Which U.S. cities are actually well-run in 2026? New data ranking reveals surprising shifts...
What makes a city feel easy to live in? It is the small things that add up. Safe streets. Good schools. Clean parks. Roads that are fixed on time. These everyday details shape how we work, learn, and raise families. A 2025 WalletHub study ranked cities based on how effectively...
Environment Northwest: False spring shifts timing for plants and wildlife
BOISE, Idaho — Unseasonably mild temperatures and below-average snowpack across the Northwest are accelerating the timing of nature in some areas, triggering what is known as a “false spring.”. Phenology, the study of recurring seasonal events like plants blooming and animal movement, depends on temperature, hours of...
Exciting Upgrades Coming To Caldwell Night Rodeo This Year
Caldwell’s rodeo isn’t just a spectacle; it’s a community tradition about to get a modern facelift. Let’s dive into the details.
Idaho group seeks clothing donations to help farmworkers during March event
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Organization of Resource Councils is asking community members to take part in a clothing drive supporting its annual Farmworker Appreciation event this March. Donations of new or gently used clothing will be accepted through March 25. Items most needed include bandanas or scarves, hats...
Caldwell intersection to close for roundabout construction
BOISE, Idaho — An intersection and temporary bypass road are set to close in Caldwell at the start of March as part of construction on a roundabout project. The City of Caldwell on Friday announced plans to close the intersection of Linden Street and Ward Road on Monday, March 2. The closure, which includes the...
Trees Idaho launches free giveaway in the Treasure Valley
BOISE, Idaho — Trees Idaho is launching a free tree program in the Treasure Valley. Qualifying residents in Caldwell, Nampa and portions of Meridian have the opportunity to choose between more than 10 types of trees for their yard this spring. Trees Idaho said the giveaway is part of its initiative to create...
Micro-hospital CEO says Blue Cross of Idaho allegations ‘categorically false’
The founder of a company that seeks to open a micro-hospital in the Boise area denies an Idaho health insurer’s allegations that it charges egregious amounts for emergency room services. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Blue Cross of Idaho testified before a state Senate committee that a freestanding hospital company...
Police arrest 2 in Meridian chase; cocaine, meth and bath salts seized
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Two men were arrested Thursday afternoon after Meridian Police Department (MPD) said a drug delivery led to a vehicle pursuit and foot chase that ended near Eagle Road and Magic View Drive. Around 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26, members of the Meridian Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team...
A new type of geothermal energy found in desert southwest
An energy company based in Utah has discovered the first commercially viable “blind geothermal” system in the U.S. in decades. The recent surprise finding in the Nevada desert could provide enough energy to power a small city or data centers in the future. Geothermal energy is typically found...
Nampa theater slated for demolition as developer eyes housing, more commercial uses
A shuttered Nampa movie theater will soon be no more. The Edwards Cinema, located at 1232 N. Galleria Dr. in Nampa, closed its doors for good in 2022, as BoiseDev reported. Now, permits filed with the City of Nampa show that the building is slated for demolition. David Wali, managing...
