Speaking up is hard at any age, but especially if you’re a kid experiencing a scary situation. That's why organizations like CASA of Southwest Idaho are so important. They train volunteers who “lend a voice” to kids in foster care, advocating for their best interests.

Dr. Jeff Meldrum was Idaho's preeminent researcher into the cryptoid known as Bigfoot.

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.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week.

White, pink, yellow and blue opals hide in the rocky landscape of Spencer Opal Mines, the largest-producing precious opal mine in the United States.

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

Earlier this week, Idaho's public camping ban went into effect, possibly leaving the state's unhoused with fewer ways to escape the heat.

One dedicated group is working to keep the history of military vehicles alive.

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable.

It's Friday and time for our Reporter Roundtable where we get you up to date on all the news that made headlines this week.