Idaho Matters

New restaurants are coming to town, offering everything from sandwiches to specialty steaks to Idaho's very first wine window. 

President Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means as the next U.S. surgeon general. She's a wellness advocate and former surgeon who’s stirred up debate for her alternative views on health and medicine.

For 65 years, the Ada County Medical Society has been recognizing doctors and medical professionals for their service and contribution to the community. Now, ACMS is diversifying that acknowledgment with a brand new award. 

On Thursday, history was made in the Roman Catholic Church as one of the shortest conclaves in history.

It's been almost two years since the University of Idaho announced it would be acquiring the for-profit University of Phoenix. As we approach the state-mandated deadline to close the deal - Idaho Matters takes a look at where things stand. 

A new bioluminescent plant is causing quite the stir among those in the gardening community. 

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.

More adults are getting diagnosed with ADHD and autism every year. In 2023, the CDC estimated 15.5 million adults in the United States had a current ADHD diagnosis and just over half were diagnosed as an adult.

The president is now pushing tariffs on movies made outside the United States.

Dr. David Pate has a special message for all the listeners of our Doctor Roundtable. 

Last Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease federal funding for PBS and NPR.

Whenever someone is executed, a few journalists act as witnesses and report on what happened. It’s an incredibly difficult job, and those who do it are profoundly changed by what they see.

If you're looking for a bit of humor, search no further! Because Dave Barry is back with a memoir that reminds us of the importance of never taking anything too seriously. 

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 largest Christian church in the world is set to choose a new leader beginning May 7th. It’s a tradition that has been passed on for centuries, but is often shrouded in mystery.

In recent months, thousands of federal workers have been laid off, impacting many agencies across the nation, including the U.S. Forest Service and non-profits like the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation.

Two childhood friends set out on a 10,000-mile journey through the wilderness, forever changing their lives. 

A debut novel for the hopeful and brokenhearted. 

More than 1,900 scientists are calling out the Trump administration, saying it’s waging an assault on science.

Idaho has the highest rate of incarcerated women in the U.S. And while there are many pathways to prison, getting out and staying out can be much harder. Which is why community programs like the one offered by the Boise Bicycle Project are so important.