Valerie Hall+FollowBoise’s Empty Bowls returns—new spot, big impactEmpty Bowls is back in person this December, but this time it’s moving from downtown to the Boise Towne Square mall. With over 1,000 hand-crafted bowls starting at $15, every purchase helps the Idaho Foodbank provide meals to neighbors in need—$15 buys 45 meals! The new location means more folks can join in while holiday shopping, making it easier to support local families facing food insecurity during the toughest months. It’s not just about buying a bowl—it’s about coming together as a community. Who’s planning to stop by and pick out a bowl this year? #Food #Boise #EmptyBowls00Share
davisjames+FollowBoise cat’s wild 640-mile adventure ends in joyA Boise family’s indoor cat, Pepper, vanished in October—only to be found weeks later, over 640 miles away in San Francisco! Thanks to her microchip, Pepper was quickly identified and her owners drove through the night for a heartwarming reunion. The real head-scratcher? No one knows how she made the epic journey from Idaho to California. Imagine the stories she’d tell if she could! This has everyone wondering: how far would you go to bring your pet home, and what’s the wildest pet adventure you’ve heard of? #Pets #Boise #SanFrancisco11Share
Shelly Powell+FollowWhy so many Boise locals are packing upBoise’s rising cost of living is pushing more locals to rethink where they call home—even though most of the cities they’re moving to don’t actually offer higher salaries. According to new migration data, family ties are the biggest reason people leave, but employment and retirement are close behind. Surprisingly, safety isn’t a major factor, and many are choosing cities with lower housing costs, even if it means less income. If you’ve thought about moving, what would tip the scales for you: affordability, family, or something else? Let’s hear your take! #RealEstate #Boise #MovingTrends4725Share
Valerie Hall+FollowRoots Zero Waste Market’s final days in BoiseRoots Zero Waste Market, the Boise grocery store known for ditching plastic and cardboard packaging, is closing for good on December 16. This spot made a real difference—just 25 daily shoppers helped keep 55 tons of plastic out of Ada County’s landfill each year. It’s wild to think there were only four zero-waste stores like this in the country when Roots opened, and now there are 1,300. If you want to see this unique place or stock up on waste-free goods, now’s your chance. How do you feel about losing a local business that pushed for less waste? #Food #Boise #ZeroWaste00Share
Michael Morgan+FollowRoots Zero Waste Market’s final days in BoiseRoots Zero Waste Market, Boise’s one-of-a-kind grocery store where everything comes in glass or paper instead of plastic, is closing for good on December 16. This spot wasn’t just a place to shop—it was a bold experiment in cutting down our community’s plastic waste, with every customer making a real dent in what ends up in the landfill. Now, as Roots prepares to close, they’re making sure nothing goes to waste: shelves will stay stocked until the last day. Have you shopped there? What will you miss most, and do you think Boise needs more stores like this? #Food #Boise #ZeroWaste00Share
Darius Alvarez+FollowMaking real friends in Boise just got easierFinding genuine friends as an adult in Boise can feel nearly impossible, but a new local platform called VLLG is changing that. Built by two dads who struggled to connect after moving here, VLLG matches people based on shared interests, values, and life stages—no endless scrolling or awkward swiping. Over 500 Treasure Valley residents have already joined, sparking thousands of real conversations and even in-person meetups. The best part? It’s all about quality connections, not popularity contests. If you’ve ever felt isolated in a crowd, this could be the community-driven solution Boise has been waiting for. Would you give it a try? #Relationships #Boise #TreasureValley00Share
Jennifer Reyes+FollowMicron’s massive new Boise Airport hangar planMicron is about to make a big mark at Boise Airport, with plans for a huge new hangar to house its corporate jets and more. The proposed 43,200-square-foot facility isn’t just for planes—it’ll have offices, a kitchen, a conference room, and even executive parking. This comes as Micron pours billions into expanding its Boise campus, signaling major growth for both the company and the city. With other local giants like Simplot also building at the airport, Boise’s business landscape is clearly taking off. What do you think this means for Boise’s future? #Business #Industry #Boise00Share
