Star Ranch
Star Ranch, ID · Municipal
Idaho Press
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
Idaho Statesman
Promising a ‘more affordable concert,' this major outdoor Boise show is coming
An outlaw-country singer with a headbanging past is coming to Boise for an outdoor concert next year. And he’s bringing a ticket deal that rocks. Cody Jinks & the Tonedeaf Hippies will bring “The Working Man Tour” to the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Outlaw Field June 19. Tickets sales for the public are set to start at 10 a.m. Friday for $65 at Ticketmaster . A $65 concert ticket isn’t an eyebrow-raising price in today’s economic climate. But it’s not chump change, either. So Jinks has a solution. “We know you’re working hard, so we’ve been working overtime to create a more affordable concert experience for you,” his Instagram account explained this week. The tour’s press release specifies that “groups of four will be able to attend for just $100 to $150, making it easier for fans to enjoy a full night of live music without the high costs that have become synonymous with going to a concert.” In Boise, that four-pack of tickets will cost $103 — or just over $25 per ticket. The package is limited, so frugal fans shouldn’t procrastinate. “Additionally,” the release says, “in every market possible, each venue will feature unique food and drink specials as
boisestatepublicradio.org
Rachel Maddow coming to Boise to talk about her new book
Rachel Maddow has spent years examining American politics, power, and the people and institutions that shape our democracy. Now, the Emmy Award-winning journalist and bestselling author is turning her attention to the United States Department of Justice. Her new book, "Department of Fate: The Promise, the Power, and the Collapse...
hoodline.com
Boise Panel Narrowly Approves Dorm-Style Co-Housing at West Bench Church
The proposal before Boise’s Planning and Zoning Commission has changed substantially since it was first floated. Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve a conditional use permit for dorm-style co-housing at Mountain View Church of the Brethren on Cole Road, advancing a plan that could house up to 60 people working toward education or career goals.
idahobusinessreview.com
Boise agency selects developer for 90 rental homes in State Street project
BOISE―Boise’s urban renewal agency has selected a developer to build 90 rental homes on publicly owned land along State Street in northwest Boise. The Capital City Development Corp. board of commissioners chose a proposal from Outwest Investments, LLC, for the Roe Street Multi-Family Homes project, the agency announced Monday in a news release.
Idaho Press
Veterans to be honored at events in Treasure Valley
Veterans will be honored throughout the Treasure Valley this week, with multiple city-specific events on Veterans Day — Wednesday, Nov. 11 — and the annual Idaho Veterans Parade on Saturday in Boise. IDAHO VETERANS PARADEThe annual event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in front of the Capitol building in downtown Boise. It is planned and organized by a committee of volunteers “to recognize sacrifices and honor the service of all Armed Forces Veterans of the United States of America,” according to the parade website . This year’s theme is “United in Service: 1776-2026,” recognizing “250 years of American service and sacrifice.” SEN. JIM RISCH AT IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOMEU.S. Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho will deliver the keynote address at Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony that will also commemorate 250 years of service. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Idaho State Veterans Home (320 Collins Road, Boise), where Risch will offer “reflections on military service, patriotism, and the nation’s enduring commitment to those who have served.” “Service, patriotism, and freedom are woven into the very fabric of our nation and the Gem State,” Risch said in a news release. “The residents of the Idaho
Arbiter Online
Hearts on Fire Books brings cozy charm to Boise readers
As fall descends upon Boise, there is no better feeling than brewing that cup of warm tea, wrapping yourself in the coziest blanket and falling deep into the crisp pages of a book. Hearts on Fire in downtown Boise sets that scene best for the hopeless romantic. Samantha Haroian, sole...
Post Register
SH-44 widening in Star between Cosmo Avenue and Moyle Avenue
What traffic changes are occurring on SH-44 between Cosmo and Moyle Avenues?. What pedestrian pathways will be connected on the south side of SH-44? STAR, Idaho (CBS2) —The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will begin construction Monday night, Nov. 9, to widen State Highway 44 between State Highway 16 and Star Road in Star.