Gretchen Parsons - BoiseDev Managing Editor
Gretchen Parsons is BoiseDev's managing editor. Contact her at gretchen@boisedev.com.
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Incredible Idaho Women
Incredible Idaho Women preview: WASP pilot Kay Gott Chaffey
In anticipation of the launch of our book, “Incredible Idaho Women,” next month, we're featuring some of the profiles from the book!
Today, we introduce...
Mtn. Home
Mountain Home Air Force Base to host Qatari training site
Mountain Home Air Force Base will be home to a new Qatari air force facility, according to an announcement from Department of Defense Secretary...
Boise
Viking-themed Boise brewery to close both taprooms
A local brewery is saying goodbye to Boise.
In an email to customers, Mad Swede Brewing Company announced that its Cole Rd. taproom and production...
Boise
‘Traffic garden’: New Boise park feature aims to help kids get used to cycling
Crews are adding traffic lanes to Ann Morrison Park... but not for cars.
The new Traffic Garden is a joint project by the City of...
Boise
Railing falls off W. Parkcenter Bridge into Boise River. Police looking for suspects
The east side of the West Parkcenter Bridge is closed to pedestrians after the railing was damaged and fell into the Boise River.
The...
Boise Downtown
‘Thank you for an incredible journey’: Boise bagel shop to bid farewell
There are only a few weeks left to enjoy one of downtown Boise's favorite local bagel shops before it says goodbye.
Alia's Coffee House announced...
Boise
‘Ongi etorri lagunak:’ Some key Basque phrases to brush up on for Jaialdi!
With the long-anticipated return of Jaialdi this week, Boise is once again alive with the sights, sounds, and words of Basque tradition.
If you're headed...
Boise
Boise board shop to close its doors
A local Boise shop catering to snowboarders, skateboarders, and wakeboarders is saying goodbye.
The BoardRoom at the corner of 28th and State announced it will...
Boise
Matty G’s Boise shuts its doors, Eagle location still cookin’
A lobster roll and burger joint in Boise is closed less than a year after opening ... at least for now.
A sign on the...
Boise Downtown
Asian eatery leaving Boise’s Warehouse for standalone spot
One of the Warehouse Food Hall's original tenants is moving across the street.
Asian fusion restaurant Wok N' Roll is taking over the space on...
Closures
After more than 30 years, local couple will retire with closure of last sushi restaurant
A long-time chef known for his sushi and Japanese cuisine is retiring and closing his restaurant.
Shige and Debbie Matsuzawa announced on social media that...
Boise
Boise ‘Sundial’ home hits Zillow Gone Wild — and quickly gets snapped up
A mid-century modern home in Boise's North End was quickly snapped up after being featured on the Zillow Gone Wild Instagram page.
The real...
Boise
Win cute prizes and instant ramen: Japanese-style arcade coming to Boise
Mathew and Susie Gillikin aim to replicate a Tokyo street market with their new arcade in Boise's Idaho Capital Asian Market plaza.
Isekai, which means...
Closures
After nearly three decades, Golden Wok to close to make daughter’s “wish happen”
A longstanding Chinese restaurant in Garden City is closing for good next week.
Golden Wok on Chinden Blvd. will serve its final meals on Saturday,...
Closures
Kristin Armstrong to close gym location
The wheels at a Boise Olympian's cycling gym are about to stop spinning.
Pivot by Kristin Armstrong on Ten Mile in South Meridian is closing...
Boise
You Asked: Why is there a ‘for lease’ sign in front of Payette Brewing?
Payette Brewing is downsizing — but not disappearing.
A reader noticed a "for lease" sign in front of the brewery on Pioneer St. in Boise...
Eats
‘Couldn’t let our dream die’: Teriyaki restaurant grows to 11 locations
A fast-casual Asian restaurant is expanding into its 11th location.
Happy Teriyaki will soon open at 6708 N Glenwood St. in Garden City, where the...
Boise
Going down: Mountain bikers get exclusive new foothills trail
Mountain bikers will soon have a new path to traverse in the Boise Foothills.
Crews will begin construction on the new downhill Sideshow Trail above...
Business
Blue Cross announces layoffs after losing state contract
Blue Cross of Idaho will lay off more than 100 employees following the loss of a contract with the Idaho Department of Health and...
Boise
Off-again, on-again: Budget airline announces it will return to Boise Airport
A discount airline is flying back to the Boise Airport.
Frontier Airlines announced it will begin offering nonstop flights from Boise to Denver this spring.
The...
Deals
Florida company buys Meridian golf course, says it plans ‘enhancements’
A Florida-based company that owns dozens of golf courses and country clubs bought The Club at Spurwing in Meridian.
The private club near Chinden and...
Art
Memorial pays tribute to fallen pilots in Julia Davis Park
A memorial honoring pilots who died in two helicopter crashes is complete in Julia Davis Park.
The Window to the River Memorial pays tribute to...
Eagle
‘Authentic & social’: Sid’s Garage owners unveil two new concepts
The owners behind Gatsby and Sid's Garage in Boise and Meridian are bringing two new concepts to Eagle.
Will and Nicole Primavera are preparing to...
Boise
Boise’s next big design: A new city flag will fly
Boise is looking to its residents to help create a new banner for the City of Trees.
This spring, a fresh new flag will take...
Boise
New sushi joint opens near Boise mall
There's a new place to enjoy sushi in Boise.
Bamboo Sushi & Asian Bistro opened in December at 8053 W Emerald St., next to Boise...
Boise
ICYMI: Finding Common Ground: Neighbors remodel old Boise building into coffee shop
Two neighbors on Boise's West Bench are transforming a vacant, "eyesore" of a building into a community gathering space and coffee house.
Common Ground Coffee...
Business
ICYMI: ‘Make sure to clean your fingerprints’: Nampa nursery a front for drugs, guns, prosecutor says
A Nampa landscaping nursery was not what it appeared.
The owner of Rolling Hills Nursery, Sergio Cisneros-Guzman, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison...
Boise
‘Not American Chinese food, real Chinese food:’ Authentic restaurant opens in Boise
Mala House off Cole Rd. and Ustick Rd. will soon be open for customers to dine in.
But for now, the authentic Chinese restaurant is...