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With bus ridership up, Canyon Co. leaders discuss VRT event service, levy power, and more
As budget-setting season approaches, city leaders are beginning to consider how they would like to allocate money toward public transportation for the next fiscal year.
This includes the cities of...
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Canyon Co., cities to stick with current animal shelter services provider, for now
Canyon County, Nampa, and Caldwell have selected an animal shelter services provider for the time being.
The government entities announced Thursday afternoon that West Valley...
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Photos: New bar from Amano team gives ‘creative outlet’, celebrates Mexican roots in former speakeasy
A colorful new bar celebrating Mexican heritage is opening in Caldwell.
Cán Coctelería is the new sibling bar and restaurant to Amano, the award-winning Mexican...
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Animal shelter ends Canyon Co. contract pursuit, citing lack of alignment
Plans to select an animal shelter services provider for Canyon County, Nampa, and Caldwell appear to be headed back to the drawing board.
Leadership of...
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Caldwell moves closer to adding ‘quiet zone’, with changes to make train traffic less disruptive
The City of Caldwell is inching closer to installing improvements that could allow for quieter trains moving through town.
Last summer, the city council earmarked...
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Citing post-election culture, Caldwell staff member leaving for corporate role
A City of Caldwell staff member who played a key role in some of the city’s recent developments will end his tenure with the...
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ICYMI: Complaints, payouts, investigations, lawsuits, recalls & a Costco card: Caldwell grapples with legal, political disputes
A Caldwell Police officer who filed a lawsuit against the city is no longer with the department.
Allison Butler initially sued the City of Caldwell...
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ICYMI: After announcement of new Caldwell temple, Church of Jesus Christ obtains large site
A recent land transfer in Canyon County could be tied to future development of a sacred site.
A deed obtained from Canyon County through the...
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ICYMI: ‘Really big deal’ for Caldwell: Amano’s Alamilla wins James Beard Award
Idaho is now home to a second James Beard Award-winning chef.
Amano co-owner and head chef Salvador Alamilla won the James Beard Foundation Award for...
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Want to own a high school? Local campus listed for sale
Chances are, you spent some of your days in a high school. But have you ever wanted to own one?
The Caldwell School District has...
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Phillips tops incumbent Wagoner in Caldwell; Tilmant wins council seat
A newcomer will take to the City of Caldwell mayor’s office come 2026.
Caldwell voters took to the polls on Tuesday, delivering a decisive victory...
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Dennis Staack running for Caldwell City Council’s second seat
Dennis Staack’s friends have given him some tough love.
They told Staack that instead of continuing to complain about Caldwell city happenings, he should try...
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Diana Register running for reelection to Caldwell’s third council seat
Diana Register said she believes that she can do even more for Caldwell via her position on city council.
Register, 53, is running for reelection...
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Marisela Pesina running for Caldwell’s third city council seat
Marisela Pesina believes that the Caldwell City Council has become less functional than it used to be.
Pesina, 60, is running for the council’s third...
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Jorge Arancivia running for Caldwell City Council’s first seat
Jorge Arancivia said that he does not want to be a politician.
Nevertheless, he feels that running for Caldwell City Council is something that he...
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Randy Neary running for Caldwell City Council seat no. 2
Working in the development world, Randy Neary said he understands the real impact of impact fees.
Impact fees are one-time fees charged to developers during...
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Kody Daffer running for Nampa City Council seat no. 1
Kody Daffer believes that the City of Nampa could be spending less money than it is.
“I think there are ways to cut back on...
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Jarom Wagoner seeking reelection to Caldwell mayor’s office
During this year’s Caldwell Night Rodeo, Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner and Caldwell Economic Development Director Steven Jenkins were at the event each night shuttling...
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Chuck Stadick seeking reelection to Caldwell City Council
When City of Caldwell staff announced that the city had mistakenly not collected $1.8 million in impact fees, Chuck Stadick saw a need for...
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Brad Doty running for Caldwell Mayor
Brad Doty feels an intrinsic motivation to find purposeful and meaningful work.
“I’ve always found that service to the greater good versus yourself seems to...
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Brandon Weast running for Caldwell City Council seat no. 1
Earlier this year, Brandon Weast felt a calling to do something more.
Weast, 45, is a disabled veteran of both the Air Force and Army,...
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New parking zones, time limits coming to downtown Caldwell
A little over a year after the City of Caldwell scrapped its downtown parking meters, a new parking enforcement system is coming to the...
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Carlos Hernandez running for Caldwell’s first council seat
Carlos Hernandez sees a parallel between Caldwell and Moses Lake, Washington.
Moses Lake, where Hernandez grew up, transitioned from a small farming community to a...
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After announcement of new Caldwell temple, Church of Jesus Christ obtains large site
A recent land transfer in Canyon County could be tied to future development of a sacred site.
A deed obtained from Canyon County through the...
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Scott Tilmant makes another run for Caldwell City Council
In 2023, Scott Tilmant fell short of winning Caldwell’s sixth city council seat by just 143 votes to Mike Dittenber.
This year, Tilmant, 55, is...
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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...
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Canyon County, cities announce plan to seek alternative animal shelter services
While the dog days of summer may be drawing to a close, the future of animal shelter services in Canyon County may be headed...
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Caldwell passes budget despite animal shelter, railroad funding concerns
In spite of some concerns about the best use of city funds, the City of Caldwell has a new budget for the fiscal year...
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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....
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Caldwell approves townhomes, low-income apartments in two Ustick Rd. developments
As early as next spring, people driving along Ustick Rd. west of Cleveland Blvd. in Caldwell may notice some denser developments going up.
The Caldwell...
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Caldwell bookstore to expand space
A Caldwell bookstore is about to turn over a new page.
Shared Stories, a bookstore located at 106 S. Kimball Ave. in Caldwell, will be...
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Developers cut the number of homes in a project. City still says no
Even with a significant reduction in the number of proposed homes, a development in Caldwell could not pass council muster.
The Caldwell City Council voted...
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Vallivue to open two schools. It’s a temporary fix in fast-growing Caldwell
New elementary schools Warhawk and Falcon Ridge will alleviate overcrowding in the Vallivue School District, but assistant superintendent Joseph Palmer worries they won’t be...
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Caldwell Mayor’s ‘State of Our City’ highlights achievements, honors residents
In the shade of Caldwell High School’s trees, police officers sat astride the horses of the Caldwell Police Department’s Mounted Unit on Thursday just...
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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...
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Caldwell considers West Valley Humane Society funding increase request, gathers public feedback
Animal advocates attended a special Caldwell town hall on Tuesday night to share their thoughts about the future of animal control services in the...
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‘Really big deal’ for Caldwell: Amano’s Alamilla wins James Beard Award
Idaho is now home to a second James Beard Award-winning chef.
Amano co-owner and head chef Salvador Alamilla won the James Beard Foundation Award for...
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Caldwell mayor under investigation after complaint of misuse of public resources during recall effort
While a recall effort may be over, an investigation remains ongoing.
Organizers of an effort to recall Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner and four council members...
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Fred Meyer announces it plans to build 8th local store
A new grocery store is slated for Caldwell.
Fred Meyer announced that it plans to open a new 155,000 sq. ft. store at the intersection...
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Caldwell recommends denial of 77 townhomes due to parking, compatibility concerns
A proposed project in Caldwell did not receive a positive recommendation following concerns from residents and the city’s planning and zoning commission.
At its May...
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Complaints, payouts, investigations, lawsuits, recalls & a Costco card: Caldwell grapples with legal, political disputes
A Caldwell Police officer who filed a lawsuit against the city is no longer with the department.
Allison Butler initially sued the City of Caldwell...
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Speakeasy and to-go taqueria coming soon from newly reopened restaurant
Two new concepts are coming from a popular and award-winning Canyon County restaurant.
This past weekend, Amano opened in its new location at 802 Arthur...
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Caldwell council turned down 1,000 homes. With changes, they changed their mind
A previously denied housing development in the Caldwell vicinity will proceed after all.
The Caldwell City Council approved the annexation, zoning, and preliminary plats for...
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Photos: Amano’s new, larger space opens with ‘industrial, modern Mexican’ vibe and many new features
When you walk into the new Amano in Caldwell, you’ll notice lots of little details everywhere you look.
From pieces of Mezcal distilling pots in...
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‘Tightening their belt’: Caldwell leaders grapple with spending, revenues ahead of budget season
Looking ahead to fiscal year 2026, City of Caldwell staff and officials face some tough choices on reconciling available revenue with budgeted expenses.
During a...
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Caldwell sets changes on ADUs, density bonus, storage
Those who live or develop properties in Caldwell will soon have new rules to follow.
The Caldwell City Council approved new code changes designed to...
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Caldwell requires major change to plans for twenty duplexes on six acres
A project for duplexes on six acres of land in Caldwell will proceed, but with less than half of the duplexes proposed.
The Caldwell City...
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LDS Church announces plans for third Treasure Valley temple
Caldwell will be the site of Idaho’s newest LDS temple.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the temple as one of fifteen...
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Caldwell residents launch effort to recall mayor, several city council members
A group of Caldwell residents is in the process of gathering signatures in hopes of removing the mayor and certain city council members from...
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Indian Creek Plaza brought new life to Caldwell. Leaders want to bring consultant back for new vision
A group of Caldwell community members and leaders is looking to build on the success of the city’s downtown revitalization by bringing back the...
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‘Spooky’: Citing safety issues, Caldwell leader calls for airport traffic tower, other improvements
Caldwell’s Airport Advisory Board is calling for major upgrades to modernize the Caldwell Executive Airport.
Board Member John Kreidel briefed the Caldwell City Council on...
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Caldwell recommends approval of density bonus program, other code changes
A series of changes could affect the characteristics of developments in Caldwell.
The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend adoption of ordinance changes...
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You Asked: What will be built next to Caldwell’s Flying J?
A new business is destined for a rapidly developing Caldwell road.
A reader wrote in to ask what the large construction project happening near the...
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Caldwell’s Indian Creek Plaza could get new video screens
Caldwell’s Indian Creek Plaza could soon have a new element to draw visitors.
Destination Caldwell Executive Director Denae Warren told the Caldwell City Council on...
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Despite infrastructure concerns, Caldwell approves SE subdivision
Plans for a subdivision in Caldwell are moving forward following questions about the development’s ability to exist without city services brought in by a...
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Caldwell considers annexation, potential development of 88 acres
Caldwell could add a new swath of land to its city limits, but perhaps not for residential purposes.
The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission considered...
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Caldwell approves document guiding city development, with code changes on horizon
The City of Caldwell has a new document to guide development into the future.
The Caldwell City Council approved repealing its existing comprehensive plan and...
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Caldwell paid $175,000 after failed meter project. City won’t answer questions on the payment
The conclusion of Caldwell’s paid parking system may have included a legal action.
Following months of discussions, the city’s metered parking began in May of...
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Caldwell considers its future with new comprehensive plan process
The Caldwell City Council opted to continue its discussion on whether to adopt a new comprehensive plan to guide growth in the city on...
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Caldwell Police Chief sued for harassment, gender discrimination
A Caldwell police officer filed a federal lawsuit Thursday, accusing Police Chief Rex Ingram of misconduct both on and off duty. The suit also...
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‘Potential lawsuit’: Caldwell approves hotel development agreement despite council concerns
The Caldwell City Council voted to accept a development agreement to build a hotel on a piece of city land in the city’s Event...
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‘Not an easy decision’: Caldwell pushes back on Toll Brothers plan for 1,000+ homes
A large subdivision planned for SE Caldwell will go back to the drawing board before the developer seeks city approval again.
The Caldwell City Council...
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Tale of two subdivisions: Caldwell says no to subdivision whose infrastructure hinges on another’s approval
The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the denial of an annexation and subdivision in the city’s southeast.
The proposed Element Ridge...
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‘Mind-boggling’: Canyon County asks for clarity on Caldwell hotel development proposal
A letter of intent between the City of Caldwell and a potential hotel developer sparked concerns from the Canyon County Board of Commissioners about...
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Caldwell ponders eatery, hangar, possible mechanic school at former airport cafe site
Following a failed rescue attempt and a rescinded bid, the City of Caldwell is moving forward with plans to add a new eatery and...
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ICYMI: Downtown Boise BSU gameday shuttle causes kerfuffle in Caldwell’s funding of bus routes
For decades, Boise State Football fans have had the option of taking a shuttle from Downtown Boise to home football games.
But this year, just...
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ICYMI: Caldwell talks softball, Western themes in approving event center district plan
The Caldwell City Council voted to adopt the Caldwell Event Center District Subarea Master Plan in early November, despite some skepticism from council members...