Local Life/May 27, 2026
Wilder’s La Villa Is a Quiet Treasure Valley Staple Worth the Drive
La Villa in Wilder has earned a devoted following as one of the Treasure Valley’s beloved family restaurants.
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Growth & Development/May 27, 2026
Monday’s Winds Peeled the Roof Off a Warehouse Near Boise Airport
Strong winds tore the membrane, vents, and electrical conduit clean off a flat-roofed cargo warehouse near the Boise Airport on Monday afternoon.
Food & Drink/May 26, 2026
Southern Fried Chicken and Balcony Views on 8th Street
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar brings all-day Southern comfort food to downtown Boise, with fried chicken, biscuits, and a balcony worth grabbing early.
Growth & Development/May 26, 2026
The Town 38 Miles Up the Road That Once Dwarfed Boise
During the Boise Basin gold rush, Idaho City was the biggest, loudest settlement in the Pacific Northwest—and then the gold ran out.
Local Life/May 26, 2026
A Boise Woman Is Mapping the City’s Rat Problem, One Sighting at a Time
After noticing an uptick in rat sightings around Boise, a local woman built a community-sourced tracking map so neighbors can log and monitor rodent activity across the city.
Growth & Development/May 26, 2026
A Delicious Bun at the Saturday Market Worth Seeking Out
Black Moon Bakery is drawing attention at Capitol City Public Market in downtown Boise with a cream-filled bun worth the trip.
Growth & Development/May 26, 2026
District Coffee’s Airy Nonprofit Corner on 10th Has a Loyal Following
District Coffee House on North 10th Street is a spacious nonprofit coffeehouse drawing regulars with locally roasted blends, baked treats, and a dog-friendly patio in the heart of downtown Boise.
Growth & Development/May 23, 2026
The Idaho State Capitol Was Built to Make Boise Feel Inevitable
The Beaux-Arts dome on Jefferson Street wasn’t just a government building—it was an argument, made in stone, that Boise had already won.
Growth & Development/May 23, 2026
The Building on Main Street That Still Thinks It’s 1927
Boise’s Egyptian Theatre at 700 Main Street is a surviving remnant of the movie-palace era, when a night at the pictures demanded a façade worthy of the occasion.
Outdoors & River/May 23, 2026
Table Rock Was a Quarry, a Compass Point, and a Cross Before It Was a Hike
The sandstone mesa above Boise’s east side has functioned as a navigation landmark, a building-stone source, and a site of religious significance long before it became the city’s favorite Sunday-morning scramble.
Growth & Development/May 23, 2026
Boise’s Depot on the Bench Was Always Meant to Be a First Impression
The Spanish-style Union Pacific depot at 2603 W. Eastover Terrace wasn’t just a train station—it was Boise’s formal introduction to anyone arriving by rail.
Growth & Development/May 23, 2026