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Arthur Apartments is the latest residential building in downtown Boise and the tallest residential building in the state. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Jun 9, 2026

Still time to nominate projects for Idaho Top Projects awards

Idaho's Top Projects awards are accepting nominations for innovative commercial builds valued at $1 million or more. Deadline is June 26.

Ysbael Bilbao, owner and founder of Bilbao & Co., presents the awards at the chamber luncheon on June 17, 2024. (FILE PHOTO: Marc Lutz, IBR)
Jun 9, 2026

Boise Metro Chamber names finalists for 2026 Small Business and Excellence Awards

Every year, Idaho‘s Top Projects awards highlight some of the most innovative and best builds from throughout the state, showcasing the hard work and dedication put forth by architects, developers, ...

This property in Emmett sold earlier this year for $349,000. It is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car garage home that is 1,200 square feet and sits on almost a half acre of land. Some homebuyers are looking further out from the Treasure Valley to get more value for their home purchases. (PHOTO: COURTESY OF MICHELLE BAILEY)
Jun 9, 2026

As the Treasure Valley population increases, some homebuyers opt for further away

Treasure Valley homebuyers face rising prices and longer commutes as population growth drives demand for affordable housing farther from Boise.

Artist Jeff Cox listens to an attendee at Gem State Comic Con on May 15 in Garden City. Cox and other artists and vendors were on hand to make connections with fans and sell products. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Jun 8, 2026

Vendors and celebrities find worth in Gem State Comic Con as event draws record numbers

Gem State Comic Con broke its attendance record with 54,124 sales, drawing fans and celebrities to Boise and boosting the local economy.

A man walks past the Federal Reserve Bank in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 16, 2015. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File)
Jun 5, 2026

US rate futures increase odds of Fed hike in December after strong jobs report

U.S. rate futures raised the chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December following a strong May jobs report that exceeded expectations.

Boise MayoBoise Mayor Lauren McLean, center, leads the 100-year anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony. Also pictured from left to right are Rebecca Hupp, Boise Airport Director; Mike Vigil, U.S. Postal Service; and Chris Greene, RS&H architectural firm. The airport announced after the anniversary celebration that it has been awarded nearly $9 million in grants to help with the construction of Concourse A. (PHOTO: STEVE LOMBARD, IBR)r Lauren McLean, center, leads the 100-year anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony. Also pictured from left to right are Rebecca Hupp, Boise Airport Director; Mike Vigil, U.S. Postal Service; and Chris Greene, RS&H architectural firm. (PHOTO: STEVE LOMBARD, IBR)
Jun 5, 2026

Boise Airport receives $8.88M in federal grants for infrastructure upgrades

Every year, Idaho‘s Top Projects awards highlight some of the most innovative and best builds from throughout the state, showcasing the hard work and dedication put forth by architects, developers, ...

The North Fork Payette River flows under the Rainbow Bridge in Valley County. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Jun 5, 2026

Water Woes: A wetter April isn’t necessarily enough to rebound Idaho from a dry winter, experts say

Idaho's record april rainfall is unlikely to offset the driest winter since 1934, causing irrigation water shortages across the state.

Paige Carson, the owner of Peak Recovery in Caldwell, has worked to help bring people to sobriety after finding recovery herself. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Jun 5, 2026

The IBR Interviews of Highly Effective People: Paige Carson

Paige Carson, owner of Peak Recovery in Caldwell, shares her journey from addiction to leading a thriving recovery business with six employees.

Cafe + Play in Meridian, opened five years ago, is a coffee shop combined with a community gathering space. (PHOTO: COURTESY OF ALLISON OSBORN)
Jun 5, 2026

Meridian’s Cafe + Play blends South Korean inspiration with family community space

Cafe + Play in Meridian offers a South Korean-inspired coffee and play space nurturing Idaho families with community events and sensory classes.

Giraffe Laugh was a recipient of two different grants issued through Idaho Community Foundation. (PHOTO: COURTESY ICF)
Jun 3, 2026

Idaho Community Foundation awards nearly $1M in grants statewide

The Idaho Community Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in grants to nonprofits and schools statewide, supporting education, arts, and youth development.

Idaho Strategic Resources reported increased revenues and production in its mining operations in 2023.
Jun 3, 2026

State issues cyanidation permit modification for proposed Valley County gold mine

Idaho DEQ approved a cyanidation permit modification for Perpetua Resources' Stibnite Gold Project in Valley County, advancing the proposed mine near Yellow Pine.

Students examine a sample during a hands-on lab activity at INL’s My Amazing Future event, where interactive experiments help connect classroom science to real-world applications. (PHOTO: INL)
Jun 3, 2026

INL gives students a hands-on look at STEM careers

Idaho National Laboratory hosts My Amazing Future, a hands-on STEM event introducing Idaho students to science and engineering careers.


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Arthur Apartments is the latest residential building in downtown Boise and the tallest residential building in the state. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)

Still time to nominate projects for Idaho Top Projects awards

6/9/2026
Ysbael Bilbao, owner and founder of Bilbao & Co., presents the awards at the chamber luncheon on June 17, 2024. (FILE PHOTO: Marc Lutz, IBR)

Boise Metro Chamber names finalists for 2026 Small Business and Excellence Award[...]

6/9/2026
This property in Emmett sold earlier this year for $349,000. It is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car garage home that is 1,200 square feet and sits on almost a half acre of land. Some homebuyers are looking further out from the Treasure Valley to get more value for their home purchases. (PHOTO: COURTESY OF MICHELLE BAILEY)

As the Treasure Valley population increases, some homebuyers opt for further awa[...]

6/9/2026
Artist Jeff Cox listens to an attendee at Gem State Comic Con on May 15 in Garden City. Cox and other artists and vendors were on hand to make connections with fans and sell products. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)

Vendors and celebrities find worth in Gem State Comic Con as event draws record [...]

6/8/2026
Boise MayoBoise Mayor Lauren McLean, center, leads the 100-year anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony. Also pictured from left to right are Rebecca Hupp, Boise Airport Director; Mike Vigil, U.S. Postal Service; and Chris Greene, RS&H architectural firm. The airport announced after the anniversary celebration that it has been awarded nearly $9 million in grants to help with the construction of Concourse A. (PHOTO: STEVE LOMBARD, IBR)r Lauren McLean, center, leads the 100-year anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony. Also pictured from left to right are Rebecca Hupp, Boise Airport Director; Mike Vigil, U.S. Postal Service; and Chris Greene, RS&H architectural firm. (PHOTO: STEVE LOMBARD, IBR)

Boise Airport receives $8.88M in federal grants for infrastructure upgrades

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