
Style + Beauty
When Skincare Becomes Self-Care Practice
A personal reflection on aging, confidence, and the surprising comfort of trusting a thoughtful expert to guide the next step forward Article by Martha Channer My mother always told me to take care of my skin. She said, “Martha, you will be so glad that you did.” Of course, at twenty I had only a vague notion of what she meant; something like one day in the far-flung future I would graduate from zits to wrinkles and everything in between was called skin care. I listened, I cleansed, I...
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Health + Wellness
Lessons From Longevity
A lifetime of purpose forged through faith, humility, and deliberate calm Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Tammy de Weerd + provided When you meet Winston Moore, you quickly sense you’re in the presence of someone who has mastered the long view—not just in business or community building, but in life itself. At 101, his handshake is steady, his eyes clear, and his humor sharp. “Every day’s a gift,” he says, settling back with the ease of a man who long ago made peace with time. ...
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Life + Culture
How Your Network Shapes Health
Your everyday connections quietly shape habits, moods, resilience, and long-term wellness Article by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Photography by Lance Thompson and others Your network can impact the health of your business and career. It can also impact your physical and mental health. The people you talk to, email, chatter with online, work with, and live with —your social network—can be good medicine, or bad. In much the same way that germs spread through communities, ideas and habits that...
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Life + Culture
Birthplace of America’s Ski Imagination
What began as an audacious railroad venture became a transformative landmark, drawing travelers, athletes, and dreamers to Idaho’s new alpine frontier Article by Mark Breske | Photography by Courtesy of Idaho State Historical Society In May of 1936, during the economic hardship of the depression era, Averell Harriman, son of Union Pacific tycoon, Edward Henry Harriman, enlisted the help of Austrian adventurist, Count Felix Schaffgotsch, Los Angeles based architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood and...
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Life + Culture
Boise + Eagle Events
JANUARY 2026 Article and Photography by 1 — Kuna's New Year Gem Drop Bernie Fisher Park, 12 Midnight: Sparkling gem and fireworks! kunacity.id.gov 1 — Boise's Idaho Potato Drop Andrus Park, 12 Midnight: Idaho’s signature holiday event! idahopotatodrop.com 2 — EpicUnion Band: What’s Your Retro Sapphire Room, 7 PM: Dance with Boise’s ultimate cover band! sapphiresocietyboise.com 3-4 — Great Train Show Expo Idaho: Old-fashioned model trains, interactive exhibits, and...
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Health + Wellness
Excellence in Sports Medicine
Saint Alphonsus expands its reach with high-level partnerships and comprehensive sports medicine coverage across the Treasure Valley Article by In Partnership with Saint Alphonsus | Photography by Courtesy of Saint Alphonsus From youth sports to weekend warriors to elite athletes, Saint Alphonsus has earned a reputation for sports medicine excellence throughout the region. Earlier this year, Athletic Club Boise welcomed Saint Alphonsus as its Official Sports Medicine Provider. The...
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Arts + Culture
Noteworthy in Idaho
A ROUNDUP OF NEWS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Provided Baja-Inspired Social Culture Lalo opened October 28 in Eagle, introducing a Baja Sur–inspired space centered on agave spirits, craft cocktails, and thoughtful design. The 21+ venue also features Cartel, a private members-only area, adding a new cultural layer to Eagle’s hospitality scene. LaloCantina.com Downtown Welcomes Art Gallery The Idaho Art Gallery opened its new downtown Boise space on...
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Arts + Culture
Four Artists Selected
James Castle House welcomes multidisciplinary residents for the 2026 program Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Courtesy James Castle House The James Castle House has announced the four artists selected for its 2026 residency program at the historic 5015 Eugene Street property. Following a nationwide call, two long-term residents—CL Young and Oluwatobi Adewumi—will each complete two-month terms, while Lydia Ricci and Diana Kohne will participate in two-week sessions. Together, their...
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Life + Culture
Celebrating a decade in the Treasure Valley
Honoring the people and partnerships behind a decade of local storytelling Photography by Raymond Gadd For our tenth year, the Treasure Valley community gathered with us to celebrate a decade of storytelling shaped by the people who make Idaho what it is. Friends, partners, and longtime supporters filled the room, surrounded by framed covers highlighting memorable moments. Hemlock Prime and Inn at 500 Capitol created an unforgettable holiday spread, while contributions from Socialight Marquees...
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Health + Wellness
The Art of Giving
Two Idaho women channel creativity into community, transforming artistic talent and professional expertise into powerful acts of generosity, empowerment, and shared human connection Article by Martha Channer Every December, no matter how one celebrates, we are called upon to examine the meaning of giving. Sometimes it’s an extravagant gift or an impressive display, but equally it can be something seemingly insignificant that carries meaning for only the receiver. It is not the gift, but the...
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