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Latest Episodes
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It's been another busy week in Idaho news. The Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable makes it easy to get caught up on what you need to know as you head into the weekend. -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified the country's first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant in a California patient. So what does that mean for Idaho? Idaho Matters talks with two local medical experts to answer your COVID-19 questions.
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Idaho Matters talks with Mountain West News Bureau reporter Madelyn Beck to learn how meat processing plants are doing after the pandemic caused disruption to their business model early on.
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Idaho Matters learns about "Spud Country,” Outdoor Idaho’s newest episode on Idaho Public Television.
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With Thanksgiving upon us, Idaho Matters learns how we can stay safe and protect our families this holiday season.
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Idaho Matters talks with Idaho-based journalist Heath Druzin who partnered with the BBC on a new documentary about the fight to save wild salmon.
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The Idaho Legislature shortly reconvened (without passing any new bills) this week, ending a legislative session that began in January.
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Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities increased by almost 51% between 2009 and 2018, according to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.
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For many the holiday season is about to officially begin, with the arrival of Thanksgiving.
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Children ages 5-11 are able to get vaccinated, prompting questions about masking in Idaho schools. Meanwhile, COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations are still high in Idaho, but state health officials say they are declining.
