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This story was originally written by Sharon Fisher. Enjoy! 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. […]
This story was originally written by Sharon Fisher. Enjoy! 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. […]

Boise’s 2026 event calendar is already shaping up to be a really good one. And because I’m your friend who knows when all the things are happening, I pulled together a list of the can’t-miss festivals, traditions, community events, and sports stuff worth planning ahead for. Here’s 40 Boise events to check out in 2026: […]

If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should be posting on social media more often but I have 500 other things to do… and I also hate it,” you’re gonna like this story. Ampersand Studios has rolled out a new offering: the Ready to Post Content Subscription. It’s done-for-you social media content designed for businesses […]

If you’ve ever popped into Art Source Gallery, you’ve probably realized right away that it isn’t the kind of gallery where you have to whisper, keep your hands behind your back, or pretend you “know art.”Instead, it’s a working, artist-run gallery that’s been quietly shaping Boise’s art community for more than 30 years. Built by artists […]

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 […]
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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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