Char Jackson
Caldwell
Light it up: Caldwell wants to boost downtown safety
The City of Caldwell is taking steps to solve its poor lighting issue in the downtown area that affects residents' safety.
During a city...
Caldwell
Two-story mixed-use building going up near Caldwell’s Indian Creek Plaza
A block a few steps from Indian Creek Plaza is getting a new look.
A mixed-use building is under construction at 213 S. Kimball Ave....
Caldwell
Former Caldwell police officer threatens lawsuit over alleged retaliation, violation of free speech
Another former Caldwell Police Department officer has filed a claim letter against the city and certain officials.
Dinius & Associates submitted a notice of a...
Caldwell
Caldwell approves agreement with event center district hotel developer
The City of Caldwell’s Event Center District could see a new hotel following a decision by the city council on Monday night.
The council voted...
Caldwell
Caldwell votes on future of downtown parking meters
After a year and a half of discussion, and several months with paid parking, downtown Caldwell no longer has a paid parking system.
The city...
Caldwell
‘Understand the frustration’: Caldwell sees overlapping road projects, snarling traffic
The rapid growth of both residential and commercial development in Caldwell has caused more than eight road closures this year.
The City of Caldwell...
Education
Overcrowding is a concern at West Ada with ‘steady growth’ in the district
Overcrowding continues to be an issue at schools in the West Ada District.
District spokeswoman Char Jackson says for the past five years, the district...
Economy
Labor shortages are still impacting Idaho industries. This is why.
The labor shortage continues to impact industries here in Idaho and across the country.
According to the Idaho Department of Labor, there are a few...
Construction
‘Traffic’s going to be bad’: New high school will open without required road improvements
Owyhee High School will welcome 1,430 students at the start of the 2021 school year, but some road improvement projects near the school are...
Elections
Boise Fire Chief Officers’ PAC violated city policy by doing business at City Hall West
The Boise Fire Chief Officers PAC filed its paperwork disclosing campaign contributions earlier this week.
But a close look at the filing showed something that...