STORIES from BOISE
Boise runs on coffee! Between the roasters firing up beans in garages & little old houses, the baristas weighing every single shot, & the neighborhood spots where they know your order by heart, there’s a great cup waiting in just about every corner of the valley. We rounded up our favorite local coffee shops & […]
The Idaho Botanical Garden just completed the first part of its biggest expansion ever, growing from 15 to 25 acres. This past weekend marked the first time the new space opened to the public. It’s the largest physical transformation in the garden’s history, creating new opportunities for education, conservation, wellness, and community gatherings for the […]
I hope you’ve had a restful August because September is here and it’s the busiest month in Boise! The smoke is gone, the sun is out, and the calendar is packed. Here’s a bunch of things to do in Boise in September 2026: Sept 1-6: Boise Hawks vs. Idaho Falls Chukars Boise Hawks end the […]
Anyone else thrown off that this weekend isn’t a long weekend? The fair is in full swing, balloons kick off on Wednesday and if you’re craving some za, I’ve got some recs for ya. PLUS newsletter subscribers are getting the first look at the From Boise event calendar very soon 👀 From Boise Things Next […]
In the fall of 2001, Javier Andrade sat alone at a table inside an empty restaurant on Broadway Avenue, counting what was left of his money. He’d spent months getting the place ready. Then September 11 happened, and suddenly everyone around him, from friends to bankers, had the same advice: walk away. A recession was […]
Hello holiday season! In November, the holiday shopping starts with markets and bazaars, parades, holiday lights, and ice skating begins, and so much more. Here’s a bunch of fun events and things to do in Boise and the Treasure Valley in November 2026: November 6 – 7: Holiday Makers Market Holiday Makers Market is happening […]
By Julie Sarasqueta We first ran this story in October 2024. Since then, one of these mysteries has a new chapter. On the afternoon of Halloween 1932, a 36-year-old immigrant Chinese herb doctor named Wing Lee rose up in the air for another flying lesson. He already had 50 hours under his belt, which meant […]
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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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