Erin Banks Rusby

Boise

Reporter at BoiseDev

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

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Canyon Co. will vote on new temporary $7.9 million ambulance levy

1 week ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

Canyon County voters will get another chance to decide whether to bolster funding for emergency medical services. Voters will consider a $7.9 million temporary levy for the Canyon County Ambulance District in the May 20 election. The vote follows voter rejection of two 2024 override levies: a $7.9 million levy considered during the May 2024 primary, and a $5.8 million levy during the November general election.
Trailhead launches Idaho Startup Lab for early entrepreneurs

2 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

Aspiring entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to vet their business ideas as part of a new, free program. Trailhead, the Boise-based nonprofit with programs to support entrepreneurs’ success, is launching a new program, Idaho Startup Lab. The program consists of four interactive sessions designed to move entrepreneurs “from idea to action,” Trailhead Director of Operations Jacob Grinwis said.
LDS Church announces plans for third Treasure Valley temple

2 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

Caldwell will be the site of Idaho’s newest LDS temple. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the temple as one of fifteen new temples planned for around the world. It will be Idaho’s 11th temple, the release said. Locating a temple in Caldwell reflects “the strong Latter-day Saint presence and heritage in the region,” the release said. Members of the LDS faith first arrived in Idaho around 1855, the release said.
With two applications, Green Acres Food Truck Park plans unclear

2 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

During the summer, for Greenbelt food truck lovers, Green Acres is the place to be. But which place it will be, is unclear. Plans for the food truck park appear unsettled as the City of Boise processes two applications for two separate potential locations for the business. The park first opened in the summer of 2021 at 1401 W. Shoreline Dr. along the Boise River Greenbelt. It offers an array of rotating food trucks accompanied by live music and entertainment during the region’s warmer months.
Caldwell residents launch recall of mayor, several council members

3 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

A group of Caldwell residents is in the process of gathering signatures in hopes of removing the mayor and certain city council members from office. The petitioners are seeking to recall Mayor Jarom Wagoner and council members Brad Doty, Geoff Williams, Chris Allgood, and Mike Dittenber. Council members Chuck Stadick and Diana Register are not facing a recall.
Legislative cmte. decreases required spending on ACHD project

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

The Idaho Legislature approved new budget language that would require the Ada County Highway District to spend less money on a Linder Rd. widening project than originally planned. Last week, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved two pieces of intent language, one of which would have required the district to spend at least $50 million on widening the section of Linder Rd. between State Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 20/26.
Bill language would require ACHD to spend on certain road projects

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

The Idaho legislative budgeting committee approved two items last week that could force the Ada County Highway District to spend money on widening Linder Rd., and to alter its plans to revamp State St. in downtown Boise. During the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee’s consideration of the Idaho Transportation Department’s budget on March 18, the committee approved two pieces of “intent language,” or wording that gives specific direction on spending, for ACHD.
Chobani breaks ground on $500 million Twin Falls plant expansion

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

A food manufacturer started work yesterday to further expand its Magic Valley footprint. Chobani is investing $500 million to add more than 500,000 square feet to its Twin Falls plant, a move that will bring the yogurt maker’s total square footage at the plant to 1.6 million square feet. The company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday. Workers at the plant craft a range of yogurts, oat milks, and coffee creamers, according to a company news release.
Caldwell discusses rehiring firm that envisioned Indian Creek Plaza

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

A group of Caldwell community members and leaders is looking to build on the success of the city’s downtown revitalization by bringing back the consultant who initially steered the process. A coalition including residents, business owners, Destination Caldwell, and the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce want to rehire the Destination Development Association, founded by Roger Brooks to work with the community and city on a new vision for areas near downtown.
Caldwell considers density bonus program, other code changes

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Erin Banks Rusby

A series of changes could affect the characteristics of developments in Caldwell. The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend adoption of ordinance changes to support the vision of the city’s new comprehensive plan at its meeting on Wednesday evening. The city council voted to adopt the new comprehensive plan in February.