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A city in Ada County, Idaho — population 11,259 as of 2020.
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
2026 Theme: Everyone Knows Someone
Community Groups & Organizations
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!
Creatives & Arts
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.
Creatives & Arts
Boise State athletics restores department rubbish into rare collectibles
Forty-year-old football turf, outdated banners and well-worn lockers and stools may sound like junk, but Boise State is turning their trash into treasure. The athletic department’s recent partnership with CollectU creates opportunities for fans to purchase rare items, building a…
Local Sports
Wellness Services connects students with mental health support and resources
As Boise State students balance classes, work and social life, they may experience stress, depression and pressure when adjusting to school. The university offers several mental health resources to help students who need additional support. Justin Herbert, a health promotion…
EducationIn and around Star
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Star by the numbers
- Area
- 9.19 sq mi (23.8 km²), 0.06 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.3
- Households
- 5,251
- Persons per household
- 2.8
- Median household income
- $97,936
- Median house value
- $564,300
- Office
- CITY CLERK TREAS
- Address
- PO BOX 130, STAR, ID 83669