Region
Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, and the metro core driving most of Idaho economic activity.
Idaho Business Journal
Micron's $50 billion semiconductor expansion is creating 17,000 tech jobs in Boise by 2030, pushing wages up 26% and reshaping Idaho's workforce landscape.
Coverage
Boise broke a 114-year rainfall record in April 2026, but Idaho's lowest snowpack on record means water shortages and wildfire risk remain for farmers and fire watchers.
The 42nd annual Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic Kids Run returns to downtown Boise May 30, with more than 1,000 children expected to participate in the one-mile race.
May 2026 commercial real estate transactions across Idaho's Treasure Valley show industrial leases, retail expansions, and property sales in Boise, Meridian, Caldwell.
Volunteer-led water testing gives the Boise River a B to B-minus grade, with high marks for clarity and pH but concerns about dissolved oxygen and spawning conditions.
Idaho's unemployment rate remained at 3.6% in April 2026, below the 4.3% national average, as labor force participation declined to 62.2%.
Most Boise grocery stores and pharmacies open Memorial Day 2026, but Idaho liquor stores and Costco are closed. Complete guide to holiday hours.
Idaho Rivers United releases first Boise River report card with B to B-minus grade after 103 volunteer water quality tests at Treasure Valley locations.
Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue hosted its first public open house in Boise, showcasing volunteer rescue operations and K9 teams ahead of summer season.