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ICCU will move downtown branch, with construction of new tower set to start

City of Boise says it won’t release Murgoitio legal report, but emphasizes ‘NO plans’ for development

Boise S

Closure of problem-plagued Idaho 55 project will extend into December

Construction

‘It was pretty overdue’: Boise library book returned 110 years late

Boise

Treasure Valley woman starts creative vending machine business in Caldwell, Boise

GetLocal

Assisted living to transitional housing on the Boise Bench? Inside Boise Rescue Mission’s new proposal

Affordable Housing

New Idaho State Department of Agriculture diagnostic lab opens in Boise

Agribusiness

Update: Idaho 55 will remain closed through at least Monday

Construction

Something other than beer is brewing at Edge

GetLocal

Review: New national podcast (slowly) tells the story of Bruce Willis and Hailey, Idaho

Opinion & Analysis

Economic growth, frustration and deferred dreams fueling tens of thousands of job resignations in Idaho

Economy

Business

Pancake House co-owner says sale could mean end of popular McCall restaurant

Boise works to land major business expansion. Could it be Micron?

Rodriguez Bakery brings its Idaho-made tortillas to stores and restaurants across the state

Scheels spent years looking at Idaho. Records indicate it didn’t land the financial incentives it hoped for

Event recognizes group of Idaho businesses attaining “A round” funding

Meridian

Following ballot recount Luke Cavener will keep his seat on Meridian City Council

The Village at Meridian announces holiday activities

Meridian City Council takes steps to approve new downtown-area urban renewal district

New fire and police precinct planned for northwest Meridian

Scheels spent years looking at Idaho. Records indicate it didn’t land the financial incentives it hoped for

Growth brings increased complaints about traffic. But cities like Meridian say they can’t just stop new construction

Inside Idaho

Bear aware: Inside Idaho’s grizzly

Inside the cat with a big body and pointy ears roaming Idaho’s forests

No bull: The native fish some Idaho anglers overlook

Get Local

Treasure Valley woman starts creative vending machine business in Caldwell, Boise

Something other than beer is brewing at Edge

Rodriguez Bakery brings its Idaho-made tortillas to stores and restaurants across the state

Project Tracker

Saratoga Apartments

Brundage Mountain Resort Expansion

Prescott Ridge

More projects & search

Downtown Boise

ICCU will move downtown branch, with construction of new tower set to start

As Downtown Boise’s skyline evolves, will it see a “new tallest” building?

Downtown parking garages see usage grow from last fall, but remain below pre-pandemic level

McCall area

Closure of problem-plagued Idaho 55 project will extend into December

Update: Idaho 55 will remain closed through at least Monday

McCall City Council approves revamped library plans

Pancake House co-owner says sale could mean end of popular McCall restaurant

Valley County and United Payette come together to conserve endowment lands

‘Home-grown vision’: Homes, new lodge, ski upgrades and more planned for Brundage

Going Up

ICCU will move downtown branch, with construction of new tower set to start

Closure of problem-plagued Idaho 55 project will extend into December

Update: Idaho 55 will remain closed through at least Monday

Startups

Event recognizes group of Idaho businesses attaining “A round” funding

Boise’s Lovevery lands large funding round & hopes for IPO with growing revenue, product line

Laser-engraved floorplans & building security solution win top prizes at Hacking for Homebuilding competition

Housing Crisis

Getting by: Boise State grad students struggling with high rents, few housing choices

Boise-area housing prices flatten as pace of market slows

Judge dismissed unemployment benefits lawsuit against Gov. Little, IDOL

Idaho to lose tens of millions in emergency rental aid, but Boise set to get more

Data shows Boise-area housing market is slowing (but it’s still pretty fast)

Treasure Valley Latino homebuyers helping to buoy nationwide spike in ownership

You Asked

You Asked: The Roosevelt Market closed again. Will it reopen?

You Asked: What’s happening at the site of the burned down Los Mariachis?

You Asked: Why can’t some Boise residents vote in the city’s sewer bond election?

You Asked: What’s the construction at Shore Lodge for?

You asked: What’s the construction in the Idaho Statehouse rotunda for?

You Asked: Will new Albertsons stores in Meridian, Star be like the Market Street flagship?

Deep Dive

City, FAA say feds didn’t pay for Murgoitio site. Documents provide insight into 1990s process

A new town with 15,000 homes at Ada-Elmore line? Elmore officials wrestle with next step for Mayfield Townsite

Property tax on your house keeps going up. But many commercial properties see a different story

Consultant helps Boise State evaluate conference future, records show: How the Broncos stack up

Murgoitio park trade: Records shed new light on possible swap – and what the city can and can’t do

Treasure Valley housing crisis causes ripples across economy, community

Food & Drink

Rodriguez Bakery brings its Idaho-made tortillas to stores and restaurants across the state

‘Adapt and overcome’: Boise’s Golden Wheel plans to reopen, inspired by young footballer players

Downtown pizza place closes for good, donates remaining food

From spuds to strawberries: Simplot’s new business venture

You Asked: What’s happening at the site of the burned down Los Mariachis?

What’s a switchel? Innovative Idaho drink wins Trailmix competition for cash & Albertsons exposure