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 man heads to court after terrorism arrest BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Uzbekistan national living in Idaho has been arrested on federal charges that he gave support, cash and other resources to help a recognized terrorist group in his home country plan a terrorist attack. Publ.Date : Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:46 -0700 Cheaper state parks passports selling in Idaho - Fri, 24 May 2013 PST BOISE – Idaho has sold more than $500,000 of new, lower-priced state parks passports in the first six months of the program, giving parks officials hope that the program will take off big and help fund the park system. “The process is a little more complicated, but I think Idahoans have been so receptive,” said Jennifer Okerlund, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation spokeswoman. “I think ... Publ.Date : Fri, 24 May 2013 00:26:55 -0700 Idaho state park pass program is a success BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Officials in charge of Idaho's network of state parks say sales of the agency's new passports have topped $500,000 in the program's first six months. Publ.Date : Fri, 24 May 2013 09:07:30 -0700 Idaho man facing terror charges will remain jailed BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Uzbek national facing terrorism-related charges in Idaho will remain jailed pending his trial after waiving his right to a detention hearing. Publ.Date : Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:21 -0700 Idaho man charged in Uzbekistan terrorism plot BOISE, Idaho (AP) — He was a Russian-speaking truck driver who came to Idaho nearly four years ago to join hundreds of other Uzbekistan refugees for whom the state has become a sanctuary from violence in their home country. Publ.Date : Fri, 17 May 2013 15:14:11 -0700 Census: Idaho Growth Again Concentrated In Cities BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Fresh population data show Idaho's growth in 2012 once again was concentrated in the cities, especially in the southwest corner communities of Star, Meridian and Eagle. Publ.Date : Thu, 23 May 2013 14:46:32 -0700 Idaho cities continue to grow BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Fresh population data show Idaho's growth in 2012 once again was concentrated in the cities, especially in the southwest corner communities of Star, Meridian and Eagle. Publ.Date : Thu, 23 May 2013 11:37:33 -0700

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