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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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July 24th, also referred to as National Drive-Thru Day! You can’t expect us not to celebrate the convenience of staying in the comfort of our car, right? Which is why we’ve got this list of the local Boise-owned drive-thrus around town.
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Boise’s air quality is currently marked “unhealthy” and it appears that we’ll see similar weeks as the heat progresses and we enter wildfire season. Saftey Tips During Fire Season From The Fire DepartmentsWhile many of us may be itching to stay active, being outside during unhealthy air quality conditions can be hazardous. Good thing we know of all the best indoor activities that will help you escape the smoky skies and enjoy cool indoor air conditioning.Here are six...
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No matter which mountain town you stumble upon in central Idaho, you know that there is music somewhere nearby. The micro mountain towns of Idaho are some of the best boot-stomping destinations for new and upcoming musicians of all genres. Inspired by the friendly culture created by small communities along the banks of the Payette, the band Boot Juice was formed.Growing up together, Connor Herd and Evan Daly helped each other build their musical skills. Evan had a love for metal and rock, compar...
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We love the City of Trees, and what better way to show our appreciation than by reducing our waste and practicing a more sustainable lifestyle! By the year 2035, Boise hopes to be powered completely by clean energy, and several businesses are already doing their part.
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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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.tb-blog .list p{ padding: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; }The dietary lifestyle of vegetarians and vegans is not new to the human race. First mention of a no-meat diet has been found in the works of philosopher Pythagoras in 500 BCE, and much of what we know presently is from observers of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Their ideals place the well-being of animals highly and promote humans to not harm them. What has been deemed “veganism” in our modern lexicon has been a practic...
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Totally Boise is giving you the scoop on the newest nonprofit dedicated to the sustainable development of the Treasure Valley's urban forest - Treasure Valley Canopy Network. One of Boise’s most well-known and cherished features are the trees that provide beauty, shade, wildlife habitat, clean air, and many other environmental assets.The Treasure Valley Canopy Network fulfills its mission by partnering with the City of Boise and Council President Elaine Clegg to support the City of Tre...
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When you think of internet services, you probably consider the same questions that we do at Totally Boise –– Is the service fast and reliable? Is the rate competitive? How's the customer service? So we took some time to look into CTC Telecom, a locally owned Internet service provider packed with big city technology, and a small town hospitality service, goes up against the lackluster corporate Internet providers.Being fully emerged in a technology-based world, reliable internet a...
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We all love soaking up the sun, but did you know that skin cancer is the number one diagnosed cancer in the United States? Treasure Valley Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center want you to be proactive in protecting you and your family’s skin.Sunscreen Tips to Protect Yourself from the Summer SunNobody likes a sunburn! Keep in mind that every time you and your family are sunburnt, it means you were exposed to harmful UV rays. Not only can it cause premature aging, but it can contribute to a h...
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Health care is a topic of much discussion, and definitely so in Idaho. Looking to make Boise the healthiest and happiest it could possibly be, Wander Medicine was created. Their passionate and inquisitive team knew that good healthcare needed to become more affordable, accessible, and personalized for the residents of the Treasure Valley. To stay 100% transparent, their prices are always visible and fair. The staff welcomes you into their clinic as if you were family, and seeks to provide you th...
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At Totally Boise, we’re passionate about locally sourced products in the Treasure Valley. From the Boise makers to the support system of Idaho produced goods, many of our homegrown businesses have made it a priority to remain loyal to local.As we’re always actively searching for Treasure Valley makers and shakers, we’ve found two hubs in the Treasure Valley on a mission to support our community of creators, designers, innovators, and disruptors. Coffee and Supply Co., located i...
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What is Van Lith Ranch?Van Lith Ranch is a third-generation family-owned cattle ranch in the Treasure Valley’s backyard. Since 1964, Van Lith Ranch has been responsibly raising beef cattle on the banks of the Payette River. Recently, two brothers, Joseph and Andy Van Lith, saw the impact of rising beef-packing prices and knew there was an opportunity to adapt their family’s ranch pasture-to-table products. Van Lith Ranch provides a more convenient and transparent way of getting your ...
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Live music is back, and we’re ready to shout it from the rooftops! There’s nothing better than cooling down after a warm sunny day in the evening to find a band playing live music around the Treasure Valley. We want to make sure you’re all taking in the opportunity to listen to the sweet sounds of our local musicians, which is why we’re here to share nine venues offering live music performances weekly. 1. Boise SpectrumBack with their annual Thursday Thunder Concert ...
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