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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...
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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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Locals Say No One In Boise Bakes Sticky Buns Like This Family-Run Idaho Bakery Does
Some people drive across the Treasure Valley for a single pastry, and in Boise that pastry is often a sticky bun. Regulars have tried the competition, compared notes, and keep landing back at the same small shop on the west side of town. It is run by a family, it...
The Coconut Mama
The 3 most beloved Idaho restaurants that are now gone (a 45-year-old, a Hawaiian, and a deli)
Restaurant closures can make a state feel smaller, and Idaho diners have already said goodbye to other familiar spots, including two Meridian restaurants that closed earlier this year. This fall…
Idaho Statesman
‘Wow, this one hits!': Here's what's coming to a former Boise coffee shop
A former downtown Boise coffee shop is on track to be revived as yet another drink destination. But this one will have roots in Japanese tea culture. And, mmm, exotic flavors of soft serve. Urban Matcha plans to open next year in the former Caffé D’arte space at 860 W. Broad St. in the BoDo district. A franchise location, Urban Matcha will be operated by longtime Boise restaurant owner Peter Qiu, who has served happy customers at Panda Garden , 2801 W. Overland Road, for more than two decades. Urban Matcha is a small but growing brand based in San Francisco, Qiu said. There are five locations — in Nevada, California and Arizona — with four of them launched this year. The Boise store is one of four planned for future openings, he said. Qiu is hoping to unveil the downtown Boise shop in March. “We create desserts utilizing matcha directly from Japan and more,” he added. Urban Matcha’s menu offers a variety of matcha and hojicha teas and lattes — both hot and cold — along with floats paired with soft serve. There also are traditional hot coffees (including Vietnamese-style), plus iced drinks made with yuzu, an Asian citrus
Idaho Statesman
Drivers should expect delays after crash shuts down Westbound I-184 Connector
Update: Idaho State Police told the Idaho Statesman that all westbound lanes had reopened by about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. Drivers should expect delays after a crash on Westbound I-184 near Cole Road, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. Its website said all lanes were blocked as of 3:00 p.m., and a traffic camera showed a nearly empty stretch of the Connector heading out from downtown towards the rest of the Treasure Valley. The Boise Police Department posted that its officers were helping Idaho State Police with traffic control after “a two-vehicle crash on outbound I-184 at Fairview,” spokesperson Haley Kramer said. The Westbound Connector is shut down starting near Whitewater Park Boulevard, Kramer said, and police asked that drivers avoid the area. The Idaho State Police did not immediately return a request for comment. Second suspect arrested in murder case of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan Pocatello approves $4.5 million settlement in police shooting of teen
Idaho Statesman
When will it start cooling down in Boise? Rain, wind & mountain snow in forecast
It’s finally time to finally unpack those sweaters, Boise. Rain is on the way to cool down the City of Trees, according to the National Weather Service. There’s even a slight chance that the first snowflakes of the year will fall, according to Korri Anderson, a Boise meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “It definitely won’t be 65 and sunny anymore,” Anderson told the Idaho Statesman via phone call. Here’s what’s in the forecast ahead: When will temperatures cool down in Boise? According to the National Weather Service’s most recent Idaho state forecast discussion , “dry and warm” weather is expected to lead up to the weekend. “A ridge of high pressure will build over the West this week,” the National Weather Service said in a Tuesday, Nov. 10, post on X. “This will bring unseasonably warm temperatures, with some valley locations expected to approach daily record highs on Wednesday and Friday.” Recently, high temperatures have been about 20 degrees above what’s standard in Boise, according to Anderson. Temperatures were expected to rise to near-record highs on Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13. According to Anderson, the maximum temperature record for Nov. 12 — 70 degrees — was set
Idaho Statesman
A closure is coming to Boise's high-profile ‘restaurant row.' This will open next
An Italian-influenced eatery will soon bid farewell to downtown Boise’s “restaurant row” on 8th Street. But a Meridian brewery is preparing to raise a pint and say hello. Rustica will close at the end of the year at 211 N. 8th St., owner Dan Watts said. Its replacement? Loose Screw Beer Co. , which plans to open a taproom in the space in early 2027, according to a press release. Loose Screw’s brewery in downtown Meridian will continue operating at 105 E. Carlton Ave. The new Boise location will pour beer brewed in Meridian, the release says. Opened in June 2024, Rustica took over a space formerly occupied by restaurant and bar Juniper for a decade. Watts, who owns two other successful downtown businesses — Saint Lawrence Gridiron , a restaurant, and Suite 104 , a cocktail bar — said Rustica has been a challenge. Shuttering it will allow more time for the other concepts. “We knew that Rustica was going to be a big stretch to work in the beginning,” he said, “but we wanted to try it, anyway, because we love the space and we love downtown. It’s proven to be a lot more work than the other
Idaho Statesman
Tired of high restaurant prices? Boise ranks among cheapest cities for this meal
Want a strategy to save money the next time you go out to eat? Scan the menu prices. You’ll probably lose your appetite. Dining at restaurants has become a wallet-pinching luxury for many Americans, thanks to the nation’s unforgiving economy. But if you live in Boise, there’s at least one type of meal priced among the lowest in the country. At least according to a new study from online ordering platform DoorDash. The price of a cheeseburger, fries and soda in Boise averaged $15.04 in DoorDash’s second annual State of Local Commerce Report, which tracks “affordability, new business openings, and how people live and shop across the 100 largest U.S. cities,” according to a press release. That’s the fourth-lowest price, believe it or not — and a whopping $3.57 below the 100-city national average. (By the way, what’s the cost of a Whopper nowadays, you ask? Still under $10 for a Burger King Whopper Meal in Boise — if you stick with the small fries and small drink.) Obviously, DoorDash’s report is not exactly comprehensive. Not every restaurant uses DoorDash. And depending on where you dine in Boise, it’s not uncommon to find a burger alone priced at more than
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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.
Idaho Press
Boise targets rats and turkeys with new nuisance ordinance
Boise’s new nuisance ordinance is aimed at two very different pests: invasive rats and increasingly troublesome wild turkeys. The city says both problems can be worsened by accessible food sources, so the ordinance requires residents to better secure trash, compost, pet food, fallen fruit and bird feeders, with enforcement beginning in December. See how Boise is trying to cut off the food sources attracting pests and how the city is coordinating with Central District Health on rat control . College GameDay set for DeChevrieux Field ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast live Saturday from DeChevrieux Field, the Boise State practice field and tailgating lot southwest of Albertsons Stadium. The show will air from 7-10 a.m. ahead of Boise State’s 4 p.m. matchup with Oregon State. Find out where fans can gather for the show and what details, including the celebrity guest picker, are still to come . Coeur d’Alene man sentenced to 18 years in ISIS case Alexander Scott Mercurio, 21, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison and lifetime supervised release after pleading guilty to attempting to provide material support to ISIS. Prosecutors say Mercurio pledged allegiance to the terrorist organization and planned an attack on churches in Coeur
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TSA Agents Reveal the Most Unusual Items Found in Carry-On Bags
Every day, the TSA screens roughly 3.3 million carry-on bags, and officers say the overwhelming majority of prohibited items they find belong to travelers who simply forgot something was packed. Still, some passengers go a great deal further than a forgotten water bottle. These concealments happen so frequently that the TSA has made it an
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