04/23/2026
Quarter 1 numbers are in 🏡
Major updates are shaping the future of Idaho communities, ranging from new housing legislation to shifts in the regional business landscape.
Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bills 1352 and 1354 into law, aiming to increase housing supply by allowing smaller lot sizes for starter homes and protecting the right to build accessory dwelling units in cities with populations over 10,000. In Boise, the city received a 1 million dollar grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to implement geothermal heating in a new 300-unit affordable housing project, which is estimated to lower energy bills for residents by 80 percent.
Community investments continue to progress across the region. The Treasure Valley Family YMCA secured a 2 million dollar donation for a new early education center, while McDevitt Park is undergoing 1.2 million dollars in renovations, including new athletic and recreational features slated for completion in late 2026. Meanwhile, the Emmett School District is asking voters to approve a 2.3 million dollar supplemental levy this May to support staffing and maintenance budgets.
On the business front, Hewlett Packard has announced plans to exit its Boise operations by the end of 2027. Conversely, Micron reports that its new fabrication plant remains on track to come online in 2027 to meet the rising demand for semiconductor chips. In Caldwell, the city has removed downtown parking meters in favor of free parking zones, and Fred Meyer has officially broken ground on a 64 million dollar store that is expected to create 250 new jobs.
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