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Water officials across the West have been negotiating a crisis on the Colorado River. Drought is putting pressure on the seven-state basin, and the nation’s two largest reservoirs recently reached record lows.

The Mountain West is seeing more snow than it has in years, which means more powder-hungry skiers and snowmobilers heading for the backcountry. But that means risking an avalanche and there have already been several deadly avalanches this winter.

Concentrating in the classroom can be hard if you’re struggling with basic needs like food, clothing or medicine. That's why schools all over the Treasure Valley have joined an initiative that helps provide resources to students and families that are struggling.

For those experiencing homelessness fulfilling immediate needs around food, shelter and safety are incredibly important. However, it’s also important, that as people, we are able to fulfill needs that aren't just centered around survival, but also joy.

It wasn’t just inside-the-beltway pundits who were deconstructing Tuesday night’s State of the Union address. In fact, two Boise High School students were also listening intently to President Biden. But instead of politics, their big takeaways were more “kitchen table” issues.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including a bill banning gender affirming care for youth, a shortage of school counselors and a look at why some repbulican-lawmakers want to make cuts to Idaho's state unemployment benefits.

As Valentine's day approaches many of us are thinking about love, in all its many forms, and what better way to express love than through a letter?

With four wine regions and over 70 wineries Idaho has more than a few wines that you might want to try. So to help make sure everyone has a chance to taste the states best varieties the Idaho Wine Commission is hosting a series of events called Idaho Winter Wine Weekends.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the importance of embracing your emotions.

Idaho is not immune to the effects of of the fentanyl crisis.