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 colleges shed 70 programs in sour economy BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The state Board of Education says Idaho's universities and colleges have shed more than 70 degree programs since the economic downturn began. Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:18:09 -0800 Idaho Comes Back in 3rd to Beat Utah Boise, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads scored two third period goals to defeat the Utah Grizzlies 3-2 Friday night in Boise. Utah led 1-0 and 2-1 going to the third period but wasn't able to hold on for the win. Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:08:11 -0800 Idaho schools vie to receive laptops first in 2013 BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The state Department of Education says most schools districts want to be first in line when Idaho starts phasing in laptops for students in 9th through 12th grades. Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:48:19 -0800 COL BKB: UNLV 77, Boise St. 72 (OT) BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Mike Moser made 5-of-6 free throws over the final 48 seconds of overtime Wednesday, bringing No. 15 UNLV a 77-72 win over Boise State. Publ.Date : Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:33:48 -0800 Boise State hires Lake to coach secondary BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Boise State coach Chris Petersen has turned to the NFL to fill a vacancy on his coaching staff. Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:05:26 -0800 Idaho redistricting panel agrees 6-0 on new map BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A reconvened Idaho redistricting commission agreed Friday to new legislative maps that its members hope will end a tumultuous two weeks of dispute that fractured members of the Rep Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:41:42 -0800 Idaho GOP chairman Semanko won't run again BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Republican Party Chairman Norm Semanko won't run for another four-year term, marking the end of his tenure that included the closing of the GOP primary and this week's redist Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:13:27 -0800

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