Idaho Matters

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.

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, President Donald Trump announced he was firing the U.S. attorneys who had not already stepped down. The news came four days after Idaho U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced he was leaving the office he was confirmed in 2022.

The cookies may be delicious, but the Girl Scout Cookie Program is about more than just the Thin Mints and Caramel Delights - it’s also about building confidence and learning new skills.

As part of Women’s History Month, the Idaho State Museum is remembering her life of Laura Moore Cunningham with a new exhibit and special event. 

This morning officials in Lubbock, Texas, confirmed the death of an unvaccinated school-age child from the measles.

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.