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@boisedev.com co-founder & editor.

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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
‘This Greenbelt belongs to us’: With homeless man accused of murder in Boise, politics, policy, and history loom over case boisedev.com/news/2026/07...
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'This Greenbelt belongs to us': With homeless man accused of murder in Boise, politics, policy, and history loom over case - BoiseDev
As July 5th turned to July 6th, Jordan Harbst, 25, of Boise, was riding an electric scooter down the Boise River Greenbelt when he was attacked and stabbed multiple times, leaving him dead near 11th S...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
LETTSS GOOOOOO. I mean seriously. Let's go. boisedev.com/news/2026/07...
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Boise Airport announces flights to Hawaii - BoiseDev
Get out your leis and count your days, because a trip to Hawaii just got much closer.  Alaska Airlines has announced a nonstop flight from Boise to Honolulu starting Dec. 17. The flight will run daily...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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Boise State uses clips of The Office, music from Coldplay in videos. After questions, it deleted a post - BoiseDev
In the hours before Boise State officially became a member of the Pac-12 conference, the school’s social media accounts lit up with a video touting the move. The post, on X and Instagram, featured two...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Ten years ago this month, I was bored. I'd quit my long-time corporate job and was working on figuring out what was next. I'd launched a small digital ad agency. But that was taking time, and I didn't have enough to do. So I decided to return to writing.
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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Whiskey Bar closing its doors - BoiseDev
A bar on Main Street is set to close. Whiskey Bar announced that it is closing on its Instagram account. Its last day will be Saturday, May 2, the same day as its annual Kentucky Derby party. “After 1...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Ambitious project: boisedev.com/news/2026/04...
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Bluebird Social coming to Boise Greenbelt - BoiseDev
A new outdoor social venue is coming to the Boise River Greenbelt, in a familiar location. Bluebird Social will open along Shoreline Dr. and the Greenbelt and is set to become a new social hub. It wil...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Here’s the scoop: Ice cream shop known at Disneyland for ‘luxurious texture’ set to open at Village at Meridian boisedev.com/news/2026/04...
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Salt and Straw to open at Village at Meridian, Idaho - BoiseDev
An ice cream chain known for its artisanal out-of-the-box flavors is coming to The Village at Meridian. Salt & Straw will take over the Bodovino space on the village green area at the large lifestyle ...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
This year, we’ve been making changes to how we cover our area. It’s an exciting time here as we look to tackle the next era. We have a great team and we’re excited to add another person to our crew.
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 22/04/2026
BoiseDev is looking for a Reporter. Here's the *updated* job description www.journalismjobs.com/1692942-repo...
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JournalismJobs.com has journalism and media job listings with digital media, newspapers, tv stations, radio stations, magazines, nonprofits, and academia.
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Since 2002, local news has shrunk by 75%. When I started in news in Boise, ONE newsroom alone was larger than ALL of them are now. In the last decade, @boisedev.com has grown to nine reporters. No paywall, clickbait or AI. Locally owned. This #LocalNewsDay, we're asking for support.
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Support BoiseDev on Local News Day!
April 9 is #LocalNewsDay — a national day of action to support the local news that keeps communities informed, connected, and strong.
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
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Historic Boise building set for bar with historic Boise roots - BoiseDev
A long-percolating new bar could open on Main St. in Downtown Boise this year. In a way, it’s a reopening after many decades. As BoiseDev reported in 2022, the Cub Tavern is planned for the first floo...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
You might see misleading social posts and headlines about a concert venue closing. Sure, that's true. But it's really just moving to a larger spot. As BoiseDev reported first of course. boisedev.com/news/2026/01...
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New concert venue planned near Topgolf in Meridian - BoiseDev
A new Revolution Concert House is planned near Topgolf in Meridian. Revolution Development, LLC has applied to build a 24,500 square foot concert venue on Silverstone Way in the Eagle View Landing dev...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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Dunkin' looks at bringing coffee & donuts to Boise, ID area - BoiseDev
Dunkin’ Donuts, the coffee and donut chain, is looking to bring “a lot of locations” to the Boise area — maybe as many as 20. That’s the word from TOK Commercial partner JP Green, who is representing ...
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Linda Paul @rangewriterlp.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Thank you, @donday.bsky.social and @boisedev.com! BoiseDev announces AI policy: ‘humans should write the news for other humans’ #AI #journalism #YaGetWhatYaPay4
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 13/01/2026
It's simple. You don't want to read news generated by AI. Humans write stories for other humans at BoiseDev. boisedev.com/news/2026/01...
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Note from us: BoiseDev announces AI policy: 'humans should write the news for other humans' - BoiseDev
Artificial intelligence — and specifically large language models — are impacting businesses large and small in every corner of our economy. A few months ago, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told a crowd at ...
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 28/11/2025
Our best deal! Buy 2, get 1 free. Great way to get some checkmarks on that gift list. This beautiful full-color book is a must-have this Holliday season. shop.boisedev.com/product/buy2...
Incredible Idaho Women
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 26/10/2025
We have just a few signed copies of Incredible Idaho Women left! And for every book sold, we’re donating one to an Idaho school, library or non-profit. shop.BoiseDev.com
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
I. Uh. Well.. uh
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 30/07/2025
Jaialdi's website says "everyone's Basque at Jaialdi." You're going to need to know a few key Basque phrases, then! boisedev.com/news/2025/07...
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'Ongi etorri lagunak:' Some key Basque phrases to brush up on for Jaialdi! - BoiseDev
With the long-anticipated return of Jaialdi this week, Boise is once again alive with the sights, sounds, and words of Basque tradition. If you’re headed to the festival, why not try out a few Basque ...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Downtown Boise is buzzing…
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 16/07/2025
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BoiseDev to launch new book Incredible Idaho Women: 43 Inspiring Stories for All Ages. - BoiseDev
This fall, BoiseDev will launch a new book: Incredible Idaho Women: 43 Inspiring Stories for All Ages. The full-color hardcover book dives into the back story of Idaho women throughout history — from ...
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 16/07/2025
Our new book Incredible Idaho Women: 43 Inspiring Stories for All Ages is coming this fall! 👉 shop.boisedev.com pre-order and save
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 15/07/2025
We’ve been working on something… INCREDIBLE. Details Wednesday
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
We’re all dressed up for @jaialdi_boise! Translates to “happy Jaialdi for everyone”
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 07/05/2025
Here's our story on tonight's events: boisedev.com/2025/05/06/b...
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Boise makes make Pride, Donate Life month flags official - BoiseDev
Two new flags are now on Boise’s roster. Last week, Mayor Lauren McLean issued a proclamation retroactively designating the Pride flag and the Donate Life flag, commemorating April as Donate Life Mont...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Happening tonight in SLC: www.fox13now.com/news/politic...
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Salt Lake City unveils new flags to circumvent Utah's flag law
Mayor Erin Mendenhall unveiled a series of flags that appear to circumvent a new law that goes into effect banning "non-sanctioned" flags.
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Photos: Amano’s new, larger space opens with ‘industrial, modern Mexican’ vibe and many new features boisedev.com/news/2025/05...
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Amano opens new restaurant in Caldwell - BoiseDev
When you walk into the new Amano in Caldwell, you’ll notice lots of little details everywhere you look. From pieces of Mezcal distilling pots in the bar, lights designed to pay homage to Mexican archi...
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 04/05/2025
Photos: Amano’s new, larger space opens with ‘industrial, modern Mexican’ vibe and many new features boisedev.com/news/2025/05...
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Amano opens new restaurant in Caldwell - BoiseDev
When you walk into the new Amano in Caldwell, you’ll notice lots of little details everywhere you look. From pieces of Mezcal distilling pots in the bar, lights designed to pay homage to Mexican archi...
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 03/05/2025
Want local food, restaurant and drink news? Find BoiseDev Eats on Insta! www.instagram.com/boisedeveats
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Big companies have publicly pulled back DEI efforts. Micron hasn't done that -- but they are making quiet changes. It comes as there is a swirl about the future of CHIPS funding. Original Reporting from me and Margaret Carmel. boisedev.com/news/2025/04...
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Micron retrenches DEI funding while CHIPS funding swirls - BoiseDev
Each year in the 2020s, Boise-based Micron Technology has prepared a report on its “diversity, equality, and inclusion” efforts titled “What Makes Us Micron.” The effort each year was accompanied by a...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Boise City of (these stinky) Trees
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 09/04/2025
We promise to only post local news. Not stories out of Florida, weird clickbait about celebrities, ads for Amazon day or opinion pieces. Just local news from a locally owned news company. Thanks for following.
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
See all 140+ submitted deaigns boisedev.com/news/2025/04...
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Boise won't change flag, after all - BoiseDev
After intense negative online feedback, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean decided to drop a contest to design a new flag for the city. “I’ve weighed that feedback, and one thing is clear: Boiseans are passion...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
#DamnILoveBoise
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Boise has released its finalists for the flag design. Says 140 artists submitted flags and these are the finalists.
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Happy "everyone lies day." To recap: Michelin Stars aren't awarded in Idaho, Nampa isn't getting a gondola, no one is building a bridge to Hawaii, there aren't seats on the roof of local buses and IDK what else. Fake fake fake.
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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Simplot Family to turn iconic hill into park - BoiseDev
Simplot Hill may soon become a park open to the public. The iconic landmark, comprised of 200 acres along North Cartwright Rd. and North Bogus Basin Rd. has sat largely empty since 2016. Now, the Simp...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Turns out… I’m also not very good at Pop Culture Jeopardy.
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Lightly snowing downtown. First false spring officially over.
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 12/02/2025
You can support our work and save with our best sale of the year. Save $40 on the first year of any annual plan with code LOVENEWS and get some great benefits: boisedev.com/first/
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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
This is just one of the subpoenas from the last 12 months that prompted us to propose our bill on media source confidentiality. Idaho reporters should be able to focus on journalism, not fighting subpoenas that would force them to reveal unpublished material or anonymous sources.
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Last summer, a local lawyer working on a private lawsuit wanted to see our unpublished material. So they got a judge to OK a subpoena.
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Large march along Capitol Blvd. right now heading towards Statehouse
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
I love building digital news products and have since that tv place hired me in 1999. This has been a really fun project and we’re already seeing great traction!
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BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 28/01/2025
More details in this scoop from Drew Dodson: valleylookout.com/2025/01/28/u...
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UTV driven by former Shore Lodge GM falls through ice & sinks, latest in string of Payette Lake incidents - Valley Lookout
Nobody was hurt in a recent string of incidents related to thin ice on Payette Lake, including one that left an off-road vehicle on the bottom of the lake.  The incidents culminated in an off-road veh...
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Don Day @donday.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
The State of Idaho is sending more than 100 firefighters to help in California
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