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Storm clouds build above a corn field. (Charlie Riedel / AP) This October, the annual Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation Symposium will be taking a look at Idaho's environment and its impacts on our everyday lives. Dr. Jonathan Foley will join the event as a keynote speaker, and he sat down with Idaho Matters for a preview..

( Connection is the Cure) When it comes to our well-being, maintaining good mental health is crucial. Across the nation though millions of people are struggling with this very thing, which can put them at greater risk of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and even suicide. That's why one nonprofit is working to make a difference through impactful connections, not just to helpful resources but to...

( Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) When it comes to learning, there is no age limit. Which is why the programs designed by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute are so important. Intended for adults 50 years and older, Osher offers courses that look at everything from the Union Pacific Railroad to the growth of urban parks , inviting students to stay curious at every stage of life. Dana Thorp Pa...

This 1997 image provided by the CDC during an investigation into an outbreak of monkeypox, which took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), formerly Zaire, depicts the dorsal surfaces of the hands of a monkeypox case patient. (AP / CDC) Earlier this month, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a public health emergency of international concern.   Now, WHO has a six-month plan...

People watch the Boise Baroque Orchestra at the Château des Fleurs. (Jonathan Collins / Boise Baroque Orchestra) This weekend the Boise Baroque Orchestra will be performing their last concert of the summer. Wrapping up their four-week festival with an evening of music you won't want to miss. Robert Franz, artistic director of the orchestra, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the upcoming even...

( Berkley) Love can find you in the most unexpected of places, even in the afterlife, wearing embarrassing pajamas after joking on a very questionable burger. It may not be the meet-cute every girl dreams of, but, hey, who said romance was easy? Certainly not Kirsty Greenwood, author of July's GMA book club pick, " The Love of My Afterlife ." She joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her newest...

The Boise State Adaptive Athletics Tennis team: Steve Baxter, Kevin Falk, Randy Corbett and Tommy Schroeder ( Steve Baxter / Boise State University) Globally, more than one billion people live with a disability, which can create barriers in everyday life. A fact that coach Steve Baxter is very aware of. That's why he's heading up an adaptive sports program at Boise State University, giving athlete...

(Boise State University ) Inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places, but when you're working from the Idaho mountains, there's sure to be an abundance. Which is why an upcoming retreat will be taking writers into nature for three days to help hone their craft and spark imagination. Morning Edition host George Prentice sat down with Boise State University professor Edward "Mac" Test to...

( Harper) In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, the small town of Moscow, Idaho, was forever changed when four University of Idaho students were killed. Today, one man sits in the Latah County Jail accused of the killings as he awaits trial next June. This story has garnered world-wide attention, spawning numerous podcasts and books. New York Times best-selling true crime author and for...

( W. W. Norton & Company) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on March 14, 2024. Imagine a minor character in the classic novel Moby Dick getting her own voice and her own story. That's exactly what happens in Idaho author Tara Karr Roberts debut novel, " Wild and Distant Seas ." She joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her recent release.

(Alan Yoo / Flickr) The Democratic National Convention wrapped up last night, a cyber attack has hit the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe, the state is working to update high school graduation requirements , sections of Eagle road will be closing this fall and an update on the Wapiti fire . Our journalist panel today: Sydney Kidd with BoiseDev Nate Eaton , News Director at EastIdahoNews.com Kevin Richert, s...

(Alan Yoo / Flickr) The Democratic National Convention wrapped up last night, a cyber attack has hit the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe, the state is working to update high school graduation requirements , sections of Eagle road will be closing this fall and an update on the Wapiti fire . Our journalist panel today: Sydney Kidd with BoiseDev Nate Eaton , News Director at EastIdahoNews.com Kevin Richert, s...

(<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/16441604@N07/">Holcombe of Hidalgo</a> / Flickr) Your favorite Albertsons could be changing hands. Ten Albertsons stores will be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers if the merger with Kroger finally goes through. This includes six stores in Boise and one in Meridian. Don Day, the founder and editor of BoiseDev.com , joined Idaho Matters to talk mor...

Farmer Melissa Gilbert (left) and therapist Caitlyn Wallace lead climate cafes in Reno, Nev., where people can share their feelings about the effects of human-caused climate change. (Kaleb Roedel / Mountain West News Bureau ) It’s a Saturday morning on a small urban farm tucked into a residential neighborhood in Reno, Nev., and Melissa Gilbert, holding a dark gray meditation bowl, is standing in f...

(<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/49773029@N08/">ciaraanicolee</a> / Flickr) If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you may not need to search beyond the small screen. Idaho Matters sits down with resident movie critic George Prentice for a preview of a popular series that will soon be returning, as well as a look back at two television legends.

( <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/34364053@N07/">nayara_msc</a>) As a new, more dangerous strain of the Mpox virus continues to spread, the disease has now been detected in individuals in both Sweden and Thailand. Dr. David Pate , former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about what we need to know about this virus as well as answer your listener...

( City of Boise) This Saturday, the Boise Comic Arts Festival is returning for a weekend full of cosplay, workshops and creativity. And with more than 30 guest creators joining the fun, it's sure to be one of the festival's best years yet! Event organizer Josh Shapel and Muriel Fahrion, whom you may know as the original designer of the Strawberry Shortcake franchise and one of the featured guest c...

( Safe Passage Press LLC) In her newest book, " When Knowing Comes ," author Kelly Green tackles a disturbing, but necessary topic, that of child sexual abuse. Green joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this legal drama.

Vandal Healing Garden outside the Physical Education Building. (Garrett Britton / University of Idaho Visual Productions) As students head back to school for the fall semester, the University of Idaho is preparing for a special ceremony. After nearly two years of work, the Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial is finished. The project began shortly after the tragic loss of four of the school's studen...

St Michael's Episcopal Cathedral ( St Michael's Episcopal Cathedral Facebook) In 1864, Reverend Saint Michael Fackler arrived in Boise, performing the first episcopal service in the region. Now, more than a century later, St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral has become an important part of the community , helping to shape the city we know and love today. Missy Swajkoski with St. Michael's Episcopal C...

(<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/327736dy/">Darren Youden</a> / Flickr) In the late 19th century, Yellowstone became the first national park in America. Visitation started out slow, but the railroad soon changed that, making travel and therefore the park more accessible. Years later, Yellowstone would become one of the most popular destinations in the country. Thornton Waite, au...

( G.P. Putnam's Sons) If you're looking for a smart emotional love story that packs a big punch, then grab a copy of "Four Weekends and a Funeral" by Ellie Palmer. The author joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her latest release.

Leslie Hagenstein indicates where the New Fork River flows through her property on Mar. 27, 2024. She signed up for a program that pays her to pause irrigation on her land in order to save Colorado River water. Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program, or SCPP, is costly and may not be the most effective way to save Colorado River water. (Alex Hager / KUNC ) Wyoming native Leslie Hag...

The Idaho Supreme Court building. (Rebecca Boone / AP) A new initiative could give Idahoans the chance to reinstate access to abortion care , the lawsuit over ITD's campus has been dismissed, some big deals are being made by Gem State companies and the Idahoans for Open Primaries ballot initiative moves forward. It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets...

(Canva ) Idaho healthcare providers are facing critical challenges, from threats to Medicaid to workforce shortages to cyberattacks. So what does that mean for your healthcare? These issues will be discussed during a City Club of Boise forum on August 22. Dr. Patrice Burgess, the Chief Medical Officer with Saint Alphonsus, and Toni Lawson, Vice President of Government Relations for the Idaho Hospi...