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As we bring 2025 to a close, Idaho Matters takes a look back at the year through the lens of public health.

As Idaho faces a looming budget shortfall, lawmakers, law enforcement and legislators are grappling with how to balance the books without putting communities and public safety at risk.

A new nonprofit in Idaho is helping hopeful parents remove financial barriers to adoption, addressing one of most common obstacles families face.

There's a hidden treasure of decked out holiday trees just waiting to be found near the Old Idaho Penitentiary.

Short winter days can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder — especially in children — but resources from FYIdaho are available to help families cope.

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Catch, southwest Idaho's leading homelessness nonprofit, is reshaping the region's approach to housing with housing-first strategies that are helping families rebuild and find hope.

The Geminid meteor shower is set to light up the sky this weekend with up to 120 dazzling meteors per hour.

Amy Lea is back with her latest novel promising a high-stakes rom-com with sharp humor, crackling tension and heart-melting moments.

The Centers for Disease Control is changing its recommendations for when to give babies the hepatitis B vaccine and the World Health Organization has weighed in on GLP-1 weight loss drugs.