Boise Growth

Idaho Matters is looking back at the big stories from 2021 in Idaho politics, culture, growth and more.

On this first federally recognized Juneteenth holiday, there's plenty to talk about on the Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable.

Record low interest rates, a nationwide housing shortage, as well as a renewed interest in single family homes has fueled a new wave of real estate investors. Idaho Matters looks into this trend.

The 2021 Idaho legislative session has passed the 100 day mark, the state sets a lofty COVID-19 vaccination goal, sharply rising lumber costs contribute to Boise's housing squeeze, and an Idaho Republican lawmaker is accused of rape. Idaho Matters digs into all these stories and more *Mark Johnson* on this edition of the Reporter Roundtable.

On October 19, Idaho Matters host Gemma Gaudette moderated a panel discussion at Boise City Hall with Mayor Lauren McLean, Ada County Commissioner Diana…

As we wrap up our "Growing Pains" series on growth and affordability in the Treasure Valley, we wanted look at some possible solutions to the issues we've…

The Treasure Valley is a popular place to live these days. With a relatively low cost of living, access to recreation in Idaho’s great outdoors and a…

Idaho Matters is working on a series of interviews exploring Treasure Valley growth and affordability. As the valley continues to be one of the fasting…

Imagine a weekday morning on State Street: A commuter leaves her newly built apartment in a four-story building along State that replaced an aging strip…

The Boise metro has grown by more than 100,000 people since 2010. One of the most significant side effects fo this explosive growth has been a decrease in…