I-84 eastbound to close overnight between Garrity and Ten Mile exits
NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Transportation Department will close eastbound I-84 between the Garrity Boulevard Interchange (Exit 38) and Ten Mile Road Interchange (Exit 42) overnight on Thursday, Aug. 13. The closure will be in place from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and will allow crews to safely...
A big drop in temperatures comes with a return of storm chances
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Hot and smoky weather continues Tuesday, but the forecast looks much different by the end of the week. Treasure Valley high's reach the mid to upper 90s before slipping into the low to mid 90s Wednesday. The bigger cooldown arrives Thursday. Highs drop into the...
This 70-Year-Old Idaho Drive-In Still Serves The Summer Treats Locals Crave Every Year
Seventy-plus summers is a lot of burgers. At some point, a drive-in stops being just a place to eat and becomes part of the local calendar. Warm weather shows up, somebody suggests an old favorite, and suddenly everyone already knows where the car is headed. That kind of loyalty does...
Boise Firefighters Rescue Raptor From Tree for Second Time in a Month
Boise firefighters came to the rescue of a red-tailed hawk that became tangled in a tree, marking the second raptor rescue by crews in just one month. According to the Boise Fire Department, the Engine 1 crew responded to the scene and used a ladder to reach the trapped hawk. Firefighters were able to carefully free th
Meridian Police explain roundabout rules after recent concerns over collisions
Meridian drivers say roundabouts feel "a little dicey." A traffic corporal with Meridian Police is breaking down who actually has the right of way. Read more below 👇
Nighttime road work to shift traffic around SH-16/SH-44
STAR, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Transportation Department will shift traffic around the State Highway 16 and State Highway 44 intersection starting Thursday, Aug. 13. On Thursday, Aug. 20, crews will shift traffic at the State Highway 44 and Moyle Avenue intersection. Work will take place each night between...
Children’s Museum of Idaho names new executive director as founder prepares to retire
The Children’s Museum of Idaho has named Ada Page as its next executive director, succeeding Jan Lynch, who will retire after nearly eight years leading the Boise-based museum since it opened in December 2018. Page joined the museum earlier this year as education director, bringing 30 years of experience...
‘A concern, but not a surprise’: A resurgence of measles looms over Idaho schools
Originally published July 30 on IdahoEdNews.org. Idaho has reported only 10 measles cases so far this year. The big numbers — and the signs of trouble — loom beyond the state’s borders. Two neighboring states have reported recent outbreaks of the highly contagious virus. Overall, measles cases...
Two Star brothers turn their love of fishing into a kid-focused fishing company
Bucko Baits officially launched on July 31 — featuring five soft plastic baits and apparel designed to get more kids outside.
It opened then closed. Now this meat-loving Meridian restaurant is back ‘for good’
A meat-loving Meridian restaurant that closed shortly after it opened in 2024 has turned up the heat again. Imperium Grill, 3161 E. Fairview Ave., reopened Aug. 7 after disappearing from the dining scene for the past two years. The restaurant, which specializes in tapas-style, charcoal-grilled skewers, had shuttered fo
