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet  @KBSX915  using #IdahoMatters.

(thehungercoalition.org) This interview originaly aired June 11, 2019. St. Luke's  is partnering with the  Hunger Coalition  to alleviate instances of food poverty in the Wood River Valley.  Idaho Matters  talks with Erin Pfaeffle, director of community engagement with St. Luke's and Jeanne Liston, executive director of the Hunger Coalition about these efforts.  Have a question or comment for the...

(jamescastlehouse.org) This interview originally aired April 29, 2019.  The James Castle House  in Boise and his studios in New York and Florida have been accepted by the  National Trust for Historic Preservation  into the  Historic Artists' Homes and Studios program . We find out the importance of this designation with Rachel Reichert,  Cultural Sites  Manager with the James Castle House and Kris...