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Here’s What Happens Next The nomination period for the 2026 Idaho’s Best Awards is now closed. We’re grateful for the support we’ve received as Idaho residents nominated their favorite local companies and helped kick off another exciting awards season. What Happens Behind the Scenes With nominations complete, our team is now focused on reviewing each …
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The nomination period for the 2026 Idaho’s Best Awards is coming to a close. If there’s a local business you believe deserves recognition this year, now is the time to make sure they’re on our radar. Nominate your favorite candidate here! 🗓 Nominations close January 6 We’re grateful for the continued support from Idaho residents …
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Grief filled the room as the Jergens family sat around the kitchen table, now quiet and heavy with absence. Just hours before, Sarah had been there too, weighing in on dinner (tacos or pizza) with her usual warmth and humor. No one had expected that a routine trip to the store would end in heartbreak. …
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The sun had just started to slip through the curtains when Emily woke to the soft sounds of her baby stirring beside her. She rolled over, meeting the wide brown eyes of her daughter. As the fussing turned into impatient cries, Emily climbed out of bed, went to the kitchen, and started her morning routine, …
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On the corner of Lemp and State Streets in Boise sits a small restaurant that tells a big story—a story of determination, warmth, and devotion to community. Alyonka Russian Cuisine is more than a place to enjoy honey cake or hand-folded dumplings. It’s the life’s work of Elena DeYoung, a charming woman whose journey from …
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Sean Crystal’s journey to advocacy began long before 710 Spectrum opened its doors. Born and raised in Idaho, his connection to the land and its people runs deep. For more than two decades, he observed cannabis reform debates unfold while holding fast to his core values of faith, freedom, and fairness.
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Great news, Idaho! The results are in, and we’ve carefully reviewed an incredible 25,788 candidates across 324 categories for the 2025 Idaho’s Best Awards. If you’re a nominee, congratulations! Your business earned its spot thanks to a combination of strong nominations and positive reviews from the community. What to Do Next: Claim Your Idaho’s Best …
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The 2025 Idaho’s Best Awards season is off to an incredible start! With over 9,800 nominations submitted, this year’s response has been nothing short of amazing. The nomination period officially closed on January 24, 2025, and now it’s time to move into the next exciting phase of this journey. What Happened During Nominations? The nomination …
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At 34 years old, Rod Kinney felt a bit out of place when he decided to become a certified ear piercer. He had been managing his family business, a pawnshop, and was determined to keep the family legacy alive. In 1991, Rod took a bold step and expanded the company by opening a tattoo parlor. …
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Pete Watson, a real estate agent in his early forties, drives through Nampa, Idaho, on a bright summer afternoon. With an hour to spare before his next appointment, he spots a sign for “Retro World,” a video game store nestled on a quiet shopping strip. Intrigued and nostalgic, Pete pulls into the parking lot and …
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