Idaho Matters

A federal judge has blocked vaccine policy changes led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid a lawsuit led by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

For 15 years, one nonprofit has been spreading joy by delivering birthday cakes to people in need.

As the climate warms, mosquitoes, ticks and other disease carriers are moving into new areas, spreading illnesses into new places.

A new artist residency is offering one lucky creative the opportunity to spend two weeks amid the mountains, lakes and wide-open skies of Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Gem State gas prices have skyrocketed since the Iran conflict began Feb. 28.

As spring approaches, the Ada Soil & Water Conservation District is encouraging Treasure Valley residents to plant shrubs and create pollinator friendly habitats.

A new documentary is following sage grouse across the West, uncovering surprising stories about wildlife, ranching and the fight for the regions birds.

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to the Boise Bench!

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.

Sen. Jim Risch voted to advance Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management, igniting debate in Idaho over the future of the state's public lands.