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Idaho Matters takes a look at a new book about the city of Boise.
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If there’s one thing that trips up folks from outside Idaho, it’s our weird and wonderful place names. Counties, cities and rivers in Idaho can be hard to pronounce, if you don’t have a handy guide like this one.
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Is there anything more divisive between locals and transplants than place pronunciations? Let's face it: Idahoans are passionate about how to say the…
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When Boise Mayor Lauren McLean asked for and received, the resignation of Ryan Lee in late September, she said the then-police chief was “struggling from a management perspective.” Making matters worse, too much ill will had spilled into the rank-and-file, leading some to think about leaving the department.
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We explore Boise's history of segregation through archeology.
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When the City of Boise began the once-in-a-generation massive effort to recraft its zoning code, officials knew that some fresh ideas for public outreach were key.
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Not too long after Amtrak rolled away from the Boise Depot in 1997, thus ending regular passenger service to the Treasure Valley, there have been several efforts to reintroduce the service. But even supporters of those efforts would admit that they didn’t get too far beyond the conversation stage. But something in 2022 is very, very different.
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Anyone in a hurry to stereotype a man or woman searching for their next meal in a dumpster should know that a growing number of them are employed and in fact, more than few have more than one job just to keep the lights on.
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After being blasted by the Idaho GOP, Boise Pride wrapped up its weekend of festivities peacefully.
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As we approach the end of meteorological summer (June, July, August), Boise has already set plenty of weather records this year and is poised to set another.