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A team at Boise State is launching a new experiment into orbit to explore how microgravity affects our bodies and whether vibrations could help prevent the bone deterioration astronauts experience in space.

Inside Garden City's thriving arts district, one local studio is proving that creativity and commerce can grow side by side in the Treasure Valley.

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to the Alaska Building!

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.

As Idaho prepares for a major 2026 ballot measure on abortions rights, a new citizen-led campaign is pushing to let voters decide who should control reproductive healthcare decisions.

A new Idaho law, which takes effect in July, is now in court after a group of transgender Idahoans decided to sue the state last week.

From classic love stories to toe-tapping musicals, the Morrison Center's new announced Broadway in Boise season promises a year of big performances and fan favorites!

A deadly virus outbreak on a cruise ship off the coast of Africa is making international headlines. 

Two Idaho high school students are getting statewide recognition for building an AI system designed for one of the state’s most important industries: agriculture. 

A surge in sophisticated text scams impersonating Idaho government agencies is costing residents thousands and prompting experts to warn the public about how to spot and avoid fraud.

Moving your body has many benefits, including improving your mental health. No matter how you move, it can help reduce stress, release endorphins, improve sleep and build self esteem, among other benefits.

Take a trip to New Orleans where the past and its secrets refuse to stay buried.

In Maine, a three-person crew at the East End Treatment Plant works nonstop to keep an aging system running when a hazardous contaminant creates a serious problem.

The Scott Fish Bowl, a global fantasy football tournament with a charitable mission, will make its Boise debut on June 12, bringing together a wide range of participants to support local organizations.

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to the New York Canal!

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 Idaho Shakespeare Festival turns 50 years old and its founder looks back at how it grew from a tiny production in 1976 to what it is today.

Bruce Campbell is taking a break from horror movies like Evil Dead, Sam Raimi's Spider-man, and TV shows like Burn Notice, for a sit down with Idaho Matters about his new movie Ernie & Emma which is coming to the Egyptian in Boise.

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

It's the 107th anniversary of Boise Music Week! We look at it's history and what's happening this year.

Jesse Tree's new report looks at the hidden costs of get kicked out of your home.

The Idaho Film Society is holding its inaugural Idaho Film Hall of Fame Awards!

A new novel explores how everything can shift in an instant.

AI is everywhere and its influence is growing daily but who gets to say how it’s used in the Gem State?

Getting old bikes out of the landfill, and into the hands of those who might need one, is the goal of the Recycle a Bicycle program in Meridian.

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to Hulls Gulch!

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.

St. Luke’s is bringing the SAFE-T system to sexual assault survivors in rural Idaho.

Loneliness is not just an emotional experience, it can be a health risk. So how do you plan for “social retirement?’

When the caregiving role finally ends, the emotional fallout can hit harder than the crisis, leaving the caregiver to face everything they've been holding in.

Could the CDC see new leadership? And is there a cure for pancreatic cancer? We'll find out in today's Doctor Roundtable.

As alternative home equity products grow in popularity, some homeowners are finding that the fine print can carry costly, and sometimes unexpected, consequences.

World-class musicians hit the road to bring free, live classical music to underserved communities. 

Volunteers across Southern Idaho are restoring habitats with native plants, an effort now being celebrated at the Golden Eagle Audubon Society's upcoming Bluebird Jubilee.

Junior high kids in Boise threw 2,000 pounds of marshmallows at each other as part of a program to reduce depression and thoughts of suicide among students.

At the Sun Valley Culinary Institute, students are learning that great cooking takes time, as they sharpen their skills alongside some of the industry's best chefs.

We check in with our Idaho Artemis enthusiast for an update post-mission.

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to Gowen Field!

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 leading voice in domestic violence prevention is challenging how we address trauma and true safety.