Rescheduled ramp work prompts weekend I-84 closures between Garrity, Ten Mile
NAMPA, Idaho — Weekend closures on I-84 between Garrity (Exit 38) and Ten Mile (Exit 42) interchanges have been rescheduled after high winds postponed work earlier this month, according to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). Crews plan to set girders this weekend for the Treasure Valley’s first tri-level...
Idaho lawmakers advance bill to expedite social worker investigations for at-risk infants
BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — A 12-day-old infant boy named Benjamin, “Benji,” died in Nampa in December, despite calls to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare asking the agency to check on the baby. The families who tried to get officials to respond to their concerns about the parents, who had prior child abuse...
West Ada seeks to simplify attendance reporting
BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Ahead of this week’s spring break, West Ada School District administration floated for the first time potential changes to how student attendance is reported and tracked. “This updated policy and regulation is intended to do two important...
Popular Boise ‘Seasonal Bar’ Opens To Celebrate St. Patty’s
This bar only opens during the Summer but for St. Patrick's Day they are opening their doors!
Idaho’s Newest Raising Cane’s Lead To Tents And Camping In Line
People were ready to go, bringing tents, sleeping bags, and more in order to secure their line at the newest Idaho Raising Cane's location.
From Micron To Albertsons: Idaho’s Most Famous Companies
Idaho continues to evolve. Growth is a constant reminder of how the Gem State continues to transform itself. Years ago, Micron was a company on the ropes. Many Idahoans lost their jobs as the chipmaker was on the verge of bankruptcy. This transformation has not been without challenges. For example,...
Boise just broke a century-old temperature record. Here’s how hot it got
Boise broke a temperature record that’s more than a century old on Wednesday, March 18 — with a weather feat that has only happened twice in the city’s recorded history. The temperature in the City of Trees reached 80 degrees at 4:36 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Boise posted on X, shattering the...
Boise, Idaho Named Worst Allergy City in U.S.
Boise has been named the worst city in America for allergies based on new data analyzing pollen and allergy trends.
Boise offers free pre-approved ADU blueprints to help residents add housing
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise residents looking to add a backyard cottage or over-the-garage apartment now have a new, free option to help them get started. The City of Boise is offering free, pre-approved blueprints for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, aimed at making it easier for property owners to add housing on...
I-84 eastbound ramps at 10th Avenue in Caldwell to close for 3 months
CALDWELL, Idaho — Drivers in Caldwell should plan for significant changes to their I-84 commute. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is preparing to close the eastbound ramps at the 10th Avenue interchange for about three months, beginning March 25. The closures will allow crews to rebuild the ramps and tie...
