Water sits low as local floaters hit the Boise River on Saturday
It's no surprise that Barber Park was packed with floaters looking to beat the heat on Saturday by floating the Boise River, and a long line formed as people waited to rent gear.
This Idaho city votes to kill funding for public transportation
Commuters in Nampa may face a harsh new reality next year. At the July 15 City Council budget meeting, council members voted to move forward with a plan to cut city funding to Valley Regional Transit, the sole provider of public bus service in the Treasure Valley. As the city of Nampa seeks to tighten its belt ahead of
Catch up on restaurant expansion: New spots for Boise, Meridian, Eagle
Expansion from national chains continues to shape the Treasure Valley restaurant scene, from the bigger cities of Boise and Meridian to the growing suburbs such as Eagle. A popular hot-chicken spot will open soon in the capital city, and a pair of California-based chains will have new restaurants in Eagle. Also, a pair
Wildfires in Central Oregon bring smoke, unhealthy air to Boise area
Smoke from ongoing wildfires in Central Oregon is affecting air quality in the Treasure Valley. The Air Quality Index in the Boise area on Saturday ranges from 80 to 130, making it unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the National Weather Service in Boise. “If you’re going out, the main things to keep in mind a
Middleton Police found missing 15-year-old
UPDATE: Middleton Police said they found Lealand. Middleton Police are searching for a 15-year-old boy who was last seen early Thursday morning in Emmett. Police reported that Lealand Bates has brown hair and eyes. He is reported as being approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds. Lealand...
Zoo Boise animal will undergo ‘comprehensive’ evaluation, including anesthesia
One of Zoo Boise’s most popular residents will undergo a “comprehensive health evaluation” next week, according to a press release from the city of Boise. Jabari, a 16-year-old male giraffe, will be put under anesthesia for a physical examination, blood work, radiographs of his limbs and hoof reshaping. Zoo staff say t
Neighbors show concerns on timeline & cost as Rice House continues renovations
Planning for the project began in 2022, but it did not break ground until 2024. In that time, costs for foundation work increased, ultimately costing over $300,000, much more than originally intended.
This Idaho Korean Spot Serves Fried Chicken Boise Can’t Stop Talking About
The crunch is loud enough to turn heads two tables over. That sound is the first clue this Idaho spot takes its Korean fried chicken seriously. It is a small, casual place that built a following by nailing one dish. The sauces run bold, sticky-sweet on one order and slow-burning...
New Viral Game Gives Boise Residents A Chance To Win Free Cash
The Instagram user @passpassboise is hiding free cash around the city!
High humidity helps limit wildfires after 176 Treasure Valley lightning strikes
A powerful thunderstorm produced 176 lightning strikes across the Treasure Valley. The National Weather Service explains why those strikes didn’t ignite any significant new wildfires
