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Fred Meyer bringing second store to Caldwell
Caldwell shoppers will soon have a new grocery store to visit. Fred Meyer announced plans Monday to build a new store and fuel center as part of the Karcher Commons. Situated at Karcher Road and Indiana Avenue in south Caldwell. The store will be the second planned Fred Meyer in...
Idaho Statesman
Where will the Idaho Potato Drop be this year? In ‘the perfect spot'
Dylan Cline, CEO of the Idaho Potato Drop, had big news to share in September. He had “locked in the perfect spot,” Cline told an Expo Idaho official in an email, seemingly referencing the 2026 spud-themed New Year’s celebration. The move came after a fireball erupted at this past New Year’s event, shattering windows and injuring a child in downtown Boise. Cline, before he heard about the injury, celebrated the explosion and blasted the city of Boise, telling a police officer that the event wouldn’t be back in the typical spot close to the Idaho Capitol. Cline appears to be trying to keep that promise: Organizers had recently reached out to the park at Expo Idaho for a contract, hoping to shift the event to the Ada County property, a possibility that drew headlines throughout the Treasure Valley. Expo Idaho officials ultimately declined the opportunity. Publicly, they said it was because of paint and remodel projects, but privately emails showed at least one staff member harbored concerns about the event, according to documents obtained through a records request. “This feels like a foreseeable nightmare,” Administrative Specialist Kelly Sarich wrote. But according to Cline, it all worked out. “Please don’t feel
boisedev.com
Local construction company and landowner battle in court over ‘defects and deficiencies,’ water damage in hotel
A Meridian-based construction company is suing after it says it was never paid for work it did building a Meridian hotel. The owner of the land on which the hotel sits has, in turn, sued the construction company for “defects and deficiencies” that occurred during construction. According to...
theboisebeat.com
Jamie Pogue on Radiant Theory Tanning & Wellness in Star, Idaho
After more than 25 years helping build family businesses, Jamie Pogue joins Gordie Tamayo to talk about hospitality, finding her next chapter, and the community she hopes to create at Radiant Theory. Jamie Pogue knows what it takes to help build a business. Deciding what she wanted to build for...
boisedev.com
False start for Dunkin’: Proposal for first local location pulled over grease concern
Dunkin’ won’t enter the Treasure Valley with a location at the Northgate Shopping Center on State St. after all. The donut and coffee chain is looking to add as many as 20 locations across the Boise area, according to two commercial real estate firms. As BoiseDev reported last month, Ethos Architecture Group applied to the City of Boise to convert a current Papa Murphy’s store at 6940 W. State St. near Glenwood into a new donut shop location.
KIVI-TV
CWI students compete for Micron jobs as semiconductor giant expands in Boise, adding thousands of positions
NAMPA, Idaho — Before her internships at Micron, Lorivern Saycon had modest goals. "I'm just going to get an associate's degree and just work. That's all I wanted," Saycon said. But those internships changed everything. Saycon met engineers, finance employees, and people managing facilities around the world. The experience...
Idaho's Newschannel 7
New Costco in Meridian sets opening date
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Second Fred Meyer location headed to Caldwell
A $100 million investment is bringing a new Fred Meyer grocery store and fuel center to Caldwell in 2028. The new location will be at Karcher Commons at the northeast corner of Karcher Road (Highway 55) and Indiana Avenue in south Caldwell. According to a release from Fred Meyer the...
sugarproducer.com
Simplot Names Brandenburg President Of Global Food Division
– Simplot has announced that Erik Brandenburg will be appointed President of Simplot Global Food, effective Nov. 1, 2026. will report directly to Simplot President and CEO Garrett Lofto and will serve as a member of the Simplot Leadership Team. Brandenburg. succeeds Graham Dugdale, who will retire effective Dec. 15,...
Idaho Capital Sun
Commentary: Opportunity Zones can help bring investment, development to Idaho areas that need it most
Idaho’s newly approved Opportunity Zones could help bring more housing, businesses and jobs to communities across the state. The attraction for investors is the potential tax savings. This month, Idaho Commerce announced that the U.S. Treasury approved 25 zones, including areas in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls. The new Opportunity Zone designations take effect […]