Sarah Jacobsen - BoiseDev Managing Editor
Sarah Jacobsen is the Managing Editor at BoiseDev. She is a former news anchor and certified meteorologist. She spent over nine years in broadcast news as an anchor, meteorologist and reporter. She earned her meteorology certificate through Mississippi State University's Atmospheric Science Program. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys exploring new corners of the Idaho outdoors with her dog Aurora. Contact her at sarah@boisedev.com
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Boise restaurant set to bring ‘traditional’ Argentinian flavors to third location
A popular Argentinian restaurant that has been a staple in the Boise food scene for 20 years is expanding.
Tango's Empanadas is opening its third...
Boise
Before demolition, Factory Outlet Mall will burn
If you spot smoke coming from the former Boise Outlet Mall this week or in early February, don’t panic. It’s part of a planned...
Boise
Boise startup raises $8M to tackle rental housing headache
Boise-based startup OurPetPolicy raised $8 million in Series A funding to modernize how rental housing operators manage pets and emotional support animals.
The funding for...
Agriculture
Where’s winter?! Idaho’s snowpack is low but ‘winter is still young’
Many folks have been asking, "Where is winter?!" While southwestern Idaho has seen plenty of precipitation so far this winter season, we have been...
Business
Alaska to Alaska: Boise set for new nonstop flight
If you’ve ever wanted to fly from Boise to Anchorage, now you can.
Alaska Airlines announced a new twice-weekly non-stop service between Boise and Anchorage,...
Tourism
‘A bit grim’: Sun Valley to miss Thanksgiving opening for first time in over 15 years
If you're itching to get on the mountain this winter, you may have to pack some patience.
Sun Valley Resort announced that it will...
Eats
Bao Boi finds new location following what they call an ‘illegal eviction’
If you drive by the Boardwalk in Garden City, you may notice Bao Boi, a local steam bun and curry restaurant's curtains are closed...
Education
Boise State, U of I see enrollment grow. All Idaho public colleges grew, too
Three of Idaho's largest public universities broke records for enrollment again this fall.
Boise State said a total of 28,519 students enrolled for the fall...
Elections
You Asked: Why were there over 290,000 fewer eligible voters in Idaho for this past election?
A dive into Idaho election data shows that the Gem State saw 294,108 fewer eligible voters in Tuesday's election than in the 2024 General...
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Will Qatari facility be built at Mtn. Home? Idaho officials say deal’s not done yet
News of a Qatari training site at Mountain Home Air Force Base has many in the community confused over conflicting statements made by state...
Boise
Search delayed: Panel wants more time to find right Boise State president
It's going to take more time to fill the top position at Boise State University.
That's according to the Idaho State Board of Education,...
Boise
From rooftop rocking chair to kombucha cocktails: New bar headed for Garden City
A new spot for health-conscious party-goers is on the way. Krossfade Kombucha Cocktails plans to open a tasting room and headquarters at 4057 W....
Boise
NW bank chain rebranded some Boise locations. Now it’s changing them back
It's not uncommon for banks to change hands — and names — these days. But it's less common for a bank to change its...
Boise
‘Game on!’ Boise board game pub opens on the Bench
Dust off your dice! There’s a new board game pub on the Boise Bench.
Chits and Chats opened its doors on Friday, September 12,...
Boise
Bar-quality cocktails, now trail-ready: Lead Hammer Cocktails Launches in Idaho
Idaho, grab your coolers, there’s a new drink in town! And it’s ready to hike, camp, or simply kick back with you on the...
Boise
Koco Bell finds new home at 5th and Main in Downtown Boise
Boise’s Korean street food lovers have something new to look forward to: Koco Bell is setting up shop downtown.
The locally loved restaurant announced on...
Garden City
You Asked: Garden City posts about ‘major’ Greenbelt update ahead
A post on Garden City's Facebook page is prompting questions from readers about a "major upgrade" to the Garden City Greenbelt set for next...
Boise E/SE
Botanical garden plots large expansion: events center, ‘parking garden’ and new home for Boise Farmers market
Visitors will see big changes coming to the Idaho Botanical Gardens in years to come, and work is set to get underway next week.
The...