California developer proposes large-scale apartment project with 16-story tower along Boise River
A long-percolating plan for apartments near the Boise River in a quiet part of downtown is moving forward again, this time with nearly twice as many proposed units and a new 16-story tower. BoiseDev members got this story before anyone else. Sign up to support Boise Dev’s journalism and get...
Boozy brunches, ‘cheerful’ lunches: An inviting new restaurant’s coming, Meridian
An expanding restaurant chain will bring some Arizona sunshine to the Boise area’s breakfast scene next year. Over Easy is on track to open in the first quarter of 2027 at the 220-acre District at Ten Mile development , just off Interstate 84 in Meridian. The chain, which operates 19 restaurants in Arizona, opened its
Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram retires suddenly from department
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — The City of Caldwell has confirmed that Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram has announced his early retirement from the department. Chief Ingram has been the Chief of Police since 2022. The department has lauded the decrease in crime rates during his tenure, though it has not been without controve
Idaho runner showed up to a marathon wearing something almost nobody believed
Most marathon runners look for ways to stay cool and comfortable over 26.2 miles. David Rush took the opposite approach, completing the Idaho Potato Marathon while wearing 125 T-shirts and earning a Guinness World Record for the most shirts worn during a marathon. The record-setting run took place May 16 in Boise and w
Trendy Boise Restaurant ‘Finally’ Starts Taking Reservations
The restaurant states they have 'damn good pizza' and apparently, the city is well aware!
142 new fires reported nationwide on Monday, including 12 new large fires
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A surge of new wildfires kept firefighters stretched across the country as the National Preparedness Level held at its highest point. The National Interagency Fire Center says that 142 new fires were reported nationwide on Monday, August 10, including 12 new large fires. Firefighters are currently
Big Grass Fire grows beyond 555,000 acres prompting evacuations, more homes threatened
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Big Grass Fire burning along the Idaho/Oregon border has now burned over 555,000 acres and is 35-percent contained. The fire started from a lightning strike on July 23. The incident management team reports that 159 homes have been evacuated, and another 315 residential structures...
West Ada introduces new school device use framework
MERIDIAN, Idaho — West Ada School District is rolling out a new framework for the 2026-27 school year aimed at reducing unnecessary student screen time while making device use more intentional. The district calls the initiative "Intentional Device Use and Screen Time" and describes it as the latest step...
Update: Downed power lines cleaned up, electricity flowing again in Boise’s West End
Update: Idaho Power’s outage map showed that the lines were secured and power restored by 7:15 p.m. Below is the original story: Commuters are asked to avoid a portion of Jefferson Street in Boise’s West End after an accident downed several power lines in the area, according to the Boise Fire Department. Shortly after
Boise seeks $5M federal grant to expand mental health, homelessness services
The City of Boise is seeking additional resources to address homelessness and expand services for people experiencing severe mental health and substance abuse issues in our community.
