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 34th St. in Garden City,...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
Garden City
You Asked: Garden City posts about ‘major’ Greenbelt update ahead
A post on Garden City's Facebook page is prompting questions from readers about a "major upgrade" to the Garden City Greenbelt set for next...
Meridian/W Ada
You Asked: Why is there a railing around the roof of the Ada County Coroner’s office?
A BoiseDev reader saw a railing on the rooftop of the Ada County Coroner’s Office, and wanted to know what was happening.
The Ada County...
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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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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...
Eagle
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...
Boise Downtown
You Asked: Was painting of 1914 downtown building approved?
For the first time since it was built in 1914, a downtown landmark has a paint job.
Crews started painting the Jefferson Place building at...
Meridian/W Ada
You Asked: Is West Ada going to build a high school on Amity?
It’s not uncommon to pass vacant lots while driving the morning commute and wonder what they’ll become.
One BoiseDev reader recently reached out wanting to...
Boise Bench
ICYMI: You Asked: What are Five Mile and Ten Mile five and ten miles from?
Have you ever driven down Five Mile Rd. in Boise and thought…"what exactly is this street five miles from?"
Turns out, the answer is… nothing.
Even...
Boise E/SE
You Asked: What’s going into the new Bown Crossing building?
A SE Boise building originally proposed for a brunch restaurant is finally leased up - but with no brunch to be found.
The last building...
Boise W
You Asked: What’s being built in old Rite Aid on Fairview?
As pharmacy giant Rite Aid has exited the Boise market over the last few years, it has left many former stores empty and on...
Meridian/W Ada
You Asked: What is being built on the corner of Victory and Eagle?
More construction is happening on a busy Meridian corner.
The northeast corner of Victory and Eagle has had a lot of development take place over...
Boise
You Asked: Why is there a ‘for lease’ sign in front of Payette Brewing?
Payette Brewing is downsizing — but not disappearing.
A reader noticed a "for lease" sign in front of the brewery on Pioneer St. in Boise...
Retail
You Asked: Why are dozens of jobs for grocery giant Aldi posted in Boise area?
Boise-area job seekers might have noticed a recent flood of job postings for Aldi, the German grocer that has expanded to 38 states across...
Construction
You Asked: What’s being built next to Culver’s in Meridian?
Eagle-eyed readers noticed dirt moving near the corner of Ustick Rd. and Eagle Rd. and wanted to know what was going on. We’ve got...
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You Asked: When will the Caldwell Pool reopen?
Construction of the City of Caldwell’s Memorial Park Pool is coming along swimmingly.
According to a late March Facebook post, a handful of tasks remain...
You Asked
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...
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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...
Boise Bench
You Asked: What’s happening in old Fairview Ave. furniture store?
A number of BoiseDev readers noticed significant construction to the former Walaroo's furniture store on Fairview Ave. in Boise and asked what crews are...
Boise E/SE
You Asked: What’s being built across from Timberline? (Don’t get excited)
Many readers have noticed construction across from Timberline High School in Boise, on Apple St., next to the seminary building for the Church of...
Eagle
You Asked: Why did City of Eagle end open comment time at council meetings?
Public comment used to be a fixture at Eagle City Council meetings, but that changed in the middle of last year.
Agendas used to...
Boise Downtown
You Asked: Why did Boise add colored lights to city hall? How much did they cost?
If you've walked by Boise City Hall at night recently, you might have noticed it's shining brighter than before.
Crews recently installed new permanent...
Education
You Asked: Why is West Ada considering closing a school?
Last week, West Ada School District sent out a letter to parents announcing it will consolidate its alternative high schools from three schools into...
Boise S/SW
You Asked: What is being built next to Molenaar Park?
Soon, prospective homebuyers will have a chance to purchase a house next to Molenaar Park.
BoiseDev readers were curious after seeing the dirt turning on...
Boise E/SE
You Asked: What is the construction at Federal Way and Apple St.?
Last month, numerous BoiseDev readers emailed to ask about the high-profile construction activity along Federal Way at Apple St. Crews moved in and...
Boise
ICYMI: You Asked: Why are there so many new car washes in the Treasure Valley?
It seems like a new car wash pops up just about every month in the Treasure Valley. New clean car factories dot the landscape...
Boise Downtown
ICYMI: You Asked: How is the new Boise CWI campus being funded?
The College of Western Idaho is closer to making good on its plans to build a campus of its own near downtown Boise, but...
Meridian/W Ada
ICYMI: You Asked: Will the big field at Fairview and Eagle by The Village be developed?
The intersection of Fairview Ave. and Eagle Rd. has been the busiest in the state of Idaho for a number of years. Which is...
Construction
ICYMI: You Asked: What is being built by the Riverside Hotel in Garden City
A high-profile new building is going up along Chinden Blvd. at 31st St. in Garden City, prompting several readers to ask what's being built.
As...
Garden City
ICYMI: You Asked: Is it SHinden or CHinden? How a contest, Boise confusion & history combined for boulevard’s name
Have you driven down Shinden Blvd. in Garden City lately?
Haven’t heard of it? You know, the big five-lane street that runs right through the...
Legal
You Asked: How much did the City of Boise spend on lawsuits related to former BPD Chief Lee’s conduct?
The departure of Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee racked up legal costs, as well as headlines, for the City of Boise in the past...
Construction
You Asked: What’s being built next to the Nampa Carl’s Jr. on 12th Ave. Rd.?
A Carl’s Jr. in Nampa will soon have some new neighbors.
The Core Apartments, an affordable housing community, is under construction to the east of...
Boise
You Asked: Why are my leaf bags being picked up by a guy in a hatchback?
Autumn's in full throttle, and many Treasure Valley residents are scrambling to keep up with Mother Nature's leaf confetti — filling up recycling leaf...
Boise E/SE
You Asked: What is happening at the Timberline High School track?
Students in several sports and activities in Southeast Boise are getting some upgrades to their facilities.
The Boise School District is in the midst of...
Elections
You Asked: ‘Should Magistrate X be retained in office?’: What’s behind this page on the ballot?
Along with former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on your ballot, Ada County voters will also have 16 magistrate judges to...
Boise Downtown
Power vault, coordination tie up 8th & State downtown. 8th will reopen soon… then close again
Work on a four-block stretch of State Street near the Idaho State Capitol is still on schedule, but plans to reopen the 8th Street...
Boise E/SE
You Asked: What is going into the old Walgreens on Federal Way?
If you noticed a sign for a construction company sitting out front of the former Walgreens on Federal Way in Boise, you're not alone.
As...
Public Facility
You Asked: What is the DocuSign Fan Club from the Adopt a Highway sign?
You've probably made the drive between Boise and McCall at least once.
The 100-or-so miles have distinct zones. If you're heading north, you've got to...
Boise Bench
You Asked: Why is a car dealer storing vehicles at the Borah soccer field?
At Borah High School’s soccer field, some community members are crying foul over sharing parking with a nearby car dealership.
The soccer field, located at...
Construction
You Asked: What is being built by the Riverside Hotel in Garden City
A high-profile new building is going up along Chinden Blvd. at 31st St. in Garden City, prompting several readers to ask what's being built.
As...
Garden City
You Asked: Is it SHinden or CHinden? How a contest, Boise confusion & history combined for boulevard’s name
Have you driven down Shinden Blvd. in Garden City lately?
Haven’t heard of it? You know, the big five-lane street that runs right through the...
Boise S/SW
You Asked: What’s going in on the corner of Lake Hazel and Five Mile?
Editor's note: A previous version of this article said a Jiffy Lube recently opened at the corner of Lake Hazel Rd. and Five Mile...
Boise E/SE
You Asked: What is the construction at Amity & Boise near the river?
They're the rituals of fall in the Boise Valley. The leaves change. The weather cools. Construction revs up on a large parcel of land...
Boise W
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...
Meridian/W Ada
You Asked: What’s happening to the old Baja Fresh in Eagle Rd.
The building formerly known for serving up burritos and fish tacos is making a shift to cold hard cash.
When fences went up at the...
Boise Downtown
You Asked: How is the new Boise CWI campus being funded?
The College of Western Idaho is closer to making good on its plans to build a campus of its own near downtown Boise, but...
You Asked
You Asked: What’s coming to Meridian’s Sawtooth Village?
Meridian residents will soon have a practically one-stop shop to eat pizza, an acai bowl, or charcuterie with rooftop views, and take the dog...
Canyon County
You Asked: How did ‘historic’ Chicken Dinner Rd. get its name?
It’s one of those uniquely Idaho — and especially Canyon County — places. You’re driving along, looking up at the street signs.
You pass Farmway...
Boise W
You Asked: From sewage to fertilizer, what’s happening at Chinden & Glenwood?
If you’ve recently driven down Chinden Blvd. near Glenwood and wondered what the road construction was about, we have answers.
The City of Boise is...
Construction
You Asked: Is work stalled on the Nampa Bi-Mart?
After a hiatus of several months, work is resuming on the Bi-Mart coming to 407 12th Avenue Road in Nampa.
Many readers wrote to BoiseDev...