Autum Robertson

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Articles

Peak 43: Winners share similar strategies for growth

Oct 1, 2024 | boisedev.com | Autum Robertson

Peak 43 celebrates the state’s fastest-growing companies. Why 43? Idaho is the 43rd state to be admitted to the union, and it adds a bit of fun to the list. Businesses on the list are ranked mathematically based on a percentage of gross revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. During this time period, these 43 companies defied challenges and expanded their operations. Among the 43 businesses, each is unique.
Westside Drive-in plans patio expansion

Jul 31, 2024 | boisedev.com | Autum Robertson

The Boise staple Westside Drive-In has big plans for its patio on State Street. About a month ago, Chef Lou Aaron said he was informed that Westside was one of 50 restaurants across the country to receive a Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant. Something Aaron said a customer had just emailed him about saying, “Hey, you should apply for this contest.”Now it’s paying off.
One Garden City brewery closes with another set to follow suit later in May

May 14, 2024 | boisedev.com | Autum Robertson

A Garden City eatery and pub has closed its doors. On Monday, Twisted District Brew Co. at 3840 W Chinden Blvd. posted on social media about closing “until further notice.” Then a day later in a follow-up Instagram post, Twisted District announced it was closing for good. Co-owner Ed Danti says there were a few factors that pushed them to this tough decision including the current economy and losing a leased liquor license after it was sold by the owner.
Popular Treasure Valley coffee spot heads for McCall

May 14, 2024 | boisedev.com | Autum Robertson

A Treasure Valley coffee chain is setting up shop in McCall. A social media account named Flying M Coffee McCall popped up recently. Posts on the page show the team working on a remodel and teasing the coffee shop’s newest lakeside location. The Flying M website lists the McCall spot at 314 E. Lake St. where the old Payette Dream Coffee House and Diner was. Before that, it was a Moxie Java.
You Asked: What is planned for the NW corner of Karcher and Middleton Roads?

May 14, 2024 | boisedev.com | Autum Robertson

Crews started working on land on the northwest corner of Middleton and Karcher roads in Nampa. A Burger King is planned for the site at 11110 W Karcher Road. The plan calls for a roughly 3,400-square-foot restaurant with dine-in and drive-through space. For those that might not know, the fast-food restaurant has been around since the 1950s and sells Whoppers (a Burger King signature hamburger), Chicken Fries, french fries, and more.
Stibnite air permit sent for further review surrounding arsenic emission questions

May 13, 2024 | boisedev.com | Autum Robertson

A Stibnite Gold Projects permit is undergoing further review. East of Yellow Pine in Valley County is the Stibnite Mine District. The district was mined for over a century but has long been closed. Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project would open the mine again. But before that can happen, Perpetua will need to secure several approvals and permits. One of those is an air quality permit. Idaho’s Department of Environmental Quality issued the air permit in June 2022.
McCall City Council extends 2024 Fourth of July lakefront park alcohol ban

May 10, 2024 | boisedev.com | Autum Robertson

McCall City Council voted in favor of extending its Fourth of July alcohol ban. Last year, the city council passed a code that says “the possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in city parks adjacent to Payette Lake,” around the Fourth of July. Before this, the code said, “may prohibit.”The rule goes into effect on July 3 at 8 p.m. and runs through July 5 at 8 a.m. every year, This year, the ban will be slightly longer. The Fourth of July falls on a Thursday this year.
Valley County approves purchase of building to use for courthouse operations

May 9, 2024 | boisedev.com | Autum Robertson

Valley County Commissioners approved the purchase of a building that they hope to use for courthouse operations. Last year, the county adopted its County Master Facilities Plan, which looks at building space needs to ensure facilities keep up with growth. The plan includes the need for more courthouse space. The idea is to alleviate that need with the AmerTitle building at 700 S. Main Street in Cascade. The county prosecutor’s office currently leases space in the building.
Former Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho gets a new name. Plus new projects and events are coming

May 7, 2024 | boisedev.com | Autum Robertson

More changes are happening at the former Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho. Starting with a new name. The facility will now be called the Idaho Hispanic Community Center. Facilities Manager Jose DeLeon said the name was picked out of 47 submissions and narrowed down by the newly formed Nampa Community & Cultural Advisory Group. DeLeon talked about the importance of adding the word “community” to the name.
Project plan calls for hundreds of homes near Orchard Ave. in Nampa, ID

May 6, 2024 | boisedev.com | Autum Robertson

Pending several city approvals, Nampa could be getting hundreds of new homes. Trilogy Development wants to build a large-scale single-family and commercial development on 157 acres between Flamingo Ave. and W Orchard Ave. The entire project would be developed in four consecutive phases. The city will first consider the portion that’s on a little over 41 acres on the northwest corner of the site.