Michael Deeds is a long-serving entertainment reporter and opinion columnist at the Idaho Statesman, where he chronicles the Boise good life: restaurants, concerts, culture, cool stuff. He started as a summer intern after graduating from the University of Nebraska with a news-editorial journalism degree. Deeds’ prior Statesman roles have included sportswriter, music critic and features editor. His other writing has ranged from freelancing album reviews for The Washington Post to bragging about Boise in that inflight magazine you left on the plane.
LATEST FROM MICHAEL DEEDS

Restaurant News
This Boise family opened a restaurant, and ‘right out of the gate we got slammed’
Updated June 2, 2026 at 10:13 AM


Restaurant News
‘Friggin loud’ and ‘pricey’ or ‘hip’ and ‘fun,’ this restaurant is coming, Meridian
Updated May 28, 2026 at 5:21 PM

Restaurant News
Despite rave reviews, this Boise doughnut shop closed. Here’s what opens next
May 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM


Words & Deeds
This massive Idaho outdoor concerts & festivals guide will rock your summer, Boise
Updated July 28, 2026 at 12:12 PM

Restaurant News
This Meridian restaurant has closed for now — as part of a ‘premium’ rebrand
Updated May 21, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Restaurant News
So busy it rejects Boiseans, new 15th-story restaurant, bar serves view, snake meat
Updated May 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM

Restaurant News
SoCal transplants call it the best ‘ever.’ Mexican restaurant opens 3rd Nampa spot
Updated May 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM
