News across Greater Boise City

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
2026 Theme: Everyone Knows Someone

New Art Exhibit Opening!
"Telling Stories" a solo art exhibit by Twila Kadel is having its opening reception August 7th, 2026 from 5PM-7PM at the Kuna Arts and History Center!

New History Exhibit Opening!
"When the Tents Came to Kuna: Chautauqua in the 1920s" is having it opening reception August 7th, 2026 from 5PM-7PM at the Kuna Arts and History Center.

Japan Day evolves into a Boise tradition
The clashing of bamboo swords echoed through Julia Davis Park on Sunday afternoon as performers demonstrated skillful martial arts performances and shared stories through traditional dances. The joyful scene was part of the annual Japan Day celebration featuring traditional…

American Sign Language Club encourages students to find community through sign
Knowing how to sign is never a requirement to be able to walk into an American Sign Language Club meeting at Boise State. In fact, Evelyn Cornwell, vice president of the ASL Club, is thrilled and ready to welcome those without any sign language experience at all. “We encourage…


Chef Roland Cruz impacts Boise State one bite at a time
Meet the chef behind Boise State Dining: Senior Campus Executive Chef Roland Cruz, who has worked at Boise State University for 10 years. Whether you’ve seen Cruz’s face recently at the Boise State football game, at Buster’s Kitchen or Southfork, he creates a welcoming…

Mayor Bruner to Recommend Crystal Craig, P.E., as Next Senior Director of Public Works

New initiative marks ‘a positive step’ between first responders and the disabled community
A new program aims to strengthen communication between first responders and those with disabilities through the use of requestable blue envelopes. The Blue Envelope Program is a voluntary initiative launched in collaboration between the City of Boise and the Boise Police…

Federal SNAP cuts risk Idaho students’ free lunch eligibility
There are very few memories that most students find important from their time in school. One of the most prominent is waiting in the lunch line with a bright yellow school tray. A warm slice of pizza, a carton of milk, and a side of fruits and vegetables, thousands of students…

Men’s tennis captures Dar Walters championship
Boise State men’s tennis claimed its first Dar Walters Fall Classic Blue Draw championship since 2019 this past weekend, with Izan Orgiles and Julius Seifert capturing the Blue Draw title after defeating Montana 2-1. Orgiles and Seifert opened the championship match with a…

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…