West Ada considers boundary changes to ease overcrowding, affecting hundreds of students
BOISE, Idaho — The West Ada School District is considering boundary changes for the 2026-2027 school year that would affect 13 schools and approximately 1,000 of the district's 39,000 students. The proposal, called the Blue Proposal, was developed by a parent-led planning committee and aims to address severe...
Boise foothills shooting range gets approval. County commission may have final say
A shooting range that has operated without a conditional use permit for more than a year in the Ada County foothills received the county’s first stamp of approval last week. The Ada County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to approve a conditional use permit and master site plan for land located at 2250 W....
Target sets plan for Meridian with its largest local store
A large new Target store is planned for Ten Mile Rd. In Meridian. BoiseDev reported in September about an early plan for the discount retailer to open a location at the District at Ten Mile near Interstate 84. Now, a formal application has been filed with the City of Meridian for the project.
Construction worker rescued after falling into an open shaft
The worker was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Boise Fire thanked crews and responders for their assistance.
Nampa man arrested for alleged child exploitation
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that investigators with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Nampa man on Nov. 18 for alleged sexual exploitation of a child. Juan Cardoza, 27, has been charged with one count of possession of child sexual exploitation material. "Our ICAC...
10 U.S. Cities With the Safest Drivers, According to Allstate’s 2025 Report
Want to know where you’ll encounter the calmest commutes, the fewest fender-benders, and the biggest insurance perks? Allstate’s 2025 Best Drivers Report reveals the U.S. cities where collisions are least likely—and the stories behind their road safety success. From Texas standouts to mountain metros, these places...
Ex-Boise special ed teacher files tort claim amid failure-to-report charge
A former Boise special-ed teacher says the district retaliated after she reported concerns about a coworker, even as she faces a criminal charge for allegedly not reporting suspected child abuse
Boise School District pays out $7M in settlements related to Gavin Snow abuse
Previous tort claims filed by the families against the Boise School District sought to collect approximately $152,000,000.
Debate Ignites Over 3,500 New Homes Under Construction in Boise: Who’s Thrilled?
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on 3,500 New Houses Being Built In Boise. Who's Excited?. 3,500 New Houses Being Built In Boise. Who's Excited?
ITD to start two-week renovation on Flying Wye connector linking I-84 and I-184
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Transportation Department will begin a two-week project on Monday to micro-mill and re-paint the Flying Wye connector linking I-84 and I-184. Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., crews will remove the top layer of pavement overnight to reduce impact on daytime traffic. Drivers should expect...
