Frankie Barnhill
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Boise, ID, United States
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Idaho survey shows statewide anxiety about the speed of growth, support for all-day kindergarten
The seventh annual report asked a range of questions to help determine what motivates people who call the Gem State home, and potentially influence policy at the statehouse. → Read More
Winter green thumb? How this Boise kitchen gardener is already preparing for spring blooms
The ground is frosty and Idaho winter is in full effect. But Jamie Brennan with Gold Feather Gardens in Boise says it's not too early to think about spring — specifically — spring veggie gardens. → Read More
How A New Group Is Trying To Strengthen Idaho's Food System — Despite COVID
Idaho Matters learns about FARE Idaho, a new trade organization representing all aspects of the food sector — from farmers and ranchers, to food and beverage producers — to independent restaurants and bars. The group was formed in 2020 after the disruptions to the industry due to COVID-19. → Read More
Treefort Music Fest Is Planning To Bring The Music Back To Boise This Fall
Last week, Boise’s Treefort Music Fest announced 369 bands and musical acts set to play the event this September. After Treefort cancelled their March 2020 event due to COVID-19, last week's announcement gave indie music lovers in the Treasure Valley something to look forward to soon. But the pandemic isn’t over. How are festival organizers adjusting things to keep the community safe? Idaho… → Read More
One Year After The Music Stopped In Idaho
It’s been a more than a year since bands and musicians across the world cancelled tours and live music stopped. This week in Boise — if we weren’t in a → Read More
Idahoans Reflect On How Their Lives Have Changed Since COVID Hit
It’s been one year since the state confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Idaho. Later this week marks the first case of community spread in Blaine County → Read More
Trying To Buy A House In Boise? Here's How Wild The Market Is Today
Trying to buy a home in Idaho’s capital city is getting harder by the month. T he Boise housing market was soaring pre-pandemic. Now? It feels like a → Read More
Idaho State Health Department Director On Vaccination Effort: "We Are In A Race"
Idaho is approaching the one-year anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in the state. The state has been vaccinating eligible residents since → Read More
"Nuestras Voces" Events Highlight Idaho's Latino Arts, Culture And History
Idaho’s growing Latino population has a rich culture of arts and history. In honor of that culture, the Idaho State Museum is hosting a series of virtual → Read More
A Look At Burnout During The Age Of Coronavirus
“Burnout” is a feeling many Idahoans can relate to these days. From the political upheaval in the country, and the anxiety that comes with trying to get → Read More
From Wildlife To Monuments, Biden Looks To Change Environmental Policy
We are less than a week into the new Biden Administration, but already there are significant changes in the country’s direction. This may be most true when → Read More
Need An Escape? This List Of Streaming Movies Should Help
It’s a long winter, made longer by the continued COVID-19 pandemic. We could all use an escape right now. → Read More
In Beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene, Toxins At Bottom Of The Lake Prompt Review
Lake Coeur d’Alene is one of the most beautiful natural lakes in the northwest. The North Idaho body of water is home to flora and fauna and is an → Read More
Study: Rural Residents Hesitant To Receive Vaccine — But A Trusted Doctor Can Help
As of Tuesday morning, the state reports 10,762 people have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho. With a population of more than 1.8 → Read More
Idaho Reacts After Trump Supporters Violently Occupy The U.S. Capitol
President Trump incited a violent mob of his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol after months of refusing to acknowledge he lost his bid for a second term → Read More
Is Our Democracy Broken? This Expert Says No, And Shares His Reasons For Hope
Wednesday, a Trump supporter carried a Confederate flag — a symbol of hate and the Confederacy — through the halls of the U.S. Capitol during a violent → Read More
Best Of Idaho Matters In 2020: Idaho Reacts To Kamala Harris Breaking Boundaries
As 2020 wraps up, we're taking a moment to reflect on some of our favorite conversations from the year. In this Nov. 12 show, Idaho Matters spoke with → Read More
How The FCC Is Trying To Improve Internet Connectivity For Idaho Tribes
Rural communities are generally under-served by high-speed internet. Often, the costs of providing the service across open spaces cannot be recovered → Read More
Shopping Local Idaho Businesses Is More Important Than Ever This Pandemic Year
Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? This year, with so many people staying home to avoid exposure to COVID-19, big online retailers have gotten a → Read More
How A Garden City Small Business And Venue Is Staying Afloat
Music and performing arts venues were some of the first things to shut down last spring during the pandemic and have largely remained closed even as → Read More