Sydney Kidd

Boise

Reporter at BoiseDev

Reporter @BoiseDev. USU alumna. Proof potatoes aren't the only thing grown in Idaho.

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Data shows Ada County getting older

1 week ago | boisedev.com | Sydney Kidd

In the past 25 years, it’s no secret that the Treasure Valley has changed. Fields have become subdivisions, community entertainment hubs like The Village have come to life, Ten Mile Rd. is exploding, downtown Boise’s skyline has gained several new buildings, and the Highway 16 expansion is nearing completion. The Treasure Valley of yesterday is not the Treasure Valley of today. And neither are its people.
Tacos Loteria to open in former Vons Chicken location

1 week ago | boisedev.com | Sydney Kidd

Earlier this month, the Korean Fried Chicken restaurant Vons Chicken closed after six years of business in Meridian. Now, a local taco truck stands to take its place. Tacos Loteria, which previously ran a truck on Chinden Blvd. in Garden City, will open its first brick-and-mortar location on Saturday. The taco truck originally opened in 2023. The grand opening will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to Tacos Loteria’s social media pages. The new location is on Fairview Ave.
ITD looking at South Ada, more for possible beltway routes- BoiseDev

3 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Sydney Kidd

As the Treasure Valley continues to grow, the roadway systems demand attention. In the year 2000, the Treasure Valley’s population sat just below 450,000 people, as BoiseDev previously reported. Fast forward 25 years, and the valley’s population has multiplied to approximately 847,840 according to the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho, which calls itself COMPASS.
Simison hones in on key issues in State of the City

3 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Sydney Kidd

According to Meridian Mayor Robert Simison, the state of the city is “stable” despite facing challenges. On Wednesday, Simison spoke to the public and local business leaders about what lies ahead during his State of the City address. Simison said in 2024, Meridian saw an increase of 1,825 new jobs created and an average wage increase of 4.8%, bringing the city’s average wage to over $58,000. Still, there remain issues on the horizon.
You Asked: Is West Ada going to build a high school on Amity?

3 weeks ago | boisedev.com | Sydney Kidd

It’s not uncommon to pass vacant lots while driving the morning commute and wonder what they’ll become. One BoiseDev reader recently reached out wanting to know what the future holds for a property on Amity Rd. near Hillsdale Ave. They said they heard it was planned to be a new West Ada School District high school and wanted to know if that’s true. While there are no concrete plans for the property right now, it could serve young students in the future.
Relocation program sends bridge from Horseshoe Bend to Star

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Sydney Kidd

Bridges typically take people from one place to another. But one Idaho bridge started in one place and is now in another. A bridge that carried cars over the Payette River for a century has a new home in Star’s Freedom Park. The Horseshoe Bend Car Bridge is a pony truss and pin connection-type bridge that was erected in 1908, according to Horseshoe Bend Historical Society member Jess Cooper. Cooper said the bridge was originally the main route to get into Horseshoe Bend.
Bogus Basin's Pioneer Lodge undergoing big remodel

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Sydney Kidd

Changes are once again coming to Bogus Basin. And this time, Pioneer Lodge is the focus. In the past 10 years, Bogus Basin has seen many upgrades, including increased snow-making capacity, new runs, RFID pass readers, the installation of a mountain coaster, and upgraded chairlifts. And now, the 1970s-era lodge is due for improvement. According to a news release from the mountain resort, a complete exterior facelift is coming to the 12,000-square-foot lodge as part of a two-phase renovation project.
Meet the candidates running for the Meridian Library District

1 month ago | idahoednews.org | Sydney Kidd

This story was originally published in BoiseDev. Election day is Tuesday and seats on the Meridian Library District’s Board of Trustees are on the ballot. The Meridian Library District election has four candidates running for the two available seats on its five-person board. Whichever two candidates receive the most votes will be elected to the board. It is an unpaid position.
You Asked (again): When is Kneaders going to open in Meridian?

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Sydney Kidd

The public is hungry, and it wants Kneaders. Kneaders Bakery and Cafe is a Utah-based bakery and restaurant. It was founded in 1997 and is known for its pastries, chunky cinnamon French toast, soups, and sandwiches. The bakery is building a Meridian location off Linder Rd. and Chinden Blvd. When we last wrote about Kneaders Bakery and Cafe, BoiseDev reported its owner, Dave Vincent, said his goal was to have the restaurant up and running by early February after experiencing construction delays.
Meet the candidates running for the Meridian Library District

1 month ago | boisedev.com | Sydney Kidd

Election day is coming up, and seats on the Meridian Library District’s Board of Trustees are on the ballot. The Meridian Library District election has four candidates running for the two available seats on its five-person board. Whichever two candidates receive the most votes will be elected to the board. It is an unpaid position. Library seats are non-partisan, but the content of library books and offerings for programming has become a political issue in recent years.