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**Idaho Matters**

Idaho Matters is a wonderful way to stay up to date, meet people and understand there’s much more to this great state. Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, it features arts and politics, growth and education, and the interesting stories that make Idaho unique. Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the “Talk To Us” feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app.

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Mike Bromwich sits at a table with a mic in front of him, his hand crossed. — **Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 19, 2023** May 19, 2023
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Lead investigator Mike Bromwich introduces himself to the City of Boise Council Member. He and his team will be looking into the behavior of retired officer Matthew Bryngelson following revelations he had ties to a white supremacy organization and expressed racist views while still on duty.
The results of the B oi se P o li c e investigation into potential racism are out, a look at Native American education in Idaho, the fate of a senior living facility is uncertain, an update on the state budget and a breakdown of the Boise State of the City address.
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.
Our journalist panel today:
Carly Flandro, reporter with Idaho Ed News
Clark Corbin with the Idaho Capital Sun
Melissa Davlin, host of Idaho Reports on Idaho Public Television
Ian Max Stevenson, reporter with the Idaho Statesman
Rachel Cohen with Boise State Public Radio

**What does Tuesday's election mean for Idaho schools, growth and kids?** May 18, 2023
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This week 33 out of 44 Idaho counties held elections to raise taxes for schools, sewers and libraries.
Not all of them were successful, including the failure of the $500 million West Ada school levy. This week’s vote comes after the Idaho legislature made changes to when schools can hold bond and levy elections.
What do Tuesday's results mean for schools, growth, and kids? Kevin Richert, senior reporter and blogger with Idaho Education News, joined Idaho Matters to help us answer those questions.

A child sitting on their parent's shoulders looking at an owl perched in front of a tan banner. — **One group is helping to save raptors, one festival at a time** May 18, 2023
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Last year's Raptor Fest was a big hit with raptors and attendees!( Jim Max)
It’s finally springtime and that means there are baby birds, ducks and geese all over the place. If you live in Boise you will see them all over the parks and around the edges of downtown.
Springtime means it’s also time for baby birds to start hatching in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, which is where eagles, hawks, owls and falcons come to nest and raise their young.
The Birds of Prey NCA Partnership is a nonprofit group that works to help the birds and educate folks about the public land south of Kuna.
The group’s Raptor Fest is set for June 3 and partnership board member, Matthew Podolsky and partnership president Steve Alsup join Idaho Matters to talk more.

Hawkins Range Reserve offers new recreational trails May 18, 2023

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If you're a fan of the Boise Foothills, you'll want to check out the most recent addition to the area's trails, located in the Hawkins Range Reserve. The added space gives the public official access to 393 acres of new recreational land.

The new trail is a one-way, 5.7 mile loop with a cutoff to a shorter 1.5 mile trek. The trail will be managed by Ridge to Rivers and is subject to seasonal closures like all foothills trails. Dogs are also required to stay leashed until mid-June to protect elk in the area.

Director of Parks and Recreation Doug Holloway and Open Space Superintendent Lisa Duplessie joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the reserve.