Turning food waste into hope: Rolling Tomato’s mission to feed those in need
Once you’ve gone home from your favorite restaurant after a delicious meal and they close the doors for the night, what happens to the food that wasn’t sold?. Most of the time, it goes into the trashcan, adding to the needless waste that stacks up in our landfills.
Our Path Home publicizes warming houses, resources for homelessness as winter sets in
As temperatures tumble and frost graces the ground, the Our Path Home coalition, which is dedicated to combating homelessness in Ada County, has published their annual list of warming locations and other resources for those who may be without shelter or heat this winter. The Winter Warming Resource Guide offers a...
This Boise River bridge nearly failed. ACHD says a replacement is on the way
A year ago, the Eckert Road Bridge over the Boise River was close to collapse. Now, the Ada County Highway District has a preliminary set of designs for a new one — and a tentative timeline for the estimated $30 million project near Barber Park in Boise’s Southeast. The ACHD this month unveiled plans for a pair of...
Caldwell fire crews contain trash truck fire
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Caldwell Fire Department crews responded to a commercial vehicle fire involving a trash truck equipped with Liquid Propane Gas tanks on Thursday. Engine 12 was the first to arrive on the scene. Due to the tanks' venting and the high risk of explosion, firefighters temporarily withdrew from...
10 Best Burgers in Boise, Idaho
Boise, Idaho, is making itself known as a travel destination to folks who are not only looking for outdoor adventures but that are also looking for excellent places to eat and drink. As a local, I love that Boise is slowly turning into a foodie city! Idaho is known for its potatoes, which just so happen to pair...
Latter-day Saints provide food donation truck to Caldwell community
A semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of food arrived in Caldwell on Thursday morning to support families throughout the Treasure Valley, according to a news release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The donation was produced by the church and funded by church member contributions as part of...
Kitchen Collective exists in Nampa to ‘feed everybody’
NAMPA — Kitchen Collective 2C (KC2C) exists to serve, not just the homeless, but everybody who needs or wants a meal. Mike Huffman, who was part of the origin of KC2C, spoke about the collective’s mission. “They’re here to feed everybody,” Huffman said. “I’ve walked up to people and said ‘hey, are you guys hungry?...
Boise clothing shop is among the best in the US, New York Times says....
A Boise business known for its curated collection of vintage denim is one of the best clothing shops in the nation, according to The New York Times. In late November, the publication released its list of the 50 best clothing stores in America — focusing mostly on independent small businesses that are “distinctive and...
Boise firefighters to receive First Responder Award at 2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Two Boise Fire Department firefighters, Captain Christopher Hendershot and Senior Firefighter Peter Hammett, will be honored with the First Responder Award by SERVPRO at the 2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Dec. 22 at Boise State University. The recognition comes after their pivotal role in...
Nampa healthcare vigil highlights concerns over 2025 tax bill changes
Community members in Nampa gathered Thursday night for a healthcare vigil organized by the Appleseed Project, highlighting projected impacts of changes in the 2025 tax bill.
