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The land of Owyhee County has a rich history, attracting many groups in pursuit of different opportunities. From mining to ranching to military use to conservation feuds - the territory is home to countless stories and claims, each one shaping the identity of the region and the way we view it.

When it comes to Idaho's rural communities access to Emergency Medical Services can be limited. That's due in part to the fact that EMS is not considered an essential service in the Gem State. Funding and staffing issues also pose obstacles, often leaving patients in these areas with longer wait times and a reduced quality of care - putting the responsibility of these services back on rural communities.

Idaho Matters visits with Carl Scheider, the host of "Private Idaho," to find out more about the importance and unique sound of public radio music.

When The Exorcist first came to the big screen nearly 50 years ago, it was received by many with shock, upending the world of entertainment. Today, the film is a classic and is still believed, by some, to be the scariest movie of all time. Which is exactly why Marlena Williams mother forbade her from seeing it. Well, Williams did go see The Exorcist, and what she found was that the movie was about so much more than just terror.

Last February when Russia invaded Ukraine the conflict began reshaping our world in ways most of us couldn’t have imagined.

Wildlife managers across the west have been stocking high Alpine Lakes with fish for decades, mostly so anglers have something to catch. As the Mountain West News Bureau's Will Walkey reports, new research is looking into how that history changed the Rocky Mountain environment, and the genetics of the fish themselves.

Nationwide, millions of barriers - like dams - are plugging up rivers and streams. And that makes it hard for fish to move freely and lay their eggs. Now, the federal government is spending more than $200 million to reopen spawning grounds for fish. That includes an effort to recover an endangered species that's sacred to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe in Nevada.

Since it's Halloween, we thought what better way to celebrate the holiday than by reading a book about a vampire with a bit of a twist?

As we head into winter, the threat of a tripledemic is hanging over our heads. Just like last year, it's possible that cases of COVID-19, the flu and RSV could surge at the same, which is why it's important to take steps to stay healthy.

Idaho Matters takes a look back at one of the earliest groups to immigrate to Idaho, Asian Americans. From gold mining to railways to agriculture - these pioneers were among the first to make a lasting mark on the region.