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Idaho’s Opportunity Zones represent possibilities to invest in state’s future

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 Jan. 1, 2027.

Idaho · 2d

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VA AI Dramatically Increases Errors in Veteran Disability Claims

Data released by the Department of Veterans Affairs and reported by Military Times shows a serious increase in errors while processing VA disability claims. The increase coincides with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ expanded use of automated claims-processing software. Errors in collecting medical evidence for VA disability claims surged...

Boise, ID · 2d

Idaho Press

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Canyon County looks for answers after long Election Day lines

A 66% turnout rate overwhelmed parts of Canyon County’s polling system Tuesday, leaving voters in long lines and election workers counting ballots into Wednesday morning. County officials say the problem was not one single bottleneck, but a combination of fewer precinct locations, same-day registrations, hand-marked ballots and unexpectedly heavy Election Day turnout. See how much turnout jumped from 2022 and what changes officials are considering to prevent a repeat . South Meridian Costco opens to a packed house Shoppers filled the parking lot and streamed through the doors Thursday as Costco opened its newest Treasure Valley warehouse in south Meridian. The new location makes Meridian the first Idaho city with two Costco stores and adds features including a large-item delivery operation and 16-pump gas station. Take a look inside opening day and see why some customers were lining up before the store even opened . Liberty Park gets its first major update in decades One of Boise’s oldest parks is finally getting a major refresh. Liberty Park on the Boise Bench will receive new inclusive playground equipment, bathrooms, landscaping and a fence after years without substantial renovations, with the city aiming to finish the work by the end of summer.

Canyon County, ID · 2d

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Ada County's new Commissioner says she'll prioritize growth management and housing affordability

ADA COUNTY, Idaho — Ada County’s newest commissioner says managing growth, addressing housing affordability and listening to residents will be among her top priorities as she prepares to take office. Kelceymarie Warner defeated a two-term incumbent in the November election, winning a closely contested race that remained uncertain...

Ada County, ID · 1d

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School boards set 2027 legislative platform: Preserve local control, seek stable funding

The Idaho School Boards Association passed nine resolutions at its annual meeting on Friday, urging the 2027 Legislature to preserve local control and fulfill its constitutional responsibility to provide adequate funding for all public schools. School board members from across the state gathered in Boise to elect leadership, approve bylaws...

Idaho · 1d

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Idaho sees one of highest midterm turnouts, secretary of state says

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane said turnout in Tuesday’s election was “definitely one of the highest for a midterm election,” with more than 700,000 Idahoans participating. “In terms of turnout, it was definitely one of the highest for a midterm...

Idaho · 2d

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$49 million road funding gap remains, Canyon County rejects registration fee

Canyon County voters rejected a $20 vehicle registration fee, Nampa’s transportation director explains why the city can use developer fees to widen roads but faces limited options for repaving them.

Canyon County, ID · 1d

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Boise Isn’t #1? These Are Idaho’s 5 Best Places to Live in 2026

Boise has spent years earning national recognition as one of America’s best places to live. But when we compared multiple Idaho rankings, another Treasure Valley city came out on top. Did your hometown make the list?

Boise, ID · 5d

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Idaho’s Sage Travel Plaza to close after nearly 90 years: reports

A well-known Idaho travel plaza will close down next month after decades of serving truckers and other travelers. On December 1, 2026, the Sage Travel Plaza located off I-84 on Franklin Road in Caldwell, Idaho, is expected to shut down, according to KIVITV. The outlet reports that the property sold for $5.5 million. Employees said […] The post Idaho’s Sage Travel Plaza to close after nearly 90 years: reports appeared first on CDLLife .

Caldwell, ID · 4d

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Idaho Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jason Barber dies at 26

What role did Staff Sgt. Jason Barber play in Operation Spartan Shield?. When are military honors scheduled for Staff Sgt. Jason Barber?. Staff Sgt. Jason Barber, a member of the Idaho Army National Guard, died Oct. 24 from a non-service-related cause. Barber enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard in...

Emmett, ID · 5d

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Nampa considers revised food truck ordinance

Nampa, Idaho (CBS2) — Nampa officials are re-working the city’s mobile food truck ordinance after disagreements surfaced over proposed changes discussed at a City Council meeting on Monday. The revised ordinance would consolidate existing requirements under a single food vendor license. It also would change allowable operating hours...

Nampa, ID · 3d

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Nampa's 2026 Christmas tree: A 28-foot white fir donated by a family who grew it for 24 years

NAMPA, Idaho — Christmas music is on the radio, the days are getting shorter, and Nampa now has its holiday centerpiece. A 28-foot-tall, 5,000-pound white fir that spent 24 years growing in the front yard of a South Nampa home has been cut down, transported through the city, and installed at the historic train depot downtown.

Nampa, ID · 1d

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Garden City Applebee's Site Available for Lease or Redevelopment

The property housing Applebee's in Garden City is available for lease or redevelopment, with a 5,684-square-foot building on a half-acre lot along one of the area's busiest corridors. The property owner is looking for a new business to take over the space, which sits off Glenwood Street and State Street next to Walmart.

Garden City, ID · 3d

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Meridian drivers face new McMillan Road construction to reshape the area

🚧 Two projects are reshaping Meridian's McMillan Road — new signals, turn lanes and sewer work. How is the construction affecting your commute? 🚗

Meridian, ID · 4d

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Boise schools seek feedback on proposed 2027-28 schedule changes

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise School District is asking families, students, staff and community members to weigh in on proposed changes to school start and end times that would begin in the 2027-2028 school year. Under the proposal, secondary students would start and end school later, while elementary students...

Boise, ID · 3d

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Ada County voters approve extending vehicle registration fee through 2046

Ada County voters have voted to continue a local vehicle registration fee that has helped fund transportation projects for decades.

Ada County, ID · 4d

Idaho Statesman

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A Democrat beat a Republican for Ada Commissioner. How'd she do it?

Ryan Davidson saw potential storm clouds rolling in. In an interview three weeks before Tuesday’s election, the incumbent Ada County Commissioner told the Idaho Statesman that things looked uncertain for county Republicans. The county had grown increasingly red, he said, but he noted that the situation mirrored 2018, when Democrats grabbed two commission seats. That year, Idahoans campaigned over a ballot measure, similar to Prop 1 this year, he said. And that election, like this one, marked a midterm during President Donald Trump’s administration. “I think statewide, Republicans will be fine,” Davidson said. “It’s just a question of the swing districts and within Ada County, which is a little more purple.” His remarks turned out to be prescient. Ultimately, Davidson himself got caught up in the storm. Former Garden City City Council candidate Kelceymarie Warner, a Democrat, beat him by 400 votes, according to unofficial election results. Warner’s ascension will make her the first Democrat on the commission since former Commissioner Kendra Kenyon decided not to run for a second term in 2022. Davidson on Wednesday attributed his loss to a combination of factors: The blue wave that swept the nation on Tuesday, increased turnout for Prop 1 (which lost

Ada County, ID · 3d

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Democrats gain six seats in the Legislature

Democrats have picked up six seats in the Idaho Legislature, sweeping all three swing districts. Voters in west Boise on Tuesday elected Democrat Nancy Gregory to the Idaho Senate and Democrat Jae Etchart to the House, flipping two seats in District 15, a key swing district in the Legislature. Two...

Idaho · 4d

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Micron Pours $11.6M Into New Boise-Canyon County Bus Route, But Nampa Riders Still Waiting

Micron has committed $11.6 million over five years to fund a new express bus route through Valley Regional Transit, one designed to connect Canyon County to the company's campus in east Boise. The planned Route 41 would link Caldwell, Nampa, Meridian and Boise, with stops at the Boise Airport and at Micron, using strategic park-and-ride locations along the way.

Nampa, ID · 5d