Troy Oppie

3 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Troy Oppie

A new study shows the potential for predicting harmful algal blooms (HABs) in ocean ecosystems. The University of Washington study was recently published in the Journal Nature Communications. Senior Scientist Brook Nunn says they found specific classes of bacteria that appeared to be indicators of a coming harmful algal bloom. “"We found that the ocean's bacteria can detect small changes in the ecosystem which can serve as warning signals, if we know how to interpret them,” Nunn said.

3 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Troy Oppie

The U of I - Phoenix deal has reached an end, Idaho State Police assist in ICE's deportation efforts, cuts to the U.S. Forest Service force closures of ranger stations, an Idahoan has been confirmed to lead the U.S. Forest Service and a look at how Democrats in the Gem State have changed over time. 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.

3 weeks ago | kisu.org | Troy Oppie

The U of I - Phoenix deal has reached an end, Idaho State Police assist in ICE's deportation efforts, cuts to the U.S. Forest Service force closures of ranger stations, an Idahoan has been confirmed to lead the U.S. Forest Service and a look at how Democrats in the Gem State have changed over time. 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.

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 | Troy Oppie |Julie Luchetta

Former State Rep. Jeanne Givens, the first Native American woman elected to the Idaho Statehouse, has died. A member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe born in Plummer, Idaho, she represented District 4 at the Statehouse . She served two terms from 1985 to 1989, and served on the Indian Affairs, Business, Education, State Affairs and Health and Welfare committeesIn 1988, she became the first native woman to ever run for a seat in the U.S. congress, but was defeated by Republican Larry Craig.