Idaho Matters

Disconnecting in order to reconnect may sound counterintuitive, but it's important for our mental health, especially for our kids.

Across the Treasure Valley there are hundreds of families without a place to call home, which is something that one nonprofit is trying to change. 

Numerous U.S. government health websites and resources have been taken down or modified as agencies comply with executive orders from President Trump.

Not that long ago, monarch butterflies would migrate in droves. However, over the last few decades, the number of these iconic creatures has dropped drastically.

The City of Boise recently expanded their composting program, which means they’re asking for more of your leftovers.

On Friday, the Ada County Highway District closed down the Eckert Road Bridge in East Boise an hour after engineers finished a safety inspection of the structure.

Space is a growing industry. Some estimates say there are 12,000 companies involved in the space-tech industry, and those companies will need workers.

Last week, the Department of Defense announced it would no longer honor cultural awareness months, including Black History Month, but a coalition is going forward with events to honor the contributions of Black Idahoans.

Next week blues artist Coco Montoya will be visiting Idaho for a very special celebration. But before his trip Idaho Matters wanted to find out more about his music and what inspires him. 

Subscriptions are fun, but there can be a darker side of these kinds of businesses, and we're not just talking about the financial cost.