Katie Kloppenburg

2 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Katie Kloppenburg

With the warmer weather here in Boise, you may start thinking of getting out on the Greenbelt: as a form of exercise, leisurely walking or as a way to get to work. The Boise River Greenbelt stretches 29 miles on the north and south sides of the river, passing through the city and a series of parks. With the popularity of the Greenbelt, lots of people use it every day. Depending on the weather, portions of the pathway can be full with people, dogs, bikes and scooters, all going different speeds.

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice |Katie Kloppenburg |Julie Luchetta

Nearly every county in Idaho held a consolidated election on Tuesday. More than two dozen Idaho school districts asked voters to approve funding, either through levies or bonds. In total, they added up to nearly a quarter of a billion dollars, with a handful passing across the state. Here’s a breakdown of the top races. The Middleton School District asked voters to approve a $19.9 million bond to build a new elementary school to deal with overcrowding. The 20 year bond failed to get a supermajority.

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Troy Oppie |Katie Kloppenburg

Bryan Kohberger, the man suspected of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, appeared in court Thursday. Fourth district judge Steven Hippler issued a written order following the public portion of the hearing, demanding both parties retain documents and communication records, following what he wrote was the broadcast of sensitive case information on the television show "Dateline" last week. Hippler in open court asked prosecutors to recommend names to lead an investigation.

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Samantha Wright |Katie Kloppenburg

More adults are getting diagnosed with ADHD and autism every year. In 2023, the CDC estimated 15.5 million adults in the United States had a current ADHD diagnosis and just over half were diagnosed as an adult. For autism, and men are nearly four times more likely to be diagnosed compared to women. Autism is a neurological disorder that affects things like social skills and communication. In Idaho, around 30,000 adults have an autism diagnosis, according to the National Library of Medicine.

2 months ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Katie Kloppenburg

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean responded to a letter from Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador earlier this month, saying the City is “flying two flags in defiance of the law.”That law is the recently passed House Bill 96 and it prohibits non-official flags from being displayed on government property. The statute does not define the type of crime violators are committing nor which penalties they should face.