This insect is teaching Timberline High students about Boise ecosystems. Here’s how
On a pond shore at a wildlife refuge in southeast Boise, beside the Idaho Shakespeare Festival grounds, recent Timberline High School graduate Ben Gallafent snagged the catch of the day. Researchers gathered around Gallafent as he reached carefully into his net and gently pulled out the dragonfly — yes, dragonfly —...
Growing Idaho: New Les Bois Park to bring ‘good growth’
BOISE, Idaho — The old Les Bois Park is gone. The former horse racing track is growing into a pro soccer stadium, park, and public fields. That's why some are calling the future Les Bois Park a “multi-purpose mecca.”. Bob Batista is the Director of Expo Idaho and...
Hundreds of homes, apartments planned for Lake Hazel and Linder
More than 500 homes and apartments could be coming to the corner of Lake Hazel Rd. and Linder Rd. Pre-application documents filed with the City of Meridian show Grandview Communities is considering building a residential development with several different types of housing options on just over 79 acres. According to...
Kuna City Hall passes zoning project
KUNA, Idaho — In a city council meeting today, Kuna officials voted in favor of a massive zoning project, which would change 75 acres of agriculture land into a large sports complex, located between Meadow View and Meridian Road. If passed, the True Gritt Sports Complex will consist of...
Patio dining, Boise? New 2-in-1 restaurant opens in North End’s Hyde Park
A new two-in-one restaurant debuted Monday in the North End. If you’re a Hyde Park diner or shopper, you’ll know the building — and its outdoor patio. Hydeaway Deli and Boise Boba are the latest concepts to take over a familiar yellow bungalow at 1607 N. 13th St. The space most recently held Apericena restaurant and,...
‘Limit your time outside’: Heat advisory in effect for Boise on Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday from noon to 9 p.m., with the area expected to hit 102 degrees as the Treasure Valley kicks off the hottest months of the year. The temperature is not expected to quite reach the July 8 record, but it would be just 2 degrees shy of that if...
Police: Motorcyclist arrested for reckless driving in Meridian
BOISE, Idaho — A 20-year-old motorcyclist has been arrested on reckless charges after police said he had a series of "dangerous traffic violations." Alexander Bowman was taken into custody without incident Tuesday and booked into the Ada County Jail, according to the Meridian Police Department (MPD). Police said an...
Child care provider looks to expand beyond inaugural location within Idaho
With dual-parent income households on the rise, the demand for child care continues to be a concern for parents nationwide. The Treasure Valley is no exception. Likewise, research shows kids enrolled in child care programs that emphasize educational opportunities fare much better by the time they get to kindergarten....
City of Nampa seeking feedback on Northside corridor
Nampa residents: The city wants YOUR input on three options to improve safety along Northside Boulevard after data shows 305 crashes in four years. What changes would you like to see?
ACHD helps put out a brush fire off of Meridian Road
MERIDIAN, Idaho — A brush fire has been fully extinguished, but not by firefighters. Thanks to the quick thinking of some Ada County Highway District (ACHD) employees, they were able to quickly extinguish the fire along South Meridian Road, between Lake Hazel Road and Columbia Road. A Facebook post...
