Life + Culture

Building Futures, Strengthening Treasure Valley Communities

Expanding into Canyon County, a local nonprofit empowers families through affordable housing, creating stability and hope in the Treasure Valley Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Provided Since its founding in 1990, Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity has been a beacon of hope for families seeking affordable housing in Idaho. By partnering with volunteers, donors, and sponsors, this nonprofit organization has made homeownership a reality for countless families in Ada County. Now, in...

Life + Culture

A Century of Stories

Meridian Library District Celebrates Centennial and Begins Next Chapter Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Michael W. McCullough and Meridian Library Foundation Meridian is filled with stories of adventure, intrigue, kindness, and passion. No one knows that better than the Meridian Library District (MLD). MLD celebrated a century of sharing tales and other services on September 10. As part of the centennial celebration, MLD got a boost from “City of Stories 2024: A Century of Stories.”...

Food + Beverage

Sharing Meals

Hosting, Bringing Food, Gifting Food Article by Jana Kemp Holidays bring family and friends together. Sharing a meal, hosting a potluck, bringing food to add to the table, or gifting food to others brings comfort and joy. Whether seated at the table to eat together, or eating at different times, food brings conversation forth along with laughter, stories, and shared memories. Meal sharing includes: potlucks, hosted events, deliveries in times of loss, and community-prepared meals. Shared...

Life + Culture

One Last Wish

Wish Granters Brings Joy to Terminally Ill Idahoans Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Provided Planting a tree.  Fishing with family.  A desire to see the Northern Lights.  These are simple wishes, but for the terminally ill patients who come to Wish Granters, they’re also last wishes. The Boise nonprofit has granted more than 500 wishes of terminally ill adults across Ada, Canyon, and Gem counties since its inception in 2010. Founder Doug Raper, who worked for a children’s...