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A string of wolf attacks on livestock in Colorado's high country has become a flashpoint in the effort to restore the animal to its native range. Ranchers want the state to kill the wolves, which were reintroduced in that state just a few months ago.

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act expired on Friday, June 7, leaving many people who were affected by nuclear testing and research in the West without a way to get monetary support for their suffering. Supports of the act are still fighting for expansion of the act and trying to find other ways to revive the program.

If you've ever had a question about one of the summer's most popular songbirds, the swallow, Idaho Matters has you covered!

It was nine years ago when we first brought you the story of parachuting beavers into the Idaho wilderness. Well, now there is a kids book about it!

Jessie Rosen's newest novel takes readers on a globe-trotting adventure to uncover the origins of a very special heirloom.

Avian influenza outbreaks have continued to spread, a new group of people now have the option to get the RSV vaccine and another COVID-19 variant has surged.

Almost two years ago, five retirees got together to have a little fun and make a little music. Now they're sharing that music with the Idaho community.

The Idaho night sky will soon have many new observers thanks to a grant from Nasa's Science Activation Program, which will put telescopes in classrooms across the state.

Current estimates suggest more than 70,000 wild horses and burros roam the American west. That's more than three times the number land managers say can safely co-exist with other animals on the open range.

Some Western states choose to feed elk occasionally, but Wyoming has the nations largest feeding program.

The American dream has been shaped by many different voices, a countless number of which come from Americana music.

Calling all Jane Austen fans - we've got a modern retelling of "Sense and Sensibility" that you won't want to miss!

FBI agents speak out about the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff.

It was back in 1984 when Muzzie Braun and his wife launched the popular Braun Brothers Reunion festival, and it's been going strong for four decades.

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.