Local Services

Healing One Dive At A Time

Neptune Warrior transforms post-traumatic stress into growth, offering veterans scuba training, coaching, and tribe-centered community connection Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Neptune Warrior Beneath azure Hawaiian waves, taking one measured breath at a time, Rob Anderson found something he wanted to share: peace. Anderson is the founder of Neptune Warrior, a diving nonprofit focused on helping veterans, particularly those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), disabilities...

Life + Culture

Meridian + Valley 2025

NOVEMBER 2025 Article and Photography by 1 —  Toys for Tots Car Show Fred Meyer, Meridian 10 AM: Classic cars, family fun, and holiday giving.  1 — Veterans Breakfast Warhawk Air Museum, 8 AM: Honor veterans and share a hearty breakfast. warhawkairmuseum.org 1 — Paint with Penguins Zoo Boise, 1 PM: A paint-and-sip with penguins adding their artistic touch! zooboise.org 2 — Dia De Muertos JUMP, 3 PM: Honor loved ones with music, color, and tradition. jumpboise.org 4 — ...

Food + Beverage

Thankful for Traditions

Where wine, friendship, and gratitude create timeless holiday traditions Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Spoken Wines + provided The day after Thanksgiving has long been more than a shopping holiday for our family—it’s our tradition of slowing down, gathering loved ones, and tracing the Sunnyslope Wine Trail south of Caldwell/Nampa. What began as a way to extend the Thanksgiving spirit has grown into years of memories and introducing friends and family to favorite wineries and...

Life + Culture

From Tradition to Twist: Rethinking the Thanksgiving Main Course

Moist, tender hens make Thanksgiving cooking easier and tastier Article by Greg Neruda | Photography by Phil White + Provided Take it easy on yourself—Thanksgiving doesn’t always have to mean turkey. A roasted Cornish game hen is a simple, satisfying alternative that still feels festive without the fuss of a 20-pound bird. Game hens are moist, flavorful, and quick to prepare. They roast in under an hour (not counting brining), take up far less space in the pot if you do brine, and leave...