Local Services

Finding Hope In The Wilderness

From missing hikers to Silver Alerts, these canine teams help locate people when families need answers most Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Kelsey Chereskin/IMSARU You’re lost in the woods. You shiver as the temperature in Idaho’s backcountry drops further. You huddle closer to a tree, grateful for even a little respite from the biting wind. You hope someone will find you. Then, out of the darkness, a glowing streak. You blink hard, trying to make it out. A sharp bark, and there’s...

Life + Culture

Picture Books: Storytelling and Art

Mary Ann Fraser, Kimberly Horch and Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, picture book authors of the Treasure Valley Article by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Photography by Lance Thompson, Cameron Horch + more see PC credits w/photos More than just bedtime stories, picture books are crucial in helping children develop language skills, literacy, and empathy. Picture books are vital tools for early education, language acquisition, and cognitive development. They foster critical thinking and visual...

Arts + Culture

A Celebration Beyond Time And Place

At Beltane visitors embraced fantasy, craftsmanship, storytelling, and shared adventure Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Jordan Gray + Provided For one weekend in June, the Canyon County Fairgrounds transformed into a world of knights, faeries, adventurers, and storytellers. The Idaho Renaissance Faire's annual Beltane Fantasy Festival drew families, costumed performers, and fantasy enthusiasts from across the region to celebrate the arrival of summer. Throughout the grounds, guests...

Life + Culture

Second Chances, New Beginnings

Local organizations help vulnerable animals find safety, healing, and loving homes across the Treasure Valley Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Unleashed Fur Photography + Provided Behind every successful adoption is a story of patience, compassion, and the people committed to helping animals find their way home. At The Animal Retreat in Emmett, that mission often begins with dogs facing behavioral challenges. Formerly Meridian Canine Rescue, the organization specializes in helping...

Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

AUGUST 2026 Article and Photography by 1-29 — Meridian Main Street Market Saturdays Downtown Meridian, 9 AM: Local vendors, artisans, food, produce. meridianmainstreetmarket.com 1 — Speedway NAPA Auto Care Meridian Speedway, 6:30: Races, taco night, trophy presentations.   meridianspeedway.co 1-8 — Sweeney Todd Idaho Shakespeare Amphitheatre: Musical thriller of revenge & dark humor.   idahoshakespeare.org 1-2 — Idaho Paint Horse Ford Idaho Center, 8 PM: Horse shows, equestrian...

Entertainment

Hidden in Plain Sight: Hells Canyon

North America's deepest river gorge delivers adventure, solitude, wildlife, and unforgettable river days Article by Lauren von Jess | Photography by America’s Rafting Co + Provided Hells Canyon has a way of changing your sense of distance. Somewhere between the towering canyon walls, the roar of whitewater, and the quiet stillness of a riverside sunset, it becomes hard to believe this place has been here all along, hidden in plain sight along the Idaho-Oregon border. At more than 7,900 feet...

Life + Culture

Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

Local educators inspire growth, curiosity, and lifelong achievement Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Phil Wite, The 8th Street Studio The Treasure Valley has changed a lot over the past decade. New neighborhoods continue to appear across Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, and surrounding communities. Families are arriving from around the country, bringing new energy, new perspectives, and new opportunities. Along with that growth comes an important question for many parents: where will...

Wellness

Helping Children Learn Emotional Balance

Why unstructured time, patience, and quiet moments still matter for children growing up in a constantly connected world Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Phil Wite, The 8th Street Studio + Provided Growing Up Overstimulated For many parents, one of the most familiar scenes today is also one of the quietest: a child staring down at a phone for hours at a time. Lisa Schiro, Founder & CEO of K-Counseling & Anxiety Treatment, says conversations with families increasingly revolve around...

Travel

Idaho's Slower Summer Mountain Escape

Explore mountain trails, hidden hot springs, and uncrowded waters near Lake Cascade Article by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Photography by Lance Thompson, April Grady, Scheidways Photos There is a moment on the drive to Cascade when the pace begins to change. The traffic thins. The Payette River appears beside the highway, winding north through pine-covered hills. Osprey circle overhead. A blue heron stands motionless along the shoreline. Before long, Boise feels surprisingly far away. ...

Life + Culture

Noteworthy in Idaho

The latest openings, milestones, and community moments - Editorial@BoiseCityLifestyle.com Article and Photography by City's Largest Hotel Opens Pennbridge Hospitality of Eagle opened its dual-branded AC Hotel and Element property at 10th and Grove, marking the city's largest hotel downtown. The 296-room property features The Boise Post, a rooftop restaurant with sweeping views. Marriot.com Brundage Mountain Summer   Brundage Mountain Resort kicks off summer June 19 with mountain biking...