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Middleton is making a major investment in its future. A new $68 million wastewater treatment plant is officially underway, marking an important step toward supporting the city's growth while helping protect the Boise River. The project is designed to expand Middleton's wastewater treatment capacity as the community continues to grow. The first phase is expected to add enough capacity to serve roughly 1,800 additional homes. Construction is expected to take about three and a h

Dust off the cowboy boots, Boise! A nonstop flight to Nashville is coming next summer, giving Treasure Valley travelers a new way to visit one of the most popular destinations for live music, Southern food, and country music culture. Southwest Airlines is planning to launch seasonal nonstop service between Boise Airport (BOI) and Nashville International Airport beginning June 5, 2027. For anyone who has wanted to visit Music City without dealing with a connecting flight, this

Who says you have to be young to achieve something extraordinary? At 62 years old, Meridian YMCA instructor Michelle Galloway is proving that age does not have to stand in the way of big goals. She recently returned from the World Masters Weightlifting Championships in Athens, Greece, with a division title and a world record. Her record setting lift was a 55 kilogram snatch, equivalent to about 121 pounds. But what makes Galloway's accomplishment even more inspiring is the jo

Anyone who has spent time waiting behind a freight train in Kuna knows how frustrating railroad crossings can be, especially when you're trying to get to work, pick up the kids, or make it somewhere on time. Now, a major transportation project could eventually make those delays a thing of the past along one of Kuna's important roads. The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is moving forward with planning and design work for a proposed overpass that would carry Swan Falls Road

One of Downtown Boise’s busiest pedestrian streets just got an upgrade, giving residents and visitors more room to walk, gather, and enjoy everything the downtown area has to offer. The Main to Idaho block of 8th Street has officially reopened following construction. The updated street is designed to make the area more welcoming for pedestrians, public gatherings, and downtown events. Meanwhile, work is continuing farther north, with the next block moving toward completion. F

As Boise continues to grow, the need for public safety services grows right alongside it. More homes, new businesses, expanding neighborhoods, and increasing activity across the city all put demands on the people responsible for responding when emergencies happen. Now, the Boise Fire Department has secured more than $2.3 million in federal funding to help meet some of those needs. The grant will allow Boise Fire to hire nine additional firefighters and expand four person staf

A former zip line park near Horseshoe Bend has been given a completely new purpose, and this time the focus is on downhill mountain biking. Faull Line Gravity Park has opened on the former Zip Idaho property, giving Treasure Valley riders a new option for gravity focused mountain biking without requiring a trip to one of Idaho’s larger resort based bike parks. The concept is pretty simple. Riders get access to more than 600 vertical feet of downhill trails, then instead of pe

For more than a decade, the Idaho Potato Drop has been one of Boise’s most recognizable New Year’s Eve traditions. Every December 31, crowds gather downtown to watch a giant glowing potato descend at midnight, making the event one of the most uniquely Idaho celebrations imaginable. But after the most recent Potato Drop, questions started swirling about whether the event would remain downtown at all. Organizers explored moving the celebration to Expo Idaho following safety con

Boise has a new member of the Idaho State Police team, and she happens to have four legs. Annie is an 18 month old black Labrador who is beginning her training as an explosive detection K9. Her future assignment will include helping keep the Idaho State Capitol and other state facilities safe. While Annie may look like an especially friendly addition to the Capitol, her job will be a serious one. She and Trooper Tamara Rose will spend the next several months training together

If you’ve been watching Boise grow over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that some of the biggest changes happening in the area aren’t just about new neighborhoods, restaurants, or apartment buildings. Major employers are also reshaping the region. One of the biggest developments to watch is Micron’s planned $50 billion expansion in Boise. And while the investment is often discussed as a semiconductor or technology story, its impact could reach much further than th

If you are moving to the Treasure Valley in 2026 and you have kids, the school district question probably matters more to you than the square footage of your next house. It should. School boundaries can shift your budget by six figures, and most of the information out there is outdated, incomplete, or based on reputation instead of real data. This guide breaks down the actual 2025 ISAT proficiency scores, Niche rankings, and enrollment strategies for every major Treasure Vall

A major mining project in central Idaho is moving closer to becoming a reality, and it has attracted attention far beyond the small communities near Yellow Pine. The Stibnite Gold Project, proposed by Perpetua Resources, is designed to restart mining in an area with a long history of gold, silver, antimony, and tungsten production. But this isn't simply another mining project. The federal government views Stibnite as an important potential source of antimony, a critical miner

If you've been seeing unusual yard signs around the Boise Bench lately, you may have noticed a message that's hard to miss: "While you debate, we populate." The signs are part of a growing push from residents who say Boise's rat problem is becoming too serious to ignore. For homeowners dealing with rodents, this isn't just an annoyance. Rats can damage property, contaminate areas around homes, and create expensive problems that can be difficult to solve with individual pest c

If you regularly drive Eagle Road, there's a new change coming that could affect your commute. Eagle Road is getting variable speed limits as part of a two-year pilot program designed to improve safety and create more consistent traffic speeds during the busiest parts of the day. The new electronic signs will turn on August 6, but drivers won't see an immediate change to the speed limit. Initially, the posted limit will remain 55 mph. Starting August 17, however, the signs wi

Idaho could be on the verge of adding another major chapter to its long and complicated nuclear energy story. On July 30, the U.S. Department of Energy named Idaho one of five finalists to host a new Nuclear Energy Innovation Campus. The proposed project could bring research, advanced manufacturing, and nuclear power development together in one location, potentially attracting billions of dollars in investment. For Idaho, this isn't exactly unfamiliar territory. The state has

If you've been waiting to cool off at one of Boise's favorite summer swimming spots, there's good news. Quinn's Pond is officially back open for swimming after follow-up testing showed that E. coli levels have dropped below Idaho's recreational water quality standards. Just a few days earlier, elevated bacteria levels prompted the City of Boise to post warning signs near the pond, advising visitors to stay out of the water. Now, those signs are coming down, and swimmers can o

For years, one of the most noticeable properties in downtown Meridian has been the unfinished Union 93 development. Sitting at the prominent corner of Main Street and Broadway, the site became a symbol of a project that never quite crossed the finish line. Residents watched construction stall, plans fade into uncertainty, and one of the city's most valuable downtown locations remain largely unused. Now, that’s finally changing. On July 14, developers officially unveiled Herit

The Treasure Valley just welcomed a restaurant that many people have been waiting years to see. El Pollo Loco officially opened its first-ever Idaho location in Meridian on July 2, marking another milestone in the region's rapid growth. Located at 3471 W. Chinden Blvd., directly across from Costco, the popular fire-grilled chicken chain has already drawn long lines of curious locals and longtime fans eager for their first taste. While the opening of a single restaurant might

Every summer, the Treasure Valley is filled with community events that bring people together. Some celebrate local culture, others highlight Idaho's outdoor lifestyle, and a few have become traditions that families look forward to year after year. One of the most unique is returning once again. The Great Dolphin Dunk is back for its 26th year, giving Treasure Valley residents the chance to adopt a rubber dolphin for just $5. On race day, thousands of those dolphins will race

Stories of courage often come from unexpected places. Sometimes they come from firefighters, police officers, or trained rescue teams. Other times, they come from ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations and make the right decision when it matters most. That was the case for 14-year-old Idaho teen Silas Dulebohn, who is now being recognized for his quick thinking and calm response during a terrifying water emergency involving his mother. What could have