STORIES from BOISE
If you actually remember the 1950s and 1960s, it may seem surprising that buildings from that era are now considered “historic.” But in the world of historic preservation, anything more than 50 years old qualifies. That’s exactly why Boise’s Highlands neighborhood has drawn so much attention. Built in the 1950s as a new, modern subdivision, […]
James Castle. Does the name ring a bell? Maybe you’ve driven down Castle Street. Perhaps you are familiar with the James Castle House. You likely read about it in the paper a couple years ago, as it was being preserved. But, it’s also very possible that no bells are ringing and you have no idea […]
Yesterday marked 5 years of From Boise. On March 30, 2021, I sent the first newsletter to 250 people. Today this newsletter is going to 24,478 people! That’s crazy! Thank you so so much for reading and being part of this community. From Boise has become more than I could have ever dreamed of. This […]
By Sonya Feibert Kuhn Picture this meet-cute: our main characters have just moved to Boise, each ready to start the next chapter of their lives. They meet at a local brewery during an artist market and connect over a shared love of reading and the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Soon they start a banned […]
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 […]
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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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