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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.

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, ...

Jun 2, 2026

After eyeing Magic Valley, Janicki picks Montana for $800M expansion

Janicki Industries will build an $800 million manufacturing campus in Great Falls, Montana, creating over 2,000 jobs and expanding its aerospace footprint.

A construction worker is shown on the job site at a multi-unit residential housing project in Encinitas, California, on July 28, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File)
Jun 1, 2026

US construction spending rises 0.4% in April despite mortgage rate pressures

U.S. construction spending rose 0.4% in April, driven by single-family homebuilding, despite rising mortgage rates amid geopolitical tensions.

A mill is used in the Janicki Industries manufacturing process. (PHOTO: JANICKI INDUSTRIES)
May 22, 2026

Janicki Industries considers Twin Falls and Jerome for $800M expansion

Janicki Industries is evaluating twin falls and jerome in Idaho for a new $800 million aerospace manufacturing campus, potentially creating over 1,000 jobs.

Though the building is still under construction and is scheduled to be open by June 11, 2026, Vertical Venues will provide event space with a unique aviation approach. (PHOTO: VERTICAL VENUES)
May 11, 2026

Vertical Venues to open luxury event space at Caldwell Executive Airport

Vertical Venues will open a 12,000-square-foot luxury event and aircraft storage space at Caldwell Executive Airport, hosting up to 344 guests.

May 8, 2026

Up, Up and Away!

Boise Airport celebrates 100 years with record 5.2 million passengers in 2025, highlighting its vital role in the Treasure Valley's travel growth.

A for sale sign is shown for a residential home in Encinitas, California, on July 25, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)
Apr 13, 2026

US existing home sales drop to nine-month low in March amid tight supply

U.S. existing home sales dropped to a nine-month low in March due to tight inventory and rising mortgage rates, impacting housing affordability.

The Goldfinch design is the smallest ADU created by PARKE Architecture at 280 square feet. (ILLUSTRATION: PARKE ARCHITECTURE)
Apr 10, 2026

Boise partners with architect to offer cost-saving ADU designs

Boise teams with architect Eamonn Parke to provide pre-approved, no-cost accessory dwelling unit plans, easing housing affordability challenges.

CentralSquare CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis (sport coat) and other company leaders presented the CentralSquare 2026 ENGAGE Smart Community Award to Cynthia Rasavage (blue polo shirt) and Breann Shearer (holding award) with the Ada County Highway District. (PHOTO: COURTESY OF ACHD)
Apr 7, 2026

Ada County Highway District wins national smart community technology award

Ada County Highway District received the Smart Community Award from CentralSquare Technologies for improving development services in the Boise region.

This image shows the area in Garden City being considered for development. Public hearings will be held to gather input prior to decisions being made by the city council. (GRAPHIC: GARDEN CITY PLANNING DEPT.)
Apr 6, 2026

Garden City plans neighborhood meeting on Adams Street rezoning

Garden City will hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss rezoning more than two dozen properties near Heron Park and Waterfront District along Adams Street.

April Arnzen, executive vice president and chief people officer at Micron Technology and president of the Micron Foundation, speaks at a CWI gathering where the school gifted the technology company with its name on a new academic center in Boise. (PHOTO: CWI)
Apr 3, 2026

CWI to name new academic center in honor of Micron partnership

College of Western Idaho names its new Boise academic center the Micron Academic Center, reflecting a decade-long partnership with Micron Technology.


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