Idaho Matters

Over the years, the job of a school superintendent in Idaho had changed drastically, turning a position that was once considered a privilege into one that many no longer want.

Speaking up is hard at any age, but especially if you’re a kid experiencing a scary situation. That's why organizations like CASA of Southwest Idaho are so important. They train volunteers who “lend a voice” to kids in foster care, advocating for their best interests. 

Last week the Idaho Transportation Department announced that almost one person per day was killed in a traffic crash this summer. The Boise Bicycle Project wants to help bring those numbers down, which is why they are hosting a special event this weekend.

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 Matters sits down with two best-selling authors who, put together, have written more than 90 books and sold millions of copies around the world.

A new joint investigation from NBC News and Stanford University found that childhood vaccination rates across the U.S. are slipping.

“We’re failing our kids.” That’s a quote from a Fruitland mom who says her daughter and other kids who need special education are falling through the cracks in Idaho.

Public lands are at the heart of the Gem State, but like many other wild spaces across the U.S., they are under threat. 

According to a report from the Education Data Initiative there are more than 75,000 kids in Idaho who are food insecure. 

Beyond potatoes, Idaho is best known for its public lands and abundance of outdoor recreation. Which is a big part of Latino Conservation Week every year.

Across the U.S. there's a pilot shortage, particularly when it comes to women, which is why one Idaho program is working to change that. 

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.

Dr. Jeff Meldrum was Idaho's preeminent researcher into the cryptoid known as Bigfoot.

Yesterday, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was murdered while speaking on a college campus in Utah.

On September 11th, 2001, our nation changed forever. Now, more than 20 years later, it’s important to remember not just the lives we lost but also how our community came together in the aftermath.

The Emmys are set for this weekend, a beautiful new film is about to open and there's a new Downton Abbey film on the way!

As some politicians in our country push the message of personal choice on vaccinations, doctors and infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm.

In Idaho, there are 450 different systems to take care of wastewater and more than 2,000 systems that bring safe drinking water to homes across the state. Now, a new report has revealed that many of these treatment plants are old and falling apart.

Falls can happen to anyone, but for older adults, injuries can be more serious, impacting both the health and independence of our seniors.

Every year in Idaho West Nile returns as a threat to the public. Now, the Canyon County District is asking for your help to solve the problem.