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Bypassing McCall: 5 MPH and a fire station could be key in idea to reroute Idaho 55
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Path forward for Idaho 55 McCall bypass may run through fire station - Valley Lookout
Five miles per hour could make all the difference for a fire station serving McCall. The fire station, located at 201 Deinhard Ln., is near the northern end of the McCall Municipal Airport on the east...
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This is a MASSIVE deal from our Erin Banks Rusby: âOne of the biggest attractionsâ in Idaho: Vision for Indian Creek could add dozens of projects, including whitewater park, promenade, more
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'One of the biggest attractions' in Idaho: Vision for Indian Creek could add dozens of projects, including whitewater park, promenade, more - BoiseDev
The design firm behind the vision for Caldwellâs Indian Creek Plaza is at it again â this time with dozens of potential projects that the city could implement over decades. On Monday, the Caldwell Cit...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/06/02/parking-garage-promenade-hotels-whitewater-park-indian-creek-plaza-designer-lays-out-vision-for-caldwell/
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Over 400 homes planned for 123 acres in Meridian Read more: https://boisedev.com/news/2026/06/01/meridian-homes-catalina-commons-hubble/
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Boise set to spend $1.5 million on empty land by Boise mall - BoiseDev
The City of Boise plans to buy a piece of property overlooking Boise Towne Square for affordable housing. As BoiseDev reported, in 2021, CCD Properties applied to the city to build 71 âmicro apartment...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/06/01/709-cole-boise/
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Peak 43 deadline is approaching! If you own or know of a fast-growing company, we want to honor them!
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Deadline soon for businesses to submit to Peak 43: honoring Idaho's fastest-growing companies - BoiseDev
For the third year, BoiseDev Presents is set to honor Idahoâs Fastest Growing Companies with the Peak 43 initiative â and free applications for the highly competitive award are open now. The deadline ...
https://boisedev.com/news/2025/04/10/peak-43-2026-deadline/
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See how Meridian has grown & changed over past 30 years
Today, Meridian is Idahoâs second-largest city, home to some of the stateâs top shopping and entertainment destinations â as well as lots of houses. In 1992, just 10,952 people lived in the City of Me...
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New footbridge would cross Boise River in busy and growing area - BoiseDev
A new pedestrian bridge could pop up along a popular stretch of the Boise River Greenbelt. Riverside Hospitality, which owns the Riverside Hotel, has applied to build a new footbridge over the Boise R...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/28/boise-garden-city-bridge/
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Short legs, big turnout: Hundreds of corgis dressed in safari costumes to take over Expo Idaho - BoiseDev
Since 2018, corgis dressed in elaborate costumes have gathered in Boise for a festival dedicated to celebrating the beloved breed while supporting animal rescue efforts across the Pacific Northwest. T...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/21/short-legs-big-turnout-hundreds-of-corgis-dressed-in-safari-costumes-to-take-over-expo-idaho/
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Perpetua approved for $2.9B loan needed to build Stibnite mine - Valley Lookout
A gold and antimony mine approved for construction in eastern Valley County is now fully funded. On May 21, the Export-Import Bank of the United States approved Perpetua Resourcesâ application for a ...
https://valleylookout.com/2026/05/29/perpetua-approved-for-2-9b-loan-needed-to-build-stibnite-mine/
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Airport Director Hupp to step down after 14 years, with new job set - BoiseDev
The Boise Airportâs longtime director will retire next month. The city announced that Rebecca Hupp will step down from her position on June 19th, after 14 years in the role. âRebecca has had an incred...
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'Abundance of caution': Boise to remove 100s of metal flaps from downtown art piece - BoiseDev
Crews with the City of Boise will remove hundreds of blue metal flappers from an art piece first installed last fall. The small pieces of metal, which have a blue coating, have been falling off the sc...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/20/kaixo-skyriver-flaps-2/
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20 years after fire destroyed under-construction retirement complex, its owners decide to sell - BoiseDev
Twenty years ago this week, in the early morning hours of May 22, 2006, a new luxury retirement complex at the corner of 15th St. and Hill Rd. in Boiseâs North End was under construction, and would so...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/26/20-years-after-fire-destroyed-under-construction-retirement-complex-its-owners-decide-to-sell/
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New name for Cesar Chavez Ln. at Boise State gets approval - BoiseDev
Cesar Chavez Ln. will have a new name soon. Public records indicate the new name, even though the school hasnât announced it. Boise State said earlier this month that it would submit three names for c...
https://boisedev.com/2026/05/26/boise-state-chavez-ln/
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Church of Jesus Christ confirms location of Caldwell Temple - BoiseDev
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints confirmed a BoiseDev report from last year about the site of a new temple slated to be built in Caldwell. BoiseDev reported the church purchased 19.2 ac...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/26/church-of-jesus-christ-confirms-location-of-caldwell-temple/
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You Asked: What are Five Mile and Ten Mile five and ten miles from?
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You Asked: What are Five Mile and Ten Mile five and ten miles from? - BoiseDev
Have you ever driven down Five Mile Rd. in Boise and thoughtâŠâwhat exactly is this street five miles from?â Turns out, the answer is⊠nothing. Even stranger? Five Mile Rd. isnât five miles away from T...
https://boisedev.com/news/2024/06/25/five-mile-boise-2/
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New Zoo Boise education building will help serve more students Read more: https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/28/zoo-boise-opens-new-56-million-education-building/
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New footbridge would cross Boise River in busy and growing area - BoiseDev
A new pedestrian bridge could pop up along a popular stretch of the Boise River Greenbelt. Riverside Hospitality, which owns the Riverside Hotel, has applied to build a new footbridge over the Boise R...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/28/boise-garden-city-bridge/
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Fire destroyed a retirement community perched above the North End 20 years ago this week. After two decades of hopes and dreams... the site is for sale
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20 years after fire destroyed under-construction retirement complex, its owners decide to sell - BoiseDev
Twenty years ago this week, in the early morning hours of May 22, 2006, a new luxury retirement complex at the corner of 15th St. and Hill Rd. in Boiseâs North End was under construction, and would so...
https://boisedev.com/2026/05/27/20-years-after-fire-destroyed-under-construction-retirement-complex-its-owners-decide-to-sell/
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Large industrial/commercial project planned next to possible casino as Boise valley expands east
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Large industrial/commercial project planned next to possible casino as Boise valley expands east - BoiseDev
As Treasure Valley development increasingly moves to the east, Meridian developer Tommy Ahlquist is partnering with two Idaho Native American tribes on a project that they hope will capture that growt...
https://boisedev.com/2026/05/27/with-treasure-valley-expanding-east-large-industrial-commercial-project-planned-next-to-possible-casino/
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Church of Jesus Christ confirms location of Caldwell Temple - BoiseDev
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints confirmed a BoiseDev report from last year about the site of a new temple slated to be built in Caldwell. BoiseDev reported the church purchased 19.2 ac...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/26/church-of-jesus-christ-confirms-location-of-caldwell-temple/
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Boise State submitted three new names for Cesar Chavez Ln. Two of them weren't allowed.
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New name for Cesar Chavez Ln. at Boise State gets approval - BoiseDev
Cesar Chavez Ln. will have a new name soon. Public records indicate the new name, even though the school hasnât announced it. Boise State said earlier this month that it would submit three names for c...
https://boisedev.com/2026/05/26/boise-state-chavez-ln/
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School board member, community advocate Bev Harad dies - BoiseDev
Bev Harad died last month. She was 82. Beverly Silverstein was born to Fay and Oscar Silverstein in June of 1943 in Fall River, Massachusetts. She went to high school in Pennsylvania, where she was pr...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/22/school-board-member-community-advocate-bev-harad-dies/
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Food truck with 'craft smash burgers' grows with two Greenbelt residencies - BoiseDev
There are many food trucks across the Treasure Valley, but this one is seeing âsmashingâ growth. Sear + Savor Food Truck serves craft smash burgers, and since launching in 2023 by married couple Linds...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/21/sear-savor-food-truck/
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Boise looks to increase taxes, fees as it says it's 'constrained' in budget - BoiseDev
The City of Boise, under Mayor Lauren McLean, is looking to raise property taxes by the maximum amount allowed under Idaho law, plus increase fees on a number of services to citizens. McLeanâs staff r...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/20/boise-2027-budget/
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McLean authorizes large severance payment to departed chief of staff - BoiseDev
The City of Boise paid a large severance payment to departed Chief of Staff Courtney Washburn after her departure earlier this year. The city paid Washburn $196,593.12, according to the records obtain...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/19/mclean-authorizes-large-severance-payment-to-departed-chief-of-staff/
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Handmade dumplings, bao, gyoza, and more coming to the Warehouse - BoiseDev
A Bay Area fine-casual Asian concept is headed to the Warehouse in downtown Boise. Dumpling Time plans to open its first location outside of California this fall inside the Warehouse Food Hall. Dumpli...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/15/handmade-dumplings-bao-gyoza-and-more-coming-to-the-warehouse/
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Target revamping local store in 'food forward transformation' - BoiseDev
Target plans to amp up the food selection in another local location as part of a major remodel. The retailer is at work on a refresh of its store in Nampa, in the Treasure Valley Marketplace developme...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/15/target-nampa-remodel/
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Another large Idaho data center proposed, valued at $2 billion+ - BoiseDev
An abandoned industrial plant in Idaho could be turned into a $2.6 billion data center, if a proposal is approved. East Idaho News and KIFI-TV report that the City of Pocatello will hold a public hear...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/14/lex-portneuf-data-center/
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What's coming to the corner of Lake Hazel and Maple Grove?- BoiseDev
More housing could be coming to one of Southwest Boiseâs remaining undeveloped lots, but itâs unclear when. The little over an acre lot on the northeast corner of Lake Hazel and Maple Grove roads has ...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/01/lake-hazel-apartments/
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Amazon applies to drop packages from drones to local homes across more than 170 square miles - BoiseDev
Nampa residents could soon have a new way to receive packages. Amazon has applied for a conditional use permit to construct a 21,000-square-foot Prime Air Drone Delivery Center (PADDC) for the deliver...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/11/nampa-amazon-facility-could-offer-drone-delivery/
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Micron's CEO invited to accompany Trump to China - BoiseDev
The CEO of Boise-based Micron Technology will join more than a dozen other top business leaders on a trip to China with President Donald Trump. Sanjay Mehrotra, who took the reins of the company in 20...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/12/mehrotra-china-trump/
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Mountains, trees, a huge Bronco head? See the designs Boise State didn't pick for its turf revamp - BoiseDev
Late last month, Boise State rolled out an updated design for its iconic blue turf. The new design will largely mirror whatâs currently in place, with a few changes across the 87,881 square feet of tu...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/12/mountains-trees-a-huge-bronco-head-see-the-designs-boise-state-didnt-pick-for-its-turf-revamp/
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Amazon applies to drop packages from drones to local homes across more than 170 square miles - BoiseDev
Nampa residents could soon have a new way to receive packages. Amazon has applied for a conditional use permit to construct a 21,000-square-foot Prime Air Drone Delivery Center (PADDC) for the deliver...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/11/nampa-amazon-facility-could-offer-drone-delivery/
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âDoes this particular developer think weâre that dumb?â: McCall uneasy about proposal for new road
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âHow big is this elephant?â: McCall raises questions about roadway linked to embattled subdivision proposal - Valley Lookout
A proposal to build a new road linking two subdivisions could have unpredictable consequences for McCallâs infrastructure and residents, according to the McCall City Council. The road, proposed by Don...
https://valleylookout.com/2026/05/08/how-big-is-this-elephant-mccall-raises-questions-about-roadway-linked-to-embattled-subdivision-proposal/
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BoiseDev got the very first tour inside the AC Hotel/Element by Westin/Boise Post
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BoiseDev got the very first tour inside the AC Hotel/Element by Westin/Boise Post
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Public officials exploit grace period in records law, delaying release of documents Read more: https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/04/public-officials-exploit-grace-period-in-records-law-delaying-release-of-documents/
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Micron and CWI team up to educate workers for a trillion-dollar industry Read more: https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/14/micron-and-cwi-team-up-to-educate-workers-for-a-trillion-dollar-industry/
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Folks speculated there would be drama between the Cacti. Sounds like that's not the case:
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You Asked: There's a new Cactus coming to Boise. How does that impact the 'oldest' Cactus? đ” - BoiseDev
This week, BoiseDev Eats broke news about a new restaurant and bar set to open in Downtown Boise: Cactus Southwest Kitchen and Bar. But for 90 years, people in the high desert of Boise have had a Cact...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/08/cactus-bar-boise-idaho/
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A grocery, or two? Fast-growing Idaho 55 in Caldwell could see two new stores Read more: https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/06/you-asked-which-new-grocery-stores-are-coming-to-karcher-rd-in-caldwell/
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Tacos, burgers, and riverside cocktails: Four new concepts coming to Garden City Greenbelt
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Four new concepts coming to The Boardwalk- BoiseDev
The Boardwalk in Garden City is set to get a series of new concepts and programming, just in time for warmer weather. Apex Brand Collection will bring four new concepts to The Boardwalk â Descanso on ...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/05/05/boardwalk-four-concepts/
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Coming soon to Downtown Boise:
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Seattle kitchen & bar chain Cactus coming to Downtown Boise - BoiseDev
A high-end Seattle Mexican chain appears to be putting down roots in the high desert of Downtown Boise. Permits filed with the City of Boise show that Cactus Southwest Kitchen & Bar is planning to ren...
https://boisedev.com/2026/05/04/cactus-kitchen-bar-boise/
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We've spent the last several hours digging through the archives to bring you more about the life of Dirk Kempthorne. He died on Friday at 74.
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Dirk Kempthorne dies. Mayor, governor, senator focused life on Idaho - BoiseDev
Dirk Kempthorne died Friday. He was 74 years old. Kempthorneâs political career spanned more than two decades, and he rose quickly from Boise Mayor to US Senator to Idaho Governor to US Secretary of t...
https://boisedev.com/2026/04/25/dirk-kempthorne-passes/
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Another story you got first on BoiseDev: âCreate a cool hubâ: New social space with food trucks, live music, more coming to Boise Greenbelt
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Bluebird Social coming to Boise Greenbelt - BoiseDev
A new outdoor social venue is coming to the Boise River Greenbelt, in a familiar location. Bluebird Social will open along Shoreline Dr. and the Greenbelt and is set to become a new social hub. It wil...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/24/bluebird-social-greenbelt/
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âCreate a cool hubâ: New social space with food trucks, live music, more coming to Boise Greenbelt
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Bluebird Social coming to Boise Greenbelt - BoiseDev
A new outdoor social venue is coming to the Boise River Greenbelt, in a familiar location. Bluebird Social will open along Shoreline Dr. and the Greenbelt and is set to become a new social hub. It wil...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/24/bluebird-social-greenbelt/
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Hereâs the scoop: Ice cream shop known at Disneyland for âluxurious textureâ set to open at Village at Meridian
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Salt and Straw to open at Village at Meridian, Idaho - BoiseDev
An ice cream chain known for its artisanal out-of-the-box flavors is coming to The Village at Meridian. Salt & Straw will take over the Bodovino space on the village green area at the large lifestyle ...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/22/salt-and-straw-meridian/
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SCOOOP! đŠ A big-name ice cream shop is coming to the Village at Meridian
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Salt and Straw to open at Village at Meridian, Idaho - BoiseDev
An ice cream chain known for its artisanal out-of-the-box flavors is coming to the Village at Meridian. Salt & Straw will take over the Bodovino space on the village green area at the large lifestyle ...
https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/22/salt-and-straw-meridian/
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BoiseDev is looking for a Reporter. Here's the *updated* job description
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JournalismJobs.com - Job Listing - Reporter
JournalismJobs.com has journalism and media job listings with digital media, newspapers, tv stations, radio stations, magazines, nonprofits, and academia.
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SUPER TARGET! No. But there's some nuance. We get into it.
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You Asked: Is the new Target in Meridian a 'Super Target?' - BoiseDev
You might have heard that the large new Target store in Meridian will be a so-called âSuper Target.â It wonât be. As BoiseDev reported, a new Target store at the District at Ten Mile is under construc...
https://boisedev.com/2026/04/21/you-asked-is-the-new-target-in-meridian-a-super-target/
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