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The Great Salt Lake in Utah is often compared to a lake in Central Asia: the Aral sea. Back in the 80s, the Aral Sea dried up so much it caused toxic dust storms - a problem Utah also faces. But the Aral Sea offers a potential solution for how to save a shrinking lake.

A beloved member of Zoo Boise has been diagnosed with cancer, and everyone at the zoo has been working to help her.

Idaho Matters sits down with an expert to take a look at what's in store for Idaho's economy this year.

As Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday, Idaho Matters looks back at the history of this day — which many folks in Idaho are still learning about.

Many farmers across our region grow alfalfa - which is dried into hay and fed to beef and dairy cattle. But it requires a lot more water than most crops. Now, researchers are working on new technologies to reduce the amount farmers use. Still, some say allowing them to grow such a thirsty crop in the arid west is the problem.

This winter, COVID-19 has surged nationally. In fact, as reported by the Idaho Statesman, Idaho's COVID wastewater levels were the highest they'd been in two years.

When it comes to managing noxious weeds, it can be a time-consuming and sometimes hazardous job. Which is why officials over in Fremount County are taking a new approach, choosing to tackle the invasive plants from the sky instead of the ground.

Ballet Idaho is taking to the stage for their first show of the year, Anthology. The performance is made up of three unique dances showcasing diverse choreography and music for a special evening of entertainment.

Another invasive snail was recently discovered in the largest Alpine Lake in our region. The Mountain West News Bureau’s Kaleb Roedel tagged along with researchers working to monitor – and control – the spread.

GOP lawmakers introduced a new library bill into the Idaho Legislature this week that the Idaho Capital Sun says is a "combination" of previous bills that could restrict children’s access to some materials.