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Eighteen companies from across Idaho were honored for their support of women in business. (PHOTO: PRO IMAGE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY)
Mar 28, 2025

Women honored in annual ‘Empowering’ event

More than 200 attendees gathered at the Boise Centre March 13 to recognize those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to hiring and promoting women, while implementing mentorship and support programs for future hires.

Jay Larsen
Mar 28, 2025

In a technological age, good corporate citizenship requires good communicating

From the early 2000s to today, we’ve had early-stage companies grow to be world leaders in their business category - thanks to risk-taking innovators.

Gov. Brad Little, center, signed House Bill 304 on March 26 to provide an additional $100 million in property tax relief. (PHOTO: GOVERNOR'S OFFICE)
Mar 27, 2025

Property tax relief bill signed by governor

Little referred to the signing of the bill as a “win-win for all,” and stated it showed the state was keeping “our priorities straight.”

The City of Boise recently received a donation of geothermal rights from the Harris family. (PHOTO: CITY OF BOISE)
Mar 26, 2025

Boise receives significant donation from well-known family

The donation, city officials said, “bolsters Boise’s position as a global leader in sustainable geothermal energy and highlights the community’s shared commitment to environmental stewardship.”

Mar 26, 2025

National monuments have grown and shrunk under US presidents for over a century thanks to one law: The Antiquities Act

These federally managed public lands have long enjoyed broad bipartisan support, as have moves to turn them into protected national parks and monuments.

President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Mar 26, 2025

US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use

Companies from Taiwan, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa and United Arab Emirates also were included in the roughly 80 companies added to the “entity list” of the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security.

Ben Quintana
Mar 25, 2025

Longtime community leader in Treasure Valley joins major construction firm

Quintana, who also writes leadership columns for Idaho Business Review, stated that ESI’s focus on developing its team members highly commendable, and he was excited to begin the role.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Mar 25, 2025

GOP-led states push for unfettered school aid as Trump promises a smaller federal role in education

Some conservative-led states said they have no plans to pursue the idea, including Idaho.

Mar 25, 2025

Gas prices continue to rise due to demand

According to AAA Idaho, the current cost is more than five cents higher than a month ago but 27 cents cheaper than a year ago.

A new bridge will be built to replace the Rainbow Bridge on State Highway 55. (PHOTO: courtesy of ITD)
Mar 24, 2025

Permitting changes on Idaho roadway due to landslide

The Idaho Transportation Department announced it has modified permitting on State Highway 55 in response to the landslide, which impacted part of U.S. Highway 95 between Council and New Meadows.

Mar 24, 2025

Boise marketing firm earns women-owned certification

The process of earning the certification includes review of the business and an on-site inspection.

Mar 24, 2025

Irrigation customers to receive full access to water by end of April

According to the city, it receives most of its irrigation water from canals and ditches that are runoff from Arrowrock, Lucky Peak and Anderson Ranch reservoirs to name a few.


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