Idaho Matters

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.

Psychologists are shedding light on "fawning," a trauma response rooted in people-pleasing — which experts say can take a significant personal toll.

Ada County Victim Services Center just got stronger, adding a new Trauma Intervention Program and 16 partners to offer 24/7 support for abuse and trafficking survivors. 

Get ready for a story that will make your heart race and your cheeks hurt from smiling!

Influenza B is moving through Idaho and the Treasure Valley, and it’s hitting children and teens the hardest. 

Garden insects — from bumblebees to centipedes — play essential but often overlooked roles in pollination, decomposition and pest control that keep ecosystems thriving. 

Climate change doesn't happen in isolation. Idaho Matters takes a look at how a warming world, shifting economy and human health are deeply connected, and why understanding those links matters now more than ever.

For some teens, when the school day ends, the pressure doesn’t always stop, but the Boise Brick House is changing that.

A sun-sized space detector called LISA is set to catch ripples from colliding black holes, giving scientists a brand-new way to explore the universe. 

A new series is bringing powerful voices together to show how wolves, grizzlies and buffalo, and the people who share their home, can coexist across the western landscape. 

With the Feb. 9th deadline approaching, two NPR Tiny Desk judges joined Idaho Matters to talk about the contest that could take local musicians from their living rooms to NPR's iconic Tiny Desk stage.

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.

Plastic's invisible trail runs through our air, food and oceans — reshaping ecosystems and human health in ways we're only beginning to understand.

A new CDC vaccine adviser's call to rethink long-standing immunization guidance is igniting a fierce debate over personal choice versus public health science. 

Idaho students are getting a shot to show off their civic know-how, face off against their peers and compete for prizes in this years National Civics Bee. 

For decades, the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association has been preserving the voices of Stanley's past — and those stories are still being shared today.

When migraines strike, even the simplest task can become difficult, which is why one women is working to raise awareness and help others live well despite the pain. 

In response to recent immigration raids, four nonprofits have joined forces to support struggling families through the Idaho Familias Assistance Fund.

Tree Town Tennis is serving up fun, adaptive challenges and community spirit at its 'Swing Into Spring 2026' fundraiser to build the city's first public indoor tennis facility.

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.

Idaho tips a glass to Scotland's beloved poet Robert Burns with a night of verse, tradition and celebration marking more than a century of local Scottish heritage.

What began as a New Year's Eve celebration ended in shattered glass and serious injuries — and now Boise Police say their investigation is complete.

Part mystery, part civics lesson, this children's theatre production turns Idaho history into an interactive adventure.

A year after a West Texas outbreak, declining vaccinations and limited protections have turned a once-eliminated virus into a growing threat — especially in low-immunization states like Idaho.

A new youth roadmap reveals that beneath Boise's reputation for quality of life, many young people are struggling with mental health and access to different resources.

Facing one of the nations highest teen suicide rates, Idaho is testing a new school-based program designed to build resilience and save young lives. 

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.

A new economic impact study shows Idaho is losing more than $125 million a year as doctors, especially OB/GYNs, leave the state, raising concerns about healthcare access, the economy and rural communities.

Awards season is in full swing — bringing a mix of top contenders, a fresh new comedy, a classic tv return and an under-the-radar gem perfect for your weekend watchlist. 

Flu season is well underway, and in some parts of the country it may already be nearing its peak.

Idaho homeowners are seeing insurance premiums rise and policies canceled as fears of catastrophic urban wildfires grow, prompting bipartisan concern at the state capitol. 

A new investigation in taking a look at how ranching on public lands is outpacing federal oversight, leaving fragile landscapes and waterways at risk. 

From the solitude of Idaho's Sawtooth Valley, writer John Rember turned the uncertainty of the COVID-19 shutdown into a deeply personal chronicle of life during a world-altering moment. 

Idaho's economy is thriving with strong job growth and GDP gains, but rising interest rates and Federal Reserve decisions could impact the state's next chapter. 

As Idahoans endure weeks of wildfire smoke each summer, a neurologist is warning that what we breathe doesn't just irritate our lungs — it may be harming our brains as well. 

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.

A new podcast is telling the story of a group of surfers who trained alongside firefighters and were put to the test when one of California's most destructive wildfires tore through Los Angeles County. 

In rural Fremont County, the Idaho Art Lab is inspiring creativity with hands-on classes, maker spaces and exhibits that showcase artists of all levels. 

It's Wednesday and time for our Doctor Roundtable with Dr. David Pate.

Over a 20 year period ending in 2023, Idaho's population grew abut three times faster than the U.S. average. With that growth came a lot of changes to the Gem State, especially in rural areas.