Closures

Boise candy shop employing adults with disabilities set to close

For the last seven years, a Boise candy shop has done more than sell sweets — it's provided employment, training, and community for adults with disabilities. At the end of...

Blaming AI, Micron will shut down consumer business Crucial

Boise-based Micron Technology will shut down its consumer-facing brand Crucial Technology early next year. Crucial, which was founded in 1996, will cease all operations by...

Local plastic-free grocery store announces closure

A local grocery store and café focused on zero waste announced its closure. Roots Zero Waste Market announced on its social channels that it will...

‘Breakdown in the recipe for success’: New Garden City burger joint closed

After opening earlier this year with lines out the door, a new Garden City burger joint has already closed its doors. Tim’s Burgers announced on...

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...

Three restaurants close in quick succession in Bodo

Three restaurants are in the process of closing in Boise's Bodo. PF Chang's, Kiichi Sushi, and El Tenajo Tex Mex will all soon be...

‘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 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...

After 100 years, Boise Depot closed for a facelift

The Boise Train Depot turned 100 years old this April, and now the iconic landmark is receiving a series of much-needed renovations and repairs...

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...

Whole Foods closes taproom, ponders what’s next

A long-time bar and restaurant standby has closed in Boise. The River Room, the taproom at Boise’s Whole Foods Market location, closed permanently over the...

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...

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,...

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...

Joann might close its Boise store on Federal Way. Spend any gift cards fast

Joann Fabric and Crafts could shut down the majority of its stores nationwide - including one in Boise. The retailer is asking a judge...

Last Biscuit & Hogs closes as owner owes hundreds of thousands. Landlord refutes Instagram claims

Local restaurant Biscuit and Hogs closed over the weekend, and court records show that the establishment owner owes hundreds of thousands of dollars to...

Richard’s in downtown Boise to close, new ‘hip, upscale’ steakhouse opening

Richard's Restaurant and Bar in downtown Boise is closing and will be replaced by an "upscale boutique" steakhouse. Richard’s Executive Chef and Owner Richard Langston...

Rite Aid set to close another Boise pharmacy

Rite Aid will close another Boise store. The company has been pruning its store count across the country amidst challenges in the pharmacy sector overall...

Zeeks Pizza in Eagle closes, steak burgers and lobster rolls moving in

Zeeks Pizza in Eagle is out and a new concept out of Mesa, Arizona called Matty G's is in. Zeeks at 2826 S Eagle Rd....

‘Breaks my heart’: LGBTQ bar in Garden City to close

The Somewhere Bar is shutting its doors at the end of the week. On November 2, Garden City's only dedicated LGBTQ bar will shut...

‘Mixed emotions’: Due West, House of Western to close

A group of restaurants on Idaho St. in Downtown Boise will close. Due West and House of Western announced on Instagram and via emails to...

Eagle Tennis Club to close, ‘athletic country club’ to take its place

Eagle Tennis Club is closing its courts and a national, upscale gym chain is moving in. Life Time Fitness is taking over the building and...

‘Grateful for their patronage & support’: Boise world imports store closing after 30 years

After 30 years of selling handmade items and goods from around the globe, an imports store is closing it's doors in Boise. Eyes of the...

Garden City brunch spot shutters

A spot for mimosas and brunch in Garden City is no more. Huck House Brunchette on the corner of Glenwood and State Streets closed Sunday. https://staging-boisedevcom.kinsta.cloud/news/2024/09/17/eagle-pizza-place-closes-after-12-years/ Owner...

Eagle Chicago Connection closes, but there’s ‘hope’ for new location

There's one less Chicago Connection in the Treasure Valley. The local pizza chain closed its Eagle location on Sunday after 12 years of serving pies. https://staging-boisedevcom.kinsta.cloud/news/2024/09/05/downtown-boise-bar-to-close-after-more-than-a-decade/ But...

Downtown Boise bar to close after more than a decade

A video game and arcade bar in downtown Boise is closing after 12 years. Spacebar Arcade announced on social media it's closing for good this...

🍣Sushi swap: Caldwell restaurant to close, with another concept on deck

A sushi joint in downtown Caldwell is closing up shop for good. A similar concept will take its place. Shi Sushi and Spirits, at 521...

Twig’s at the Village to close with new ‘exciting’ concept set to replace it

Twig's Bistro and Martini Bar will close its restaurant at the Village at Meridian next month. Twig's, one of the opening restaurant tenants at The...

UPDATE: Intuit will shut down Eagle office in AI pivot, cut 157 jobs

Software giant Intuit announced it would cut nearly 2,000 employees and close down its campus in Eagle near Boise, as well as a location...

Boise brewpub to close, property for sale – but products will live on

A West Boise restaurant and brewery will close next week, but its brand will live on. Edge Brewing on Steelhead Way near Boise Towne Square...

Boise bridal boutique to close, with a closing gift to brides-to-be

Brides-to-be can get a major discount on their dream dress as a downtown Boise bridal boutique closes shop for good. After a decade in business,...

One Garden City brewery closes with another set to follow suit later in May

A Garden City eatery and pub has closed its doors. On Monday, Twisted District Brew Co. at 3840 W Chinden Blvd. posted on social media...

‘Not making ends meet’: Fair trade store to close after move out of Hyde Park

After less than a year in its new location, Dunia Marketplace is closing up shop. The fair trade nonprofit store opened in the former Creamer...

‘It’s time:’ Boise Bench mainstay to close after decades of business

Ken Nill has been working at the Boise Bench Commission since he was a young man fresh out of college. Now, about 50 years...

‘This closure will impact a lot of people’: Discount store chain closes Boise location

A long-standing discount store in Northwest Boise is closing, much to neighbors' dismay. Dollar Tree in the Collister Shopping Center on State St. closed for...

Bye-bye Burger Time: Demolition planned for old burger joint

Days are numbered for the old Tiki Teriyaki Burger Time building on Orchard. After closing down the eatery last year, the property owners have filed...

Seafood stopped: Two restaurants close at Boise’s Warehouse

Poké bowls and lobster rolls are no longer for sale at the Warehouse Food Hall in downtown Boise. Freshies Lobster Co. and Paddles Up Poké...

Saltzer could lay off 378 employees in shutdown. Doctors, workers prepare for what’s next

Healthcare providers around the Treasure Valley have been preparing for the closure of Saltzer Health clinics this week. Intermountain Health, the Salt Lake City-based company...

Trailer company says it will close plant after 66 years, impacting 127 manufacturing jobs

A trailer manufacturing plant in Caldwell will soon close its doors. Big Tex Trailers filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the Idaho Department...

South Meridian beer joint closes, replaced by another one

A place to get a pint and take a growler to go in South Meridian closed, but a similar concept has replaced it. The Growler...

Boise’s first food truck park won’t return for 2024

Back in 2019, we first told you about plans to bring The Switchback food truck park to Boise's Barber Valley. Over the next several...

Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Big & Rich played there. Now Boise’s Buffalo Club will close

An iconic dive bar in West Boise will serve its last drinks this weekend. The Buffalo Club on Fairview announced on social media that it's...

Boise bakery to close

A popular bakery in Boise will shut its doors for good. Trailside Bakery Cafe on State St. announced on social media it will close at...

Walgreens to close Boise location

The reshuffling of drug stores in the Boise area continues. With Rite Aid in bankruptcy and closing a raft of local stores, another, large competitor...

Boise jeweler to close after five decades. An artisan’s legacy will live on in his work

A white-haired woman walks up to the glass door of an old Vista Ave. storefront. Her hand pauses on the handle as she reads...

‘Not livable, not safe’: Boise shut down motel. But years of issues went uncaught

Last summer, BoiseDev told you about a Boise motel getting shut down by the City of Boise for deplorable living conditions. Many readers wanted...

Gastropub & pizza spot on Boise’s ‘restaurant row’ to close next month

After a decade in business, Juniper in downtown Boise will soon close. Juniper closed twice before during the pandemic, but this time the closure is...

Fifth Boise area Rite Aid will close after declaring bankruptcy

Another Rite Aid is on its way out in Boise.  In August 2023, the Rite Aid in South Meridian at Eagle and Victory closed. Then...

ICYMI: ‘Kind of difficult’: Last local Farm Store will close after 47 years in business

Editor's note: The store is now closed. The Farm Store in Nampa is closing after 47 years.  The owner, Larry Bishop, answers the phone candidly saying...

ICYMI: ‘I cried if I’m being honest’: Idaho’s early ARPA termination leads to increased childcare woes

For Krystal McFarlane, the news of losing extra grant funds to support her childcare facility early created "instant panic." When she heard that Idaho was...

Nampa School Board votes to close four schools

The Nampa School District board approved the closure of four schools at its meeting on Monday night. West Middle School, Snake River Elementary, Centennial Elementary,...

Moon’s on the move: Downtown diner to open in Zions Bank building

Moon's Kitchen in downtown Boise is on the move after its building was condemned. As BoiseDev previously reported, the City of Boise condemned the...

Another Boise Rite Aid set to close

Bankrupt pharmacy giant Rite Aid continues its wave of store closures - the fourth local closure since this summer. Rite Aid at 660 E. Boise...

Meridian deli closes for now

A New York-style deli chain in Meridian won't be serving customers for now. Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen opened near the corner of McMillan and Linder...

‘I cried if I’m being honest’: Idaho’s early ARPA termination leads to increased childcare woes

For Krystal McFarlane, the news of losing extra grant funds to support her childcare facility early created "instant panic." When she heard that Idaho was...

‘Kind of difficult’: Last local Farm Store will close after 47 years in business

The Farm Store in Nampa is closing after 47 years.  The owner, Larry Bishop, answers the phone candidly saying he’s getting used to retirement. He...

Rite Aid closes another local store after declaring bankruptcy

Struggling pharmacy retailer Rite Aid said it will close hundreds of stores after declaring bankruptcy early this week. For now, just one Idaho store...

Liquidation sale: Local cycling store going out of business

If you're in the market for a bicycle, or bike parts and accessories, a local cycling store is having a liquidation sale before it...

Popular lunch spot & newer chicken joint close doors along Boise’s 8th St.

Two more businesses on 8th Street in downtown Boise closed. The popular bakery Zeppole on 8th Street near Bannock Street is closed for now. A...

Open & shut: Downtown seafood restaurant just opened, and already closed

A seafood chain in downtown Boise is closed for now after being open for just a few short months. SEA Crab House in the Zions...

Report: Hundreds more Rite Aid stores could close in potential bankruptcy

Rite Aid, which operates scores of locations across SW Idaho and in McCall, could close hundreds of stores and enter bankruptcy, the Wall Street...

Downtown Boise vegan restaurant permanently closes

An all-vegan restaurant in downtown Boise is closing after being open for less than six months. The Alchemist Plant Pub on Idaho Street is permanently...

Boise movie theatre closed for good

A Boise movie theatre that closed, then reopened has now closed for a final time. The Northgate Reel Theatre on State and Glenwood Streets is...

You asked: Why did the Midway Plaza get torn down?

An elementary school turned shopping plaza in Nampa was demolished last week. The Midway Plaza on the corner of Middleton Road and Caldwell Boulevard...

Politically-themed downtown Boise restaurant closing

A subterranean, politically-themed downtown Boise restaurant is closing after more than eight years. Capitol Cellars announced on its website that it will close at the...

Rediscovered Books closing downtown Caldwell location

A locally owned Treasure Valley bookstore is closing its downtown Caldwell location after four years. Rediscovered Books made the announcement via Facebook on Tuesday. Co-owners...

Boise drive-in burger joint to close Saturday. Apartments possible instead

Burger Time and Tiki Teriyaki on Orchard St. will serve up its mix of hamburgers and Hawaiian food one last time Saturday, May 6th....