Inflation

Idaho Matters sits down with an expert for an economic update, taking a closer look at inflation, interest rates and whether or not we are in a recession.

Nevada has the second-highest grocery prices in the nation, with Colorado and New Mexico also placing in the top 10. High prices mean local food banks are having to help fill in the gaps for many working families.

Nationwide, nearly 17,000 homes on tribal lands didn’t have electricity in 2022, according to federal data. The Biden administration is making new investments to address the issue.

Biden Administration officials have been visiting the West a lot to promote spending packages like the Inflation Reduction Act. They’ve already directed more than $50 billion to the region. But it's unclear if rural residents care.

The Biden administration is kicking off a barrage of visits to promote federal spending packages like the Inflation Reduction Act – and the rural Mountain West is a big part of the itinerary.

Most consumers in the Mountain West spent more on groceries this month due to an increase in prices. There’s a good chance they’ll spend even more soon.

Everything from labor shortages, high energy costs and avian flu are putting a strain on the holiday shopping list.

Idaho non-profits are struggling to meet the needs of folks who are coming through their doors. The CEO of the Idaho Nonprofit Center, Kevin Bailey sat down with our Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk about a new report.

The Idaho nonprofit sector may be one of the most reliable economic barometers in the Gem State.

Idaho Matters chats with the CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco about inflation.