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 BYU-Idaho reports growth in 2009 student count (FOX 12 Idaho) Associated Press - March 10, 2010 10:54 AM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The number of students taking classes at Brigham Young University-Idaho continues to grow. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:03:43 GMT Idaho transportation workers have to take computer class (The Idaho Statesman) BOISE - All 259 employees in the Idaho Transportation Department's Southwest Idaho office - District 3 - are being required to take a class this month that reviews appropriate e-mail and Internet use. Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:23:55 GMT Former Boise police officer charged in abuse case (FOX 12 Idaho) Associated Press - March 9, 2010 3:04 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A former Boise officer who retired last month has been charged with four counts of lewd conduct with a child. Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:18:23 GMT Idaho Senate wants brakes on 'fixies,' all bikes (KIVI Boise) Associated Press - March 9, 2010 1:54 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Senators voted 20-14 to require bikes on Idaho's roads be outfitted with at least one brake. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:49:03 GMT Drug treatment falls victim to Idaho economy (KIVI Boise) Associated Press - March 9, 2010 10:34 AM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho Department of Health and Welfare programs to treat drug- and alcohol-addicted residents will see a nearly 16 percent cut... Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:49:23 GMT Idaho's reduced education budget approved (Rexburg Standard Journal) BOISE (AP) -- Idaho lawmakers aim to give schools $128 million less in 2011 while allowing more freedom in how districts spend what they do get, an effort to make the worst budget year for public education as palatable as possible. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:41:25 GMT Idaho universities to lose $32 million next year (KREM.com Spokane) BOISE, Idaho (AP) — State lawmakers plan to give Idaho's four-year public universities about $32.1 million less in total funding during the next fiscal year. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Tuesday agreed on a budget that proposes spending roughly $377.7 million on the University of Idaho, Idaho State University, Boise State University and Lewis-Clark State College. The budget ... Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:15:46 GMT

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