P.F. Chang’s replacement, huge development, leak probe — what you may have missed
The Idaho Statesman’s recent top stories span business, crime and politics across the Treasure Valley. From a new Seattle-based restaurant coming to downtown Boise to a massive commercial groundbreaking in Meridian, here’s a roundup of what readers are following.
- Seattle-area chain Cactus has signed a lease to take over the former P.F. Chang’s spot in Boise’s BoDo district, marking the Southwest kitchen and bar’s first expansion outside Washington. The roughly 6,500-square-foot location at 391 S. 8th St. is targeting a late fall opening.
- Developer Tommy Ahlquist broke ground Tuesday on the second phase of The District at Ten Mile, a 220-acre commercial development near the Ten Mile Interchange in Meridian. The phase will be anchored by a 148,000-square-foot Target opening in May 2027, joined by retailers including In-N-Out, Panera Bread and Taco Bell.
- A criminal investigation into evidence leaks tied to a May 2025 NBC “Dateline” episode about the Bryan Kohberger murder case remains active with the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. Matthew Taddicken of ACSO is seeking interviews with people who had access to digital files that appeared in the episode, which revealed previously unreleased case information.
- Idaho Department of Correction Cpl. Christopher Wilske is suing Boise police over a March 2024 shooting at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, where Officer Wayne Anderson shot him in the face during the response to a prisoner escape. The lawsuit alleges excessive force and negligence, though shooting investigations have cleared Anderson, with one citing a “reasonable mistake of fact.”
- Eight Republicans and four Democrats are running for Idaho governor in the May 19 primary, with incumbent Gov. Brad Little seeking a third term. The Idaho Statesman surveyed candidates on priorities including healthcare, budget cuts and immigration, with responses available in its Voter Guide.
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