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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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**City of Boise re-writes zoning with more diverse representation** Sep 28, 2022
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(City of Boise / via Facebook)
The city of Boise is re-writing its zoning codes, which is no easy task. The city’s codes have not been updated this way for over 50 years and officials wanted to get more diverse input from the people who live in the city during this process.
Our Morning Edition host George Prentice sat down with Lindsay Moser, the Community Manager for Planning and Development Services, Kyle Patterson, Director of Innovation and Performance for the city and Tara Bingham, a Boise State master's student who interned with the city.

A death cap mushroom pops up through grass in a Boise neighborhood.jpeg — **Death cap mushrooms are back in Boise** Sep 28, 2022
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A death cap mushroom pops up through grass in a Boise residential neighborhood.(Susan Stacy / Posted by joemat on iNaturalist)
Over the weekend, the death cap mushroom was likely identified for the second September in a row in Boise.
The extremely toxic fungus is a concern for parents and pet owners. The Mountain West News Bureau’s Madelyn Beck reports what it is, how it got here and what to do about it.

**Idaho’s Latino community: past, present and future** Sep 27, 2022
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( 150 years Latinos in Idaho Corrido Project Facebook Page)
As Idaho’s Latino community continues to grow, we wanted to take a minute during Hispanic Heritage Month to talk about the past, present and future of the community in the Gem State.
In the past, Hispanic Idahoans have played a huge part in the economic and cultural development of Idaho. Currently, Latinos face a variety of issues, including income inequality and finding access to healthcare.
Natalie Camacho Mendoza, the owner of Camacho Mendoza Law and Ana Maria Schachtell, Project Director of the Idaho Corrido Music Project, joins Idaho Matters to explore some of these themes.

**Getting more mental health resources into rural Idaho** Sep 27, 2022
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McCall, ID(Amy Goodman / Flickr)
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the number of people struggling with anxiety and depression.
However, these higher rates aren't just being seen among adults, but children as well. According to St. Luke's Health System, one out of four kids in Idaho suffers from mental illness. And mental health resources can be hard to find in many rural parts of the state.
St. Luke's has made getting help to rural communities a priority and will be holding a screening of the Ken Burns documentary "Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Health," along with an open discussion in McCall. The plan is to hold more of these discussions in Twin Falls and Hailey.
Dr. Gretchen Gudmundsen, a clinical psychologist and Erin Pfaeffle, Senior Director of Community Health and Engagement at St. Luke's Health System, join Idaho Matters to talk more about the event.

**Celebrating Day of the Dead in Sun Valley** Sep 27, 2022
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Dia de los Muertos altar( Sun Valley Museum of Art)
Each year during the fall, families come together to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos honoring loved ones who have passed away, an for a small window of time, welcoming their souls back for a brief reunion with the living.
This year the Sun Valley Museum of Art is commemorating the day of the dead with a series of events featuring artists, authors, music and workshops. Kristine Bretall, Director of Performing Arts and Lectures at Sun Valley Museum of Art and Regina Marchi, Rutgers Professor and author joins Idaho Matters to talk more about the program.

**Boise police chief resigns amid controversy** Sep 26, 2022
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Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee( City of Boise)
Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee resigned from his job last Friday at the request of Mayor Lauren McLean.
The resignation comes just hours after KTVB reported that nine police officers had filed complaints against Lee and that the head of the Office of Police Accountability had recommended the Chief be suspended.
The resignation comes five months after a tort claim was filed by another officer. KTVB crime reporter Alex Duggan joins Idaho Matters to break down the latest on the story.

Governor Brad Little declines debate invitation Sep 26, 2022

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(AP Images)

Idaho Governor Brad Little said he would not be taking part in a debate with his challengers in the November election.

Little said the people of Idaho already know his track record.

Both of Idaho's U.S. Representatives, Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, also said they would not take part in a 30-year tradition of debate on Idaho Public Television.

The host of “Idaho Reports,” Melissa Davlin, is also the host and producer of “Idaho Debates” and she joins Idaho Matters to talk about this story.

So is Idaho part of a national trend? And what does it mean for voters when candidates won’t debate? Idaho Matters asked Jaclyn Kettler, associate professor of political science at Boise State University, to answer these questions.

Amtrak service could be returning to Boise Sep 26, 2022

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Since the last Amtrak train pulled out of the Boise Depot over two decades ago, there have been efforts to reinstate the service.

However, it wasn't until recently that those efforts gained traction with a recent program that could renew 750 miles of train routes through Boise and much of southern Idaho.

Our Morning Edition host George Prentice sat down with Bre Brush, Boise Mayor McLean's Chief Advisor on Transportation, to talk more about the Corridor ID Program.

**Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 23, 2022** Sep 23, 2022
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(James Dawson / Boise State Public Radio)
Idaho Governor Brad Little will not be participating in upcoming election debates, Bonneville County is enhancing ballot security, virtual meetings for some public agencies could be going away, Meridian is grappling with the affordable housing crisis and animal shelters are seeing an increase in pet surrenders – 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:
Rachel Spacek with Idaho Statesman
Clark Corbin with the Idaho Capital Sun
Nate Eaton, News Director at EastIdahoNews.com
Scott McIntosh, Opinion Editor at the Idaho Statesman
Madelyn Beck, Mountain West News Bureau Reporter with Boise State Public Radio

A lighted box office sign with red and blue LED lights in a line. — **Opening week at the Toronto Film Festival with Idaho Matters** Sep 23, 2022
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( Kelsey Thomson)
Resident film critic George Prentice is back at the Toronto International Film Festival for its first in-person event since the pandemic.
He joined Idaho Matters to give us a peek at the red carpet and what to expect at the box office.

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