Idaho Statesman
McClatchy Media fired 10 journalists and 3 editors at the Idaho Statesman Thursday. The layoffs come as part of sweeping cuts by the parent company in newsrooms across the country.
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Braden Campbelll/Boise County Search and RescueFollowing the tragic death of a father and son in the Arrowrock Reservoir in March, volunteers in Boise County are fundraising for a local diving rescue team. The campaign is getting close to its goal. -
City of Boise Arts and HistoryAs millions, no doubt, will commemorate this year’s 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Boise’s World Trade Center Memorial invites something quite personal: peace and solitude.
Recent News
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Blame wildfires and hail — made more destructive by climate change — for the deteriorating insurance situation in the West. Add in hurricanes and other disasters elsewhere, and it’s a nationwide trend — one that a new report from the advocacy group the Insurance Fairness Project says is threatening home sales. -
Overdose deaths in Idaho have significantly decreased for the second year in a row. Experts attribute the encouraging trend to a combination of factors, including collaboration and a comprehensive approach to the issue, -
On Wednesday, the Boise Library Commission considered, and rejected, a request to remove a children’s book from its collection. -
A new contest opened this week to find an Idaho fourth grader who wants to help light the Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington D.C. -
“To my mother who taught me how to live my values. To each of you who is searching, may you cross over to a life led by intuition and heart. I believe you can.”
The second season of Sheep Stories takes you deep into the archives to uncover the stories behind Idaho’s enduring sheep-ranching tradition. Listen, learn, and follow the trail into the stories that continue to shape sheep ranching in Idaho.
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- Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 11, 2026
- Remembering Sept. 11: Boise State Public Radio staff share their stories
- Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: September 9, 2026
- Henry Diltz looks back at a life behind the camera
- The State Supreme Court has again rejected how officials described Prop 1 to voters
- Study: Pregnant rural residents could have to drive farther for care with Medicaid cuts
- In rural Wyoming, a first-ever maternal health summit focuses on solutions to fill gaps in care
- Faster, more destructive wildfires could threaten future of North American forests
- With more wild horse roundups planned across the West, Colorado officials call for immediate freeze
- More western states are letting Medicaid reimburse for doula care
