IT LASTED: Local nut shop endures test of time, gets new ownership
Dan Balluff was not thrilled when he read an Idaho Business Review story about his shop 16 years ago. City Peanut Shop was a new endeavor and, amid a shaky economy, the story asked if the business was...
With SNAP delays and higher prices, nutritionist shares budget-friendly ways to eat healthy
MERIDIAN, Idaho — With government shutdowns affecting SNAP benefits and grocery prices continuing to rise, many families are struggling to put nutritious meals on the table. But eating well doesn’t have to break the bank. Growing up in a Greek family where money was tight, Roland Beres says...
Is the Boise Airport impacted by FAA service cuts on Thursday?
BOISE, Idaho — Major airports across the nation are now facing service challenges, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced cuts in response to the government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced the cuts Wednesday afternoon, saying the move...
Kohberger received money from public while jailed, judge says
Bryan Kohberger has received “five figures” worth of money while he’s been incarcerated, according to Ada County District Court Judge Steven Hippler. Questions of how convicted murderer Kohberger could receive money in prison arose during a Wednesday court hearing in Ada County District Court. The hearing centered...
Boardwalk Business Blues: BaoBoi’s Eviction and Tim’s Closure Stir Local Concerns
There has been a recent buzz on social media regarding the eviction of BaoBoi from the boardwalk and the closure of Neighbor Tim's. The information initially surfaced from an article in the Idaho Statesman. BaoBoi, known for its good food, had a somewhat controversial reputation due to the owner's alleged behavior....
Longtime pizzeria building to open as Boise restaurant ‘winging’ it, Asian-style
A Boise restaurant space with a history topped in pepperoni is set to reinvent itself early next year. Tov Curry and Wing, a new Asian concept, has leased a familiar pizzeria building at 2450 S. Vista Ave. in Boise. The 2,400-square-foot space originally was constructed as a Pizza Hut, according to real estate agent...
Longtime beloved Boise radio personality abruptly laid off. I’m off the air, too
When I got the jarring text from Tim Johnstone, my part-time colleague and longtime friend at 94.9 The River, my stomach sank. “Is this a joke?” I replied. After sharing more than two decades laughing, arguing and discovering music with Tim, the end had come. “The Other Studio,” our weekly specialty show on The River...
Student-led project saves hundreds of birds in Boise
Every year, more than 400 birds crash headlong into the windows of East Junior High School, not realizing they’re flying into solid glass. The school, and its 38 windows, sits near the Boise Foothills, putting it in the path of birds who don’t realize the glass reflection is really a deadly trap.
Boise Police arrest five in attacks on vulnerable adults
Boise Police have arrested five suspects after two reported attacks on vulnerable adults. The investigation remains ongoing.
Taco Bell Shocks the World + Releases Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie Nationwide
Imagine a pie that tastes just like your favorite tropical soda — Taco Bell’s latest creation is turning heads and taste buds alike.
