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‘Sore thumb’: Second density cut to townhome development near Boise River requested
A proposal to develop one of Eagle's last remaining lots, allowing high-density housing, got cut down to size a second time.
The Eagle City Council voted unanimously to table a...
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Cities don’t control HOAs. A new Eagle committee wants to encourage collaboration amongst HOA leaders
Homeowners' associations struggling with neighborhood problems is a tale as old as time.
These mini governments that make rules and maintain common spaces in...
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Mass resignation of Eagle cemetery district board spurs legislation for new appointment process
Just before Christmas, the entire board of the Joplin Cemetery District had enough.
Ada County Commissioner Ryan Davidson sat down to meet with the board...
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Ada County considers purchase of old Eagle Fire station for EMS
Ada County Emergency Medical Services could soon have a new home, if the commissioners agree to foot the bill.
In January, the Ada County Board...
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Army Corps of Engineers allows Highway 55 underpass near Avimor to move ahead
Construction on a long-awaited underpass on Highway 55 is set to begin later this year.
On December 19, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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Utah-based fast casual expands in Treasure Valley
A Utah-based fast casual chain, with one location already at The Village in Meridian, has set its sights on another spot.
CBRE Vice President Mark...
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Old Eagle mayor helped slash powers for new Eagle mayor. Now council member wants to unwind it
At least one of Eagle's City Council members wants the mayor's powers restored to their former status before last minute changes made by the...
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‘Food like nothing else in Idaho’: Utah fast casual chain plans location in Eagle
A Utah-based restaurant chain with “a fast casual experience with fine dining quality” is set to open in Eagle later this year.
Vessel Kitchen is...
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Lawsuit over in-home business in Two Rivers HOA ends in homeowner paying $20,000 in attorneys fees
An Eagle couple had to pay thousands in attorneys' fees at the end of a two-year legal battle over their in-home business.
Last week,...
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‘Sip, savor, gather’: Chelan winery plans rooftop wine bar in Treasure Valley
A Washington winery is opening a new bistro and tasting room in Eagle.
Siren Song Wines, based out of Chelan, Washington, will open a new...
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Crowd ousts canal board over opposition to recycled water project. Board pres. calls it ‘lynch mob mentality’
It took seven hours, an endless stream of interjections from the audience, and hundreds in attendance to elect the first new board of the...
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Earth is moving on site of once-planned subdivision in Eagle that didn’t get approval. Army Corps is asking questions
An application to build dozens of homes near the Boise River in Eagle may have been pulled, but earthwork on the large riverfront property...
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It’s official: Costco seeks approval for new store along Idaho 55, with roundabouts
It’s official: Costco has applied to build a new store at Idaho 55 and Hill Rd. in Eagle, right on the dividing line with...
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‘Not there yet’: Ada Co. denies hundreds of homes adjoining Shadow Valley Golf Course
If you were looking for a golf course front home in the Boise foothills, a potential option just got crossed off your list.
Last...
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Residents file discrimination complaint over in-home business lawsuit from Eagle HOA after court losses
Two Rivers Homeowners Association emerged victorious in a two-year-long legal fight over the operation of an in-home business, but now the homeowners asked federal...
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ICYMI: Eagle City Council members spar over private meetings with shooting range. Nonprofit says no secrecy intended
An Eagle City Council member raised concerns in late June about a potential Idaho open meeting law violation from two other council members and...
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‘Cowboy cemetery’ could come to Avimor
Avimor took the first steps toward establishing a final resting place for Treasure Valley residents in the foothills last week.
On Tuesday, Avimor got...
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Eagle has long worked on a broadband network. Efforts are stirring again
The City of Eagle's plans to build a broadband network are revving back to life.
At the end of October, the Eagle City Council...
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Eagle seeking appraisal on Orville-Jackson House before considering proposals to sell or lease historic home
The City of Eagle wants to find out exactly what the Orville-Jackson House is worth more than four years after inking the deal on...
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‘Very unique’: Enclaves of multi-million homes sprout up in foothills north of Eagle
You don't have to stray far from Willow Creek Road before the world goes quiet.
From the top of one of the more than...
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Former Eagle mayor, retired police officer set to join Eagle City Council
Former mayor Nancy Merrill and Robert Gillis will join the Eagle City Council next year.
According to unofficial race results from Ada County, Merrill and...
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Judge upholds Eagle Senior Center verdict, but it might not cost taxpayers as much as first thought
A judge is standing by a verdict against the City of Eagle from the nonprofit that ran the city's senior center for decades, but...
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Former Eagle Mayor Nancy Merrill tops fundraising in Eagle City Council race
As election day in Eagle draws closer, a familiar face is pulling ahead of the rest of the pack in fundraising.
Seven candidates are vying...
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‘Elegance for everyday living’: Boutique brings luxury home and garden decor to Eagle
A boutique in Eagle has been bringing luxury home and garden decor to the Treasure Valley since 2022.
Located downtown, ACQUIRE and Company's style blends...
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Photo tour: Immersive, unique Mexican cantina with ‘hidden moments’ set to open in Eagle
An immersive, unique cantina is about to open its doors in Eagle.
Lalo, the latest restaurant from married couple and co-owners Nicole and Will Primavera,...
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City of Eagle fights paying attorney fees, ruling in Eagle Senior Center lawsuit
A long-running legal battle between the City of Eagle and the nonprofit that formally ran the city's senior center isn't over.
After a jury...
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Retired police officer Robert Gillis running for Eagle City Council
A former law enforcement officer is hoping to bring his political experience from lobbying at the Idaho State Legislature and work on the local...
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Former city council member Kenny Pittman running for Eagle City Council
A familiar face is hoping to make a comeback to Eagle City Hall.
Kenny Pittman, who served one term on the Eagle City Council from...
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Tensions run high over location of Eagle Country Christmas, Saturday Market at town hall
Downtown Eagle business owners, Saturday Market vendors and city council candidates alike packed Eagle City Council chambers last week.
At the Eagle City Council's regularly...
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Courier Tom Letz running for Eagle City Council
A frequent social media commenter on local Eagle politics is hoping to land on the dais at Eagle City Hall to make a change.
Tom...
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Accountant Danielle Davis running for Eagle City Council
What started with frustrations against her homeowner's association is now one Eagle resident's campaign for a local government office.
Danielle Davis put her hat...
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Nurse practitioner Beth Haney running for Eagle City Council
A newer Eagle resident is hoping to bring her experience as an elected official in a fast-growing California town to the dais at city...
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Former mayor Nancy Merrill running for Eagle City Council
Eagle's only mayor to win a second term in the past two decades wants to return to the dais at city hall.
Nancy Merrill,...
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‘Premature’: Eagle denies gated subdivision near Eagle Island State Park over density, flooding worries
Despite a raft of testimony in its favor, Eagle wasn't ready to say yes to an upscale subdivision near Eagle Island State Park.
Last month,...
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City of Eagle auctions trolley after “minimal” use due to maintenance, replacement costs
Eagle is putting its dream of a historic trolley for residents on the shelf, at least for a while.
Earlier this summer, the Eagle...
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Another Costco? Retail giant eyes site on Idaho 55
Costco is considering building yet another new store in the Treasure Valley, this time in Eagle near the city limit with Boise.
The wholesale retail...
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Eagle to take max allowed tax increase, add police officers, give raises to employees and elected officials
The City of Eagle will have more police officers on the streets and higher tax bills to match.
On August 12, the Eagle City...
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Jury sides with Eagle Senior Center nonprofit in lawsuit against City of Eagle, former mayor
Two years after the Eagle Senior Center nonprofit moved out of its longtime home in a city-owned building, a jury found the City of...
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New ‘cozy vibe’ coffee shop to open in Eagle
There is a new coffee shop coming to Eagle this summer that's serving more than just a cup of joe.
Salt & Light Coffee Lounge...
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Eagle Sewer District board member running for Eagle City Council
Steve Bender is hoping to take on a bigger role in Eagle's local government.
Along with his elected roles on the Eagle Sewer Board...
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You Asked: How did the City of Eagle search for new library trustees?
The Eagle Library Board of Trustees is back to full strength with five members, but it wasn't an easy process to fill two seats...
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Eagle City Council members spar over private meetings with shooting range. Nonprofit says no secrecy intended
An Eagle City Council member raised concerns in late June about a potential Idaho open meeting law violation from two other council members and...
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Judge dismisses most of City of Eagle and Eagle Senior Center’s suits against each other, but claims over hidden camera remain
Most of the dueling claims between the City of Eagle and the Eagle Senior Center won't see a trial, but the nonprofit is still...
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‘An opportunity’: Mayor breaks tie to take second look at partnership to develop two Greenbelt parks
An Eagle developer is getting another shot at a public-private partnership to turn undeveloped land south of the Eagle Lakes neighborhood into a park....
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Eagle City Council grants extension for Stillwater subdivision construction, but with conditions
A subdivision on Highway 44 is once again in the good graces of the Eagle City Council, but it comes with strings attached.
In June,...
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Private shooting range asks for tax dollars after public one failed to materialize
The City of Eagle's ambitious plans for a shooting sports park are on hold, but a nonprofit with dreams of a shooting range elsewhere...
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‘Can’t afford to lose parking’: Eagle building nixed due to parking, landscape, design
Neither the Eagle City Council nor its design review board was impressed with a proposal for a mixed-use building in the downtown core.
Last week,...
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Eagle considering cutting density city-wide with zoning code change
As the Treasure Valley grows, one of the area's highest-priced suburbs is looking to scale even further back on density.
In early June, the Eagle...
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City of Eagle taking input on five options to redevelop historic Jackson House
The Orville Jackson House and its surrounding grounds might not stay dark much longer.
On Wednesday, the City of Eagle held an open house...
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Eagle’s Stuffed Olive to close, with California concept on the way
After two decades in Eagle, the Stuffed Olive will serve up its last apple walnut salad later this month.
The restaurant at 404 S. Eagle...
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Hundreds of more homes set for Eagle foothills next to Avimor
More homes could be coming off of Idaho Highway 55.
At the end of March, developer Dave Yorgason filed an application with the City...
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‘Promises were made’: Development approvals on subdivision set to expire after years of delayed sidewalk
A subdivision on a major highway in Eagle is not getting a break on requirements for streetscape improvements.
Last month, the Eagle City Council...
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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...
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Eagle decides fate of subdivision on Catholic Church-owned lot near Highway 16
A proposal to annex nearly 31 acres into the City of Eagle for a new subdivision wrapping around a future Catholic school site got...
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Eagle to pursue public-private partnership to build fiber network instead of a city-owned system
The City of Eagle is continuing to pursue a city-wide broadband network, but no longer wants to run it under city hall's roof.
Last...
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Seven run for Eagle Sewer District seats amid criticism of partisanship, claims of ‘a coup’
Running the City of Eagle's wastewater treatment program isn't usually a hot ticket election item, but this year there's plenty of competition to go...
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Eagle OKs 14-building development near Eagle Island
A new commercial office park is coming to a rural pocket of Eagle.
Last month, the Eagle City Council unanimously approved a design review...
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A park & playground were promised decades ago. Now, the owners want out of the deal – again
An empty, unwatered lot in the Eagle Ranch subdivision remains at the center of a stalemate.
Last month, the Eagle City Council unanimously denied...
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National floor coverings retailer plans large warehouse store in Eagle
A national floor covering chain will open a large new store at the Eagle Island Marketplace, according to permits.
Floor & Decor, the Georgia-based chain...
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Eagle Rodeo gets Ada County approval to move to new location off Highway 16
The Eagle Rodeo is headed to a new home.
Last month, the Ada County Planning & Zoning Commission gave unanimous approval for a conditional...
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‘The need is there’: City of Eagle gives go ahead to start planning for new maintenance shop
The City of Eagle's Public Works Department is ready for a permanent place of its own.
Last week, the Eagle City Council gave a...
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‘Sell a lifestyle’: New pond and water feature store opens in Eagle
A new pond, plant, bonsai, and potted tree shop is opening today in downtown Eagle.
In 2020, Rebecca and Ron Lambert started Idaho Oasis...
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New ‘legacy’ development with sportsplex, wedding venue, more gains approval
Fourteen acres of Highway 44 in Eagle could soon be a new destination for athletes, community events, shopping and office space.
In early February,...
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City of Eagle sets higher water fees for Avimor, Valnova customers
Residents of two large planned communities in the Eagle foothills might be in the City of Eagle, but they will be paying a little...
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Eagle HOA battle over in-home business still ongoing; neighbors filed new counterclaim
A legal battle between two Eagle residents and their homeowners' association over its rules banning businesses from the neighborhood continues with a new counterclaim...
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Mayor Pike breaks tie vote to roll back plans for Heritage Park expansion, tree removal
The plans for revamping Heritage Park are headed back to the drawing board less than a month after the Eagle City Council unanimously approved...
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‘Mob mentality’: City of Eagle opts to keep Wet N’ Wild parade over staff concerns, but with $75,000 in new safety measures
A group of Eagle Parks and Recreation staff members showed up to a national training put on by the federal government on managing special...