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Bogus Basin stored last year's snow, and says it'll help them open Thanksgiving Weekend
As mid-November arrives with no new snowfall at Bogus Basin, the ski area is still planning to open by Thanksgiving weekend — with help from a massive pile of snow saved from last season. Bogus Basin has been preserving snow through a process that involves insulating it under specialized...
Idaho Press
TSA offers ‘military lanes’ to veterans at Boise Airport
BOISE — Veterans are getting a leg-up this holiday season at Boise Airport. The Transportation Security Administration is offering year-round “front-of-the-line access” at the airport’s security checkpoint, according to a Boise Airport Facebook post on Tuesday. The airport’s post called it “a way to show gratitude to service members.” The front-of-the-line privilege extends to veterans and military families. Eligible passengers may enter through the wheelchair access gate, bypassing the standard security checkpoint queue, the release states. To use the service, passengers must present one of four current credentials: Active Duty Common Access CardDepartment of Defense Uniformed Services ID CardVeteran Health Identification CardState-issued driver’s license or ID with an official veteran designation According to TSA.gov, the lanes are referred to as “Military Lanes.” The lanes are at 32 other airports throughout the United States . According to TSA, military members “do not need to be in uniform to use the military lanes.” “At airports with dedicated lanes, simply show your valid military or veteran ID to enter the lane,” TSA states. “In airports without dedicated lanes, show your valid military or veteran ID to the lane monitor for front-of-the-line service.” For people who need extra assistance during the screening process, contact
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Loose Screw Beer Co. to open downtown Boise taproom in Rustica space
BOISE―Meridian-based Loose Screw Beer Co. plans to open a taproom in downtown Boise in early 2027 at 211 Eighth St., in the space now occupied by Rustica, according to co-owner Mike Garcia. The new location will serve beer brewed in downtown Meridian and will have Loose Screw’s first in-house kitchen.
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Urban Matcha Picks BoDo Spot for Boise Debut, Eyes March 2027 Opening
A matcha-focused café chain is planning to take over the former Caffé D’arte space at 860 W. Broad St. in Boise’s BoDo district, with hopes of opening its doors in March 2027. The franchise, called Urban Matcha, will be run locally by Peter Qiu, a longtime Boise restaurant owner who has spent more than two decades serving customers at Panda Garden on West Overland Road.
Arbiter Online
Wild Blue Sushi brings a new beverage option to the SUB
Boise State introduced boba to the menu of Wild Blue Sushi, giving students a new drink option in the Westmark Student Union Building (SUB). Students can place their orders through an on-site kiosk or through the Boost mobile app, which allows them to order ahead at any location and pick up their food between classes.
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This 11.5-Mile Idaho Trail Takes Most Of A Day, And At Sunday Sunrise You Have It To Yourself
One family hiked this entire route with a first grader, and the round trip took six hours. That’s 11.5 miles of pine forest, valley views, and one final climb to a pile of giant rocks. The twist? Most of the trail is gentle. You actually start by heading downhill,...
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Boise Airport impacted by FAA nationwide ground stop
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, directing airports to hold departing traffic because of “extraordinary circumstances” and safety concerns. An FAA air traffic control advisory said all departing traffic should remain grounded until further notice. Inbound international flights will be handled on a case-by-case...
Idaho Press
Boise’s approach to turkey troubles and rat reproach
BOISE — An ordinance passed by Boise City Council in October is serving as the city’s first step in tackling amassing complaints surrounding local pests. For the capital city, the focus has narrowed in on turkeys in northern Boise and invasive rats. The two animals are an unlikely pairing but have presented residents with similar challenges. “Both are sort of infiltrating Boise as pests, right?” Boise City Council Policy Advisor Emily Allen said. “So it was maybe, I don’t want to say luck, but a useful coincidence that by addressing some of these nuisance provisions, we were actually addressing two different types of pests.” A native population of turkeys has been wreaking havoc in the hills. Despite being from the area, the turkeys have become more prominent in neighborhoods and sometimes aggressive. Meanwhile, Idaho’s rat infestation has become a concern for all municipalities across the Treasure Valley. Rat populations are notoriously difficult to control. The common factor between both critters: food. “When we were looking at language in the ordinance, it really honestly had a lot of overlap in terms of what Idaho Fish and Game had told us was something we could address related to turkeys, as well as
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We Tasted Our Way Through 9 Idaho Truck-Stop Breakfasts And Here Is The One That Won
One of the truck stops on this list started out in 1891 as a little general store run by the town postmaster. Back then, you picked up your mail there. Today, travelers pull off the interstate for big plates of breakfast. That stuck with me. Idaho truck stops carry a...
Idaho Statesman
Promising a ‘more affordable concert,' this major outdoor Boise show is coming
An outlaw-country singer with a headbanging past is coming to Boise for an outdoor concert next year. And he’s bringing a ticket deal that rocks. Cody Jinks & the Tonedeaf Hippies will bring “The Working Man Tour” to the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Outlaw Field June 19. Tickets sales for the public are set to start at 10 a.m. Friday for $65 at Ticketmaster . A $65 concert ticket isn’t an eyebrow-raising price in today’s economic climate. But it’s not chump change, either. So Jinks has a solution. “We know you’re working hard, so we’ve been working overtime to create a more affordable concert experience for you,” his Instagram account explained this week. The tour’s press release specifies that “groups of four will be able to attend for just $100 to $150, making it easier for fans to enjoy a full night of live music without the high costs that have become synonymous with going to a concert.” In Boise, that four-pack of tickets will cost $103 — or just over $25 per ticket. The package is limited, so frugal fans shouldn’t procrastinate. “Additionally,” the release says, “in every market possible, each venue will feature unique food and drink specials as
Idaho Press
Boise targets rats and turkeys with new nuisance ordinance
Boise’s new nuisance ordinance is aimed at two very different pests: invasive rats and increasingly troublesome wild turkeys. The city says both problems can be worsened by accessible food sources, so the ordinance requires residents to better secure trash, compost, pet food, fallen fruit and bird feeders, with enforcement beginning in December. See how Boise is trying to cut off the food sources attracting pests and how the city is coordinating with Central District Health on rat control . College GameDay set for DeChevrieux Field ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast live Saturday from DeChevrieux Field, the Boise State practice field and tailgating lot southwest of Albertsons Stadium. The show will air from 7-10 a.m. ahead of Boise State’s 4 p.m. matchup with Oregon State. Find out where fans can gather for the show and what details, including the celebrity guest picker, are still to come . Coeur d’Alene man sentenced to 18 years in ISIS case Alexander Scott Mercurio, 21, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison and lifetime supervised release after pleading guilty to attempting to provide material support to ISIS. Prosecutors say Mercurio pledged allegiance to the terrorist organization and planned an attack on churches in Coeur