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A new Idaho park opens near Boise. Here's what it offers for kids and more
A 50-acre park near the Western Idaho Fair grounds officially opened to the public Friday. It was the culmination of over five years of effort by Ada County commissioners, who celebrated the opening. In a world dominated with screens, nature has “real and measurable positive impacts,” Commissioner Rod Beck said at Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Though “there was initially talk of stores, housing and other development” on the property, “this board determined to do something meaningful that would have a lasting legacy and enhance all that is good about Ada County.” The project, which cost roughly $42 million, finished ahead of schedule after mild weather allowed work to continue during the winter, Beck said. The park sits on the site of the former Les Bois Park, a racetrack that fielded horse races for decades until a 2015 law banning certain gambling machines ended live contests. In the years after, developers and officials imagined different futures for the site, like putting Garden City’s downtown at Expo Idaho, according to previous Statesman reporting. Ultimately, Ada County officials moved forward with ambitious plans for a park. (One commissioner, Tom Dayley, once said the area would be, for Idahoans, the same quality as New York’s
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This Boise Nonprofit Is Dedicated To Rescuing Donkeys And Burros
It all started with one donkey named Happy Jack. He needed company, so more long-eared friends arrived in 2022. That simple act of kindness grew into a full rescue for donkeys and burros. The whole operation runs on donations. Every dollar goes straight to hay, care, and comfort for the...
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Boise Welcomes New Airport Director
BOISE – Mayor Lauren McLean has selected Beth Sumner to lead the city’s airport as the new Airport Director. Beth has worked at the Boise Airport as the Deputy Director of Engineering & Planning since 2023. “Beth has demonstrated an unmatched commitment to the growth of Boise’s Airport,...
Idaho Press
Only a few hours left to bid on Boise Weekly cover art!
There are only a few hours left to place your bids in this year’s Boise Weekly Art Auction! The auction ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. You can check out all of the art at boiseweeklyartauctions.afrogs.org . Each week, Boise Weekly features artwork by an area artist and auctions off the pieces annually to support the artists and our journalistic mission. It’s a tradition spanning nearly a quarter-century. Winning bidders will also receive a replica of the Boise Weekly cover on which their artwork was featured and a certificate of authenticity. Bidding on all pieces starts at $100, with bids increasing in $50 increments. Winning bidders can pick up their artwork at the Boise Weekly office, and shipping can be arranged for those who live out of town. Proceeds from the auction are shared between the artists and Boise Weekly. This is a great opportunity to support area artists and help keep Boise Weekly free, so get your bids in! Good luck!
Idaho Statesman
After closing in spring, Boise bar with ‘fantastic vibe' to reopen in larger spot
A unique, diminutive Boise bar that shuttered in June has news for former regulars. And it’s the type that will be music to their ears. The Alley Lounge , a laid-back destination focused on appreciating and listening to vinyl records, plans to open by the end of the year at 113 S. 5th St. The new space will offer twice the capacity of its original alley location, including two areas for private events. “The Alley Lounge has always been about more than a place to grab a drink. It’s about the music, the people, the stories, and the connections that happen when they all come together,” owner Marcus Hunter said in a prepared statement. “We’ve outgrown our original space, and this move gives us an opportunity to continue building on what we’ve created while staying true to the things that make The Alley Lounge special. We’re excited for what’s next.” The Alley Lounge is a place “where records are played to be enjoyed, drinks are thoughtfully selected, and good company is reason enough to stay awhile,” a press release explains. Serving beer and wine, The Alley Lounge won’t have a liquor license. But canned cocktails will be available, Hunter said
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This Landlocked Idaho Seafood Shack Serves Coastal Favorites Hundreds Of Miles From The Ocean
Somewhere in Idaho, a seafood restaurant ends your meal with a free scoop of sherbet. The flavor changes from visit to visit, so dessert is a little mystery every time. That sweet send-off is only one quirk. The ketchup and sauce bottles wear fishing bobbers for caps. A bell rings...
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Two Rivers And One Basque Block Make This Idaho Neighborhood A Food Lover’s Walk
A paella pan roughly three feet across sometimes steams on a downtown sidewalk here. The smell alone could pull you off course from a block away. That sounds like a good problem to have. The pan belongs to a family-run market that has been cooking since 2000. A few doors...
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Circle K continues progress to reenter Treasure Valley with possible Meridian store
If you are looking to grab a Polar Pop and a hot dog before you hit the road for your next trip along Highway 16, you may be in luck. A new Circle K is planned for Meridian, and this time there’s an official application in. According to documents...
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Idaho's Best Wings Skip the Ranch and Celery for a Mini Hibachi and Crisp Polenta Logs
The wings show up on their own grill. Not a basket, not a plate with a ramekin of ranch pushed off to the side, but a tiny portable hibachi still throwing heat, set down in the middle of your table at Barbacoa Grill in Boise. That single piece of staging is a big part of […]
Idaho Press
Boise rolls out new rules for rats and turkeys
Rats and turkeys have become enough of a problem in Boise that the City Council is now regulating the things that attract them. The new ordinance establishes minimum prevention standards for property owners, while the city prepares to join Central District Health in testing trapping and rat birth-control strategies. See what changes begin Dec. 1 and why Boise says residents will have a role in keeping both pests under control . How Ada County plans to fight its rat infestation Ada County’s rat-control strategy is taking shape with an unusual mix of pest-control assistance, automated traps and fertility-limiting bait. Central District Health says interrupting the breeding cycle is a major focus of its $250,000 campaign, which will also help some lower-income residents pay for abatement. Learn why Boise’s Collister neighborhood was chosen for a nine-month birth-control experiment and how qualifying households may get help paying for extermination . Second Meridian Costco opening soon A massive new Costco near the Meridian-Kuna line is almost ready to open its doors. The warehouse at 203 E. Tower Lane will become Meridian’s second Costco, the Treasure Valley’s fourth and Idaho’s eighth, with a footprint topping 200,000 square feet and a large fulfillment center helping
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Meet Bourbon, Boise State’s new tee dog
Long before Boise State’s tee dog, Bourbon, began running across The Blue, she was an energetic puppy with a future in hunting. Her owner, Tasmyn Green, brought her home when she was approximately 12 weeks old and characterizes Bourbon as outgoing, energetic and eager to learn. Bourbon’s name was...
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This Idaho Cuban Kitchen Fries Up Vaca Frita, Tostones And Coconut Flan Far From The Island
Shredded beef gets grilled with onions and garlic until it turns crispy, then lands next to fried green plantains. That plate is called vaca frita. And yes, you can order it in Idaho. The same kitchen makes a coconut flan topped with caramel. It also stuffs plantain cups with shredded...
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More Than 30 Rescued Cats Roam Free Inside This Cage-Free Idaho Sanctuary Open To Visitors
Thirteen open rooms. Zero cages. More than a hundred cats and kittens at any given time, lounging on cat trees and slipping out into screened catios whenever the mood strikes. That setup alone made me stop scrolling. Each room holds a small crew of roommates, with photo boards on the walls introducing who’s who.