Investigation remains ongoing into cause of New Year’s Eve explosion in downtown Boise
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idahonews.com is continuing to ask questions about an explosion that occurred during the fireworks display at the Idaho Potato Drop on New Year's Eve in downtown Boise. The explosion, which occurred shortly after the fireworks began, shattered the windows at the AT&T building nearby, and...
After Boise-area closures, chain to return with new restaurant to ‘be proud of’
When Dickey’s Barbecue Pit shuttered more than 80 restaurants in what it described as an industrywide “wave of contraction” in 2024, the Treasure Valley suffered a direct hit. Four struggling Dickey’s went dark — in Eagle, Nampa, Garden City and Meridian — leaving a lone location in Star. Now Dickey’s is bouncing...
Boise mom shares impact of Medicaid on her family as lawmakers weigh changes
Boise mother enrolled in Medicaid shares how her family uses the program as Idaho lawmakers review Medicaid expansion during the 2026 legislative session.
The Milestone Group Completes Acquisition of Two Multifamily Communities Totaling 602-Units in Prime Colorado...
FORT COLLINS, CO - The Milestone Group completed two Class A Intermountain region acquisitions, purchasing Bucking Horse Apartments, a 322-unit, garden-style multifamily community within the 160-acre Bucking Horse master-planned community in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Prelude at Paramount, a 280-unit garden-style...
Section of Boise River Greenbelt to close for a day in southeast Boise
BOISE, Idaho — A small section of the Boise River Greenbelt will close on Jan. 16 in order to facilitate construction on the retention pond east of Marianne Williams Park, according to Boise Parks and Recreation. A news release said the work will require large machinery and trucks to...
Mountain West first responders turn to whole blood for trauma response
If someone gets into a bad car crash or has a serious fall that leads to hemorrhagic bleeding, first responders will typically administer IV fluids to stabilize the patient before transporting them to a hospital. But increasingly, local emergency medical agencies are adopting an emerging alternative: whole blood. Put...
These Are the 10 Most Popular Restaurants in Boise, Idaho Right Now
Struggling to decide where to eat? OpenTable just refreshed its list of the most booked restaurants in the Boise area, highlighting local favorites and newer spots diners can’t get enough of.
Idahoans Are Rethinking Where to Live — Especially in the Boise A
As Boise grows, questions about its charm and livability are bubbling up—could the best-kept secrets of Idaho lie elsewhere?
Illegally stocked yellow perch caught in Island Park Reservoir
BOISE, Idaho — An angler ice fishing for trout at Island Park Reservoir caught something that shouldn't be there: a 5-inch yellow perch. Following the catch, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game said the angler immediately reported the yellow perch to its Citizens Against Poaching hotline. Conservation officers...
Stagecoach Inn owners have deal to sell to well-known local family
One of the longest-standing restaurants in the Treasure Valley, the Stagecoach Inn, will have new owners with a familiar name. John Jackson, owner of several businesses, including Jacksons Food Stores, has agreed to purchase the 66-year-old restaurant and bar on Chinden Blvd. in Garden City. Fans of the steaks,...

















