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There are no words to describe what happened at the Boise Towne Square mall on Monday. We hope that you find this blog as a tool to find the resources necessary to support the survivors and families of those who were taken at the mall.
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Idaho is filled with talented handcrafters and one local man is looking to give them the space to thrive. What once was an interior design store, State Street Marketplace and team has transformed the space into a venue that will be able to house over 40 artisans, crafters, and small-time restaurateurs to sell their wares to the public all year-round.
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The FitOne is a treasured annual Boise race. Put on by the St. Luke's Hospital, their team has announced that for the second year in a row, the race will now be held 100% virtually. This decision comes as the COVID-19 Delta variant has begun making its way through the Treasure Valley. St. Lukes and organizers of the FitOne race have stated, “Our participant’s safety, health, and wellbeing are our top priority to us. That’s why St. Luke’s FitOne was created – to ...
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The Team behind organizing Treefort Music Festival announced that all attendees, vendors, staff, artists, volunteers, performers, and people over the age of 12 will now be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative nasal swab test within 48 hours before the festival entry.This decision comes as the Delta variant of the COVID virus has begun spiking numbers across Idaho and the nation. For those who could not procure a vaccine or PCR test, rapid testing will be available on-site...
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Table Rock is a Boise gem. The scenic flat plateau has been a landmark in the valley since the Junior Chamber of Commerce built it in 1956. For many Idaho residents and tourists, getting to the top of the mesa overlooking the town of Boise is a requisite summer adventure. After many years of vandalism, criminal activity, and even a large grassfire set off by fireworks, agencies and residents joined forces to make a change to help better preserve the area and increase safety.This week, The Boise ...
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Earlier this year, the State Street Kitchen and Drinkery opened for business in the recently shuttered location of the Dutch Goose. Now open for business, the neighborhood pub has space for artists to come to show off their work. The owners are looking to create the same rotating beauty of the Freak Alley art gallery in downtown Boise.Using their beautiful yard space, which has a large sprawling fence, the restaurant has a canvas ready for artists. But if you’re wondering about what exactl...
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At the corner of 11th and Bannock in downtown Boise, a new park is officially open for visitors. The park became instantly recognizable once its large pink tree complete with two-seater swings was erected and the park was named after local government official and human rights advocate Sen. Cherie Buckner-Webb.Honoring the Parks NamesakeA multi-generational Idahoan, Cherie Buckner-Webb has an impressive level of accomplishments in the Gem State. Buckner-Webb was the first Black woman elected into...
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It’s no secret that Treasure Valley land has become more sought after than gold during the rush in the 1800s. The rapidly booming area is facing a housing shortage, a 30%+ increase in mortgage prices, and real estate being sold within hours of being listed. In the crosshairs of the housing dilemma is the roughly 160-acre plot, named Murgoitio Park. Purchased in 1993 by the Boise Airport, the land has been expected to become a sprawling public park to the surrounding residents. The land has...
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The long-awaited 2020 Olympics are finally here and you can catch the opening ceremonies at JUMP in downtown Boise. Held in Tokyo, the de facto capital of Japan, athletes at the top of their game will compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals. The games were postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, but with some careful planning from Japanese officials, can resume this year.In a message to foster worldwide connection, the Olympic’s motto this year is Unity by Emotion. The m...
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On July 13th, Mayor Lauren McLean, City Council members, and employees gathered with the Bowler family to open the park named after their late family members. The park, located in the 25-acre area located off South Surprise Way below the cliffs of the Columbia Village neighborhood.Photo Credit: Bowler Park | City of BoiseThis park is an especially exciting addition to the Boise network of parks because it is a model for building future parks. McClean remarked, “As a city, we have a goal of...
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The iconic downtown Boise theatre has been closed for more than a year, but not for much longer. Elliot Prestwich, the Egyptian’s new Director of Operations, remarked that while COVID forced the theatre to shut its doors, it was a good stopping point to tackle a running list of repairs and renovations they wanted to accomplish. As their team checks off their tasks, like touching up the intricate painted designs in the lobby hallways, or installing a new tap for next door vendor, The Tap Ho...
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If you live in the Boise Bench as I do, you know that the options are limited when it comes to gathering places. That was until the team at Wander Medicine (located on the corner of Federal Way and Kootenai Street.) decided to address the community’s needs.Despite the looming housing crisis hitting the Treasure Valley, Bill Brandenburg, a doctor with Wander Medicine, decided not to sell the land to apartment developers. Instead, he felt compelled to build an engaging, all ages, and year-ro...
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The quirky, weed pickin’, costume rockin’ bicycle fundraising event is back for its 2021 fundraiser. Hosted by the Boise Bicycle Project, the foundation is throwing its annual parade and party on August 28th. The event is also proudly partnered with Lost Grove Brewing, MiiR, and The Morrison Center. Totally Boise has teamed up with BBP to help boost the festival's cause and help in the eradication of those pesky invasive weeds, the goathead.Come check out the Totally Boise ...
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