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Thinking about buying your own small farm? Maybe raising some goats and artichokes? This dream can be hard to put into reality, but we'll tell you how!

A beloved literary spirit gets a modern reimaging, confronting her past, while carving out a future that is all her own. 

Each week we bring you the news that made headlines, but this Friday we're taking a look back at the year's biggest stories.

Our journalist panel today:

Literacy expert Colleen Driggs breaks down the science behind strong reading skills in her new book, offering practical strategies for helping children become confident, capable readers.

A new biography takes an intimate look at how Carol King reshaped American music, overcame personal struggles and left an undeniable mark on generations of fans and artists. 

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.

What if the food left behind when restaurants close could fight hunger instead of filling landfills — meet "Rolling Tomato," the nonprofit rescuing thousands of pounds of surplus food to feed Idahoans in need.

When former college sweethearts collide again, love and ambition mix for an unforgettable story. 

As 2025 winds down, we're crowing our Best Movie of the Year, previewing a Christmas Day musical and celebrating 50 years of SNL holiday laughs. 

2025 was a momentous year in medicine. There were outbreaks of measles, bird flu, m-pox, screwworm, botulism and whooping cough. The use of GLP-1 drugs exploded, and breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research gave some hope to millions of Americans.

And the second Trump administration made waves in how we approach medicine.

Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, has been our guide each Wednesday throughout the year, keeping us informed about all the factors that may impact our health. He joined Idaho Matters for a look back at 2025.