Treasures hidden in plain sight
By Patti Murphy
As you wander through downtown Boise, each turn of a corner, glance into a side alleyway or gaze up the [...]
Story of a modern blacksmith
By Cheryl Haas
The pretty, petite woman pulling the molten steel rod from the glowing forge and shaping it, blow by blow with [...]
The Record Exchange remains a cornerstone of Boise's music culture
By Amy Busek
The Record Exchange is more than a music store; it’s a Boise institution. More than 30 years ago, owner Michael [...]
When life and work come together
By Ellie Rodgers
Artist Karen Eastman sees exciting potential in her new downtown Boise condo. She bought one of three live/work units at [...]
Boise's EcoVillage
By Jill Kuraitis
Until recently, Boise was often described as the Northwest’s “best kept secret”—a little-known but surprisingly hip town with beautiful natural [...]
A roundup of some favorite downtown brunch spots
By Cheryl Haas
How fortunate are we to live in Boise? Let me count the ways! And one of them is that we [...]
Boise's startup base camp gets on point
By Matt Furber
Trailhead, Boise’s downtown co-working space is a startup hub stretching its legs. With eight-week courses that accommodate working people and [...]
Epi’s Basque Restaurant—rooted in courage, conviction and faith
By Gwen Ashley Walters
In 1929, a young mother departed the Spanish Basque country bound for America with her toddler daughter in tow. Epi [...]
Downtown Boise bars sling classic cocktails with modern twists
By Gwen Ashley Walters
AMC’s 1960s-era drama series “Mad Men” (2007-2014) catapulted a return to classic cocktails, effectively ending the era of vodka-dominated drinks [...]
Music director to make beautiful music with the Philharmonic
By Cheryl Haas
Classical music lovers in Boise have a rare opportunity to observe some of the most talented conductors in the orchestral [...]