Unique Boise Area Grocery Store Wil Close for Good After Six Years
Roots Zero Waste Market, the one-of-a-kind grocery on Chinden, is closing for good on December 16. Here’s what made it special—and what shoppers should know before it’s gone.
Gas prices take a holiday nosedive, dropping over 16 cents in one week
BOISE, Idaho — Savvy holiday shoppers are always on the lookout for discounts and deals. GasBuddy is reporting a 16-cent drop in fuel prices, making holiday travel a great deal for Idahoans. GasBuddy reports that, out of 216 gas stations surveyed in Boise, prices have dropped 16.6 cents over...
Wallula Pulp Mill to Close One of 2 Paper Machines, Drop 200 Workers in...
Boise Cascade opened the Wallula Paper Mill in 1958, the number of workers there were reported to be 600. Now, it will be down to one mill, or paper machine. Boise Cascade sold the plant to the Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in 2013, and at various times the employment went up and down. It had 3 paper...
Centennial Band continues to keep both music and community alive
Caldwell's Centennial Band has preserved family bonds through music and history for more than three decades. The group will perform at the Caldwell High School auditorium on Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. 🎺
Idaho Foodbank hosts annual ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser to help food-insecure families
BOISE, Idaho — With roughly 13% of Idahoans facing food insecurity, the Idaho Foodbank says the need for support is rising — and this weekend’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser brought hundreds of people to the Boise Towne Square Mall to help meet that demand. The two-day event,...
Rain and clouds predicted for Sunday with highs near 48 degrees
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A 50% chance of rain is forecasted for Sunday, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 48 degrees. Winds from the east southeast will range from 3 to 7 mph. Rain is likely Sunday night, mainly before 11 p.m., with patchy fog developing after...
A pillar of Nampa’s community, Mari Ramos learned selflessness from her parents
TREASURE VALLEY — Mari Ramos remembers from a young age watching her mother and father work to improve the circumstances for their neighbors in Nampa. What her parents didn't know is they were building a path for their daughter, a path from which she hasn't wavered. “Building community is something they always did,...
Kuna’s annual Classic Christmas Night Light Parade slated for Saturday afternoon
BOISE, Idaho — Kuna's Classic Christmas Night Light Parade returns Saturday evening, bringing floats, lights and holiday cheer to downtown. Several streets will have limited or no access during the parade. Organizers are asking people to plan ahead for road closures. The annual event is organized by a nonprofit...
Reed Gym hosts first college swim meet in 6 years
Idaho State's Reed Gym Pool hosted it's first collegiate competition in 6 years this Saturday, December 6th. The ISU Swim club hosted Boise State, Utah State, and Weber State for the Bengal Invitational meet. The pool at Reed Gym hasn't been completely since the renovation though. It has played host to numerous high...
Rainy weather continues in Boise this week
The short break from the rain over this weekend has been nice, but showers will return as the work week arrives. Another round of rain is set to move in over the next few days for the Treasure Valley. Magic Valley is set to stay drier this week. Tuesday will offer the highest chances of showers moving into Idaho.
