Idaho health premiums spike: State employees’ monthly coverage costs rose 8.8% for PPO and high-deductible plans and 20% for the most comprehensive option as of July 1 — find out what it means for your paycheck.
Forest fire surcharge increase: The Idaho Department of Lands is considering a 2026 legislative proposal to raise the annual fire protection fee on residential forest parcels from $40 to $100, potentially adding $4 million to wildfire programs — learn what landowners should know.
Boise on the fast track: Boise lands second on LinkedIn’s inaugural “Cities on the Rise” list thanks to major tech investments, strong health care hiring and growing job postings among professionals — see what opportunities await.
Rediscovered Books finds new home: Boise’s beloved indie bookseller has swapped its Eighth Street spot for a larger Grove Street venue this July, complete with an event space, art gallery and fresh local partnerships — find out what’s in store.
Nez Perce Street upgrades: After an 8-year-old boy was killed earlier this month, ACHD plans fog sealing, permanent striping and bulb-outs to slow traffic near Whitney Elementary — learn what changes you could see.
Idaho braces for summer shortfall: The Department of Water Resources warns the Twin Falls Canal Co. could face a 75,300-acre-foot deficit this irrigation season, and junior rights holders must join approved mitigation plans by July 25 to avoid curtailment — find out how.
Other Boise headlines this week
- Boise exhibit transforms hate literature into art
- Community solar mural painted by Boise youth
- Boise State nursing cohort expands to 100
- Meridian council approved 517-home Dayspring subdivision
- El Guero brings Yelp-winning seafood to Meridian
- Nonprofit orchestra unites musicians of all kinds
- Capital City Market returns to Grove Plaza
