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Boise Taxpayers Just Paid Nearly $200,000 After One City Hall Exit
A former mayoral chief of staff left in March, and newly reported records put the payout in the spotlight.
America Is Splitting In Two. This $15M Idaho Ranch Tells Us Why.
A rare contiguous ranch in North Idaho hit the market for $14.9 million, and the real story is what runs beneath it.
Caldwell's Next Retail Magnet Is Finally Moving Dirt
The city's first Fred Meyer is planned as a 155,000-square-foot store with roughly 250 jobs and more commercial growth behind it.
Boise's Biggest Hotel Is Open. Downtown's Next Test Is Whether Locals Use It
A 296-room AC Hotel and Element by Marriott adds meeting space, rooftop dining and more downtown foot traffic.
Boise's Next Big Downtown Bet Starts With Two River Street Lots
A hotel-tax district has tied up nearly six acres near the Greenbelt, raising the next question for taxpayers: what gets built, who benefits and how…
Idaho Families Have Another Shot at School Choice Money. The Clock Is Running
More than $7 million remains in Idaho's parental choice tax credit program, with applications open until August 15 unless funds run out first.
Boise River Float Season Is Not Open Yet. What Officials Are Waiting For
High, cold water, uncleared debris and local safety checks are keeping families off the Barber Park run for now.
A Fake Photo Shoot in Eagle Ended in Prison. What Families Should Know
The kidnapping case began with a motorcycle meetup and ended with sentences, a rider process and a fresh reminder about local public safety.
Idaho's School Bathroom Fight Just Ended. What Families Need to Know
A lawsuit dismissal leaves Senate Bill 1100 in force for public school restrooms, locker rooms and overnight accommodations.
Idaho's Drought Is Now a Farm, Fire and Water Rights Test
Record-low snowpack and a statewide emergency put summer pressure on growers, fire crews, water managers and families.
Boise's Next Budget Could Change More Than Your Tax Bill
A May 19 budget workshop put property taxes, utility rates, public safety staffing, and growth costs in front of City Council.
Boise Went 18 Months Without a Police Shooting. The Next Test Is Keeping It That Way
Training, less-lethal tools and new city investments point to a practical public safety lesson for fast-growing Idaho.
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