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Boise State, two other schools say Mtn. West sandbagged and owes them millions

Railing falls off W. Parkcenter Bridge into Boise River. Police looking for suspects

Albertsons’ attorneys want to know why Kroger ousted CEO. Now he has to tell judge about it in case involving singer Jewel

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‘Thank you for an incredible journey’: Boise bagel shop to bid farewell

From flowers to onions to the ‘Melon Man’: Local farmers bring ‘vine ripe’ produce to area families

Trump admin. puts out new ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ list. Boise’s no longer on it

ICCU explains prolonged online outage

Big growth in Idaho: 2025 Peak 43 winners announced

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New Italian deli to open in Meridian

Idaho’s oldest rodeo celebrates 114 years of honoring tribal culture and veterans

Condos, hotel, skyline events space and ‘event lawn’ part of one idea for Albertsons Stadium’s east side lot

Two-story mixed-use building going up near Caldwell’s Indian Creek Plaza

New ‘cozy vibe’ coffee shop to open in Eagle

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Boise State, two other schools say Mtn. West sandbagged and owes them millions

Albertsons’ attorneys want to know why Kroger ousted CEO. Now he has to tell judge about it in case involving singer Jewel

Big growth in Idaho: 2025 Peak 43 winners announced

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‘Thank you for an incredible journey’: Boise bagel shop to bid farewell

From flowers to onions to the ‘Melon Man’: Local farmers bring ‘vine ripe’ produce to area families

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‘Thank you for an incredible journey’: Boise bagel shop to bid farewell

‘Ongi etorri lagunak:’ Some key Basque phrases to brush up on for Jaialdi!

Apartments could sprout up by The Torch

‘A lot of options’: Bank offers half-block for sale in downtown Boise core

Whole Foods closes taproom, ponders what’s next

Apartments could pop up next to Whole Foods

Amazon subsdiary sets up shop in Boise with plan for ‘long-term growth’

Railing falls off W. Parkcenter Bridge into Boise River. Police looking for suspects

‘Thank you for an incredible journey’: Boise bagel shop to bid farewell

Trump admin. puts out new ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ list. Boise’s no longer on it

ICCU explains prolonged online outage

Condos, hotel, skyline events space and ‘event lawn’ part of one idea for Albertsons Stadium’s east side lot

Boise Cold Storage fined $74,500 for EPA violations

Man sues city over Boise River island. Claims he owns it, and police used fire he set to ‘get rid of him’

New Italian deli to open in Meridian

Mix of homes, retail, industrial could take shape at Chinden and Highway 16

Bombay Grill to open a second location

Meridian City Council to let voters decide on $5 million public safety levy

New West Ada elementary could come to South Meridian

Meridian City Council rejects raises, but approves increase for mayor

‘Tight squeeze:’ Ada County Sheriff looks to double the size of its training center

Nampa votes: City considers Idaho Center, tax questions

Maintenance costs? Agreement terms? Nampa mayor, CWI president answer questions on possible Idaho Center transfer

Deer Flat could grow with land deal

‘The most formative years’: Saint Alphonsus launches new family medicine residency program

‘The city was… holding this property back’: Nampa to consider transfer of Idaho Center to another public entity

Nampa cuts some costs, says others are increasing as it sets new budget

Eagle coffee shop expands to Nampa

Two-story mixed-use building going up near Caldwell’s Indian Creek Plaza

Caldwell approves townhomes, low-income apartments in two Ustick Rd. developments

Caldwell bookstore to expand space

Developers cut the number of homes in a project. City still says no

Vallivue to open two schools. It’s a temporary fix in fast-growing Caldwell

Caldwell Mayor’s ‘State of Our City’ highlights achievements, honors residents

Former Caldwell police officer threatens lawsuit over alleged retaliation, violation of free speech

New ‘cozy vibe’ coffee shop to open in Eagle

Eagle Sewer District board member running for Eagle City Council

You Asked: How did the City of Eagle search for new library trustees?

Eagle City Council members spar over private meetings with shooting range. Nonprofit says no secrecy intended

Judge dismisses most of City of Eagle and Eagle Senior Center’s suits against each other, but claims over hidden camera remain

‘An opportunity’: Mayor breaks tie to take second look at partnership to develop two Greenbelt parks

Eagle City Council grants extension for Stillwater subdivision construction, but with conditions

Star needed a bridge. A relic from Horseshoe Bend did the trick

Two pairs of candidates vying for two open seats on Ada Co. library board

Retail, 30 homes in ‘placemaking’ Star project sees council pushback over parking, number of units

Homes, possible grocery store and retail set for growing area of Star

‘We’re excited’: Offshoot of popular restaurant plans high-end ‘destination’ in Star

Star Merc was told it couldn’t sell liquor anymore. Legislature might keep the booze flowing

Mountain Mike’s Pizza opens second Treasure Valley location

It’s happening: Costco readies store on S. Meridian/Kuna line

114-acre youth sports complex envisioned for Kuna, if it can find millions in funding

‘Highway for the next 20 years’: Big plans for long stretch of Meridian Rd.

Kuna greenlights rezone for 620-acre data center in split decision

New cookie shop coming to Kuna

Fire commissioners reject all bids for Kuna’s second fire station, plan to rebid

Circle K-una? P&Z approves design for convenience store on Meridian Rd.

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Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Building

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Construction

Suites, concerts & ‘the oculus’: Big changes in store for Albertsons Stadium

You Asked: How much is Micron spending on Boise expansion? Is it delayed?

Aerial video: See new video of Micron’s huge expansion from the air

MICRON ANNOUNCES SECOND BOISE FAB

‘Boise’s story told through food’: New rooftop restaurant planned in city’s latest high-rise

Startups | Tech

Digital digits: Albertsons testing electronic price tags in several Idaho stores

Amazon subsdiary sets up shop in Boise with plan for ‘long-term growth’

U of I says it owns IP address block. Company claims it bought them from old MicronPC. Now a settlement has been reached

‘Everything to gain’: Trailhead launches program tailored to early entrepreneurs

Boise drone company and Idaho Power to amp up grid reliability

You Asked

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Boise co. brewing 200+ herbal skincare, wellness products

‘Gamechanger’: Boise soap company uses goat milk in skincare products 🐐🧼

2 Pawz Up: Boise Barkery bakes up variety of pet treats 🦴🧁

The perfect FIND: New resale boutique opens in Eagle

Idaho co. firing up BBQs and Campfires this summer with heavy-duty torch 🔥

Great Idaho Athlete

Mountain View High School’s Emmett Larson is determined to be great

Borah High’s Devonne Gleaves is a fighter

The future is bright for Owyhee senior Faith Johnson

Great Athlete: Rimrock Jr. Sr. High School’s Alia Aquiso’s leadership is felt on and off the court

Skyline High School’s CarMyne Garcia is a natural born leader