Inside Idaho
Idaho to host World Jet Boat Race in 2026, Payette sees first event in 32 years
This spring, more than 500 miles of Idaho’s rivers will transform into high-speed courses for jet boat racers from around the world.
From May 8th to 17th, about 30 teams...
GetLocal
Borrow a Bolo: Boise company pioneers tie rentals for weddings, events
Borrowing a bolo tie is now as easy as renting a tux. A Boise company is introducing the Western accessory to the event rental...
Inside Idaho
Historic Boise National Forest lodge gets facelift, ice rink, chef
Nestled along Idaho Highway 21 in the Boise National Forest sits a small mountain community that's served as an Idaho escape for generations.
The...
Inside Idaho
Cracked open: Idaho’s Great Rift one of the largest in the US
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a geological wonder in central Idaho — a vast volcanic landscape spanning more than a...
GetLocal
From mountain finds to man’s best friend: Boise company crafts handmade elk antler dog chews
A Boise man's passion for hiking the hills in search of naturally shed elk antlers evolved into something more: a way to create all-natural,...
Garden City
Waterfront project in Garden City is stalled following lawsuits, ‘uncertain financing’, fire sprinkler concerns
A new mixed-use development coming to Garden City is taking longer to complete than expected.
According to the development's website, Casino Beach, planned for 314...
Great Student Award
Ridgevue High School Senior Sebastian Fraley shares his goals
Sebastian Fraley is a senior at Ridgevue High School on the basketball and track team.
He has been selected for BoiseDev’s Great Idaho Athlete Award,...
You Asked
You Asked: Did a 50-acre Deer Flat land acquisition go through?
Despite a longer-than-anticipated timeline, a deal that would expand the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge is still in the works.
A BoiseDev reader asked whether...
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‘Living room away from home’: Book and drink lounge opening in Meridian 📚🍷
Meridian will soon have a new place for people to kick their feet up and enjoy a good read and a drink.
The Book...
Boise Downtown
You Asked: What is the status of the long-closed Union Block building in Boise?
The fate of the historic Union Block building on Idaho Street is in the hands of the slow-moving federal court system.
The City of...
Inside Idaho
Winter white: This Idaho animal changes colors with the seasons
When snow covers Idaho’s mountains and forests, one native animal quietly transforms its coat — turning white to survive the season.
The snowshoe hare turns...
Boise Downtown
You Asked: What’s being built on top of JUMP?
JUMP is sailing into a colorful new era.
Drivers on Myrtle St. will see delays overnight while crews build a steel canopy over the top...
Inside Idaho
Idaho’s strangest winter catch? The freshwater cod known as the ‘Kootenai Leopard’
Idaho is home to a freshwater cod species -- the only one found in North America.
The Burbot, also known in Idaho as the Kootenai...
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From sports gear to steel-toe boots: Local business moves into old Play It Again Boise location
After Play It Again Sports relocated down the street to a new Fairview location last spring, a locally owned workwear store moved into its...
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...
Inside Idaho
Once booming mining town home to a giant miner’s hat
A small Idaho town was once the heart of Idaho’s booming mining industry, and today is home to a massive miner's hat.
Located in northern...
Inside Idaho
Anna’s Hummingbird: The pink-headed bird built for Idaho winters
While most birds flee the Treasure Valley once cold weather hits, one hummingbird stands out — not only for its toughness during the winter...
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Idaho-based baby carrier company lands on Target.com
A Shelley, Idaho business is celebrating its second anniversary with a major milestone.
Mabē, a baby carrier company, announced its products are now available on...
Inside Idaho
ICYMI: Idaho mining town so narrow, the railroad ran through hotel lobby, Main st.
With lead and silver being discovered in North Idaho in 1884, many mining towns and mills popped up across the state.
However, one town in...
Inside Idaho
ICYMI: Ancient Idaho grove boasts trees 1,000 years old and over 100 Feet Tall
Take a walk back in time in this ancient Idaho forest.
The DeVoto Memorial Cedar Grove is nestled along U.S. Highway 12 in the...
Inside Idaho
ICYMI: Legend of drunken surveyors: The story behind Idaho and Montana’s uneven border
When looking at the Idaho/Montana border on a map, you'll notice it's quite jagged and has even been said to have the shape of...
Inside Idaho
ICYMI: Fish variety brings anglers to this Idaho reservoir year-round
One of the most popular reservoirs to fish in Idaho is about an hour's drive from Boise.
Built in the early 1950s, the C.J....
You Asked
ICYMI: You Asked: What’s being built next to the Nampa Target?
A part of Nampa chock-full of businesses is building space for a few more.
A reader asked BoiseDev what is being built near the Nampa...
Inside Idaho
ICYMI: Gem state shines on with its large opal mine
The largest opal mine in Idaho continues to show why the state is coined 'The Gem State.'
Opals are a type of precious gemstone made...
Inside Idaho
ICYMI: Explore the world’s largest lava tube open to the public — right here in Idaho
Deep underground in Southern Idaho sits a quarter of a mile long cave formed from lava thousands of years ago.
According to Visit Southern...
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ICYMI: You Asked: Why was the classic Boise restaurant (famous for cinnamon rolls) torn down?
Imagine creating a dish that is so good, it spawned a multi-week mystery in a 1980s newspaper column.
That was the legend of the cinnamon...
You Asked
ICYMI: WinCo Foods eyes new store in Canyon County
Frequently over the past year, dozens of curious readers emailed BoiseDev asking if there was a grocery store planned for somewhere along the growing...
Inside Idaho
ICYMI: Why gem hunters from around the world flock to this ‘remote corner of Idaho’
Nestled in the hills of the Idaho Panhandle is one of only two places in the world where you can find the star garnet....
You Asked
ICYMI: You Asked: What’s being built next to Bit of Italy in downtown Nampa?
A downtown Nampa site that once hosted a historic hotel is turning into something new.
Readers asked BoiseDev what is being built next to Bit...
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ICYMI: You Asked: Why is there a wild turkey flock in Boise’s North End?
If you live in or visit Boise’s North End neighborhood, you may have crossed paths with an increasingly large wild turkey flock this year.
Idaho...
Inside Idaho
ICYMI: Inside Idaho’s Museum of Clean – home of the world’s first vacuum
Idaho is home to several art and history museums displaying impressive and educational artifacts and exhibits. And Pocatello is home to a very unique...
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Meridian wood shop crafts handmade toys, gifts for the holidays
A woodworking shop in Meridian is crafting wooden toys and trinkets just in time for the holiday season.
Shyla Contreras launched her business in 2009...
Inside Idaho
‘Very big personalities’: Reindeer herd spreads holiday cheer across Idaho
A reindeer sighting isn’t something most Idahoans expect during their holiday errands.
This season, however, a herd of reindeer has been traveling across the state...
Inside Idaho
Idaho town named after its river bend 🧲
If you've driven up to McCall or the surrounding towns in Valley County on Idaho 55, you've passed through this small Idaho town, named...
Nampa
You Asked: What is happening at S. Middleton Rd. & W. Roosevelt Ave. in Nampa?
Recent construction happening in Nampa is turning a residential lot into a commercial one, and catching the eye of those passing by.
A BoiseDev reader...
Great Student Award
Great Idaho Athlete: Danika Van Vorous has big dreams after high school
Ridgevue High School Senior Danika Van Vorous has big dreams for her senior season.
She has been selected for BoiseDev’s Great Idaho Athlete Award presented...
Inside Idaho
Built over 160 years ago, Boise’s first family home still stands today
The building that served as the first home and the site of the first Catholic services in Boise still stands today.
The John O’Farrell cabin...
Great Student Award
Ridgevue High School senior Kaitlyn McGee shines bright
Kaitlyn McGee, a senior at Ridgevue High School, is nothing short of a leader.
She has been selected for BoiseDev’s Great Idaho Athlete Award, presented...
GetLocal
‘Life-saving capabilities’: Boise-area firefighter creates compact, all-inclusive first aid kit
A Treasure Valley firefighter/EMT has created a light-weight, all-in-one first-aid kit for outdoor adventures, everyday use, and more.
Wolf Packs First Aid founder Tyler...
Boise Downtown
You Asked: Why has Boise’s biggest Christmas tree shrunk?
It is perhaps the tallest Christmas tree in Idaho — standing tall and bright above the US Bank Building for more than 30 years.
But...
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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...
Boise Downtown
ICYMI: Boise’s The Flicks has a secret hiding in plain sight
Story updated from 2017:
Boise independent movie theater The Flicks opened 40 years ago in 1984 - and for most of its life had good...
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You Asked: Why is there a wild turkey flock in Boise’s North End?
If you live in or visit Boise’s North End neighborhood, you may have crossed paths with an increasingly large wild turkey flock this year.
Idaho...
Inside Idaho
Hidden museum beneath a Boise high school reveals its 123-year past
Boise’s oldest high school came to life before Idaho reached statehood — and today, a museum honors its past.
In 1881, people living in Boise...
Elections
You Asked: Why were there over 290,000 fewer eligible voters in Idaho for this past election?
A dive into Idaho election data shows that the Gem State saw 294,108 fewer eligible voters in Tuesday's election than in the 2024 General...
GetLocal
New ‘old’ venture: Boise Flea Market opens second location
In October, the Boise Flea Market located at Boise State University wrapped up its 12th season.
Tomorrow, November 9th, the flea is previewing its sister...
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Hot Spot: Paint, pour, and craft at Meridian’s new art studio
A new DIY studio in Meridian offers pottery painting, candle making, and more.
The Hot Spot, located off Linder Rd, opened last summer — offering arts...
Elections
You Asked: Why Bigfoot was on Ada County’s ballots & I Voted stickers?
A mysterious figure stalked the polls in Ada County's municipal election this year.
For the first time, voters in Ada County might have sighted the...
Incredible Idaho Women
Incredible Idaho Women preview: Barbara Morgan – from a McCall classroom to space
Our new book, Incredible Idaho Women: 43 Inspiring Stories for All Ages is now shipping! We wanted to share one of our favorite stories...
You Asked
You Asked: Signs have said ‘coming soon’ for more than a year. What is happening with Idaho Burrito?
BoiseDev readers have asked for over a year now about the opening of Idaho Burrito in Nampa, located at 1104 Garrity Blvd. in Nampa.
Idaho...
Inside Idaho
Checkmate? Idaho forest looks like a giant checkerboard from space ♟️🏁
From the ground, it looks like any other forest. However, from space, this Idaho landscape reveals a surprising pattern: a checkerboard.
In 2017, an astronaut...
Inside Idaho
Idahome: Not just a slogan or a hashtag. It’s an actual place
Today, the word Idahome serves as a heartfelt expression that Idahoans use for the place they lovingly call home. The word can be found...
Great Student Award
Ridgevue High School’s Kael Peterson is not just passionate about sports
Ridgevue High School senior, Kael Peterson, works hard in not just his sports, but in the classroom and his community as well.
He has been...
Eagle
‘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...
Great Student Award
Bishop Kelly High School’s Beatrice Grant shares her big dreams after graduation
Bishop Kelly High School Senior, Beatrice Grant, has big dreams after graduation.
She has been selected for BoiseDev’s Great Idaho Athlete Award, presented by Corwin...
Inside Idaho
Loon Lake Crash: The remarkable survival story of eight airmen in Idaho’s remote wilderness
The wreckage from a plane crash more than 80 years ago still remains in Idaho's remote wilderness.
On January 29, 1943, during World War...
Inside Idaho
Idaho is home to the only U.S. county created by Congress
An Idaho county holds a unique distinction: it's the only county in the United States ever created by an act of Congress, back when...
GetLocal
New skincare and candle boutique opens in downtown Kuna
A new store in Kuna is carrying handmade small-batch artisanal wellness, beauty, and home goods.
Wild Capri's products were first launched in April 2024. In...
Incredible Idaho Women
Incredible Idaho Women preview: WASP pilot Kay Gott Chaffey
In anticipation of the launch of our book, “Incredible Idaho Women,” next month, we're featuring some of the profiles from the book!
Today, we introduce...
Inside Idaho
Idaho’s Lost Rivers: The tale of two vanishing streams, and their centuries-long journey underground
Idaho is home to thousands of rivers and streams, but two stand out for the way they vanish underground — a journey that blends...
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‘Softness is unmatched’: Boise company features bamboo kids’ clothing
A Boise kids' clothing company is mixing comfort with fun designs.
Founded in 2023, Miller & Co. specializes in bamboo baby and kids’ PJs...
Inside Idaho
Small Idaho town named itself in the most unusual way
A small town with a population of just 500 people is not only known for being the place where Idaho potato pioneer JR Simplot...
Boise Bench
‘Storytelling through space’: New interior design studio opens on the Bench
A new interior design studio serving homeowners and developers across the Treasure Valley is now open on the Boise Bench.
In 2016, Shannon Thun...
Inside Idaho
Moonscapes of Idaho: NASA uses lava landscapes for research
Idaho’s terrain spans from mountains to deserts to volcanic craters — showcasing a wide range of natural landscapes.
In 1969, four astronauts from NASA's Apollo...
Boise S/SW
You Asked: Is that Boise Airport Starbucks still happening?
More than a year ago, we told you about the Boise City Council giving approval for a new Starbucks location on Airport Way at...
Inside Idaho
Gem state shines on with its large opal mine
The largest opal mine in Idaho continues to show why the state is coined 'The Gem State.'
Opals are a type of precious gemstone made...
Boise Bench
You Asked: What’s happening at Overland and Shoshone in Boise?
Construction crews moved in and started tearing buildings down at the corner of Overland Rd. and Shoshone St. in Boise, prompting BoiseDev readers to...