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John and Noei Smith have opened a Signarama shop in Nampa. (PHOTO: JOHN AND NOEI SMITH)
Apr 30, 2026

Signarama franchise opens in Nampa

The world’s leading sign and graphics franchise is now a part of the Nampa business community. Signarama, specializing in signage, visual branding and marketing solutions has opened in the Amity ...

Nick Harvey and Leslie Frederiksen, co-owners of Milt Sparks Holsters in Garden City, purchased the business from its second owner in 2017, along with partners Jim Wall and Scott Kubik. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Apr 24, 2026

Inside Milt Sparks Holsters, a 55-year legacy depends on a craft that takes months to learn and a lifetime to master

Milt Sparks Holsters in Garden City crafts custom leather holsters with a 10-month wait, emphasizing quality and individual craftsmanship over mass production.

Brian Curley, an award-winning golf course architect with Schmidt-Curley Design, created the remodeled greens at The River Club in Garden City. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Apr 24, 2026

Garden City golf course remodel designed by world-renowned architect

The River Club in Garden City undergoes a $10 million golf course remodel by architect Brian Curley, enhancing its design and member experience.

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Apr 22, 2026

Idaho ranks third most affordable state despite rising costs

Idaho ranks as the third most affordable state with a 0.7% decline in income spent on living costs, outperforming most states including coastal regions.

CEO Jason Cheung of toy manufacturer Huntar Company Inc poses amongst partially empty shelves at the U.S. office in Union City, California, on May 8, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Brittany Hosea-Small/File Photo)
Apr 17, 2026

US importers prepare for $166 billion tariff refund system launch

US importers ready for the launch of a $166 billion tariff refund system as customs rolls out the CAPE portal to streamline claims after Supreme Court ruling.

Shipping containers are shown stacked together on Terminal Island at the port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 24, 2026. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Apr 15, 2026

US customs to launch tariff refund system April 20 after Supreme Court ruling

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch the CAPE system on April 20 to issue refunds for $166 billion in tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.

Apr 15, 2026

Idaho declares statewide drought emergency after record-low snowpack

Idaho declares a statewide drought emergency due to record-low snowpack and historic warmth, impacting water supplies for agriculture and irrigation.

Flower Child is planning to open its first Idaho location in The Village in Meridian. (PHOTO: FLOWER CHILD)
Apr 15, 2026

Flower Child to open first Idaho location at The Village at Meridian

Flower Child will open its first Idaho restaurant at the Village at Meridian, bringing its health-forward menu to Boise later this year.

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Apr 14, 2026

Albertsons posts full-year profit despite $774M settlement

Albertsons reported full-year net income despite a $774 million opioid settlement charge in the fourth quarter, raising dividends and expanding share buybacks.

Andrea Cantor was recently named as the Economic Development director for the City of Boise. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Apr 14, 2026

The Idaho Business Review Interviews of Highly Effective People: Andrea Cantor

Andrea Cantor, raised in Boise, is the new director of the city's Economic Development department, focusing on business growth and community partnerships.

Jennifer Cuhaciyan, a technical hydrologist for Idaho Dept of Water Resources, and Ron Abramovich, a water supply specialist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, take snowpack measurements in 2014. (FILE: Photo courtesy of NRCS.)
Apr 13, 2026

Lower snowpack to impact all of Idaho this year, officials say

The Natural Resources Conservation Service reports one of the lowest snowpacks on record in Idaho, affecting water supply and increasing wildfire risks.

Apr 13, 2026

Potbelly Sandwich Works eyes Boise for future expansion

Potbelly Sandwich Works plans to open its first Idaho location in Boise as part of a national expansion targeting 50 new shops in 2026.