News across Ada County
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…
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…
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,…
Engineering Building flood displaces students and classes
Sofia Davis and Jack McElwee The Charles P. Ruch Engineering Building suffered a flood over Labor Day weekend, displacing dozens of students. Classes and research labs are being temporarily relocated to other buildings on campus while the university addresses the damage. The…
Trixie Mattel and Chrissy Chlapecka headline Boise’s Pride celebrations
This past weekend, Boise Pride ran through Ann Morrison park in downtown Boise. On Friday, Sept. 18th, the mainstage was graced by many local queer icons including: Tucker Wright, Miz Wafter, Lucy Fore, Frida Nightz, Josh Emara, Kara Mel, Black Velvet and Corvette Collective,…
Boise Trolley Tours brings big laughs to an unconventional stage
See what's on the Air The wind blows through a trolley full of chuckling passengers departing the Red Lion Hotel bound for downtown Boise. At the front of the trolley stands Greg Sisco, a local stand up comedian, with one hand on a microphone and the other wrapped around the…
Personal vehicle ban in dorms raises infrastructure concerns
Newly placed signs plastered on bike racks and entryway doors give students in residence halls a clear message: Personal vehicles are not allowed inside Boise State buildings. This rule includes scooters, bikes, skateboards and the electronic versions of the respective vehicles.…
Boise Pride 2026 proves Queer Idahoans are ‘Louder than Fear’
Adorned in bright rainbow colors and pumping techno-beats, Ann Morrison Park hosts a festival embracing pride as a virtue for marginalized LGBTQ+ Boiseans. The festival’s theme, “Louder than Fear,” sends an apparent message to the community-at-large: Queer Idahoans refuse to turn…