UI Extension revives Harvest Heroes to help Boise-area veterans enter small-scale farming
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Military veterans in the Boise area will have a new, free pathway into small-scale farming through a revived Harvest Heroes program led by University of Idaho Extension in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Idaho and the city of Boise. UI Extension is establishing...
Go behind the scenes of a local lavender farm in Boise
This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on July 16, 2026. Lavender is everywhere this time of year. The colorful purple plant can be found in backyards and small farms all over Idaho. It smells great, and it looks gorgeous, able to be made into all kinds of things from...
Caldwell celebrates two families becoming homeowners through First Story program
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Community members gathered in Caldwell today to celebrate two local families becoming homeowners through First Story's affordable homeownership program. Among the two Caldwell families receiving a home this year, Rachel Tayler and her partner, Aidan Law, are still in shock at becoming homeowner
Kuna officials take next steps in exploring possible fire district merger
KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — The Kuna Rural Fire District Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to move forward with the next phase of evaluating a possible merger with the Nampa Fire District. The decision does not finalize a merger. Instead, it allows officials to begin planning efforts, including developing district...
What To Expect At Boise Music Festival This Year
The Boise Music Festival brings free music to Garden City this June, showcasing local talent and big-name acts like Marshmello. Join the celebration!
Boise State Roster Countdown 2026: Day 87, Keawe Browne
Gosh it feels good to see these numbers get lower. One of the world’s greatest constants. By way of an initial commitment to Texas and deciding to take his talents to Boise State. Keawe, who is the son of a former UFC fighter Travis Browne and whose step mom is Rhonda Rousey, was a former three-star athlete out of Cent
Caldwell bridge project tops $4 million amid downtown business concerns
The city says they are working to improve communication with downtown businesses impacted by the road closures.
Nampa’s America 250 fireworks celebration set for July 1
🎆 Nampa’s America 250 fireworks celebration is happening July 1 at the God and Country Festival - Fireworks soar around 10:15! 🎇
Best Local Drive-Thru Drinks for a Hot Boise Day
I never appreciated drive-thrus until I became a mom. Pre-mom life, if a line was too long, I’d park, get out of my car, and walk up to a counter or order window like it was no big deal. My son was born in April 2023, and that summer,...
Winston Maxey Disappeared While Looking for New Opportunities in Coos Bay Oregon
Winston Arthur “Wint” Maxey III was a teenage boy from Idaho whose story remained unresolved for decades. He was only 15 years old when he left Boise in 1971 and headed toward the Oregon coast. Like many young people, Winston appeared to be looking for opportunity, independence, and a future that felt bigger than the l
