More downtown demolition, and then: Here’s what’s planned for Jefferson Street
The wrecking ball is coming for another downtown Boise building. This time, it’s a little-known office complex on Jefferson Street, just south of where the iconic Idaho Sporting Goods store was torn down in 2024. Together, the demolitions intend to clear the way for a long-planned redevelopment on the south side of...
Lemhi supercomputer expands Idaho research capacity
IDAHO FALLS - A powerful supercomputer is expanding high-performance computing for researchers across Idaho, enabled by a partnership between Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the state’s public research universities. The system, known as Lemhi, serves researchers at University of Idaho, Boise State University and...
Heavy Rain and Mudslide Risk Tuesday Before Drier Conditions Return
A significant rain event will impact the region tonight through Wednesday morning, bringing heavy precipitation to the Boise and west-central Idaho mountains with an elevated risk of rock and mud slides along steep terrain. Rock & mudslide risk for central Idaho due to heavy rain. The latest weather models have...
“This impacts everybody”: Idaho’s mild winter is taking the buzz out of our bees
Garrett Hanna of the Treasure Valley Beekeeper's Club points out that if you lose bees, farmers risk losing harvests, meaning a mild winter can be a deal breaker for commercial beekeepers.
After seven fatalities in 2025, Boise continues push for pedestrian safety
Boise had seven fatal crashes involving pedestrians in 2025, with a reported 34% increase in traffic patrols. During what is deemed the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” for traffic incidents, Memorial Day to Labor Day, there were 88 fatal crashes in the state, 23 involving motorcyclists, according to Idaho’s Department...
Man leaving Buffalo Wild Wings is fatally shot when he gets ‘caught in a...
An Idaho man charged with the murder of another man who was fatally shot in the parking lot of a popular chain restaurant has been found guilty by a jury. Brian Moreno, 25, was convicted by a jury following his trial on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the 2022 death of 23-year-old Joe Flores....
A mobile ice cream concept is putting down roots in Meridian
There is a new ice cream shop set to open this year in Meridian, but the business is one that many community members may already recognize. Spoonful Ice Cream is currently a mobile dessert experience serving hand-scooped ice cream with a variety of toppings. Now, Spoonful is expanding into an official...
Idaho firm recalls more than 11 tons of ground been because of E. coli
CS Beef Packers LLC of Kuna, ID, is recalling 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O145, the U.SDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef items were produced on Jan. 14, 2026. For photos
Taste of Nampa: The Tower Grill provides fresh food, prompt service, scenic views
NAMPA — Sometime in late January, sitting at the bar-top inside a downtown Boise restaurant led to a conversation about local breakfast spots with a flight instructor. While names weren’t exchanged, he spoke about places he liked to eat around the Treasure Valley. His strongest recommendation was The Tower Grill at...
Man Arrested in Star on Multiple Felony Warrants for Child Exploitation Charges
A Star man was arrested Saturday evening on multiple felony charges related to child exploitation, according to the Idaho Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested 37-year-old Kyle Hazard on February 21,...
