Idaho Matters

For years, one nonprofit has been helping to fill the gap within our state’s child welfare system, assisting at-risk and foster youth so that they have the opportunity to build a better future.

After being named a semifinalist for four consecutive years, Chef Salvador Alamilla became the second Idahoan to win a James Beard Award.

Two firefighters are dead and another injured after a shooter opened fire as they tried to put out a wildfire on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Preservation Idaho is bringing back its ArchWalks series, providing a lineup of guided tours to explore the rich history of Boise’s architecture.

Monarch butterfly populations are shrinking at an alarming rate, which is why Idaho Fish and Game is asking for your help to count butterflies.

It's Friday and time for our Reporter Roundtable where we get you up to date on all the news that made headlines this week, including two missing teens in Jefferson County and an update in the Bryan Kohberger murder trial.

While rural communities face limited access to mental health resources, Washington County's new program is providing support to those facing a behavioral health crisis.

It can be hard to know which trails in Idaho will work for your family. That's why one Idahoan has put together a guidebook listing 50 of the state's most kid-friendly trails.

It’s not just the produce that makes the Boise Farmers Market great; it's the community behind it.

West Valley needs to increase its rates for Caldwell just to pay the bills, after it says it has been undercharging for its services for years.

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee is meeting for the first time since the Health and Human Services Secretary removed all of its sitting members.

Idaho Matters sits down with one doctor who is committed to patient care and educating the physicians of tomorrow.

As Idaho’s population continues to grow, so does the demand on our hospitals and the space inside of them.

West Valley Humane Society recently announced that it would be significantly raising its rates for Caldwell. However, Caldwell's mayor says that an increase like this could mean forgoing new first responders. 

A woman from the Gem State was selected to represent Idaho in the 2025 Class of Dole Caregiver Fellows, a group dedicated to raising awareness for military caregivers.

The new book is part of a series created by a family from Kuna who want to share major life lessons with a light-hearted twist.

With more than $4 billion in exports every year, Idaho's economy is driven by agriculture, manufactured goods and small businesses. However, global trade challenges are now threatening this infrastructure.

The Boise School District has received five tort claims seeking more than $100 million in damages involving a former elementary school special education assistant.

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, including the latest on the threats to public lands and the expansion of a Valley County mine.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services' decision to remove all members of the CDC vaccine advisory committee is drawing strong reactions from both supporters and critics.

Idaho Matters sits down with one doctor who is a fierce advocate for physician well-being in the Gem State.

On Saturday, thousands gathered at the Idaho Statehouse in Boise in protest of the Trump Administration. Idaho Matters takes a look at the implications of this protest and what it says about the climate of today's politics. 

In a world where more than one in three people are affected by neurological conditions, brain donations are critical — which is why one project is dedicated to simplify the process.

Whether you are a home gardener or a professional farmer, one Idaho co-op is hosting Seed Schools to give you hands-on experience in seed production.

We all know Idaho is growing, but how much has it grown and what is causing the population shift?