News across Greater Boise City
IDAHO SPOTLIGHT: ‘Realms is for Everyone’
Idaho Spotlight is The Arbiter’s mini-series highlighting people in Idaho doing novel, noteworthy and newsworthy work. Each story is independently reported and produced by students enrolled in PHOTO 480, an interdisciplinary course in the Department of Media. Tanner Nielsen is…
Idaho abortion case puts doctors’ medical judgment under legal scrutiny
An Idaho doctor may believe continuing a pregnancy could seriously harm a patient. Under Idaho law, however, the legal question is whether an abortion is necessary to prevent the patient’s death. Where that line falls was at the center of a federal appeals court hearing last…
Boise State secures first Pac-12 win over Gonzaga in a slugfest
Women’s volleyball picked up their first Pac-12 win in front of 2,290 fans, the largest crowd for a volleyball match in the state of Idaho. Between a season-opening move from Bronco Gymnasium to ExtraMile Arena and nine new members to the 13-player roster, the Broncos have built…
Boise State requires AI policies in every course syllabus
Checking your syllabus looks a little different this semester. Boise State now requires all instructors to include AI rules and guidelines in their syllabi. The Office of the Provost announced the requirement on Aug. 18, asking professors to incorporate explicit rules about AI in…
Boise State tramples Western Michigan in the battle of the Broncos
Boise State proved to be the real Broncos after a dominant 32-7 near-shutout victory against Western Michigan. The blue and orange closed out their non-conference season in Kalamazoo, putting Boise State as the front runners of the Group of Six following the consistently…
You thought she was done? Taylor Swift officially enters her Encore Era
Taylor Swift brings four brand new songs to her fans on the album “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.” Following the release Swift added encore as an edition to her latest album “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Sept. 24. Swift’s album sparked conversation among netizens surrounding…
The blue-turf turns green as recycling initiative sweeps the stadium
Two cans stand in front of you: a blue bin and a green bin. The green bin is for recycling, a common misconception for students according to Jennifer Ellis, the environmental compliance and sustainability manager for the Office of Sustainability. To dissipate any misconceptions…
Dry campus policies meet the reality of student drinking
Alcohol use in Boise State residence halls may violate university policy, but students and housing staff say knowing the rules does not always stop students from drinking, leaving resident assistants and student conduct officials to balance enforcement with safety and education.…
DMV soft launches registration kiosks in grocery stores
New self-service kiosks are bringing Idaho DMV services to grocery stores across the state. Currently, six kiosks are available across Idaho, including three in Boise, two in Meridian and one in Coeur d’Alene. The project has been in the works for two years at the DMV and has…
Mayor Bruner Invites Community to State of the City Address October 22, 2026
Boise State criminal justice program marks 60 years of an evolving field
When Boise State first introduced criminal justice education in 1966, the university had only been a four-year institution for one year. Sixty years later, the program has grown to more than 600 undergraduate and graduate students, with coursework spanning policing, courts,…
Boise PhotoGrid documents the city’s rapid growth one grid at a time
Over the past decade, Boise’s population has exponentially increased. With new construction sites popping up on every corner, long-time residents watch the city evolve right before their eyes. John Francis, founder of Boise PhotoGrid and professor emeritus of art, design and…