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The effort started in 2013 with a series of tweets. The popularity of the tweets led to a newsletter in 2015, and this website launching in 2016. BoiseDev has grown to be the most laser-focused place to find development news and notes in the greater Boise area. Long-form stories mix with quick hit items and an extensive Project Tracker. Since 2018, it is the most-read business news source in the state, according to SimlarWeb. BoiseDev’s work has been cited by CNBC, People Magazine, Fox News, Vox Media’s Curbed, Idaho Press, KIVI-TV, KBOI-TV, KBOI-AM, KTVB-TV, Idaho Statesman, Brand New, Spokesman-Review, Boise State Radio, Boise Weekly and more. Our business model has been profiled by journalism.co.uk and on Harvard University’s Nieman Lab. We maintain an active Facebook group where many stories and ideas are shaped by our community of readers. The site is supported by limited advertising and a membership program known as BoiseDev FIRST. Source

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From Mountain West to Pac-12: Behind the scenes of a logo makeover at Boise State

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By Dani Allsop Verified
| BoiseDev Verified
As Boise State moves into a new era in the Pac-12 Conference, there’s a lot of work happening behind the scenes to make sure the university is ready to represent the conference come game day. The Broncos officially joined the Pac-12 on July 1, after 15 years in the Mountain West Conference. Currently, Boise State equipment and facilities staff are working to update all the school’s apparel and signage from the Mountain West logo to the Pac-12 logo.
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‘One of the best pizzas in town’: Well-known Boise restaurant owners buy pizza truck after closing eatery

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By Kara Jackson
| BoiseDev Verified
A well-known couple in the Boise food scene is starting their next chapter: making pizzas in a food truck. Sarah and DK Kelly, previous owners of White Rabbit, purchased Solari Pizzeria Napoletana, a solar-powered pizza food truck, from Gary Ebert and Glenn Fiertl. Sarah said it was unexpected when the opportunity came up.
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‘Come for the beer, fall in love with our food’: Downtown Boise restaurant gets fresh name, revamped menu

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By Blake Pascal
| BoiseDev Verified
A community-owned brewery’s restaurant recently had a brand refresh. Boise Brewing’s restaurant in Downtown Boise will now be called Broad Street Kitchen. Boise Brewing has been serving up brews since 2014, after owner Collin Rudeen brought his community beer garden to life. It wasn’t until 2023 that Boise Brewing added a restaurant and food menu, which created an entirely new experience for the community. The rebrand consists of a new name and an updated menu.
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Boise State uses clips of The Office, music from Coldplay in videos. After questions, it deleted a post

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By Don L. Day Verified
| BoiseDev Verified
In the hours before Boise State officially became a member of the Pac-12 conference, the school’s social media accounts lit up with a video touting the move. The post, on X and Instagram, featured two familiar pieces of media. The first, several clips from NBCUniversal show The Office, taken from the “Goodbye, Michael” episode from 2011, when lead character Michael Scott leaves the show. The second is a 40-second clip of the song Yellow by British band Coldplay.
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Ada Co. gathering letters from cities to explore ‘publicly-funded solution’ for invasive rats

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By Erin Banks Rusby Verified
| BoiseDev Verified
As invasive rats expand their reach across the Treasure Valley, some cities are debating what action they and local counties should take to stem the spread. On Tuesday, the Kuna City Council heard from Adam Schroeder, director of Ada County’s Weed, Pest, and Mosquito Abatement agency, about stopping the rapid spread of invasive Norwegian and roof rats in the county. Kuna Mayor Joe Stear said that the city is in the process of drafting a letter asking the county to take action on the issue.
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‘Long-term vision’: Boise Schools looks at expansion on site where townhomes were planned

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By Dani Allsop Verified
| BoiseDev Verified
At least one high school in the Boise School District could soon play football on its own on-campus field.
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Cascade ‘community landmark’ listed for sale

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By Don L. Day Verified
| BoiseDev Verified
A long-standing mainstay in Cascade is now listed for sale. Gramma’s Homestead Restaurant at 224 N. Main St. is listed for sale, with an asking price of $225,000. The restaurant first opened in 1998, according to State of Idaho business filings, and is owned by Donna and Bob Tilden of Donnelly. “A long-standing community landmark with strong word-of-mouth appeal and positive reviews highlighting generous portions, good homestyle cooking, and reliable service.
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Claremont Fire grows to over 6 square miles burned, as Boise Fire clarifies home in danger during Monday’s firefight

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By Sarah Jacobsen Verified
| BoiseDev Verified
Firefighters continue working to contain the Claremont Fire burning in the Boise Foothills, which has now burned over 6 square miles. The fire sparked Monday afternoon near the Crestline Trailhead and spread rapidly through hot, bone-dry vegetation, driven by gusty winds. During a Monday afternoon press conference, Boise Fire officials said no lives or structures had been damaged, while acknowledging one home had been threatened.
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You Asked: Is Meridian installing Flock surveillance cameras?

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By Erin Banks Rusby Verified
| BoiseDev Verified
In recent months, the installation of cameras at intersections in Meridian has prompted questions about surveillance in the city. A BoiseDev reader wrote in to ask if the city was installing Flock Safety cameras. One of the company’s products is an automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera that can record license plates and other details, such as color and make, for use in potential law enforcement investigations.
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Boise Planning and Zoning gives thumbs up to Micron annexation, with small roadway caveat

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By Sydney Kidd Verified
| BoiseDev Verified
As Micron Technology readies for the construction of a second large-scale fabrication plant, it needs a few key approvals. One of which is the annexation of a portion of its land into the City of Boise. Micron went before Boise’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, where it received a unanimous recommendation for approval of its proposal — with the condition that Micron grant right-of-way on its land for future roadways.
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Daly, Anna
Day, Don L.
Jacobsen, Sarah
Kidd, Sydney
Parsons, Gretchen
Robertson, Autum
Rusby, Erin Banks