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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Treasure Valley organization adopts regional safety plan
It’s the first plan of its kind for the organization, COMPASS staff stated.
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.



















