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Local Life/October 8, 2026

Kuna’s Corn Pit Farm Turns 30 and the Kids Still Won’t Leave

Lowe Family Farmstead in Kuna is celebrating 30 years this fall, with a corn maze, pig races, five acres of flowers, and apple cider donuts that are apparently impossible to eat in reasonable quantities.

Local Life/September 21, 2026

Yes, That Was Actually Keanu Reeves Playing Bass at the Knitting Factory

Dogstar, the band fronted by actor Keanu Reeves, played a live set at Boise’s Knitting Factory on September 19, 2026.

Local Life/August 30, 2026

A Boise Mail Carrier’s Secret Weapon Against Neighborhood Turkeys: One Umbrella

A Boise mail carrier has been running a gauntlet of aggressive wild turkeys on her route, umbrella in hand, while a neighbor tries to help.

Local Life/August 24, 2026

This Nampa Farm Store Has Bread, Meat, and Flowers—All in One Stop

Wissel Farms in Nampa sells fresh-baked bread, meats, vegetables, and flowers, and it’s earned at least one very loyal neighbor.

Local Life/August 10, 2026

Sweet Potato Waffle Fries Steal the Show in a Wyld Child vs. Hood Burger Faceoff

A TikTok creator puts two Boise burger spots head-to-head and walks away with a strong side-dish recommendation.

Local Life/July 7, 2026

Robie Creek Is the Paddleboard Day Trip Boise Didn’t Know It Needed

A local Realtor and self-described unofficial tour guide is pointing Boise families toward Robie Creek, a 35-minute drive that rewards with calm water and room to paddle.

Local Life/July 6, 2026

Boise’s America250 Celebration Caught a Grand Finale on Camera

A YouTube channel captured Boise’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, including what the channel calls a grand finale worth sticking around for.

Local Life/June 29, 2026

Boise’s Summer Hailstorm Upstaged Every Forecast This Week

A TikTok clip from @crystalnovaa captured a sudden Boise hailstorm that resonated far beyond the Treasure Valley.

Local Life/June 29, 2026

Simplot Hill Just Got a Summer Upgrade Nobody Asked For But Everyone Needed

A TikTok from @djyungbuck shows someone turned Boise’s beloved sledding hill into a slip-n-slide, and it looks exactly as fun as it sounds.

Local Life/June 25, 2026

A Man Running Across America Just Ran Into Boise—4,337 Miles Down

Ultra-endurance runner @noahontherun arrived at the Idaho State Capitol on day 201 of a 5,500-mile coast-to-coast journey, escorted in by Boise police and greeted by family and veterans.

Local Life/June 15, 2026

Idaho’s Famous Potato Hotel Is Exactly What It Sounds Like, and People Keep Booking It

A giant potato-shaped Airbnb in Idaho is exactly the novelty stay it promises to be.

Local Life/June 11, 2026

A 28-Foot Potato Once Toured America. Now It’s a Boise Area Hotel.

The Big Idaho Potato Hotel started life as a promotional stunt for the Idaho Potato Commission and has been an overnight stay since 2019.