Life + Culture

Time, Age & Risk

As retirement approaches, time becomes more valuable than returns, changing how we evaluate investment risk Article and Photography by Bill Overton When I was younger, my calculus for risk in my outdoor pursuits was pretty straightforward. Could this kill me? If so, how likely is that outcome? Could this seriously injure me? If so, how likely is that outcome? Risk assessment complete. Boom. Done. If I felt comfortable with the answers to those questions, I was good to go. As a young man, I...

Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

APRIL 2026 Article and Photography by 1 — Idaho Steelheads vs. Kansas City Mavericks Idaho Central Arena, 7:10 PM: ECHL hockey action. idahosteelheads.com 2 — First Thursday Downtown Boise 5-9 PM: food, beverage tastings, art exhibits, retail trunk shows, live music, family activities, and entertainment. DowntownBoise.org 3 —  Morgan Jay Morrison Center, 7 PM: The Goofy Guy Tour. morrisoncenter.com 3 — Disney’s Frozen Civic Center, 7:30 PM: A snowy stage adventure filled with...

Food + Beverage

From Stones to Legacy

The terrain that reshaped an American wine region Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Spoken Wines + Provided Unproven ground—an investment that started a legacy. A wide stretch of round river stones lay exposed to the sun — a field most people would have overlooked. It was 1996, and Christophe Baron, a young vigneron originally from Champagne, was on his way to Oregon to invest in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A friend, seeing the photo in a book he was carrying of the stony vineyards...

Arts + Culture

Where Fitness Meets Civic Pride

Treasure Valley residents embrace cleanup as shared responsibility Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Boise Nice As Earth Week approaches, Boise will once again combine movement and community pride with Boise Plogs 2026, a weeklong event inviting residents to get outside, get active, and help keep the Treasure Valley clean. From Sunday, April 19 through Saturday, April 25, participants are encouraged to join neighbors, friends, and coworkers in a rising global trend known as  plogging...

Professional Services

Noteworthy in Idaho

The latest openings, milestones, and community moments - Editorial@BoiseCityLifestyle.com Article by Staff Writer A New Community Hub City officials broke ground on the new Meridian Community Center and Settlers Park expansion, a project that will house parks programming, fire outreach services, new playground space, walking paths, a dog park, and expanded parking by late 2027 $1 Million Matching Challenge Camp Rainbow Gold announced a $1 million matching gift from the Tomlinson...

Life + Culture

From Medieval Pageantry to Nordic Lore

The Idaho Renaissance Faire broadened its seasonal offerings with SKÅL, a winter celebration rooted in Norse heritage Article and Photography by Jordan Gray SKÅL dawned bright and cold on a February weekend in Caldwell, where furs, cloaks, and horned helmets stood out against the frosty fields. The inaugural winter gathering, presented by the Idaho Renaissance Faire organization, introduced a Nordic twist to the group’s well-known historical festivals. Part celebration, part living history...

Fitness

Mountain Luxury, Thoughtfully Reimagined

A short drive from Meridian, Grand Hyatt Deer Valley offers late-season skiing, thoughtful dining, restorative spa experiences, and a refined mountain atmosphere Article by Aimee L. Cook Dreaming of a five-star mountain getaway without boarding a plane? Grand Hyatt Deer Valley offers Idaho travelers a refined retreat just a day’s drive from Meridian. Nestled in Utah’s scenic Wasatch Back, the resort feels removed from daily routine while remaining comfortably accessible — an easy long weekend...

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...