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Nampa Swaps Downtown Acres for a Shot at 134 Apartments and New Retail
Lloyd Square Park — Nearby Downtown Park With Historical Context. Nampa City Council signed off on a land swap with the Nampa Development Corporation last month that trades nearly two acres of downtown property for roughly 1.5 acres elsewhere in the city, setting the stage for a redevelopment project near Lloyd Square that could include apartments, retail, offices and new public gathering space.
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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Married music teachers are leading Idaho’s AI resistance
Two music teachers are orchestrating the resistance to artificial intelligence in Idaho. Boise couple Jack and Cathryn Gardner have organized the state’s first AI protest. They’ve been meeting with federal and state lawmakers to push for regulations on the technology, and they’re seeing firsthand how AI influences young students.
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Nampa land exchange aims to bring more commercial development to keep up with growth
NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — A land exchange in Nampa aims to add new residential spaces, commercial development and public amenities. Part of the exchange includes developing in Nampa's iconic Lloyd Square Park. Steve Jenkins, director of economic development with the City of Nampa told CBS2/FOX9 in an interview Friday...
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Gov. Little proclaims Nov. 13-15 College GameDay Weekend as ESPN returns to Boise
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Governor Brad Little proclaimed Nov. 13-15, 2026, College GameDay Weekend in Idaho, celebrating ESPN's return to Boise State University for its nationally televised College GameDay broadcast for the first time since 2010. ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast live from 7-10 a.m. at DeChevrieux Field on...
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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...
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Nampa neighbors say Amazon delivery drones are disrupting their daily lives, forcing one to consider moving
NAMPA, Idaho — For some residents living near Amazon's Prime Air delivery zone in Nampa, the buzzing of drones overhead has become a constant part of daily life — and not a welcome one. Neighbors say the frequent flights are keeping them from enjoying time outside and inside...
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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