Kate Noden

4 days ago | idahopress.com | Kate Noden

Moms really do it all. From managing the daily chaos of mixed schedules to raising the next generation — their capacity is extraordinary. On Mother’s Day we celebrate and honor these incredible women who take on motherhood in every way, shape and form. Among the many remarkable mothers, there are those who manage to carve out extra time in their day to connect with moms through social media — creating a safe space for mothers to turn to.

1 week ago | idahopress.com | Kate Noden

The trees are blooming, the sun is shining and that can only mean one thing — patio season is officially here. While almost every place in Boise has an outdoor patio, these top five specialize in drinks first and each offers its own distinct ambiance for sipping in the sun. Bar Please! is entering its inaugural patio season after opening late last year — and it’s already off to a great start. This bar is a must sip spot in town, both inside and out.

1 week ago | idahopress.com | Kate Noden

At just 13 and 17 years old, Ray and Paul Holmberg knew they were chasing something big. The siblings from the San Francisco Bay area – Ray is now 23 and Paul is 20 – have made their mark in the local music scene with a sound that blends elements like indie rock and garage pop and are known for their “electric, live performances,” according to Treefort Music Hall. They have been touring the West Coast, including their performance at Treefort Music Fest 2025.

1 week ago | idahopress.com | Kate Noden

The name may stir thoughts of the poisonous plant, but don’t let it fool you — there’s nothing toxic about Boise’s newest steakhouse. Open to the public as of Tuesday, May 6 at the Inn at 500 Capitol, Hemlock is Boise’s newest dining destination. With a menu as delicious as it is innovating, this modernized steakhouse sets itself apart from anything else downtown. Hemlock takes the place where Richard’s steakhouse previously occupied, which closed on New Year’s Day 2025.

1 week ago | idahopress.com | Kate Noden

By the time the sun rises, Adrianna Lopez is already at work — pouring batter onto a sizzling griddle and stacking up mini pancakes faster than she can top them with strawberries and syrup. In just two months, Lopez transformed her $10 folding table and a pancake maker she got as a gift into a mobile small business — Treats by Penelope, a mini pancake pop-up in Nampa that’s quickly become a local favorite and social media sensation.