John Day
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Oregon town of 130 has a bar inside a grain silo on the John Day River
Ben’s Place Bar in Spray, Oregon, is built inside a silo from a farm in Weiser, Idaho, and overlooks the John Day River. Owner Keith Mitchell shares how the Wheeler County bar became a stop for locals, motorcyclists, rafters and travelers.
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mindfullyamerican.com
6 Boise Habits That Surprise Californians Who Move to Idaho
In Boise, bike riders can treat a stop sign like a yield sign, and it’s legal. Californians who move to Idaho notice differences like that right away. Here are the Boise habits that surprise Californians who move to Idaho. 1. Odd-and-Even Trail Days. Boise trail users share Lower Hulls...
idahobusinessreview.com
Boise ranked second coolest small city in North America
Boise may not be one of the biggest cities in the northern hemisphere, but the City of Trees stands out as one of the coolest within the U.S. Among 150 municipalities analyzed throughout North America, Idaho’s capital city was ranked second for its cool vibes just behind Richmond, Virginia, in the small-city category. New York City was named the coolest city overall, as well as tops in the big-city grouping in the study conducted by Canada Sports Betting.
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Boise Threatens to Pull Darigold's Sewer Permit Over Compliance Failures
618 N. Allumbaugh St. — Darigold Plant Facing Sewer-Permit Threat. City of Boise officials have threatened to revoke Darigold's sewer permit if the dairy giant does not get into compliance, giving the company a deadline of mid-January 2027 to fix the problems. Darigold has racked up many violations over the past few years and has only been in compliance for six months since 2021.
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Idaho aid workers prepare to take flight in new plane to serve remote Congo villages
NAMPA, Idaho — A nearly $2.8 million airplane in Nampa is preparing to begin a journey to serve some of the most remote communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mission Aviation Fellowship purchased the Cessna Grand Caravan EX through donations to replace an aging plane currently serving the DRC.
Idaho Statesman
6 openings, closings and changes in the Boise and Meridian food-and-drink scene
Boise and Meridian’s restaurant scene is shifting fast, with new concepts arriving and familiar spots changing shape. From a matcha café to a brewery taproom, here’s what’s coming and going. A matcha and tea brand, Urban Matcha, plans to open a franchise in the former Caffé D’arte space at 860 W. Broad St. in downtown Boise’s BoDo district in March, operated by Panda Garden owner Peter Qiu. Rustica will close at the end of the year at 211 N. 8th St., and Meridian’s Loose Screw Beer Co. will open a taproom in the space in early 2027, serving pizza, salads and shareable appetizers from its first in-house kitchen. Mediterranean fast-casual chain Spitz is coming to Meridian’s Century Farm development in 2027, bringing döner wraps, gyros and bowls. After 15 years in Meridian, Lucky Fins temporarily closed Sunday for a remodel at 1441 N. Eagle Road and is scheduled to reopen in late November. Dumpling Time, a San Francisco brand with five Bay Area locations, opened Friday at The Warehouse Food Hall in downtown Boise — its first location outside California — with fast-casual counter service. The Curb Bar & Grill in Meridian reopened Nov. 3 after an August electrical fire
eaglehighnewspaper.com
Boise has plenty of concerts to check out this fall
Even as the weather gets colder, there’s still a lot happening in Boise for music fans. From electronic music to rock, students have several shows to choose from this fall. Going to a concert can also be a fun way to spend time with friends and hear their favorite songs live.
boisestatepublicradio.org
New name, same mission: 100,000 new trees in Boise (and beyond)
Volunteers helped deliver – and in some cases plant – more than 400 free trees for Boise residents last month. The giveaway is part of an effort to get 100,000 new trees in the ground before the end of the decade. “A lot of trees going in West...
Idaho Statesman
Want Friday the 13th deals in Boise? These local tattoo shops have specials
Need better luck, Boise? Local businesses might offer a way to improve it. Friday the 13th is known the least lucky date on the calendar, and the holiday’s numerical namesake is known for inviting that bad luck. This year happens to carry a bit more bad luck than most. Friday, Nov. 13, is the third and final Friday the 13th of 2026 , according to online world clock Time and Date. The holiday happens at least once every year, but can occur up to three times. Tattoos featuring the number 13 have long been a common practice among sailors, who believed the unlucky numerals would prevent them from getting bad luck. However, the popularity of getting tattoos on Friday the 13th spiked in 1995, Vice previously reported. That’s when Oliver Peck established the trend at his Dallas tattoo shop, Elm St. Tattoo . If you’re needing your luck to turn around, here are five Boise tattoo shops offering special ink deals on Friday: What should I know before I get a tattoo? Artists typically only tattoo people who are 18 or older and provide government-issued photo identification to enter a shop. On Friday the 13th, shops typically limit the number
Idaho Statesman
UPDATE: FAA lifts ground stop that snarled air traffic in Boise and nationwide
UPDATE (6:46 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026): The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday evening that it had lifted the ground stop that snarled air travel. The Oregon State football team has arrived in Boise, The Oregonian reported . “Passengers should still expect delays and cancellations as airlines work to restore their schedules,” Boise Airport spokesperson Shawna Samuelson said. Original story: The Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The stop applies to all U.S. airports, Duffy said on X, and prevents flights from taking off. It is the second ground stop since Sept. 11, 2001, according to The New York Times . The other took place in January 2023 due to a system outage, the Times reported. The aviation agency issued Friday’s stop “following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers,” according to Duffy’s post. “FAA technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide immediate updates as we have them,” Duffy wrote. Boise Airport spokesperson Shawna Samuelson told the Idaho Statesman that flights already on the way to Boise would be allowed to land. “Travelers should check directly with their airlines for the latest information about