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Infrastructure
Boise's McDevitt Youth Sports Complex Opens Nature Playground, Pump Track and Dog Park
Boise
BOISE — A nature playground, pump track, bike trails, basketball court and fenced dog park are now open at McDevitt Youth Sports Complex in West Boise, built with about $1.4 million in park impact fees.
Idaho
CBH Homes Shows Radiance: 6,800 Homes Planned Across I-84 From Micron
Boise
BOISE — CBH Homes has shown neighbors its plan for Radiance, which could become one of the largest housing developments ever proposed in Ada County. The plan calls for more than 6,800 homes on about 1,200 acres just…
Idaho
Boise Sets Sept. 30 Grand Opening for New Path II Supportive Housing
Boise
BOISE — The City of Boise and The Pacific Companies will celebrate the grand opening of New Path Community Housing II on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 2200 W. Fairview Ave. A September 21 media…
Idaho
Construction Underway on Boise Hillcrest Affordable Apartments
Boise
BOISE — Crews are finally building on the empty Hillcrest Shopping Center pad. After nearly 18 years as a vacant lot, Hillcrest Apartments is under construction at the corner of Phillipi Street and Overland Road…
Economy
Idaho Has the 7th-Lowest Median Age as Working-Age Growth Holds Strong
Boise
BOISE — Idaho is still growing fast, and the people adding to that growth are younger than many assume. An Idaho Department of Labor analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates finds the state has the…
Infrastructure
Boise, Idaho Eyes BLM Data Center Proposal on Public Land South of City
Boise
BLM is reviewing a Rhea Data / Arevia Power proposal for a ~4M sq ft data center on ~3,226 acres of public land south of Boise, part of 17,600+ acres of Western data-center filings. Boise, Idaho is on the map for a rare…
Local Business
Boise, Idaho Advances Harris Ranch Town Center With Market and Hotel
Boise
Boise’s Harris Ranch Town Center plans advance with specialty market, hotel, apartments, townhomes, and plazas. Construction hoped ~2027; openings late 2028/early 2029. Boise, Idaho is advancing updated plans for the…
Infrastructure
Boise, Idaho Advances CapEd Downtown YMCA Community Center on State Street
Boise
Boise, Idaho is advancing the CapEd Downtown YMCA — an ~$80M / ~109k sq ft State Street community recreation center with geothermal pools, fitness, and CapEd partnership; late-2026 target. BOISE - Downtown Boise is…
Infrastructure
Boise Breaks Ground on Alta Harris Park Along the Greenbelt
Boise
Boise broke ground Aug. 19, 2026, on Alta Harris Park — a new 20-acre Southeast Boise riverside park along Eckert Road with a planned Boise River Greenbelt connection. Phase 1 frontage complete; Phase 2 advancing. BOISE…
Local Business
713-Unit Tower Project Proposed at 27th & Fairview in Boise, Idaho
Boise
Urban Capital Partners proposes ~713 apartments in three buildings — including a 16-story tower — at 27th & Fairview in Boise near the river and downtown west edge.
Infrastructure
Boise Airport Opens New $107M Rental Car Center
Boise
Boise Airport Opens New $107M Rental Car Center
Economy
Ada County Jobs Grew 2.4% in Late 2025 as Weekly Wages Jumped 6.4%
Boise
Ada County Jobs Grew 2.4% in Late 2025 as Weekly Wages Jumped 6.4%
Economy
Boise Metro Grew 2.2% in 2025, Ranking 13th Among U.S. Metros
Boise
Boise Metro Grew 2.2% in 2025, Ranking 13th Among U.S. Metros
Economy
Idaho Ranks No. 2 for Population Growth, Still Fastest Since 2020
Boise
Idaho Ranks No. 2 for Population Growth, Still Fastest Since 2020
Economy
Treasure Idaho Lists 250 Idaho Jobs, Micron, Simplot, Builders and More
Boise
Treasure Idaho now lists 250 published Idaho jobs. Top employers: Micron 143, Simplot 39, CBH Homes 26, Ada County 22. Pay shown only when employers list it.
Economy
Idaho's Average Hourly Wage Hits $29.41, Up 4.7% in 2025
Boise
Idaho's Average Hourly Wage Hits $29.41, Up 4.7% in 2025
Economy
Idaho's Jobless Rate Falls to 3.6%, Still Below the U.S.
Boise
Idaho's unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in July, below the U.S. rate of 4.1% as nonfarm jobs rose by 1,200.
Local Business
West Ada Breaks Ground on New $26M Lake Hazel Elementary in South Boise
Boise
West Ada Breaks Ground on New $26M Lake Hazel Elementary in South Boise
Economy
Idaho Led the Nation in Housing Unit Growth Again in 2025
Boise
Idaho added more than 17,000 housing units in 2025, a 2.1% increase and the fastest rate in the U.S. for the second year. Ada County added 5,026.
Local Business
Boise’s New $9.5M Whitney Pool Is Going Vertical on the Bench
Boise
City of Boise and Boise School District are building a $9.5 million regional pool at Whitney Elementary. Eight-lane lap pool, slide, kiddie pool. Opens 2027.
Economy
Homeowners Insurance Rates Surge in 2025 - Here’s What You’ll Pay in Every State
Boise
Homeowners across the U.S. will see steeper insurance bills in 2025, with premiums rising due to escalating climate risks and soaring repair costs. Why Are Rates Climbing? • Natural disasters —wildfires, hurricanes, and…
Idaho
Trump Backs Idaho Gov. Little for Reelection – Is This a Launchpad for 2028?
Boise
Governor Brad Little's recent announcement that Idaho is assisting the Trump administration in transporting illegal immigrants with criminal histories. Why this Endorsement Matters a 71-year-old Emmett rancher, has not…
Local Business
El Pollo Loco Expands into Idaho with New Locations in Meridian, Nampa & Boise
Nampa
The wait is over, Idaho! El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken chain, has officially secured its first Idaho location in Nampa Known for its fresh, citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken and…
Local Business
Exclusive Offer for Treasure Idaho Followers – Up to 15% Off HenGear Nest Boxes!
Boise
HenGear has announced an exclusive sale specifically for our Treasure Idaho community. What’s in It for You? 🐔 Exciting Discounts Just for Treasure Idaho Followers: • 10% OFF all Nest Boxes with no minimum purchase…