North End

Boise Holiday Homes Tour Gives Visitors A Look At One Of The Oldest Homes In Boise

By • Dec 2, 2019
Idaho State Historical Society

Boise's North End is home to some of the city's oldest houses, including the recently renovated Fowler House. On December 14, the North End Association will provide tours of these historic homes in support of a local nonprofit that helps families facing housing insecurity. Idaho Matters talks with event organizers about the event and the homes on display.

Developer Plans To Turn Boise North End Historic Building Into Condos

By Matt Guilhem • May 13, 2019
Preservation Idaho

Boise’s North End neighborhood could be expanding by several homes. Plans are in the works to turn a historic property once owned by the Salvation Army into a residential development.

Enthusiasm High As Idaho Votes

By Matt Guilhem & Roam Yocham • Nov 6, 2018

People across Idaho are casting ballots today for a new governor, two big propositions and a host of local races. Reporters Matt Guilhem and Roam Yocham went to polling places in Ada County and spoke to voters Tuesday morning and into the afternoon.

Boise's Pride Festival Expands For 2017

By • Jun 16, 2017
Pride Flags
Tom Michael / Boise State Public Radio

Boise’s Pride Festival is underway at Capitol Park. The annual event celebrating the state’s LGBT community has expanded to two days this year.

As traffic zooms past, Pride Festival board member Joseph Kibbe climbs a ladder up to the light posts lining leafy Harrison boulevard.

Focusing On The History Of The Boise Bench In A Walking Tour

By • Oct 1, 2015
Preservation Idaho

This Sunday, hundreds of people will travel to the Kootenai Street Historic Neighborhood on the Bench in Boise for a chance to tour historic homes. The annual Heritage Homes Tour is put on by the group Preservation Idaho.

North Boise Residents Want Drivers To Slow Down

By Adam Cotterell • Sep 23, 2015
Scott Graf / Boise State Public Radio

North Boise’s 13th Street sees a lot of traffic for a relatively narrow road in a predominately residential area. A junior high, a popular park, foothills access and the Hyde Park business district all bring in cars. And people who live on 13th say those cars are driving way too fast.

After 30 Years In Business, Boise's Hyde Park Books To Close

By • Mar 20, 2015
Scott Graf / Boise State Public Radio

Hyde Park Books, a staple in the North End of Boise for 30 years, is closing its doors.

Marti Martino bought the used bookstore in 2013. She says the store has had just three owners in its long history.

She says she’s heartbroken for her family and for the community. “It’s kind of still raw for me. It’s been something we’ve been thinking about for quite some time,” Martino says. “We haven’t made this decision lightly by any manner. I understand it’s been an icon in the community for quite some time. But unfortunately it’s not sustainable.”