Fitness

Swimming His Own Way

Bowen Toomey Breaks American Records and Boundaries Article by Jordan Gray With the scent of chlorine heavy in the air, Bowen Toomey takes a leap off the starting block and into the pool. The 17-year-old orients himself and begins gliding swiftly between the floating, two-tone lane barriers. When he comes up for air, he hears his team, family, and friends cheering him on, rallying him forward. Before the meet, Toomey listened to his hype playlist to get excited. Now, he’s focused on beating...

Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

MARCH 2026 Article and Photography by 1-7 — THE LION KING! Morrison Center: The return of Disney's THE LION KING! morrisoncenter.com 3 — Preschool Zoo Zoo Boise, 9 AM: A nimal encounters for adults and preschoolers.  zooboise.org 5 — America 250 JUMP, 5 PM: Women shaping change and lasting legacies. cityofboise.org 5 — TOBYMAC’s Tour 2026!  ExtraMile Arena, 7 PM: Celebrate with your favorite hits live.  extramilearena.com 5-8 — Winter Sports Apex Weekend Idaho...

Life + Culture

Community Starts With Service

The National Charity League’s Treasure Valley chapter brings families together to support local causes, foster leadership, and build lasting bonds through purposeful volunteer work Article by Staff Writer On a weekday afternoon in the Treasure Valley, service often happens quietly. A group of mothers and daughters might be sorting donations behind the scenes at a local nonprofit, assembling care packages, or helping prepare for a community event that most people will never realize took weeks...

Real Estate

Designing Community for the Long Term

A foothills community reflects changing priorities in how Idaho grows Article by Greg Gewalt | Photography by Provided North of Eagle, beyond established neighborhoods and toward the foothills, a new residential community is gradually taking form. Valnova stretches across roughly 6,000 acres of rolling land at the edge of the Treasure Valley, an area long designated for future growth but only recently beginning to change in visible ways. The property was annexed into the City of Eagle in...

Entertainment

When Winter Lingers Music Takes Over

Snowfort blends skiing days with mountain concerts as Tamarack settles into its late-winter rhythm season Article by Staff Writer By early March, Tamarack feels different. The crowds thin just enough, the snow settles into a reliable rhythm, and the mountain seems to exhale. It is the moment when winter locals linger a little longer, knowing the season is rounding a corner. Snowfort has learned to live comfortably in that space. Returning March 6 and 7, 2026, Snowfort brings its fourth...

Local Services

Noteworthy in Idaho

A ROUNDUP OF NEWS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES Article by Staff Writer Pink With Purpose The third annual Make It Pink Gala returns May 2, 2026 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, supporting scholarships and kindness initiatives through an elegant evening of auctions, performances, and community impact. madewithkindnessfoundation.com Tacos Underground Toros Tacos opened its first Boise brick-and-mortar inside Shrine Social Club, bringing late-night street tacos, burritos, and classic LA-inspired...

Life + Culture

Wine. Wildlife. Home.

An Idaho Couple Whose Adventures Always Lead Them Home Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Tammy de Weerd & Provided We had hoped to meet in South Africa—Sam and Corbin Maxey leading a safari and wine tour, and me visiting family in Cape Town—but our paths never crossed. Instead, we reconnected back in Idaho, carrying with us the warmth and energy of that extraordinary place. As we talked, it became clear that whether they’re exploring South African vineyards or watching elephants on...

Travel

Memories in the Snow

Blue Moon Yurt Winter Weekend in McCall Article and Photography by Ashley Loeb Some trips are more than just a break from routine—they’re a chance to reconnect, laugh, and create lasting memories. Our girls’ weekend in McCall was one of those rare escapes, a pause in the rush of everyday life where friendship took center stage. The drive was filled with anticipation and warmth, even as the landscape grew colder and whiter. We shared jokes, swapped life updates, and arrived to a snowy...

Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

FEBRUARY 2026 Article and Photography by 1-15  — " Now and Then" at Eagle Theatre Company Eagle Performing Arts Center: Romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make.  eagletc.org 1 — Moulin Rouge! The Musical Morrison Center, 1 PM: A spectacular, high-energy musical experience. boise.broadway.com 6 — The Life of Galileo Morrison Center, 7:30 PM: Exploring courage, truth, and the fight against oppression.  morrisoncenter.com 6-7 — Skijor Boise Ford Idaho Center: Fast...

Travel

Falling in Love With Italy—One Kitchen at a Time

A slower, more meaningful way to experience Italy this spring and summer Article by Greg Gewalt Italy rewards planning. It’s a country where advance reservations make sense—flights locked in early, hotels chosen carefully, museum tickets secured before arrival. But after years of traveling there, I’ve found that the experiences that matter most rarely come from the schedule. They come from how Italy organizes daily life around food—not as an attraction, but as infrastructure. Meals in Italy...