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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.

Tenants do not always know how to navigate the legal system when it comes to disputes with landlords. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
May 22, 2026

Organizations work to help tenants navigate the legal system when problems arise

Idaho Legal Aid and Jesse Tree support tenants facing eviction in Ada and Canyon counties amid rising rental disputes and housing cost burdens.

Helen Baker
Apr 1, 2026

Expo Idaho names Helen Baker director to lead Garden City event campus

Expo Idaho appoints Helen Baker as director to lead the 240-acre Garden City event campus and the Western Idaho Fair, enhancing community events.

Rain stops construction work at a Lennar housing development under construction in San Diego, California, in March 11, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)
Mar 17, 2026

Modest rise in home prices expected in Idaho and US through 2027

Home prices in Idaho and across the US are forecast to rise modestly through 2027 amid high mortgage rates and housing shortages.

Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini, standing, and Adam Friedman, founder and CEO of Civera, discuss new information called Ballot Verifier appearing on the county's elections website Feb. 23, 2026 in Mount Clemens. (PHOTO: DETROIT FREE PRESS, VIA REUTERS CONNECT)
Mar 10, 2026

Ada County among others to post ballots using software

Ada and Macomb counties use Ballot Verifier software to post scanned ballots and election results online, enhancing transparency and voter trust.

Idaho Community Foundation's Supporting Housing Initiative Fund awarded its first grant for $50,000 to Terry Reilly Health System. (PHOTO: ICF)
Feb 20, 2026

Idaho health system awarded first SHIF grant for supportive housing

Terry Reilly Health Services in Idaho received the first SHIF grant to support permanent supportive housing and health services in Ada County.

Ada County commissioners and Boise City Councilmembers gathered to break ground on Dorado Station Apartments in Boise's West Bench on Oct. 9, 2025. (PHOTO: ADA COUNTY)
Oct 14, 2025

Affordable housing development breaks ground in Boise

Dorado Station Apartments will add 212 new units to Boise’s West Bench by 2027, expanding affordable housing through public-private partnerships.

Aug 5, 2025

Grant makes expanded home repair program possible in Boise

Services like electrical, plumbing, roofing and HVAC repairs are among those provided through the program and serves owner-occupied homes within Ada and Canyon counties.

Jul 2, 2025

COMPASS seeks input on proposed projects in Treasure Valley

Public comments will be accepted through July 31, 2025, and the organization’s board of directors will take all comments into consideration before its Aug. 18 board meeting where it will take action on the two items.

Interstate 84 as seen from Boise Airport facing west. (PHOTO: Marc Lutz, IBR)
Mar 10, 2025

Treasure Valley organization adopts regional safety plan

It’s the first plan of its kind for the organization, COMPASS staff stated.

Feb 17, 2025

Treasure Valley home prices up over last year; nearly half of sales were new construction

Not only did home prices appreciate last year at 2.9% for Ada County and 3.8% for Canyon County, but new home sales made up 41.2% of sales in Ada and 40% in Canyon.


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