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For some, the decision to not get vaccinated comes down to politics. But how does religion contribute to this decision? According to the Pew Research Center, the two largest religious groups in Idaho are Evangelical Protestants (21%) and Mormons (19%). Idaho Matters talks with two people to get a better idea of the ways religion could be influencing vaccine acceptance in Idaho.

This week, the statewide ‘Hacking for Homebuilding’ competition kicks off, sending local entrepreneurs searching for solutions to real-world challenges in the homebuilding industry.

The Emmys are in the rearview mirror but that means fall TV is here. What will stand out this year? Returning to Idaho Matters to talk TV and film is our Morning Edition host George Prentice.

The latest jobs report shows the U.S. unemployment rate has barely improved, dropping from 5.4% to 5.2 %. However, here in Idaho, the unemployment rate dropped below 3% for the first time since March of 2020.

Treefort Music Fest ended five days of music, yoga, stories, tech and much more early Monday morning. How did the festival's COVID-19 protocols go? And was the festival able to make enough money to keep the music playing for next year? Treefort Festival Director Eric Gilbert joins Idaho Matters to break it down with us.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is working to tamp down misinformation around COVID-19 in the state — specifically on the department’s Facebook page. Last week, the agency announced it would block members of the public from posting on its page after sharing or promoting misinformation there.

Boise Rock School is gearing up to turn up the amps again in-person this summer, with some modifications. Idaho Matters checks-in with the nonprofit's co-founder and managing director.

An interview with Amelia Pang, author of Made in China: A Prisoner, an SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America's Cheap Goods. The book explores ethical consumption and how a cheap price tag typically hides a higher human cost.

Summer is here, which means it’s time to get lost in a new — or old — book of your choosing. And in another sign that this season is looking more normal than last year of the pandemic, the Boise Public Library is bringing back its summer reading program with some in-person programming.

The Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable gets you updated on the news that made headlines this week.