Canyon County commissioners get update on Caldwell project
A major construction project is in the “final stretch” as it nears completion in Caldwell. The Sheriff’s Administration Building project is in its final stretch in Caldwell. Major construction milestones include roofing, windows, HVAC and exterior wrap. Timeline extended nearly two months to complete parking and AV...
New online payment portal for Boise utilities opens. Here’s when, how to sign up
Boise residents now have a new way to pay their sewer, trash and geothermal heating bills. Boise residents can expect an upgraded online platform for utility payments, the city of Boise announced in a news release Monday, Feb. 2. “The city of Boise is transitioning to a new utility billing payment platform in 2026 to...
Committee approves tax conformity bill as public hearing centers on budget cut concerns
BOISE — A two-hour public hearing on Idaho’s tax conformity bill brought concerns from Idahoans who feared cuts or eliminations of state programs if business and personal income tax provisions were adopted by the state. The bill seeks to adopt a variety of personal and business income tax changes enacted by the One...
Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force rolling out red carpet for nuclear power
“Advanced nuclear energy means energy security, economic growth and high-paying jobs for Idahoans,” said Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke. “Our work is about positioning Idaho for the future while earning public trust every step of the way.”
Program cuts, staff cuts, furloughs: Education leaders say budget cuts would cause fallout
Another round of budget cuts would force immediate staff cuts and furloughs across Idaho campuses, college and university officials said Friday. The cuts would lead to larger classes and reduced student support. And cuts could affect some of higher education’s highest-profile programs. The University of Idaho would...
Historic Boise building set for bar with historic Boise roots
A long-percolating new bar could open on Main St. in Downtown Boise this year. In a way, it’s a reopening after many decades. As BoiseDev reported in 2022, the Cub Tavern is planned for the first floor of the Smith Block at 1015 W. Main St. Owner Jade Stacey purchased the building in 2020 and remodeled both the...
Albertsons launching tracking devices on carts, baskets at hundreds of stores
Boise-based Albertsons is rolling out technology to hundreds of its stores that will allow it to track how carts and baskets move through the store. That also appears to mean it could track individual customers and what they buy, though the company for now says it isn’t doing that.
Twin Falls woman arrested following shooting in Boise
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A Twin Falls woman faces charges after the Boise Police Department (BPD) said she fled officers in a pursuit following a shooting on Sunday. Alexandra Lopez, 19, faces a felony eluding charge as well as an aiding and abetting charge after fleeing from officers, according to BPD. Officers...
Boise HVAC company acquired by New Mexico outfit
After being founded 23 years ago, an Idaho company recently turned over operations to a new owner. Boise-based Innovative Air acquired by Meriton in January. Meriton operates in more than 25 states and is expanding in the Pacific Northwest. Innovative Air specializes in HVAC equipment, automation, and controls....
Boise’s new utility payment system now live
BOISE, Idaho — The city of Boise has officially rolled out its new utility payment system, which requires new users to create an account. To pay your city of Boise utility bill moving forward, residents can visit this link to set up their account: cityofboise.org. The city in a...
