https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article316634682.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f9b8679b-ae68-471b-a824-243464799699/1_th.jpg Wildfire smoke lingers in Boise and surrounding areas Smoke from Oregon wildfires hangs in the air in downtown Boise, Thursday, July 23, 2026. The National Weather Service forecasts smoke to linger into Friday. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article316634682.html/video-embed 35 2026-07-23T22:19:38Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316599781.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b1bd12dd-bbba-4760-ab9c-36b4798948a2/1_th.jpg Idaho lawmakers hear child custody bill Idaho Rep. Heather Scott details a child custody bill in March 2026. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316599781.html/video-embed 29 2026-07-23T16:01:26Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article316633290.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5fba7034-60c8-4b55-a74d-2fc5ea396bec/1_th.jpg Gun safety and self-defense training for women in Meridian An indoor simulator at Valkyrie Arms Training in Meridian allows for target and situational training using an electronic, interactive screen and guns that also simulate firearm recoil. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article316633290.html/video-embed 39 2026-07-23T20:59:41Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/restaurants/article316618658.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2d543b7c-e2c2-4ea2-842e-bd30e2c9da0d/1_th.jpg Loving Lefse opens a brick-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Boise Specializing in lefse, coffee beverages and matcha, Boise food trailer Loving Lefse opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Boise at 110 N. 11th St. on July 22, 2026. Here's a tour. https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/restaurants/article316618658.html/video-embed 53 2026-07-23T20:00:00Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/restaurants/article316618025.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/992f2dfc-e5c7-45e2-9a59-fe839897321e/1_th.jpg The Wheatless Crumb offers gluten-free baked goods in Meridian The Wheatless Crumb owner Sabryna Hawes showcases gluten-free baked goods at the Meridian Main Street Market on June 20, 2026: hand pies, blueberry scones, garlic and cheese rolls, foccacia, hamburger buns and more. https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/restaurants/article316618025.html/video-embed 39 2026-07-23T10:00:00Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article316618093.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f610da0a-9900-4d34-8d4d-9b1f3b1163af/1_th.jpg Concentra Urgent Care opens its doors offering Physical Therapy and Exams to Southeast Boise Concentra, an occupational health center offering urgent care, physical therapy and exams, celebrated the grand opening of its first Boise location on Wednesday, July 22, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Boise Metro Chamber. Located on Federal Way in Southeast Boise, the new facility gives local workers and residents access to injury care, physical therapy services and routine exams under one roof. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article316618093.html/video-embed 71 2026-07-22T22:06:12Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-football/article316619619.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6e31dc42-2064-46bb-b1e3-5767615cb5bc/1_th.jpg Broncos' newest lineman 'freakish athlete' say teammates During Boise State football's media day on Wednesday, one surprising name kept popping up as a player to watch: Tyler Ethridge. The senior offensive lineman is a transfer from Colorado State Pueblo, described as a "freak athlete," and is poised for a breakout year in 2026. https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-football/article316619619.html/video-embed 210 2026-07-22T23:40:20Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article316619132.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dc6c27f7-62eb-4cb9-9921-0a0bd14502a7/1_th.jpg Boise asks residents for help on historic preservation. Boise is changing fast. As it drafts a historic preservation plan, city staff wants to know: What should stay the same? https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article316619132.html/video-embed 35 2026-07-22T23:02:36Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article316616078.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cd529c60-fbd6-401a-8ca5-903f73fba7c4/1_th.jpg Solar power plant comes online near Boise rPlus Energies commissioned its newest solar facility in Ada County on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article316616078.html/video-embed 60 2026-07-22T19:38:34Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/restaurants/article316601234.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/479185c8-0231-47f3-95fd-8e5d0e15a9bd/1_th.jpg El Pollo Loco blending tip: Beans, rice, mac 'n' cheese El Pollo Loco shows how to blend beans, rice and macaroni and cheese inside a tortilla for a tasty treat. https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/restaurants/article316601234.html/video-embed 11 2026-07-22T10:00:00Z no