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Idaho Women's Day celebrates trailblazers and today's leaders at the capitol
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (234+ words) Idaho Women's Day celebrates trailblazers and today's leaders at the capitol'Boise State Public Radio - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Idaho Women's Day celebrates trailblazers and today's leaders at the capitol This weekend, Idahoans are heading to the…...
Rising homeowners insurance rates spark transparency push in Idaho Legislature
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (194+ words) Over the past few years, many Idaho homeowners have opened their mailboxes to find something unsettling: an insurance bill that's jumped dramatically or a letter saying their policy won't be renewed. Across the country, insurers say a combination of wildfires,…...
Idaho resolution opposing same-sex marriage advances
1+ week, 2+ day ago (345+ words) For the second year in a row, House lawmakers will consider urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. The nonbinding resolution, which carries no legal weight, says the decision in Obergefel v. Hodges violates the longstanding religious…...
Idaho’s Republican state officials are all running for re-election. Who are the other candidates?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (953+ words) Republican incumbents in all of Idaho's statewide constitutional offices " the governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and more " are all running for re-election, and are largely not set to face Republican challengers, with the governor's race being one exception. This…...
Idaho seven-time medalist to 2026 Paralympians: 'Go out and enjoy every moment"
2+ week, 1+ day ago (269+ words) For the record, I attended and reported from the 1998 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Nagano, Japan. Coincidentally, that was the first Paralympics where Muffy Davis competed. "Wow, I have to think way back," she said as we both shared a…...
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 20, 2026
2+ week, 5+ day ago (154+ words) 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. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable:…...
Could acupuncture be the missing piece to better health? Idaho experts weigh in
2+ week, 6+ day ago (118+ words) A centuries-old healing practice is gaining renewed attention for its potential to improve sleep, reduce stress and ease chronic pain. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Could acupuncture be the missing piece to better health? Idaho experts weigh…...
More than 40,000 Idaho families take on unexpected role as kinship caregivers
2+ week, 6+ day ago (147+ words) Across Idaho, thousands of grandparents, relatives and close family friends are raising children in crisis and pushing for the resources they need to succeed. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) More than 40,000 Idaho families take on unexpected role…...
Idaho's top public defender warns against further cuts
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (294+ words) The head of Idaho's public defenders office worries further cuts to his budget could get the state sued again for not upholding its constitutional duties. The Sixth Amendment requires governments to provide attorneys to those who can't afford one in…...
Bill to regulate children's social media use clears Idaho House
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (410+ words) Idaho lawmakers are trying to bring down levels of social media addiction in children by introducing new regulations for some of the world's biggest companies. House Bill 542 would require companies like Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, to treat account…...