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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.

In a culture that prioritizes productivity over rest, mounting evidence shows that missing out on sleep doesn't just leave us tired — it can impact mood, memory and long-term heart health.

What began as a grassroots effort to put books in kids' hands has evolved into a decades long tradition of meeting young readers where they are.

To learn more about how a lavender farm works, Idaho Matters went out to Two Hoots Lavender near Five Mile and Overland in Boise.

A raw milk outbreak raises public health concerns, and research into dementia in dogs offers new understanding into a disease that affects millions of people.

What started as an ambitious student project has evolved into a robot that recently faced one of it's biggest tests in a facility that mimics the surface of the moon.

A new festival celebrating art, performance and community is stepping into the spotlight this weekend, carrying forward the creative spirit that made Goddess Fest a Treasure Valley tradition.

Researchers are working to understand why a disease traditionally associated with older adults is now showing up more regularly in people under 50.

From handcrafted boots and custom saddles to paintings and silverwork, women from across Idaho are coming together in Sun Valley to celebrate the artistry of the American West.

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to Sergeant City!