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Idaho is home to the first International Dark Sky Reserve in the U.S. The gleaming jewels of the night sky over the Sawtooth National Recreation area attract people from around the world. Idaho Matters interviews astro-tourism consultant Michael Marlin about what makes the Central Dark Sky Reserve special, and the challenges that come with light pollution.

After a cancelled 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival has a plan to bring the bard back to the outdoor stage this summer. Idaho Matters checks-in with the Boise arts nonprofit to learn more.

Across the country — and right here in Idaho — there is tremendous debate and much is being written about education and what our children should be taught in schools about American history, American government and civics. Idaho Matters learns about a recently commissioned report on this topic.

The latest coronavirus relief package includes $20 billion for tribal governments, a potentially transformative infusion of cash. Idaho Matters talks with Mountain West News Bureau reporter Savannah Maher about this issue.

Idaho Matters shares an interview from Boise State Public Radio Morning Edition host George Prentice about the Idaho Gives fundraiser that goes through Thursday.

The 2021 Idaho legislative session has passed the 100 day mark, the state sets a lofty COVID-19 vaccination goal, sharply rising lumber costs contribute to Boise's housing squeeze, and an Idaho Republican lawmaker is accused of rape. Idaho Matters digs into all these stories and more *Mark Johnson* on this edition of the Reporter Roundtable.

Last week, Boise’s Treefort Music Fest announced 369 bands and musical acts set to play the event this September. After Treefort cancelled their March 2020 event due to COVID-19, last week's announcement gave indie music lovers in the Treasure Valley something to look forward to soon. Idaho Matters talks with Treefort Music Fest Director Eric Gilbert about how they're approaching their first festival in more than a year.

Idaho Matters poses your questions to two doctors about weighing risks with summer travel, how variants may affect vaccination efforts in the future, and why people who have had COVID-19 should still get the jab.

Idaho Matters learns more about the patchwork of mental health care for the state's youth and how this problem has been exacerbated by the pandemic.

On Saturday, Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law that adds new rules to the state's ballot initiative process. Idaho Matters checks-in with one of the law's detractors, who is prepared to challenge the law in court.