Idaho Public Television

01/23/2025

Escape to the land of make-believe and happy trees with episodes of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' and 'The Best of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross,' on IdahoPTV!

Start and end your workweek on a high note every Monday and Friday at 6 PM on our PLUS channel.🚂 🎨

01/15/2025

Tomorrow, January 16, join NOVA Education on an adventure into the world of submersibles being designed to explore the deepest parts of the oceans! 🌎

On January 16, join NOVA on a virtual field trip into the world of submersibles being designed to explore the deepest parts of the oceans!

Featured in NOVA’s "Building Stuff," Triton Submarines is a submersible manufacturing company that designs submersibles used for research, exploration, and even film production. In this virtual field trip, CEO and Co-Founder, Patrick Lahey will take us on a tour of the facility where submersibles are manufactured and explore several of the cutting-edge submersibles in different phases of the build process.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4ix1H4B

01/14/2025

Did you enjoy the Season 5 premiere of All Creatures Great and Small? Don’t wait to see what happens next—binge all episodes of Season 5 now!

With a donation of just $60 or by becoming a sustainer for $5/month, you’ll unlock PBS Passport. This exclusive benefit gives you access to stream thousands of PBS programs and local IdahoPTV productions.

Visit idahoptv.org/donate to start watching!

01/09/2025

It’s not too late to get your 2025 Outdoor Idaho Calendar!🎉

With breathtaking images from our 'Iconic Idaho' photo contest, this calendar is a true celebration of the Gem State’s natural beauty. Don't miss out—get yours today at Idahoptv.org/donate before they’re gone!

01/08/2025

Tune in Tuesday, January 14, at 10:00PM for "Journey to America: With Newt and Callista Gingrich." This inspiring special celebrates the journeys of nine individuals from diverse backgrounds who pursued the American dream and made lasting contributions to our nation.

Learn more at https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/callista-and-newt-gingrich-highlight-the-stories-of-immigrants-and-their-impact-on-american-life/.

01/07/2025

Idaho Educators!
Don't miss your chance to join this FREE professional development workshop on January 22.

IdahoPTV - We harness the power of public media to encourage lifelong learning, connect our communities, and enrich the lives of all Idahoans.

01/06/2025

Governor Brad Little delivers his State of the State Address Monday, January 6th, 2025.

01/06/2025

January 'Channels' is now online! Get a sneak peek at upcoming new series premieres, new documentaries and more in the January issue of our program guide, Channels.

Read now: https://indd.adobe.com/view/4b9b7d9d-96d8-4c88-811d-d3a3a93567b7

01/03/2025

January's PBS Books Readers Club's selection is "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. 📚 🐙

This award-winning debut novel tells the story of a friendship between a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus and a 70-year-old widow who cleans at the aquarium where Marcellus lives. Get ready to laugh, cry, and marvel at this unforgettable tale of unlikely friendships and second chances.

Don't forget to tune-in on Wednesday, January 29 for a new episode of the "Readers Club" digital video series, hosted by Author Shelby Van Pelt.

Don’t miss out— join the conversation about Remarkably Bright Creatures, now! https://www.facebook.com/events/1105493277838188

01/02/2025

No better way to ring in the New Year than with a new winners album from the Outdoor Idaho photo contest! 🎉

12/31/2024

Known for his humble beginnings and unlikely road to the White House, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who recently passed away, was the longest-living American president.

Tune in to IdahoPTV tonight at 7 PM for two back-to-back features highlighting his life and legacy.

12/30/2024

Outdoor Idaho Calendar Update!

We are excited to announce the debut of our long-awaited “Iconic Idaho” calendar! This beautiful calendar will be available as a thank-you gift when you donate to Idaho Public Television during the months of December and January. 𝐀 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝐭𝐡.

Creating this calendar was a labor of love. It took many hours, a committee of talented judges, and multiple rounds of edits. After carefully selecting from hundreds of incredible photo entries, we are thrilled to finally share this stunning calendar with you!

As a nonprofit organization, the funds raised through your support go directly towards our mission, helping us provide valuable resources and services to communities across Idaho. Items like this calendar serve as a meaningful way to thank our generous donors while also furthering our work in the community. Your choice to support Outdoor Idaho through donating is deeply appreciated and makes a significant impact.

Without further ado, please join us in congratulating our winning photographers, whose incredible talents have allowed us to capture the diversity and beauty of Idaho's outdoors.

Congratulations to Andrew Belcher, Breezy Bird, Craig Bartschi, Stacy Gessler, Joe Foster, Jun Forest, Jamie Hompland, Brandon Hoxie, Barbara Kalisch, Charles Krator, Chris Link, Sandy Lindberg, Moses Mexia Jr, Dodi Newbill, Nette Shaff, Faustina Peters, Kristin Palmer, Nick Poling, Annie Pflueger, Sean Pursley, James Deitrick, Ryan Weaver, Kelsey Webster, Jonathon Wilcox, Loy Schroeder, Pam Russell, Brian Wartchow, Dan Eskelson and Diego Silva!

Thank you for being part of our journey and for helping us continue to celebrate the magnificent landscapes and wildlife of our beloved state.

Warm regards,
The Outdoor Idaho Team

12/30/2024

We still have tickets left for the season 5 premiere of 'All Creatures Great & Small' at The Flicks theatre in Boise!

Date: This Saturday, January 4
Time: 3:00pm
Location: The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain in Boise, Idaho

This event is FREE, so bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening with your favorite veterinary team in Yorkshire! We can't wait to see you there!

RSVP here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r4tt2er

12/19/2024

Join us at for a special free screening of the season 5 premiere of 'All Creatures Great & Small' at The Flicks theatre in Boise! We have two separate showtimes available so take your pick and register below.

Date: Saturday, January 4
Time: 1:30pm OR 3:00pm
Location: The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain in Boise, Idaho

Both showtimes are FREE, so bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening with your favorite veterinary team in Yorkshire. We can't wait to see you there!

RSVP here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r4tt2er

12/18/2024

Our IdahoPTV team is getting into the holiday spirit! From rocking festive sweaters to building gingerbread houses and exchanging gifts, we're all about spreading cheer. Which festive look is your favorite? 🎄✨

12/11/2024

Don't miss Joe Bonamassa live in Pocatello on August 6, 2025! 🎶

Experience the electrifying energy of one of the greatest blues-rock guitarists of our time. Get your tickets now by donating to Idaho Public Television at iadhoptv.org/donate.

12/10/2024

❄️Thanks to everyone who helped make Decemberfest 2024 so amazing! ❄️

Whether you watched, volunteered, or donated, your contributions ensure we can continue delivering exceptional programming that enriches our community.

A special shout-out to the volunteer groups who worked the phone bank over the weekend, Boise State School of Public Service, El Korah Shriners, Rotary District 5400 and Boise Basin Quilters. Your support and hard work made this event possible!

Additional special thanks to Fred Choate for his stunning live painting which always adds a unique touch to Decemberfest, and to WinCo for generously feeding our volunteers and IdahoPTV staff.

We are deeply grateful for your support in fulfilling our mission of telling Idaho’s stories. Thank you all for championing quality television and lifelong learning!

12/06/2024

It's time! This beautiful Outdoor Idaho photo contest calendar, featuring stunning photos of Idaho's landscapes and wildlife, is now available as a thank-you gift when you donate to Idaho Public Television during December and January.

To donate and receive your calendar, visit idahoptv.org/donate, search the word 'calendar,' and add the calendar to your cart before checking out. Donors can pay all at once or spread the donation over 12 months.

As a nonprofit organization, the funds raised through your support go directly towards our mission, helping us provide valuable resources and services to communities across Idaho.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you love the first-ever Iconic Idaho calendar!