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Whether out on the range or in the arena, a saddle has to hold up under hard use. Many are factory-made, but custom Western saddles are crafted by skilled leatherworkers.
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James Dawson/Boise State Public RadioModerate Republicans made slight gains in the Idaho legislature after primary challengers took out some of the most vocal members of the far-right contingent. -
Kyle Green/AP PhotoIdaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane told Idaho Matters the Department hasn’t justified why it needs the data.
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Six states held primaries May 19 that could help to decide the balance of power in Congress and in key state governments. -
Fire weather days are different than fire season. They are increasing due to climate change. -
An in-air crash happened at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Mountain Home. -
More than 100 people lined each side of the Idaho Capitol Friday morning as they said one final goodbye to former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne. -
Insurance regulation is complex, in part, because it’s done state-by-state, meaning there are dozens of different schemes across the country.
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- Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: May 20, 2026
- Idaho bluegrass band 'Tater Patch' shares homegrown sound
- How one doctor is cutting medical waste and improving patient care
- Idaho event helps create lasting memories for terminally ill adults
- From clean water to playgrounds, Boise Rotary is expanding their reach
- As sagebrush shrinks in the West, conservation groups push for pygmy rabbit protections
- New program could bring low-cost generic drugs to rural hospitals
- Why heavier rainstorms don’t always mean more water in the Mountain West
- U.S. Senate confirms Steve Pearce as head of BLM
- Forest Service OKs chainsaws to clear trails in one of the largest wilderness areas
