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For 60 years, Public Television has connected Idahoans across our vast state, preserving our shared heritage and ensuring that everyone has access to essential educational resources, emergency information, and programming that reflects Idaho's values.

 

We are the state's only free media service that provides essential programming to every Idaho community, reaching all 44 counties and serving nearly 830,000 unique viewers with 7.3 million overall views every month. 

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With learning goals, games, activities and more, PBS KIDS provides valuable tools along with every program, ensuring learning can be both entertaining and fun.

Our educators directly engage with Idaho homeschool groups, schools, libraries, and community organizations to provide vital literacy, science, math, and coding support.

Idaho Reports has provided thoughtful, nonpartisan coverage of the statehouse for more than three decades. 

We serve as Idaho's storyteller, capturing and preserving our rich heritage for all generations with content that highlights Idaho's unique history, culture, and civic affairs.

In Your Neighborhood

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Viewers Like You

Hear stories from across the Gem State about how viewers are connecting with IdahoPTV

Lise's Story

Music teacher Lise Hensen discovered how PBS KIDS programs are not just entertaining, but provide educational resources that can be used in the classroom and beyond.

The Hamptons' Story

For the Hamptons, Idaho Public Television is essential viewing and an important investment for quality programming and news reporting.

Dan's Story

Growing up in a small Idaho town, Dan had limited options when it came to television channels. Idaho Public Television was not only one of the channels he was able to receive, but one that would make a lasting impression. 

Jesus' Story

When Jesus moved to America from the Basque country in 1975, he didn't speak English. Through watching Sesame Street and other educational programs on IdahoPTV, his language skills were able to develop quickly and his world expanded.

The DeWitts' Story

When Carolyn and Floyd DeWitt discovered Idaho Public Television in the 90's, it quickly became a large part of their family in more ways than just programming.

The Morgans' Story

Finding a program the whole family can agree on can be a challenge, but not for the Morgans, who choose IdahoPTV for news, education and entertainment.