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The current crew of Strite Design + Remodel pose for a group photo. The business is 50 years old. (PHOTO: STRITE DESIGN + REMODEL)
Oct 23, 2025

Integrity, commitment to excellence sustains longtime Boise remodeling firm

Strite Design + Remodel marks 50 years in Boise, known for creative, sustainable home renovations and a commitment to quality, integrity, and community.

Jul 28, 2025

Treasure Valley solar company named top contractor in 2025

According to EGT, 2024 was “the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades.”

The Idaho State Capitol Building in Boise has gone through renovations to strengthen the structure and make the structure more sustainable. (IBR FILE PHOTO)
Jul 7, 2025

Historic preservation gets greener as new materials transform Idaho’s restoration market

Materials like lime-based plasters, reclaimed wood and natural paints are favored for their low environmental footprint and compatibility with historical structures.

A truck delivers water to Camp Buehring, a United States military base in northern Kuwait. (PHOTO: INL)
Jun 4, 2025

INL’s innovative reclamation system serves region of water scarcity

These systems recycle water, reducing the number of water truck trips.


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An instructor demonstrates a technique for students at Life's Kitchen. (PHOTO: LIFE'S KITCHEN)

Life’s Kitchen receives $50,000 grant from Jacques Pépin Foundation

7/13/2026
Idaho's Legislature passed House Bill 895 during the 2026 session to regulate data centers' water consumption. The law applies to projects starting construction after July 1, 2026. (PHOTO: Adobe Stock via NRNS)

Pocatello City Council to hear appeal on $2.6B data center proposal

7/13/2026

New car payments reach record average of $770 nationwide

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Most valuable state brands include United Airlines in Idaho

7/10/2026
The Kiln offices in Meridian show an example of collaborative workspaces, a direction some office designs are beginning to take. (PHOTO: IBR FILE)

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