STORIES from BOISE
If you’ve ever hiked through the mountains and spotted a little cluster of mushrooms pushing up through the soil, you’ve already brushed up against a world that’s far bigger, older, and stranger than most of us realize. And here in Idaho, that world has its own long-standing community: the Southern Idaho Mushroom Club. Founded in 1976 […]
We show up on Saturday mornings without thinking twice. We grab our berries, snag a few tomatoes, wait in line for Acme’s croissants or Peaceful Belly’s roasted peppers (iykyk), pick out flowers, wander around with a coffee, take our out-of-town friends. The Boise Farmers Market fits easily into our weekend rhythm. But beneath that easy ritual is […]

You’ve probably heard that Boise is getting a pro soccer team. Now, the club has a name, a look, and a bold new identity. Last Friday, Athletic Club Boise unveiled its name, crest, and branding to a fan base that is already showing up in force – thousands of locals attended the brand launch event. It’s the […]
The Race to Robie Creek returns to Boise in April, and President’s Day is your chance to get in on the fun. Billed as “the toughest race in the Northwest,” it’s a super challenging yet cherished Boise event is back again. Every third Saturday in April, more than 2,000 people come together to run, jog, and walk […]


By Dave Yasuda Tiner’s Alley was packed with people. Delicious bites were passed around and craft cocktails were mixed and handed out in quick order. Not an unusual scene for this popular bar, but it was 4:30 p.m. on a Sunday. The reason for the gathering was Celebrate Boise’s Best – A James Beard Collective, […]

Treefort Music Fest is in 2 weeks! Holy moly it’s that time of year. The annual music and arts festival is Wednesday, March 25 through Sunday, March 29. Today’s story is a guide to Treefort 2026 with lots of lil tidbits for the newbies, the unsure people, and even the hardcore Treeforters. Let’s start at […]

Have you ever watched a kid do something like a cartwheel or a cannonball or even just jump off the couch, and they demand an audience? “Look, Mom. Mom. Mom, look. Mom, are you watching?” That seemingly small plea is the seed of LED’s newest production, Look, Mom! – a peculiar, playful work that asks […]

March is almost here and spring is springin’. There’s car shows, art exhibits, fun runs, the annual Treefort Music Fest, and much more. As always, I’ll keep ya updated on weekly events every Thursday, but here’s some things to plan ahead for: March 2-5: HomeBoi HomeBoi is a celebration for those who love Boise and […]

Everyone is creative, and the arts serve everyone. This is the guiding belief behind Catalyst Arts Collaborative. Affectionately called “The Cat,” Catalyst Arts Collaborative is an art studio and community space on the Central Bench at 6427 W Ustick Rd in Boise. It’s not exactly a school, but on any given day there’s 4-10 art […]
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After years of freelance writing for other people, I wanted to write stories in my own voice and about things I actually cared about. I started From Boise to explore things happening around town, connect with people doing cool and creative work, and capture all the little things that make Boise such a cool place to live.
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