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 Boise man going to jail for fatal boat crash on Payette Lake CASCADE, Idaho -- A Boise man will spend 17 days in jail for piloting a boat that struck rocks in Payette Lake last August leading to the deaths of two of his passengers. Ronald Stevens, 55, was at the helm of a ski boat carrying eight adults and four children when it hit rocks, capsized and sank. Stevens was originally charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of his ... Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:36:46 -0700 Idaho builder pleads guilty in illegal alien case (AP:BOISE, Idaho) A Jerome employer has pleaded guilty to hiring illegal aliens and assigning them to home construction projects in southern Idaho. Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:44:47 -0700 Go behind the scenes as Idaho soldiers train for Iraq BOISE -- In a few short weeks, many Idaho soldiers will be deployed to Iraq. Members of the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team are now preparing at a tactical training base located south of Boise. NewsChannel 7 got a behind the scenes look at the training. Fifteen-hundred soldiers from Idaho and 600 from Oregon have been living at that tactical training base since August 21. The training prepares ... Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:21:26 -0700 Idaho providers continue to struggle with Medicaid reimbursement BOISE -- It was two months ago that the state of Idaho began using Molina, a new Medicaid reimbursement system for providers.  Since it began, KTVB has talked to a number of providers who've had difficulty getting payments on time.             The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says the system is getting better, but those we spoke to say they're still waiting for reimbursement checks ... Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:51:49 -0700 Idaho Potato Commission to sponsor Broncos and Vandals Special to the Argus Observer EAGLE, ID — The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced today that it is an official sponsor of the Boise State University (BSU) and University of Idaho (UI) football teams. Beginning this season and for the next five seasons, Idaho’s famous potatoes will be the “official team tater” and have a significant presence in both Bronco Stadium and Kibbie Dome. In addition ... Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:55:09 -0700 Boise Marine dies in Afghanistan BOISE - A Southwest Idaho Marine has died in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense reported late Wednesday. Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:27:42 -0700 Idaho Fallen Warrior Memorial to be unveiled in Boise BOISE — The Idaho Global War on Terrorism Memorial Association will be unveiling the Idaho Fallen Warrior Memorial in front of the old Ada County Courthouse in downtown Boise on September 11, 2010 This monument will remember the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and DoD civilians that have lost their lives in the war on terrorism since September 11, 2001. The official public dedication ceremony ... Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:13:47 -0700

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