Erin Banks Rusby

Boise

Reporter at BoiseDev

Reporter covering Canyon County and beyond at @BoiseDev. Formerly @TheIdahoPress. @ucbsoj alum | [email protected]

Articles

Complaints, payouts, investigations, lawsuits, recalls & a Costco card: Caldwell grapples with legal, political disputes

2 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

A Caldwell Police officer who filed a lawsuit against the city is no longer with the department. Allison Butler initially sued the City of Caldwell and Caldwell Chief of Police Rex Ingram in February, alleging that Butler experienced harassment and retaliation from the department, as BoiseDev previously reported. An amended complaint filed on April 23 now names Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner as a defendant in addition to Ingram and the city; the original complaint named just Ingram and the city.
With bus ridership up in Nampa, city ponders funding for FY 2026

2 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

With new data in hand, VRT leadership hopes to get Nampa leaders on board with continued or expanded bus service. VRT CEO Elaine Clegg presented possible funding options to the Nampa City Council during a workshop on May 15. The workshop is the first discussion of transit funding as part of the city’s budget-setting process for fiscal year 2026.
Idaho health care leaders discuss how to reduce costs. One idea might be simple

3 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

Health care in the U.S. is notoriously expensive, but what if there were a simple solution to bring costs down? “If we had a magic wand, and we could wave it, everybody would have a primary care doctor,” said Saint Alphonsus Vice President of Broker and Corporate Relations Ed Castledine. “That is the one thing that I think could really change the cost structure,” Castledine said.
Here comes the sun: Bogus powers up with new solar project ☀️

3 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

Bogus Basin has long been known for sunny conditions, giving skiers, boarders, hikers, and concert-goers some vitamin D and a tan on the slopes and at the base area. But now, the sun will do more than power good vibes — it will help power the receration area itself. In 2004, a group of Boise skiing enthusiasts and volunteers pooled resources to light 6.2 km of Nordic skiing trails at Bogus Basin.
Focus group weighs impacts of Nampa transit funding options

3 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

Although the Treasure Valley is not famous for its bus service, its residents would face serious impacts if the area had fewer than its current offerings, or nothing at all. That seemed to be the consensus of a 15+ person focus group gathered by Valley Regional Transit to discuss the potential impacts of Nampa’s transit funding options for the coming fiscal year. The group included a mix of leaders and staff from the City of Nampa, the City of Caldwell, health care providers, and more.
Nampa Highway District commissioner up for reelection dies

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

Following the death of a Nampa Highway District commissioner, certain voters have some unusual choices to make at the polls this month. Sub District 1 Commissioner Randy Noble, who was running for reelection, died recently. Nampa Highway District Director and Engineer Nick Lehman confirmed the news to BoiseDev. “He was a huge asset to our district, so his presence will be greatly missed,” Lehman said. Noble served three terms in his role, going on twelve years, he said.
St. Luke's to temporarily close Boise cancer treatment clinic

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

A St. Luke’s clinic will shutter at the end of the month following the departure of a physician. The health care provider’s urology oncology clinic, part of the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute on Idaho St. is slated to close on May 30. St. Luke’s Public Relations Manager Christine Myron told BoiseDev that the move is due in part to one of the clinic’s physicians leaving the health care provider for a different employer. The St. Luke’s website says the closure is temporary.
2C 'Transit Day' asks public to share feedback on public transit

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

As government budget setting season begins, Canyon County residents have an opportunity to sound off about transit funding. Valley Regional Transit will host “Canyon County Transit Day,” including open houses, on Tuesday, May 6, for the public to learn about funding options and get their questions answered from VRT staff. The open houses will take place from 3-7 p.m. in the board room of the Nampa Public Library (215 12th Ave.
Caldwell grapples with lower revenues ahead of budget season

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

Looking ahead to fiscal year 2026, City of Caldwell staff and officials face some tough choices on reconciling available revenue with budgeted expenses. During a workshop on April 23, Caldwell Finance Director Raelynn North told the city council that although the city’s police and fire departments are spending within their authorized budgets, they have spent about $1.8 million beyond what was expected for this point in the fiscal year relative to available revenues.
Caldwell sets changes on ADUs, density bonus, storage

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

Those who live or develop properties in Caldwell will soon have new rules to follow. The Caldwell City Council approved new code changes designed to usher in the city’s vision for development under the recently adopted comprehensive plan. While the plan provides goals and policies to guide growth in the city, the suite of code changes adopted by the council on April 21 create rules and regulations to realize that vision.