Star
Star is struggling to pay for police and fire services. A new fee helps with costs, but is it legal?
Star used to be a blip on the map on the Ada and Canyon county line.
But now, the once quiet agricultural area is one of Idaho's fastest-growing cities....
Eagle
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...
Politics
ICYMI: City of Star grants 40% raise to mayor
Starting Jan. 1, Star’s mayoral salary will go up by just over 40%.
In August, the Star City Council unanimously approved a raise for Mayor...
Infrastructure
ICYMI: Star needed a bridge. A relic from Horseshoe Bend did the trick
Bridges typically take people from one place to another. But one Idaho bridge started in one place and is now in another.
A bridge that...
Canyon County
‘Call it the DMZ’: Canyon Co. votes on what to do with disputed area between Star, Nampa
A disputed area of land south of the Boise River will soon revert to a gleam in the eye of two neighboring cities.
The Canyon...
Star
You Asked: Why are there stoplights at Highway 44 & Moyle Ave. in Star?
Adding a new stoplight to a state highway isn't always a guarantee.
Last year, a new stoplight came to the intersection of Highway 44 and...
Canyon County
‘Cordial conflict’ or ‘annexation credit card?’ Two cities at odds over land near Boise River
The future of a section of land along the Boise River is in dispute.
Cities across the state are in the process of updating the...
Elections
Wheelock, newcomer take Star Council seats
Across Ada County, election results for levies and city council races came in late Tuesday night. For Star, the city will see both new...
Politics
City of Star grants 40% raise to mayor
Starting Jan. 1, Star’s mayoral salary will go up by just over 40%.
In August, the Star City Council unanimously approved a raise for Mayor...
Education
W. Ada names new grade school; Adds ’emergency’ portable to nearby school
West Ada trustees Monday selected a name for an elementary school that will open in Star next year: Independence.
The name is a nod to...
Infrastructure
Star needed a bridge. A relic from Horseshoe Bend did the trick
Bridges typically take people from one place to another. But one Idaho bridge started in one place and is now in another.
A bridge that...
Boise S/SW
Two pairs of candidates vying for two open seats on Ada Co. library board
Two seats are up for grabs to run the Ada County Community Library District next week.
On May 20, voters across unincorporated Ada County...
Multi-family
Retail, 30 homes in ‘placemaking’ Star project sees council pushback over parking, number of units
Star City Council has asked developers to go back to the drawing board on a new urban-style development.
A multi-use building is planned for State...
Star
Homes, possible grocery store and retail set for growing area of Star
Star, an area experiencing “exponential growth,” has another large development coming down the pike, which includes retail.
Inspirado is a mixed-use development that was annexed...
Eats
‘We’re excited’: Offshoot of popular restaurant plans high-end ‘destination’ in Star
A new 'destination restaurant' is headed for Star from a familiar name.
Paul Anderson and family - the team behind Anderson Reserve in Sweet -...
Star
Star Merc was told it couldn’t sell liquor anymore. Legislature might keep the booze flowing
A new bill from a Star legislator would create an exception for small-town businesses to keep selling liquor even if a state store opens...
Eats
Mountain Mike’s Pizza opens second Treasure Valley location
A pizza chain known for its 20-inch pies is expanding to Star.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza opened at 51 N Union St. in Star last week...
Eagle
ICYMI: Traffic ‘explosion’: ITD looks at options to upgrade Highway 16 from Eagle to Emmett as N. Ada Co. grows
The northern edges of Ada County used to be full of sprawling family farms with sleepy country roads to match. Emmett was even quieter....
Elections
Voters pick incumbents in Star, Kuna, and Garden City elections
The votes are in and incumbents won big in Star, Kuna, and Garden City Tuesday night.
Star Mayor
In the Star mayoral race, incumbent Trevor...
Eagle
Traffic ‘explosion’: ITD looks at options to upgrade Highway 16 from Eagle to Emmett as N. Ada Co. grows
The northern edges of Ada County used to be full of sprawling family farms with sleepy country roads to match. Emmett was even quieter....
Elections
Physician’s assistant Michele Miles is running for Star mayor
Longtime Star resident and political newcomer Michele Miles wants to run the town.
Miles has been a physician’s assistant for the past 37 years and...
Boise
Here’s who is running for mayor and council in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Star & Kuna
The deadline has come for candidates to file paperwork for mayor and city council positions across the state for November's upcoming election.
BoiseDev has a...
Elections
Star Mayor Trevor Chadwick is ready to run again
Star Mayor Trevor Chadwick has announced his intentions to run for another term.
Chadwick was first elected as the Star mayor in 2019. Prior to...
Star
Paw-shaped dog park in Star offers amenities for people and puppies alike
As summer quickly approaches, there's a place where people and their pets can enjoy the nice weather.
Waggin’ Tails Dog Park is located in Star...
Residential
Large-scale development with golf course and over 1,000 homes planned for Star
The City of Star will soon make a decision that could have a huge impact on how the city grows.
Planned near Hillsdale Estates, Willowbrook...
Industrial
ICYMI: You Asked: What’s the large building at State St. and Highway 16 in Star?
If you've driven in the area of Highway 16 where it connects with State St. in Star, you've probably seen the large building that...
Eats
You asked: What is going up near Albertsons in Star?
A new Albertsons opened in Star last year and now, the shopping center it sits in is also starting to take shape.
Cafe Rio, MOD...
Eats
Pizza, cocktails and mocktails; new restaurant opens in Star
A new locally-owned restaurant just opened in Star that offers more options for people who don't drink alcohol (and for people that do).
Described as...
Industrial
You Asked: What’s the large building at State St. and Highway 16 in Star?
If you've driven in the area of Highway 16 where it connects with State St. in Star, you've probably seen the large building that...
Retail
You Asked: What is going up on State St. in Star?
The City of Star has seen increased growth throughout the past several years with the opening of Ridley’s Market Place, Albertsons, and the recent...
Eats
McDonald’s buys land on busy stretch in Star
Fast-growing Star could soon have a set of Golden Arches.
McDonald's Real Estate LLC purchased 0.93 acres of land at 10474 W. State Street at...
Growth
‘Trying to reduce densities’: Star’s mayor pushes for fewer homes per acre in fast-growing town
Like many other cities in the Treasure Valley, Star has seen an influx of residents over the last decade. And even more so since...