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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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Former Boise Police chief discusses his decision to run for mayor May 08, 2023

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(Lacey Daley / Boise State Public Radio)

The November election is six months away and already the race for Boise mayor is heating up.

Former Boise Police Chief Mike Masterson has tossed his hat into the ring for the job, giving current Boise Mayor Lauren McLean some competition. Masterson retired as police chief in 2015 and our Morning Edition host George Prentice wanted to find out why he wanted to be mayor of Idaho’s capital city.

**Students help solve water problems in the southwest** May 08, 2023
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(BES Photo / Flickr Creative Commons)
This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on April 17, 2023.
All across the southwest, there’s a problem. There’s not enough water to go around and the water that does arrive often falls far away from where people live, leading to tense conversations about how and where it should be used.
A new project is trying to bridge the gap, starting with the youngest water users. KUNC’s Alex Hager reports for the Mountain West News Bureau.

**New program to provide mental health services to wildland firefighters** May 08, 2023
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(Boise National Forest)
According to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, an average of 17 wildland firefighters die every year while fighting fires and many others are injured.
The foundation works to help firefighters and their families during these tragedies and this month they launched their Wildland Firefighter Mental Health Program, which provides counseling services to both firefighters and their families for free.
Burk Minor, the Executive Director of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and counselor Ashley Taylor who will be providing services to the program joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

**'Happy Place:' An author interview with Emily Henry** May 08, 2023
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( Berkley )
If you’re looking for the perfect book to kick off an early summer with, look no further! Emily Henry is back with her latest novel, Happy Place which is a story full of humor, friendship, romance and seaside charm.
Henry joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her newest book.

A white vote here sign in front of the Idaho Power sign. — **Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 5, 2023** May 05, 2023
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(Frankie Barnhill / Boise State Public Radio)
It’s Friday, which means it's time to take a look at the news that made headlines this week, including an update on the Lori Vallow Daybell case and why a new coalition that is looking to open Idaho's primaries.
Our journalist panel today:
Clark Corbin with the Idaho Capital Sun
James Dawson with Boise State Public Radio News
Nate Eaton, News Director at EastIdahoNews.com

**Daughters of the British Empire prepare for King Charles III's coronation in Idaho** May 05, 2023
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A nighttime rehearsal in central London for the coronation of King Charles III, which will take place this weekend.(James Manning / PA Images via Getty Images)
After 70 years as heir to the throne, the Prince of Wales will officially become King Charles III this weekend.
Millions of people will be watching the pageantry and ceremony, including two British transplants who are currently in Idaho. Cathy Rushton and Victoria Sunderland are both Daughters of the British Empire and they’re making big plans for the event.
Our Morning Edition host George Prentice sat down with them to talk about the coronation, the royal family and getting up early to watch the ceremony.

Latinos Unidos returns for its second year May 04, 2023

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( Poder of Idaho)

Next week, PODER of Idaho will be hosting its 2nd annual Latinos Unidos Conference.

The organization is dedicated to empowering immigrant communities in Idaho. The theme of the conference is “Building Latino Power," which will focus on strengthening equity, justice and economic prosperity for the state's Latino community.

Jacky Vazquez, communication manager with PODER and Director of Programs and Operations Raquel Reyes joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the upcoming event.

**A look at the deer population in McCall and why its a problem** May 04, 2023
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(Richard Carter / Flickr Creative Commons)
The City of McCall has a longstanding wild deer problem. Idaho Fish and Game said they counted 258 wild deer in city limits several weeks ago, and that number is only growing.
That’s why city officials need the public’s input. On Thursday, May 4, the wild deer issue will be a topic of discussion at a town hall meeting.
Regan Berkley is a regional wildlife manager and she works out of the Idaho Fish and Game office in McCall. She sat down with Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk about the deer numbers, an infestation of “exotic” lice and what options may be in front of the resort community.

**Making hiking trails more accessible with 'mini tanks'** May 04, 2023
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(Dustin Jones / Flickr)
Our region is known for beautiful mountain trails, but for those with a disability, hiking can be difficult. One state park in Colorado has worked to fix that.
Emma Vandeneinde of the Mountain West News Bureau takes us on a hike there with some new technology that they hope to expand to other outdoor areas.

The cover of "The Still Small Voice" by Brenda Stanley. — **'The Still Small Voice:' An author interview with Brenda Stanley** May 04, 2023
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( Twisted Pen Publishing)
Brenda Stanley is a writer and journalist who spent more than two decades as a news anchor and investigative reporter with the NBC affiliate in eastern Idaho.
Her work has been recognized by the Scripps Howard Foundation and the Hearst Journalism Awards. She joined Idaho Matters to talk about her latest novel, "The Still Small Voice."

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