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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.

Wind energy is a big part of the transition from fossil fuels. But that comes with consequences, including the potential for more deadly collisions between birds and turbines.

Have you ever thought about abandoning it all and prioritizing yourself? That's the topic author Heidi Reimer delves into in her debut novel, "The Mother Act."

As one of the oldest art forms, weaving has place in many cultures.

How big is an asteroid? It's not like you can just run out with a tape measure and figure that out. However, it turns out, if you can find it and you know when it might pass in front of a star, it's not that hard to do.

Idaho is seeing what many say is a youth mental health crisis. Which is why a special panel is being held, Thursday May 6, with the hope of sparking a conversation and giving parents better tools to connect with their family and community.