Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

JANUARY 2026 Article and Photography by 1 — New Year Gem Drop Bernie Fisher Park, 12 Midnight: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a sparkling gem and fireworks! kunacity.id.gov 1 — Idaho Potato Drop  Andrus Park, 12 Midnight: Celebrate the season at Idaho’s signature holiday event!  idahopotatodrop.com 2 — EpicUnion Band: What’s Your Retro Sapphire Room, 7 PM: Dance through the decades with Boise’s ultimate cover band! sapphiresocietyboise.com 3-4 — Great Train Show Expo Idaho...

Sports + Recreation

Fresh Terrain Ahead

Idaho ski areas expand steep lines, glades, and sidecountry access for a bigger winter on the mountain Article by Staff Writer Idaho’s mountains are rolling into the 2025–26 season with meaningful terrain expansions across the state, giving skiers and riders more to explore as the snow begins to fall. The biggest addition comes from  Sun Valley , which is entering its 90th winter with 90 acres of newly gladed terrainbetween Canyon, Exhibition, and Olympic. The work stems from the resort’s...

Food + Beverage

Ringing In Bubbles

From historic Champagne cellars to rising sparklers, a festive way to welcome another new year Article by Greg Neruda Champagne has a way of pulling people closer during the Holidays. Maybe it’s the bubbles; maybe it’s the excuse to linger a little longer. If you happen to have a favorite uncle who knows every twist and turn in Champagne’s history, it becomes something else entirely. I’d give that man hours of my time by a crackling winter fireplace, nodding along in polite awe. My price of...

Food + Beverage

Handmade Tradition in Eagle

A family continues a beloved bakery’s Italian craft with quiet dedication Article by Tricia Busalacchi | Photography by Provided If you walk down Old State Street on a weekday morning, you can usually spot Bella Biscotteria before you reach it. The smell gives it away—sweet dough warming in the oven, citrus, a hint of chocolate. Inside, Mel and Veronica move around each other comfortably, the way people do when the work has become second nature. Bella Biscotteria has been part of Eagle for...

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...

Life + Culture

Boise Winter River Riders

At the Boise Whitewater Park, winter surfing has carved out its own culture—part endurance, part ritual, and entirely shaped by locals who keep the river alive year-round Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Corridor Surf Shop + City of Boise On certain winter mornings, when frost rims the Greenbelt and the foothills glow in pale sunlight, the last thing you expect to see on the Boise River is a surfer. And yet, slip behind Esther Simplot Park or stand along the footbridge above the Boise...

Health + Wellness

Performance Starts With Care

Bringing high-performance injury care closer to home for Meridian families 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 relationship with Idaho’s first professional USL soccer club reflects...

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. ...

Local Services

The Gem State's Guide to Slightly Unhinged Holiday Traditions

The Wild Ways We Celebrate Article by Chelsea Chambers | Photography by Submitted The holidays are full of rituals that tie us together. Whether they have been passed down for generations or thought up spontaneously among friends, these traditions become touchstones of connection and celebration. While the holidays each carry their own familiar cadences, it’s often the unique traditions that make this time of year most memorable. These are the traditions that don’t appear on greeting cards...

Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

DECEMBER 2025 Article and Photography by 1 — Canyon County Festival of Trees Ford Idaho, 5:30 PM: See dazzling trees, shop, and meet Santa!  fordidahocenter.com 2-7 — MJ The Musical Morrison Center: Michael Jackson’s legendary artistry and story! morrisoncenter.com 4-7 — A Charlie Brown Christmas Morrison Center: Back by popular demand! morrisoncenter.com 4-20 — A Sherlock Carol Boise Little Theatre: Sherlock Holmes solves a Dickens Christmas mystery! ...