Most Mountain West States have legalized marijuana in some form, but the rules are different on tribal landsand that could make it harder for tribes to get into this multi-billion dollar industry.

And across the pond, the British Museum in London holds millions of treasures – from African artifacts to Greek sculptures. But for a young woman from our area, a feathered, beaded headdress is the most meaningful, she wants it returned to her tribe.

Wyoming Public Radio’s Emma Gibson and Taylar Stagner report for the Mountain West News Bureau.

We want to spend some time talking about tipping. For artists, tipping is more than just a few dollars in the tip jar.

Leta Harris Neustaedter brought this issue up on her Facebook page recently. She's one of the best live performers in the Treasure Valley, as well as a therapist, teacher and clinical social worker.

She sat down with our Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk about her recent experience.

The City of Boise is searching for a new full-time police chief after the mayor requested and received the resignation of then-chief Ryan Lee just a few weeks ago.

At the time, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean said Lee was “struggling from a management perspective.” Making matters worse, too much ill will had spilled into the members of the police department, leading some to think about leaving the department.

The Mayor sat down with our Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk about the reasons leading to her decision to show Lee the door, the process of finding a new chief and how she’ll be holding a series of listening sessions with the rank-and-file let’s take a listen to their extended interview.

Ridley Pearson is a number one New York Times best-selling author of more than 50 award-winning novels that include "Peter and the Scratchers" and "The Kingdom Keepers" series.

He's releasing a new book this month, "Cautionary Tales". Pearson joins Idaho Matters to talk more about his new release.

How often do you go online to find something, wishing you could buy it locally, but you can't find it so you end up purchasing from a national retailer instead?

This was the dilemma that two women kept running into, so they decided to do something about it.

Cary Fortin and Cara Oppenheimer came up with the idea of goodbuy, a free online shopping tool that helps you buy local. They join Idaho Matters to tell us more.

Another challenge has been filed against Idaho's abortion law, direct questions were asked at the Idaho Supreme Court hearing, Sockeye salmon have returned to central Idaho, an update on the Lori Vallow Daybell case and Governor Little talks rebate checks. 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.

Our journalist panel today:

The City Club of Boise, League of Women Voters of Idaho, and Boise State Public Radio's Idaho Matters partnered to host a forum for the candidates for Ada County Commissioner moderated by Idaho Matters host Gemma Gaudette.

The mission of the Commissioners: "We are partners and leaders in our communities. Our decisions are informed by a commitment to protecting the quality of life of every resident of Ada County in a fiscally responsible manner."

Candidates:

District 3: 1 vacancy, 2-year term

District 2: 1 vacancy, 4-year term

Australia is nearing the end of it's worst flu season in at least five years, which could be a sign of what's to come here in the United States as we head into the fall and winter and our own flu season.

Dr. David Pate, Former CEO of St. Luke's Health System and a current member of Idaho's Coronavirus Task Force, joins Idaho Matters to talk more about the upcoming flu season and answer your questions.

While the University of Idaho is telling its employees what they should or shouldn’t talk about when it comes to contraception, including condom use, Boise State’s president says while emergency contraception, like plan B, can’t be dispensed, nothing has changed regarding birth control.

Boise State’s president since 2019, Tromp visited with Morning Edition host George Prentice to also talk about a concerted effort to attract more in-person, in-state freshmen, new financial opportunities for students and her level of involvement with the high-profile football team.

There are tens of thousands of wild horses living in the west, including some in Idaho.

The U.S. Government mainly uses roundups to keep them from over-grazing the land, but advocacy groups want more of a focus on fertility control. The Mountain West News Bureau's Kaleb Roedel reports.