Samantha Wright
Idaho Matters Senior Producer at Boise State Public Radio (Boise, ID)
Host at All Things Considered
I am a reporter and All Things Considered Host @KBSX915. RTs don't equal endorsement.
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3 weeks ago |
boisestatepublicradio.org | Samantha Wright
For 65 years the Ada County Medical Society has been bringing doctors and medical professionals together to build a stronger community. Every year the group honors those who have contributed significantly to the local medical community, and Idaho Matters was honored to receive a "Friend of Medicine Award."Since 1991, the ACMS has recognized those “exemplifying the highest professional ideals.” This year they gave their to Dr. Steven Writer with the Saint Alphonsus Heart Institute.
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3 weeks ago |
boisestatepublicradio.org | Samantha Wright
Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive, and harder to keep. In our region, one of the most important causes is climate change-fueled wildfires. Recent federal data shows non-renewals spiraling in many places, and annual premiums jumping hundreds of dollars from one year to the next. For example, in Idaho’s Boise County, non-renewal rates nearly tripled in five years.
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4 weeks ago |
boisestatepublicradio.org | Samantha Wright
Executions are on hold in Idaho, the Perpetua Resources’ mine has been awarded another round of funding, scams and robocalls continue to be an issue and immigrants in Idaho are facing difficulties. 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.
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4 weeks ago |
boisestatepublicradio.org | Samantha Wright
When the sun goes down, most of us are safe and snug in our beds, but outside our walls, all kinds of wildlife are stirring. From grizzly bears to moths, squid to owls, there’s a whole world that comes alive at night. Charles Hood is a naturalist who has been studying what happens after dark. His new book, “Nature at Night,” is out now. He joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the fascinating ecosystem that arises after sunset.
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4 weeks ago |
boisestatepublicradio.org | Samantha Wright
Monday, May 26 marked Memorial Day, a day set aside for reflection and remembering those who have served in our country's armed forces. But the Idaho Military Vehicle Preservation Association spends its entire year remembering the past and working to preserve it. The further you get away from an event happening, the easier it is to forget Erik Kunkel, Club Quartermaster “We sit around and talk about history and how to maintain vehicles.”Eric Kunkel is the Club's Quartermaster.
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