Idaho Matters

Everybody deserves safe and reliable housing, but unfortunately both can be difficult to afford.

Some lawmakers argue Idaho needs more control over medical training, while others worry that cutting ties with the WWAMI program will make our state’s doctor shortage even worse.

The recent fires in Los Angeles put a spotlight on how nonprofits jump in and help during disasters. But many don’t know that nonprofits also help with long-term recovery efforts after a disaster.

Idaho House Bill 93 gives parents up to $5,000 in a tax credit, per child, to help cover private school costs. But critics, including the Idaho Education Association, argue it could drain funding from public schools and it lacks enough oversight.

Next month, the music of La Traviata will be coming to Opera Idaho with two special performances. 

We check in on the latest court hearings in the case of Bryan Kohberger who is accused of stabbing four U of I students to death in 2022.

The Boise School District is helping their kids with their mental health.

Idaho's economy could be impacted by new immigration policies from the Trump Administration.

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 is one of only ten states that doesn't have a shield law.

Every person has their own idea of what's important in life, a set of values that they live by. It's these differing values that help shape our community, which is why listening to one another is so important.

Halfway across the world in New Delhi, India, two brothers have made it their mission to protect a bird known as the Black Kite.

At the end of January, President Donald Trump’s new administration put a freeze on federal grants; then some of the money was restored, and now the move is tied up in federal court.

A measles outbreak in Texas has health officials concerned about the spread of the disease to other parts of the country.

Have you ever wondered how the Payette River Basin and the Payette National Forest got their names? Well, it's all thanks to a French Canadian trapper.

A new Caldwell initiative encourages people to give back, help their neighbors, and create a sense of belonging in the Canyon County city.

Civic engagement plays a pivotal role in the strength and sustainability of a democracy. In fact, some scholars argue it is what fosters a government that is accountable, responsive and reflective of the needs of its population.

The marshy landscape of Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of birds, in particular the sandhill crane. 

We all want to help our planet by conserving our landscapes, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming.

For years the Treasure Valley Children's Theater has been giving kids a chance to act and sing while creating community, and now they're putting on a new play!