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New escape rooms planned for S. Meridian
Residents of South Meridian could soon have a new opportunity to get whisked away to faraway realities. But will they have what it takes to return to the real...
Boise E/SE
Leap Years sets indoor toddler playground in Southeast Boise
In November 2024, Leap Years opened its first indoor toddler playground in Boise's North End, and then another in Eagle last spring.
Later this...
Fun
You Asked: What’s the new building by Pioneer Lodge at Bogus Basin?
If you’ve gone up the Morning Star Express lift at Bogus Basin recently, you may have seen a unique-looking building that’s popped up next...
Boise Mall area
ICYMI: Apartments were planned to replace Boise’s aquarium. Now ‘big-city aquarium vibes’ proposed instead
In the early part of this decade, the City of Boise saw a flurry of applications to build new apartment projects in, around, and...
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ICYMI: Simplot Family to turn iconic hill into new park
Simplot Hill may soon become a park open to the public.
The iconic landmark, comprised of 200 acres along North Cartwright Rd. and North Bogus...
Fun
Wood River Valley ski area opening new, free feature
A new, free way to carve up the snow is coming to the Wood River Valley.
Rotarun Ski Area has announced that a new 60-meter...
Boise Bench
Edwards no more: Numerous changes at Boise Spectrum theater
The Edwards Cinemas location in the Boise Spectrum is getting a new look -- and losing its decades-old name.
The theater will see new signs...
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Cartoon map gives glimpse of early 1990s Boise
FROM THE ARCHIVES - A BEST OF BOISEDEV STORY
Our friend Keleka found this incredible piece of Boise history - and you might find it...
Fun
City of McCall likes plan for new movie theater
Plans to build a movie theater, storage units, and mixed-use townhomes were approved this week by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission.
The theater...
Fun
Boise Festival of Trees set to warm hearts — and help hearts
The Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees is back for its 41st year, November 26th through November 30th, at the Boise Centre in Downtown Boise.
The...
Boise Mall area
Glow-in-the-dark minigolf sets Boise location, for now
From the wafting smell of Fierce to the sounds of laughter and excitement, a large empty space at Boise Towne Square is set for...
Boise Mall area
‘Waterslides…without the water’: Indoor slide park eyed for space near Boise mall
A large new indoor entertainment center could pop up near Boise Towne Square.
A preliminary permit to convert the former Jo-Ann Fabrics store at 1085...
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...
Boise Mall area
Apartments were planned to replace Boise’s aquarium. Now ‘big-city aquarium vibes’ proposed instead
In the early part of this decade, the City of Boise saw a flurry of applications to build new apartment projects in, around, and...
Fun
Happy 135th birthday, Idaho. Can you ace our quiz?
On July 3rd, Idaho celebrates 135 years of statehood.
We love some Idaho trivia. So we went DEEP on an ten-question quiz. See how many...
Fun
A movie theater, CrossFit gym, and storage units: McCall OKs revived Broken Ridge Commons plan
A movie theater could be built in McCall under conceptual plans approved on Thursday night by the McCall City Council.
The theater would be built...
Eagle
Indoor playground for babies and toddlers set to open in Eagle
A new playground for babies and toddlers is coming soon to families in Eagle.
Leap Years opened its first location last fall in Boise's...
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...
Construction
Going up: Elevators and total exterior refresh underway for Bogus Basin’s Pioneer Lodge
Changes are once again coming to Bogus Basin. And this time, Pioneer Lodge is the focus.
In the past 10 years, Bogus Basin has seen...
Boise N
Simplot Family to turn iconic hill into new park
Simplot Hill may soon become a park open to the public.
The iconic landmark, comprised of 200 acres along North Cartwright Rd. and North Bogus...
Boise Bench
Betty is a Bench icon. She could soon be deemed historic
Since some time in the middle of the last century, folks making their way down Vista Ave. in Boise have been greeted by a...
Fun
New slides: Roaring Springs gears up for phase two of expansion
The second phase of Roaring Springs’ ten-year expansion is on the horizon.
Application documents filed with the city of Meridian show the water park is...
Business
‘It’s surreal’: Boise teacher’s ideas go from kitchen table to Target & toy of the year nominee
Eric Olsen has been teaching high school math in Idaho since 2011.
“Teaching is something that comes naturally to me,” Olsen said. “And I love...
Fun
Festival of Trees adds new features, supports cancer treatment for 40th edition
Forty years or so ago, a Treasure Valley holiday tradition sprung up in an industrial area near I-184 and Curtis. A few dozen Christmas...
Boise
Bogus Basin announces opening date, new enhancements
Bogus Basin announced it's kicking off the 2024/25 season on Saturday, November 23 with a flurry of enhancements, many of which make the mountain...
Fun
Large outdoor ropes course could open along I-84 in Meridian
Vertical View Climbing Gym is looking to take the adventure from inside to outside.
The climbing gym located off I-84 in Meridian has submitted potential...
Boise Downtown
‘Speakeasy for toys:’ Spinoff of popular gift shop to open its doors in downtown Boise
A spinoff of RePop Gifts will soon open up shop in downtown Boise.
Toy Pop will be a sister store of the original shop, according...
Boise
Go Do It: Late summer & early fall activities at Bogus
Bogus Basin is transitioning to late summer hours starting today- offering a handful of events and things to do on the mountain for the...
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You Asked: What’s happening in old TradeViet market in Boise?
Batter up! An indoor batting facility will soon return to the Boise area.
D-Bat Baseball & Softball Academies has started work on a new large...
Fun
New space for boba, gamers set for Meridian near Top Golf
Video game lovers in Meridian will soon have a new space to level up.
Tea Won Boba and PC Cafe is planned for a 3,000-square-foot...
Fun
‘Gambler’s hole’ and more: Tamarack unveils new summer attractions
Tamarack Resort kicked off its summer operations this weekend, including partially opening the long-awaited Osprey Meadows Golf Course.
Nine holes are now available to play,...
Boise Downtown
A sail for JUMP: Proposal would add swaths of color to downtown center
Jack’s Urban Meeting Place in Downtown Boise could get a colorful glow up soon.
The combination tractor museum/event center/community facility submitted initial plans for large...
Boise W
Putt putt and porter: Mini-golf course and beer garden opens in Boise ⛳️🍺
Grab your putter and a porter (or whatever kind of beer you prefer) at this new mini-golf course in Boise.
Boise Brew Putt just...
Boise Downtown
ICYMI: Historic El Korah Shrine building sold – will be used by Treefort organizers full-time
The El Korah Shrine in Downtown Boise has new ownership. But he stresses little will change.
The historic building in Downtown Boise was purchased by...
Eats
ICYMI: Rockin’ road to Flavortown leads to Boise
The Boise area was Flavortown this summer - as Diners Dive-Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri is in town to film segments for the...
Fun
Flowerpot Airbnb opens for business just outside of Burley
Whitney Hansen and her mother entered into Airbnb’s “OMG! Fund” competition last year and won.
Their winning idea was a house that looked like a...
Business
It’s MrBeast’s grocery store: Albertsons partners for YouTube stunt
Have you ever rolled up to a grocery store, wandered around and thought… “I could live here…” ?
You’ve got food, water, and an.... inflatable...
Boise
Lights, murals & bathrooms: Bogus readies upgrades ahead of ski season
Bogus Basin plans to kick off its 2023-2024 ski season on Thanksgiving this year, which falls on Thursday, November 23.
Along with the opening...
Fun
Tamarack Resort announces upgrades ahead of winter season
Temperatures are dropping, snow is covering Idaho mountain tops, and resorts across the state are preparing for the 2023/24 winter ski season.
Tamarack Resort has...
Fun
‘Ambitious’: Sun Valley readies speedy new lift & terrain expansion for 2023-24 season
The Sun Valley Resort is gearing up for its traditional Thanksgiving weekend opening - and says it will have a revamped portion of Bald...
Boise Mall area
Massive bounce house set for Boise Towne Square next month
Maybe you've thrown a party for your kids or grandkids, and rented an inflatable bounce house. Maybe it had a slide or a water...
Agriculture
‘A spud-tacular day’: First ever Potato Days coming to Meridian, celebrates Idaho’s history 🥔
The Ice Cream Potato, the Spud Hotel, the Potato Museum... and now people in the Treasure Valley will have an event dedicated to the...
Fun
You Asked: When is the Lego store opening?
Earlier this year, BoiseDev told you that Lego was planning to open a store at The Village at Meridian. Readers reached out to see...
Caldwell
‘Like no other’: 225-stall luxury RV park in Caldwell
A $30 million luxury RV park with amenities like 'no other' in the state is being built in Caldwell.
Blue Terra Development owns and...
Canyon County
‘Too early’: Canyon Co. commission denies appeal for concert venue in Sunnyslope wine area
A large-scale amphitheater and performance venue in the Sunnyslope wine region of Canyon County lost its appeal and won't move forward, for now.
In April,...
Eats
New brewery opening in Garden City this fall
A new brewery is under construction in Garden City with plans to open this fall.
Bert's Brewing Company is a production and tasting room...
Fun
Idaho hits its 133rd birthday! Can you ace our quiz?
On July 3rd, Idaho celebrates 133 years of statehood.
We love some Idaho trivia. So we went DEEP on a new ten-question...
Fun
Why do car doors fly open on the way to Bogus? Inside the tale of the troll… or is it snakes?
On the way up to Bogus Basin, you might find a sign that says 'Caution Troll'. It's located right by a cattle guard about...
Fun
Dog finds Boise woman’s wedding diamond, months after it went missing: ‘it was unmistakable’
After months of searching for a lost wedding diamond, a Boise woman had pretty much given up hope of ever finding it. But her...
Boise
New bar, arcade, events venue planned for Boise
It appears Boise could be getting another bar/arcade venue.
A sign recently popped up on the vacant building off of Fairview Avenue at 109 S...
Boise Mall area
‘Recapture the magic’: New floor-to-ceiling kids’ indoor play maze planned for Boise mall
A new indoor playground business is headed for Boise Towne Square.
Kids Empire plans to open on the second level of the mall near Macy’s,...
Fun
Activity Barn tubing hill in McCall could see big expansion, new summer activities
Brundage Mountain Resort has applied to expand operations at its Activity Barn.
Brundage operates the McCall Activity Barn, which is open from Thanksgiving through mid-April...
Fun
On ice: Sun Valley revamping indoor & outdoor ice rinks after refrigeration failure
The well-known Sun Valley ice rink has welcomed skaters of all abilities for decades. It first opened in 1936 with the rest of the...
Boise Downtown
You Asked: Is the Grove Plaza nightclub still happening?
More than a year ago, we told you about the Lucky 7's nightclub, planned for the Grove Plaza below Boise Centre East in Downtown...
Boise Downtown
Historic El Korah Shrine building sold – will be used by Treefort organizers full-time
The El Korah Shrine in Downtown Boise has new ownership. But he stresses little will change.
The historic building in Downtown Boise was purchased by...
Eats
You scream… for Idaho potato ice cream? New product to hit the shelves
Dipping French fries into milkshakes is a sweet and savory combination many people have come to enjoy. If you're a fan of this sugary...
Boise Downtown
You Asked: When will new downtown Boise theater open?
Last summer, we told you about plans to renovate the former Edwards Downtown Stadium 9 theaters into a new theater concept: Bodo Cinema.
The plans...
Canyon County
Idaho Center amphitheater set for big upgrade ahead of summer concerts
The Idaho Center's outdoor amphitheater could see some big upgrades this spring, just in time for the summer outdoor concert season.
The Nampa City Council...
Fun
Lego poised to open store in Village at Meridian
The world’s biggest toy seller is preparing to open a new store at The Village at Meridian, according to a job posting.
Lego Group, the...
Business
Indoor golf course will soon be in full swing in Boise
A new business with indoor golf simulation will be opening in Boise early next month.
X-Golf will feature 7 golf simulators and lessons...
Business
Horizon Air goes back to the future with retro new plane design
Horizon Airlines, the regional carrier owned by Alaska Airlines that operates a number of flights out of the Boise Airport has an old look.
Well....
Eats
Rockin’ road to Flavortown leads to Boise, with Guy Fieri taping show
The Boise area is Flavortown this weekend - as Diners Dive-Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri is in town to film segments for the...
Boise
MONOPOLY: Boise Edition coming soon, creators seeking input
The City of Trees will be the new theme of a classic board game.
Toy companies Hasbro and Top Trumps are teaming up to make...
Boise Mall area
Hastings-like books, music & video game store set for Boise mall
A new place to buy, sell and trade video games, music and movies is set to open at Boise Towne Square.
Work is underway on...
Fun
ICYMI: ‘Idaho’s Disneyland’: Whatever happened to the big Nampa movie studio and theme park?
“Disneyland was built in a year and a day, and we don’t see any reason we can’t do that either."
Larry Eastland stood in front...
Fun
TopGolf tees up opening date for Meridian location
Meridian, your TopGolf is about to open.
The combo driving range, bar, and restaurant is nearing the end of construction, and managers tell BoiseDev it...
Boise
New trails, expanded terrain, more parking – and easier pass scanning: Bogus announces improvements
Bogus Basin has a target opening date of November 24 this winter and guests can look forward to a slew of upgrades.
Mountain officials announced...