December Shines a Light on the Freedom Youth Foundation
In many ways, FYF serves as the bridge between foster care and independent living for many individuals. In their words, "we strive to see them thrive."
The Underrated Antique Store In Idaho Where You Can Store Rare Treasures For Less...
Hidden in plain sight along Cleveland Boulevard in Caldwell sits a brick building that houses more stories than the local library. Avalon Antiques, an unassuming treasure chest that locals consider Idaho’s best-kept secret for collectors, browsers, and anyone who believes that objects carry echoes of their past. The...
ICYMI: Ahlquist, Pacific Companies purchase Downtown Meridian’s skeleton building
The BoiseDev team is off for the holiday break. (We’ll keep an eye out for any major breaking stories.) While our team enjoys some downtime, we bring you a few stories you might have missed this year. A note that some stories may have new updates since the original date of publication. Have something we should know?...
Meridian downtown urban renewal talks likely to continue in 2026
As the agency tasked with fostering urban renewal in Idaho’s second-largest city, the Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) crafted its first Destination Downtown roadmap in 2010. “Meridian, like many communities, was impacted by the Great Recession,” said Ashley Ford-Squyres, administrator of the MDC. “The Village...
Idaho 12-year-old spreads holiday cheer with ‘blessing bags’ for those in need
STAR, Idaho — While many families spent Christmas morning opening presents and celebrating at home, a 12 year old from southwest Idaho was out delivering what he calls “blessing bags” to people in need, continuing a holiday tradition he started three years ago. Tugg, a junior high...
Love your Neighborhood: The STIL, where handcrafted ice cream is a way of life
This week's Love Your Neighborhood features the STIL, where you can find the sweetest things in life!
ICYMI: City of Star grants 40% raise to mayor
The BoiseDev team is off for the holiday break. (We’ll keep an eye out for any major breaking stories.) While our team enjoys some downtime, we bring you a few stories you might have missed this year. A note that some stories may have new updates since the original date of publication. Have something we should know?...
‘Incredible growth’ for LEAP Housing in ninth year
What originally started with $1,000 in an account has grown rapidly over the past decade. Boise-based nonprofit, LEAP Housing, is wrapping up its ninth year in tackling all things affordable housing. LEAP has a staff of 17, and founder Bart Cochran said the organization oversees over $23 million in assets. Year nine...
Record-breaking Christmas warmth set to bring showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Christmas Day expect another day of potentially record-breaking high temperatures, with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The weather is set to change as a cold upper-level trough moves through the region on Friday. There is a 50 percent chance of...
Nampa fire officials share holiday kitchen safety reminders
Fire Sergeant Elijah Effinger says distractions, open flames, and simple items like wooden utensils can quickly lead to emergencies
