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Idaho Matters Boise State Public Radio
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Idaho Matters is a wonderful way to stay up to date, meet people and understand there's much more to this great state. Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, it features arts and politics, growth and education, and the interesting stories that make Idaho unique. Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app.
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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 17, 2024
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.
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University of Idaho to open new center focusing on women's health and nutrition
The Gem State will soon have a new biomedical center focusing strictly on women's health and nutrition.
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New exhibit at the Idaho State Museum sheds light on the experiences of Japanese Americans
After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor during World War II, the lives of Japanese Americans changed dramatically.
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Weddings are big business in Las Vegas, and could be more so during some April 'specialty dates'
Weddings on unusual dates, such as ones with patterns — think 12/31/23, which is 1, 2, 3 repeated, or 07/07/07 — are popular. In April, there are several palindromic dates, or dates that are the same backwards and forwards, such as 4/22/24. There's also 4/20/24, which falls on a Saturday and might be a chance to have a cannabis-related wedding. It could be even bigger business for chapels in Las Vegas.
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Owyhee Elementary could soon become an Early Childhood Learning Center
As the demand for early childhood education grows, the Boise School District is working to come up with solutions that will benefit the Treasure Valley's youngest learners.
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Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: May 15, 2024
There's a new COVID-19 variant and experts are saying we could see a rise in cases this summer. Not to mention some folks under 65 are reporting they can't get a COVID booster shot.