Welcome to AboutBoise.org

AboutBoise.org is a unique website about Boise Idaho and the surrounding area that combines traditional and non-traditional  means of providing information and resources about the area and what it offers.

Here you will find links to important local government websites, Boise news that goes beyond the norm, Boise attractions such as; Ballet Idaho, the local Zoo, Museums, and much more.

Boise is blessed with countless outdoor activities for all ages.  Nestled against the foothills with the Boise River flowing through the center of town you don't have to travel far to connect with nature.  You can also take a look at the current weather (temp, forecast, air quality, and road conditions) and traffic situation via one of many Boise traffic cameras.

Boise News Provided By Yahoo! News Idaho beats Boise State 79-55 (KIFI Idaho Falls) Associated Press - February 6, 2010 11:44 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Luciano de Souza tied a career high with 16 points and Kashif Watson added 12 as Idaho cruised to a 79-55 victory over... Publ.Date : Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:54:04 GMT Bill removes 'idiot,' 'lunatic,' 'retarded' from Idaho laws - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 PST (The Spokesman-Review) After Idaho hosted the Special Olympics World Winter Games last year, Sen. Les Bock, D-Boise, said he was startled when reading through an Idaho statute to see outmoded terminology like “mentally retarded,” “mentally deficient” and even “lunatic” and “idiot.” Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:50:52 GMT Tapeworm in Idaho years before wolves arrived (KIVI Boise) Associated Press - February 8, 2010 7:04 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho's wildlife agency wants to set the record straight: Tapeworms were in Idaho long before wolves were transplanted, and... Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:19:55 GMT Idaho beats Boise State (SportingNews) BOISE, Idaho -- Luciano de Souza tied a career high with 16 points and Kashif Watson added 12 as Idaho cruised to a 79-55 victory over in-state rival Boise State on Saturday night. Publ.Date : Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:49:04 GMT Boise State humiliated at home by rival Idaho (The Idaho Statesman) What exactly was the Boise State men's basketball team doing Saturday night in Taco Bell Arena? Publ.Date : Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:15:00 GMT Lawmaker: Nix 'retarded,' 'lunatic' from Idaho law (KBCI Boise) Boise Democrat Senator Les Bock says changing language in the state code will help educate the public — and send a message Idaho doesn't tolerate insulting language. Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:41:48 GMT Boise lawmaker: Nix 'retarded,' 'lunatic' from Idaho law (KTVB Boise) BOISE -- An Idaho legislator wants to get rid of words like "lunatic" and "retarded" from state laws, saying they're outdated and disrespectful. Boise Democrat Senator Les Bock says changing language in the state code will help educate the public -- and send a message Idaho doesn't tolerate insulting language. He says person with mental issues should be referred to as "intellectually disabled ... Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:27:52 GMT

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