Local Services

Lights, Cameras, Action

Holiday Cheer at Scentsy and the Idaho Botanical Garden Article by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Photography by Kearney Thompson, Scentsy, IBG It’s the season to delight in lights. Get your twinkle on at the Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights at  2701 E Pine Ave which  includes a 75-foot tall  Christmas tree. Stroll through Scentsy’s signature 250 foot-long tunnel featuring over 68,500 lights. Follow pathways meandering throughout the Meridian campus and admire more than 450 trees blanketed with...

Life + Culture

The Power of Giving Together

Micron’s global spirit of generosity shines close to home, uniting innovation and compassion through volunteerism, food donations, and community partnerships that bring hope to Idaho families Article by Staff Writer When hundreds of Micron employees gathered at the company’s Boise headquarters this fall, it wasn’t for a product launch or a team meeting—it was to pack hope, one “snack bag” at a time. More than 400 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to assemble 5,000 nutritious food packs for...

Sports + Recreation

Changing the Game Together

How Gabriel Moreno’s Game Changers Idaho gives every child a chance to play, grow, and belong Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Game Changers Idaho The scene plays out across Boise and Meridian at dozens of fields and gyms every week. Young athletes take the field, parents start videoing the action, and friends and family cheer. The only difference is some of the Game Changers Idaho (GCI) athletes have disabilities. Founded in 2018, the nonprofit currently serves nearly 500 kids...

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! ...

Travel

From Tyvek to Triumph

Driven by family values and bold investment, Tamarack redefines recreation, community, and Idaho mountain living for generations Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Tamarack Resort With a “Hoo Ya!” and a “Wahoo!,” you can “Waltz” your way down the runs of Tamarack Resort.  “A lot of resorts bill themselves as four seasons, but there isn’t a whole lot to do during the spring and summers,” Tamarack Resort Managing Partner Gabriel Navarro said. “With Tamarack, it really is.” Promoting...

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...