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Skate into Winter on Caldwell’s Ice Ribbon
The uncovering of Indian Creek has led to a vibrant community plaza
By Cheryl Haas
If you haven’t ventured west to Caldwell for a while, you are in for a pleasant surprise. The downtown area [...]
Never the Last Ride
Hanging on to a life with horses
By Jill Kuraitis
At sunrise, there are horses in the heart of Boise who stomp and snort for their hay ration, and people [...]
Boise’s Livability Ambassador Program
A one-of-a-kind program gives residents a peek behind the scenes
By Meghan Levi
It’s no secret the City of Boise aims to be the “most livable city in the country.” It’s a vision [...]
Of Empathy, Prejudice, and the Ritual of Exam
A conversation with physician and author Abraham Verghese
By Adam Tanous
The first thing one senses in meeting Abraham Verghese—physician, educator, and best-selling author of both nonfiction and fiction works—is a [...]
Addressing Childhood Trauma
Idaho Youth Ranch has been helping young Idahoans for 65 years
By Patti Murphy
About 35 miles west of downtown Boise, at the sprawling 258-acre Hands of Promise Ranch operated by the Idaho Youth [...]
Neighborhoods: The Highlands
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Boiseans know that Bogus Basin Road is the gateway that takes skiers and boarders, cyclists, and summer recreation enthusiasts all [...]
Staking Old Spots With New Claims
Revitalizing the Lusk District
By Emilee Struss
Wrapping down South 9th Street, parallel to Capitol Boulevard, and looping along the side of Ann Morrison Park is an [...]
Growing Gracefully
Meridian strives to maintain livability despite rapid development
By Amy Busek
Meridian was the 10th-fastest growing city in the nation in 2017, and the fastest in the state of Idaho. For [...]
Neighborhoods: Historic Caldwell
Historic Caldwell Renewed
By Sharon Fisher
Founded in 1890, the city of Caldwell originally served as the shopping district for much of the western side of [...]
Putting the Kids in Charge
One Stone tasks students with designing their own education
By Jill Kuraitis
When you hear the phrase “alternative school” do you think of kids with learning or physical disabilities, “behavioral issues,” or, [...]
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