I-84 reopened after closure due to flooding
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — UPDATE: The freeway has been reopened for all lanes of traffic. Crews are working to clear flooding along I-84 after heavy rainfall. A large puddle on I-84 near the Eagle Road exit on the eastbound side is blocking the left two lanes. Crews are working to clear the flooding, but drivers should expect delays. More rain is on the...
Why are some Idaho tax refunds delayed, when taxpayers can expect them
BOISE, Idaho — For taxpayer Robert Hoffman, a trip to the Idaho State Tax Commission office just days before the tax deadline wasn’t about racing the clock. “No, I filed early, but our tax lady said to wait to pay our taxes,” Hoffman said. That patience ultimately...
Potbelly Sandwich Works eyes Boise for future expansion
Known as the “neighborhood sandwich shop,” Potbelly Sandwich Works is firing up its plans to bring its highly acclaimed toasted sandwich operation to Boise later this year. At a Glance:. Potbelly targets Boise for first Idaho location. Company aims for 50 new shops nationwide in 2026. Average unit...
Strong cold front brings valley snow and freezing temperatures to Idaho following near-record rainfall
After a remarkably wet start to the month, a strong cold front will sweep through the region late Wednesday, bringing snow to valley floors and freezing temperatures that threaten early spring plant growth. A remarkably wet April so far. An active weather pattern brought widespread rain and mountain snow to...
Chill Out with Booze-Infused Slushes at Popular Boise Brewery
This patio might just be a favorite destination for the whole summer
7’s Hero: Community rallies around former Vallivue track star who needs life-saving heart surgery
CALDWELL, Idaho — 19-year-old Jarrett Adams is a former Vallivue High School track star, now a coach, who loves to run. "It's always been a pretty big part of my life. I've been running with Vallivue since middle school in 6th grade," Jarrett said. When he was a senior...
8 Idaho Butcher Shops And Meat Markets That Keep Local Sourcing Alive
Your grocery store’s meat section has a secret nobody wants to admit. Nobody there can tell you a single thing about the animal on that styrofoam tray. Idaho is different. This state runs on ranches, open land, and people who actually take pride in what they raise. The butcher...
9 Idaho BBQ Places Keeping The Low And Slow Tradition Alive
Nobody talks about Idaho barbecue. That’s exactly why the pitmasters here have been quietly perfecting their craft for decades, answering to no one but the smoke. While the rest of the country debates Texas versus Carolina, the Gem State has been building something real, one brisket at a time. These aren’t restaurants chasing trends.
Weather Alert: rain in the Valley and snow in the mountains
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise, Idaho (CBS2) - It's going to be a wet week ahead in southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon. People woke-up to rain in the Valley and snow in the mountains on Monday. That will continue off-an-on through late morning and possibly early afternoon. There will...
Meridian family recounts narrow escape from house fire
A Meridian family is safe after escaping a house fire that sparked while they slept—now, they’re sharing what’s left behind.

















