Idaho Matters

We learn the story of two black women to travel back in time to learn about their musical past.

Bird flu, Norovirus, and influenza are spreading in the United States.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Idaho has kids on the waiting list to get a mentor and they're looking for your help.

Hawthorne Elementary kids in Boise will get a chance to sit down with an astronaut on the ISS and ask questions about space.

While it’s may be easy to see the impact that pollution is having on our environment, its impact on our health is less obvious.

Ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing on a potential TikTok ban, local businesses are weighing the pros and cons of such a ban on their operations.

As we kick off 2025, people in Boise are beginning the new year with a greener way to get around the city.

The new legislative session is here and the debate over school choice is among the many topics that will be on this years agenda.

Now that the 2025 legislative session has kicked off Idaho Matters is taking a look at what's in store for the Gem States economy.

 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.

The legislative session is kicking off with new faces and new challenges! Idaho Matters takes a look at the top issues lawmakers will be tackling and how they could shape our future. 

Idaho Matters gets "nose-to-beak" with some of the best birds of prey in the Treasure Valley. 

It's been nearly 100 years since the birth of Idaho Sen. Frank Church. To mark this anniversary Idaho Matters takes a look back at the politicians life and legacy.

Climate change has many effects on our world, from extreme heat to drought to floods, which in turn affect people and their health.

Though hospitals work to solve people's health problems, the waste they produce can lead to making patients sicker, which is something many health care institutions would like to change. 

Each year our society produces an overwhelming amount of plastic waste, contributing to a pollution crisis that not only impacts our environment but our health.

Idaho Matters takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2024 in politics, culture, education and more.

Grizzly bear 399 died this year after being hit by a car in Jackson, Wyoming. She was a popular roadside attraction, a mama bear with her cubs, photographed so often that she became a worldwide sensation. 

Over the last few years, more information has come out about the long-term health risks of wildland firefighting, which most recently has included carcinogen exposure.

After a year of entertainment we're taking a look back at our top ten favorite movies and tv shows!

As we bring 2024 to a close, Idaho Matters takes a look back at the year through the lens of public health.

For decades Pocatello has been split by railroad tracks, dividing the downtown core and Idaho State University; now, however, the mayor is finding a way to reconnect the city.

Happiness is an inside job, at least according to author Cathy Heller, which is why leading a fulfilling life has to start with a good look at ourselves. 

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a radio host? Well, Gemma Gaudette sat down with KBOI Radio's Nate Shelman to talk about what goes into the job and how the media landscape is changing.

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.