Travel

Stories in a Glass

Former Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd Turns Passion for Wine into Passion Project Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Provided Retirement plans can often take unexpected turns. For Tammy de Weerd, who served as mayor of Meridian for 16 years, a retirement of speaking engagements and consulting shifted with one glass of wine. “My husband and I have been traveling the world by wine region for the last two-and-a-half decades,” she said. “And we were sitting in South Africa at an old winery...

April 2024

Entertainment

Unplug and Be Outside

A Program with Purpose Article by Chelsea Chambers | Photography by Shelly Houston, Meridian Parks and Recreation "We have such a brief opportunity to pass on to our children our love for this Earth, and to tell our stories. These are the moments when the world is made whole. In my children's memories, the adventures we've had together in nature will always exist.” ― Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder Started in 2012 as an initiative with...

April 2024

Professional Services

Women Making an Impact

Celebrating Resilience, Innovation, and Determination in Professional and Entrepreneurial Ventures Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Phil White, CsiPhotoDesign As May unfolds, we not only embrace the blossoming of spring but also celebrate the resilience, innovation, and determination of women professionals and entrepreneurs. In recent years, women in Idaho have been breaking barriers and forging their paths, embarking on the exhilarating journeys of professional careers and...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

MAY 2024 Article by Denise Llorente 2 — Homeschool Family Night Out Zoo Boise, 6 PM: Explore artifacts, art activities, meet animal ambassadors, and enjoy a guided tour.  zooboise.org 2 — First Thursday Happy Hour Boise Contemporary Theatre, 5:30 PM: Exclusive ticket deals complemented by delicious treats from local vendors.  bctheater.org 3-5 — Carmen & Walking Mad Morrison Center: Intense storytelling, promising passion, intrigue, and unforgettable performances.  balletidaho.org 4...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Indulge in Idaho

Angela Taylor's Idaho Food Tours Offer A Cultural and Culinary Extravaganza in Boise and Beyond Article and Photography by Ashley Loeb In 2015, Angela Taylor returned to her roots in Idaho to be near her family. Subsequently, a culmination of her creative and entrepreneurial spirit, plus twenty years of travels through which she discovered enjoyment in the culinary experience of food, she founded Indulge Idaho and the first walking culinary food tour in Idaho, Indulge Boise Food Tours. ...

April 2024

Professional Services

Keep on Digging

A Vet by Necessity and the First Rule of Holes Article and Photography by Louis Katz Cindy Barnes and I met by chance on a flight back from Vegas, after the Western Veterinary Conference. What’s an IT guy doing at a veterinary conference? Learning about vets. My wife Penny noticed Cindy’s necklace, and the two seats next to her were free. Turns out Cindy’s a vet, the founder of Shepherd Vet, a practice management software that clients of mine use at their clinics. Well, that’s a cool...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Joyful Heroes

Laurie Bell's Heartwarming Impact in the Treasure Valley Article by Renee Van Ausdle | Photography by Mini Joys Laurie Bell radiates joy throughout Treasure Valley, driven by her lifelong passion for teaching and her boundless compassion for brightening lives. Born in Council, Idaho, Laurie has called Boise home for most of her life. She has always loved horses and got her first pony at six. Laurie attended Borah High School before earning her Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Women of the Governor's Challenge

Advocating for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Article by Chelsea Chambers | Photography by Provided In February 2024, more than a dozen people from the Gem State visited Washington D.C. for the second time. They are in the middle of a two-year initiative that will hopefully spearhead work in the field for the next several decades. This group of devoted people spent the better part of a week discussing suicide and prevention methods, specifically for veterans, service members, and their...

April 2024

Professional Services

Boise Area Parade of Homes

Featuring some of the most gifted, nationally recognized, and decorated builders in the industry Article by Jenna Englund, BCA President | Photography by Berkeley Building Co. Spring is alive across the Treasure Valley, signaling the arrival of one of our community’s most anticipated events—the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho’s “2024 Boise Area Parade of Homes.” On May 4th through the 19th, we're thrilled to showcase the best in community development, home building...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

A Family Affair

How the Hoagland Family is Keeping the Ranching Tradition Going in the Valley Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Hoagland Meat The Hoagland family’s cattle operation has grown quite a bit since Ray and Faye Hoagland purchased 180 acres back in 1953.  Now, it spans multiple ranches and a USDA-inspected processing facility. “Hoagland Meat has been a dream of my father’s for a long time,” Hoagland Meat CEO JD Hoagland said. “He started in the meatpacking industry when I was one at the...

March 2024