Idaho Matters

(idahotrailsassociation.org)Thousands of miles of Idaho hiking trails are in a state of disrepair. We speak with the Idaho Trails Association about restoring the accessibility of some of the trails.

(transequality.org)The Trump Administration announced it would pursue drastic changes to the way the government acknowledges sexuality and gender in America, specifically addressing the rights of transgender people in America. Idaho Matters speaks with representatives of the Treasure Valley's transgender community and the Idaho ACLU about these policy proposals.

(elizabethheaney.com)Therapist Elizabeth Heaney spent years traveling from base to base counseling military veterans and their families for post traumatic stress disorder and she chronicled her experience in the book The Honor Was Mine. She joins Idaho Matters to talk about addressing these veteran issues.

(Adoption.org)Novemeber is National Adoption Month and Idaho Matters examines the process with a St. Luke's program director and a parent who has adopted a child.

(groupon)Debi Lane had spent time living on the streets of Salt Lake City before she came up with a unique business plan. She designed a body waxing studio and franchised the license to investors across the country. Today, LunchboxWax is one of the top franchise opportunities in the country and we meet Lane and the first franchisee of the company.

(Heath Druzin/BSPR)Idaho's Lieutenant Governor, Brad Little, won the governorship in Tuesday's general election. He joins Idaho Matters to talk about coming off of the campaign trail to prepare to assume the role as the Gem State's chief executive.

(FRANKIE BARNHILL / BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO)Democrat Diana Lachiondo edged out incumbent Republican Jim Tibbs for the District 1 seat on the Ada County Commission, the first commission term to have a majority of women on the board. Lachiondo joins us to parse out the mission of the new commission.

(Boise State Public Radio / AP)Idaho Matters breaks down the results of Tuesday's elections with Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News, Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press, Boise State assistant professor of political science Jaclyn Kettler and political analyst Justin Vaughn.

(BSPR)Idaho Matters previews Election Day races and ballot initiatives and discusses the impact of possible results on the Gem State.

(BSPR)Canyon County has changed its policy regarding the use of the Spanish language at polling sites. The Idaho Press' Nicole Foy joins us to parse out the new rule.

(Deon Tanner Matimba/Facebook)Chakanetsa Christopher Matimba has lived in Idaho for nearly 16 years. He came from Zimbabwe on a student visa to study at Idaho State University and he graduated in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Matimba is married and has a son from a previous relationship. In June, he was detained after a deportation retainer was issued after an incident involving the mother of his son in 2007; those charges were dismissed after Matimba completed his probationary term.The Pocatello resident had been slated for deportation back to Zimbabwe, his country of birth. An emergency stay has been granted, but the Matimba family remains in limbo as to his status. Christopher Matimba's wife, Deon, joins Idaho Matters to talk about how current immigration policy is impacting her family.

(facebook)A picture of Middleton Elementary School staff wearing inappropriate Halloween costumes circulated on Facebook late last week. The teachers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave while the district investigates. We discuss the community's response and what to expect moving forward.

(Frankie Barnhill / Boise State Public Radio)Boise State Public Radio reporter James Dawson joins us to parse out everything you need to know going into Election Day.

(Joe Jaszewski Statesman file)Ontario, Oregon residents will vote on Tuesday to lift a ban on the sales of recreational marijuana in that city and there is a mixed reaction from the community. We'll hear from Ontario officials about their preparations should the measure pass.

A picture of Middleton Elementary School staff wearing inappropriate Halloween costumes circulated on Facebook earlier today. Idaho Matters discusses this as well as Treasure Valley impact fees and marijuana legalization in Ontario with Scott McIntosh from the Idaho Press and Seth Ogilvie and Bill Manny from Idaho Public Television.

(Wassmuth Center)The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights erected "The Spiral of Injustice," a sculpture to not just remind people of the inhumanity of the Holocaust, but to remember to love and value one another to avert another tragedy. We'll discuss the emotions this sculpture is stirring in the community.

(BSPR)Judith Stein has performed for nearly 50 years as a burlesque dancer, nicknamed "The Grand Beaver of Burlesque." She returns to Boise to perform "The Art of the Connection" at The Frankly Studio. Stein joins Idaho Matters to talk about a career in this lost art.

(wikipedia)Republican gubernatorial candidate Brad Little joins Idaho Matters to discuss his platform in the final days before the election.

(Saint Luke's)Healthcare professionals are looking at new ways of administering palliative care to late-stage cancer patients. We look at efforts to improve the quality of life for those suffering from cancer.

(jamescastle.com)The James Castle Primer looks at the life of the reclusive Idaho artist and on Thursday's Idaho Matters we speak with the managing partner of the James Castle Collection and Archive about the book.