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Episodes
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Boise students have the opportunity to make impact with youth-led climate projects
27/06/2024 Duration: 09minIt's no secret that the city of Boise has some ambitious climate goals, which is why they are enlisting the help of some of Idaho's most passionate activists, our youth.
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The state of wolves in Idaho
27/06/2024 Duration: 17minWhen wolves were reintroduced into the Gem State almost 30 years ago, there were two very distinct sides: those who wanted them back and those who didn’t.
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How one Idaho student turned a viral video into a thriving business
27/06/2024 Duration: 09minA few years ago, a Boise State University student uploaded a video on TikTok that went viral. Now, he’s got his own manufacturing plant, and has turned into an Idaho success story.
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What role do bumblebees play in Idaho?
27/06/2024 Duration: 08minSummertime means flowers, and flowers mean bumblebees!
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Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 26, 2024
26/06/2024 Duration: 24minBird flu continues to be a problem around the country and in Idaho, where at least 20 dairy operations have been hit.
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'River Ask Me Why:' An author interview with Shaun Griffin
26/06/2024 Duration: 09minFor some folks approaching their 65th birthday, it might be time to retire, slow down a bit, and spend time closer to home. But for Nevada writer Shaun Griffin, his biggest adventure was yet to come.
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'My Lady Jane:' A new tv series gives history a rewrite
26/06/2024 Duration: 10minMany people may remember Lady Jane Grey as England's shortest ruling monarch, but a new television series, 'My Lady Jane', is giving history a bit of a rewrite.
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Why we should be focusing on fireproofing our homes instead of adapting our forests
25/06/2024 Duration: 22minThose who try to stop or manage devastating wildland fires spend most of their time trying to adapt the forest, but a new study says we should be spending our time making homes in these areas harder to burn.
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For Idaho workers, Teton Pass collapse steals hours and hours of personal time
25/06/2024 Duration: 04minThe alternate route connecting Idaho and Wyoming takes nearly three hours one way. Commuters making the round trip could drive to Salt Lake City in less time.
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As Caldwell grows the city plans for the future
25/06/2024 Duration: 12minCaldwell is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Since 2000, the city's population has almost tripled.
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Tips for drivers in the heat
25/06/2024 Duration: 06minNext week is the Fourth of July holiday weekend, which means lots of people will be hitting the road in anticipation of their favorite fireworks shows.
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An update on Micron's Boise expansion
24/06/2024 Duration: 15minOut in Southeast Boise, eleven cranes and hundreds of workers are building Micron's new computer chip fabrication plant.
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Why one Idaho pharmacist started making healthy dog treats
24/06/2024 Duration: 09minBefore the COVID-19 pandemic hit, pharmacist Sabrina Sherwood was standing in her kitchen, trying to come up with a treat for her dog Rocky.
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Caldwell's 'John C. Rice House' gets ready for a big move
24/06/2024 Duration: 13minThis weekend one historic home will be making a big move.
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Boise River opens this week for 2024 float season
24/06/2024 Duration: 08minAs temperatures heat up, people are looking for ways to cool down, and what better way to do that than on the Boise River.
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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: June 21, 2024
21/06/2024 Duration: 43minIt’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.
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Food insecurity spikes in Idaho
20/06/2024 Duration: 17minSince last year, the number of people in Idaho experiencing food insecurity has increased by more than three percent, leaving over 200,000 Idahoans without enough to eat.
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Studying how does drought impact forests in Idaho
20/06/2024 Duration: 13minA diverse group of researchers led by the University of Idaho are coming together to study the effects that drought and fires have on forestland.
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Bruneau Dunes State Park designated International Dark Sky Park
20/06/2024 Duration: 09minAfter nine years of hard work, Bruneau Dunes State Park south of Boise has been officially designated an International Dark Sky Park.
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Nevada conservationists work to protect rare wildflower losing habitat to development
20/06/2024 Duration: 04minThis is the time of year when wildflowers are coloring fields and forests across the Mountain West. But one rare flower that grows in a small corner of the region is threatened by development and climate change.