CALDWELL, Idaho — Middleton Road and highways 20 and 26 will soon be home to one of Caldwell's newest big retail additions as families can expect the first Fred Meyer to open its doors in the city. The 155,000-square-foot Fred Meyer is coming to Caldwell, bringing fresh foods, groceries, electronics, household items, jewelry, apparel, a fuel center, a drive-up pharmacy and more. It's a big boost for community members in a food-desert area. | Leslie Solis Hernandez

The truth? I didn’t choose Middleton, Idaho over Boise or Eagle just for “more space.” I chose it for freedom, and for the kind of childhood my kids will actually remember. We had the polished suburban life in Eagle. Beautiful house, great neighbors… and rules for everything. I got HOA letters for parking my trailer, had to ask permission to plant in my own backyard, and our lot felt smaller by the week. Traffic and schedules ran our days. My kids had a dozen houses within arm’s reach, and someh

Everyone knows about Boise, Idaho. But not many know about Middleton, and honestly, that’s kind of the best part. We moved from the suburbs of Eagle to a quiet spot out here in Middleton… on acreage, with no HOA, more space to breathe, and a peace we didn’t even realize we were missing. We traded packed neighborhoods and HOA meetings for open skies, tractor hums, and neighbors who wave when you drive by. And somehow, we’re still just 15 minutes from grocery stores, dining, and great schools. It’