Idaho Matters

As the Treasure Valley continues to grow, so does the restaurant scene, which means there are lots of new places to try!

Last week the Idaho Legislature came to Boise to get ready for the 2025 session, they got together to decide who will lead the key positions when things officially start in January.

Boise State Public Radio celebrates late night music host and producer Arthur Balinger's 47 years on-air.

A local tuberculosis case, two new disease outbreaks and how dark chocolate can help prevent diabetes.

Online scams are everywhere, including one where actor Johnny Depp asks you for money. We break down some of these scams and tell you how to avoid them.

At one time the West was covered with millions of bison and were an integral part of the culture of indigenous tribes who lived alongside them.

Boise has some big climate goals for the future, including becoming carbon neutral by 2050, and in order to help reach that goal, they have created a new Community Climate Action Committee.

This time of year, many people are looking for ways to give back, and thanks to a vending machine, doing that just got a lot easier. 

With the 2025 Idaho legislative session gearing up, one hot button issue that lawmakers will be dealing with is school choice and how it could impact Idaho students.

A new restaurant has come to Boise and they are on a mission to serve up some good food while

Each year Idaho's rivers are visited by thousands of people, some looking for scenic routes and others for adventure. It can be hard though, to know where exactly to find each experience, which is why a new resource is putting all the information you'll need for an Idaho river trip in one spot.

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.

Each year, millions of people in the U.S. are impacted by domestic abuse and violence, and making the decision to get help can be hard, especially for those living in rural areas where resources can be limited.

Two Boise-based non profits are joining forces, merging their sustainable food systems and educational programs in the Treasure Valley.

This week saw the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rule in two different cases that stem from Idaho's abortion laws.

The Boise State Broncos are on an impressive roll as they get set to host the Mountain West Conference Championship game tomorrow evening at Albertson Stadium.

A new report has been released that some officials hope will serve as a road map for how to prepare for and respond to future pandemics. 

The holidays are often a time of celebration, but for families who have experienced homelessness and are still working to get back on their feet, it can also be a time of financial stress.

It's holiday time and that means it's time for The Nutcracker. Ballet Idaho is getting ready for the annual performance of this holiday classic.

Here in Idaho the number of people experiencing homelessness is growing, which means nonprofits are receiving more requests for help. In order to provide this help, though, nonprofits also need support.

A new book by author Ann Rose explores the love life of Amanda Dean.

When people look back on the history of Idaho, there are two men in particular who stand out: Frank Church and Jim McClure. Now a new biography is being made about their lives and the legacy they left behind. 

The state tree is the Western White Pine, but finding it in Idaho is no longer easy. 

BrekLynn Pancheri, a senior at Nampa's Skyview High School, has had a busy year. She was crowned Miss Idaho Teen, she founded her own nonprofit, and she wrote a children’s book. Despite all this, though, she has no intention of slowing down.

(Andy Sutton / Flickr) The holidays are upon us, which means one thing: food and lots of it! There's nothing better than sharing a meal with your loved ones, but with so many options to choose from in the Treasure Valley, it can be hard to know where to go. That's why we invited BoiseDev Eats editor Kara Jackson to join Idaho Matters! She's got a list of all the places you won't want to miss, as w...