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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.

Flu season is starting to pick up across the country and health officials say some parts of the U.S. are seeing more activity than they normally would this early in the fall.

On a clear night in central Idaho the stars are hard to miss. Protecting that view takes more than just a remote location, which is something that Sun Valley Resort is doing.

Election day is only two weeks away. We spoke with Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane about election security, voter access, and what Idahoans should know as they head to the polls. We've talked before on Idaho Matters with the voting rights organization Babe Vote about concerns over changes to Idaho's voting laws that took effect in 2023. Babe Vote and the League of Women Voters of Idaho argue those changes have made it harder for some Idahoans to register and cast their ballots, particularly younger voters and people who have trouble obtaining the required identification. The Idaho Supreme Court upheld those laws, but the debate over their impact continues. McGrane joined Idaho Matters to talk about election security, voter access, and what Idahoans should know as they head to the polls.

Idaho’s seven national forests cover millions of acres of land in the state, and that’s just a portion of public land in the Gem State. Dick Smith is trying to educate folks about these public lands.

There are moments in life when everything we thought we knew about ourselves gets turned upside down, and sometimes, those moments force us to ask some pretty difficult questions about who we are and how we want to live.

The actor who played Monk has a new book out and he's coming to Boise.

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.

Pregnancy and infant loss leave families with an unimaginable hole, but one Idaho foundation is helping grieving parents find comfort and hope when they need it most.

A new bridge could close a gap in the greenbelt, giving walkers and cyclists a safer, more direct way to explore the scenic trail system in the Garden City.

From second opinions to bad knees and the medications we take as we age, our health questions often come down to the same thing: How do we make the best decision for our health?

Step into a world of movement and music as LED brings their latest production, inspired by the wrestling ring, to life!

With only 10% of Idaho's 18-year-olds registered to vote, questions are mounting over whether new voting requirements are making it harder for young people to make their voices heard.

Fall is officially here which means warm sweaters, pumpkin spiced lattes, the trees turning beautiful colors, and leaves…lots and lots of leaves.

Allegations that Timberline High School football players shared messages threatening rape and murder have prompted a police investigation and renewed questions about how to address misogyny and teach boys about respect and accountability.