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Yes, Boise Weekly is a newspaper, but it's more than just birdcage liner and packing material for moving. We're also Boise's go-to source online for breaking news, the dish on the food and booze scene, movie times, daily events from lectures to bicycle races to burlesque shows, global news, local politics and city guides like the indispensable Restaurant and Bar Guide, Annual Manual and Gift Guide.

Boise State to wear hand-painted "Front Porch of Idaho" helmets designed for today's game against Appalachian State.
09/27/2025

Boise State to wear hand-painted "Front Porch of Idaho" helmets designed for today's game against Appalachian State.

Armando Villarreal’s work with Boise State began shortly after Illinois wore its throwback leather helmets that he designed for a game against Michigan to help honor the 100th anniversary of

Boise Bicycle Project closes mile of Ustick Road Sunday for second annual event featuring food, music and car-free commu...
09/26/2025

Boise Bicycle Project closes mile of Ustick Road Sunday for second annual event featuring food, music and car-free community space.

BOISE — The Boise Bicycle Project's second annual Open Streets event is gearing up to debut in West Boise’s Winstead Park neighborhood.

The busy section of Capitol Blvd. north of Myrtle St. in downtown Boise will be closed until Oct. 3 (story courtesy of K...
09/25/2025

The busy section of Capitol Blvd. north of Myrtle St. in downtown Boise will be closed until Oct. 3 (story courtesy of KTVB)

Originally published Sept. 25 on KTVB.COM.

Marine veteran built Iron Mule coffee empire using actual mules to serve free coffee on Boise trails.
09/25/2025

Marine veteran built Iron Mule coffee empire using actual mules to serve free coffee on Boise trails.

Iron Mule Incorporated may now sell their coffee in stores across 10 states, but its origin story traces back to a mule named Richard, trails in the Boise foothills and

Idaho recorded 88 traffic deaths from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with speeding and seat belt non-use among top fact...
09/24/2025

Idaho recorded 88 traffic deaths from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with speeding and seat belt non-use among top factors.

The Idaho Transportation Department reported 88 people were killed in crashes in the state during the 100 Deadliest Days period that stretches from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

League of Women Voters hosts Boise City Council candidate forums Sept. 25 and Oct. 22 for districts 2 and 6.
09/24/2025

League of Women Voters hosts Boise City Council candidate forums Sept. 25 and Oct. 22 for districts 2 and 6.

BOISE — The League of Women Voters of Idaho is set to host two candidate forums for this year’s Boise City Council races as Election Day approaches.

Boise Film Festival returns Oct. 2-5 with 38 films, masterclasses and awards ceremony at Egyptian Theatre and The Flicks...
09/24/2025

Boise Film Festival returns Oct. 2-5 with 38 films, masterclasses and awards ceremony at Egyptian Theatre and The Flicks.

The Boise Film Festival (BFF) is back for its second edition, running Thursday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 5 in downtown Boise. The event brings four days of films, panels,

Sara Arkle has spent the last decade overseeing the city’s park system. She will be replacing director Doug Holloway, wh...
09/23/2025

Sara Arkle has spent the last decade overseeing the city’s park system. She will be replacing director Doug Holloway, who will retire Oct. 31 after over two decades with the department.

BOISE — Mayor Lauren McLean has appointed Sara Arkle as the new head of the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation, the city announced Monday.

The inaugural event will be held Sunday at Ford Idaho Center featuring meditation, live music, and 70-plus wellness vend...
09/22/2025

The inaugural event will be held Sunday at Ford Idaho Center featuring meditation, live music, and 70-plus wellness vendors.

A festival entirely dedicated to wellness is coming to the Treasure Valley. Be Well Fest will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the

The park upgrades are scheduled to arrive in the spring of 2026.
09/22/2025

The park upgrades are scheduled to arrive in the spring of 2026.

BOISE — West Boise’s Veterans Memorial Park will be getting a number of upgrades, including a disc golf course and nature playground, that are due to arrive in 2026.

Don't look down: Vertical View in Meridian opens 50-foot high, four-level ropes course featuring over 80 obstacles and e...
09/20/2025

Don't look down: Vertical View in Meridian opens 50-foot high, four-level ropes course featuring over 80 obstacles and ending in a free fall.

If you’ve ever wanted to climb, swing or free fall from the height of a four-story building, Vertical View in Meridian has your next weekend plans.

State earns "C" grade for infrastructure from civil engineers, improved from "C-" in 2018 assessment.
09/19/2025

State earns "C" grade for infrastructure from civil engineers, improved from "C-" in 2018 assessment.

BOISE — Engineering professionals gathered at the Idaho State Capitol rotunda last week to reveal a wide-ranging report card assessment of the state of Idaho’s infrastructure. The state’s report was

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