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As wildfires become more common in the region people are needing to take more precautions to protect their homes. Idaho Matters talks with an expert on how to do that and where to start.

The federal government is spending billions on infrastructure projects, including ecosystem restoration. Idaho Matters takes a look at what those dollars are buying.

Blaine County is working to support teachers and students in the classroom by prohibiting cells phones and providing more affordable housing.

In Bonners Ferry, Idaho, nearly 400 students are being taught in a building that is falling apart. There are cracks in the walls, water stains on the ceilings and a collapsing plumbing system. Without air conditioning or proper heating classrooms are boiling in the summers and freezing in the winters. Not to mention the roof is failing. But despite all of this Valley View Elementary School has been unable to get a bond approved that would make any significant changes.

There were at least 900 people facing eviction lawsuits last year in the Treasure Valley, according to the Idaho Statesman. Around 300 landlords who filed the lawsuits, which often happens after mediation or other attempts to fix the issue have failed. After a suit is filed tenants must find a way to get current on their rent, go to court or find a new place to live and all of those steps can have psychological effects on the families involved.

Earlier this month a historic ruling was made in favor of 16 young activists who filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana for infringing on their constitutional right to a "clean and healthful environment."

Movie stars, filmmakers and our resident movie critic George Prentice are all headed to the Toronto International Film Festival next week.

Insight to the impacts of artificial intelligence on education, marketing, technology and culture.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the results of the school bond and levy elections and what they mean for students and taxpayers.

As kids head back to school cities across America are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, leading to questions about how this new surge is going to be handled.