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Boise’s Betty White
MARCIA WARNE PROVES THAT TALENT AGES WELL, TOO!
BY PAMELA KLEIBRINK THOMPSON
PHOTOGRAPHY KIMBERLEE MILLER
You may look at Marcia Warne’s sweet face and think, “Why does she look so familiar?”. It could be she has the spirit of everybody’s favorite grandma or...
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That Just Doesn’t Happen
Singer/Songwriter Jackson Leach’s Surprise Treefort Gift
BY DANIEL LONDONO
PHOTOGRAPHY TIA CRABTREE Music, it has been said, has the power to change the world; add to it a harmony called kindness and you take it to another level.
Picture this: a 20-year-old guy, playing his...
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Making Dreams Homes A Reality
Change Home Mortgage offers common sense lending solutions
BY LIZA LONG
PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY FRITSCHE Ken Hollibaugh has been in the mortgage business for more than twenty years, and he knows how life-changing home ownership can be. But for many otherwise well-qualified borrowers, there can...
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You Don’t Know How To Walk
Boise athlete takes life and health in a stride
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAMIE HUDSON
You don’t know how to walk. Does that seem like an outrageous statement? Walking with a strut has often been viewed in a negative light, seen as cocky...
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Prayers for Peace
HOW THE WAR IN UKRAINE IS AFFECTING OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
BY LIZA LONG
"Friends, Americans, in your great history, you have pages that would allow you to understand Ukrainians, understand us now, when we need you right now. Remember Pearl Harbor, terriblemorning...
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Smile!
With mask mandates lifting, smiles make a comeback
STORY CATRINE MCGREGOR
PHOTOGRAPHY KIMBERLEE MILLER
At the beginning of 2020, a strange phenomenon occurred. Masks came on and smiles went away, creating bizarre societal shifts.
Sometimes, smiles went away because of the sadness brought on by...
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Back From Nashville
The Sam Henry Band Returns to Boise With New Music in Tow
BY JENNIFER BRACKETT PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY FRITSCHE
We can only imagine the immense amount of work and perseverance artists must face to achieve their dreams. The Sam Henry Band is a Boise-based...
Dwell It
Pets Are Welcome!
Discover Pet-Friendly Businesses in the Treasure Valley
It’s that time of year again - the season where every songbird sings, all the geese stroll in swagger, and each bee buzzes with Springtime excitement. But let’s not leave all the fun for our...
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The Good, The Bad, And The Movie
STORY BY JENNIFER BRACKETT
If you want something more to do than talking about “the bitch slap heard around the world,” here is a fun and different recommendation from a fellow movie lover! Call a handful of your most open-minded friends for...
Wine
Par Terre Winery
BY CHELSEA CHAMBERS PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY FRITSCHE
The Winemakers’ Dance
Par Terre is a true labor of love, and you can taste it in our wines.
We consider that a success!
Recently retired dancers, Mallory and Travis Walker, have been exploring a new kind of art...
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Acting In The Treasure Valley
BY Catrine McGregor Photography Nyk Fry
People are always telling me that my ten-year-old daughter has a great personality and a great smile and should be an actress. Can you give me your thoughts?
Jerri K, Boise
I’m sure your daughter has a great...
Posh Park Provisions
Deluxe Cabins Available for Stays in Ponderosa State Park
by Jennifer Okerlund, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
McCall, Idaho. Lakeside. Convenient access to town. Stunning sunsets. Unlimited...
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Dutch Bros.
The Business of Relationships
By Kayli Corbin
Photography by Kimberlee Miller
As consumers, and more importantly as humans, we chose to invest time and money at the places that...
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Bright Spots of Boise – Chris & Kate
We’ve been heartened by the outpouring of support we’re seeing among strangers. We’ve seen people run to the grocery store for strangers. On NextDoor, we saw someone venmo some money to a stranger who realized, while in the checkout line, they didn’t quite have enough money. Our belief that deep down the vast majority of us are good people, who want to do right by others, is being reinforced.
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Fins of a Different Feather
Broadway’s new Naked Fins delivers a fresh take on fast food
By Urie L. Layser
Photography by Kimberlee Miller
The moment you open the doors to the new Naked...
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Collisions and Creation: Boise Women Fuelling Tech and Filling Needs
By Norris Krueger
Photography by Emma Thompson
Boise provides sanctuary and growth to such a diverse population of entrepreneurs and doers. We’ve been privileged to see women-led ventures...
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Through the Lens of Pet Adoption
Local Photographer Captures the Personalities of Animals Seeking their ‘Furever’ Home
Story by Erika Heeren
Photos by Len Eckman
Lenn Eckman is a local photographer who is...
A Healthy Boost for Boise
True. Health with Dr. Karlfeldt highlights healing alternatives
By Sydney Moore, Photography by Mark Dyrud
While outsiders sometimes think that Idaho is behind the times, in...
The Art Behind The Story
The BAM Tall Tales Exhibit Sparks a Creative Conversation
by Liza Long, photos by BAM
We’ve all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words....
Joule Case
Passionate About Power—For All
By Chelsea Chambers
Our busy world is full of noise. The honking and rushing of traffic, the non-stop whir of plugged in...
New “Garden City Riviera”
The 34th Street Market
By Janelle Stear
Photos Kimberlee Miller
Garden City's new hot spot, the 34th Street Market, is definitely a place to add to your...
Pursuit of Passion
Max Pham Nguyen
By Veronica Lemaster
Photos Kimberlee Miller
You may have heard of this Boise native that toured with Ariana Grande and danced in the 2018...
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Garden City: Technology Toyland
By Liza Long
In the industrial stretch of Garden City, tucked away on West 33rd Street, is one of the Treasure Valley’s most unusual treasures. Part museum, part fabrication lab and part surplus store, the Reuseum...
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The Gateway Disc
By Carter D. Davis
Do not confuse disc golf with “Frolf”, as I accidentally did within earshot of a Boise disc golfer. Frolf is for 15 year-old anarchist wannabes who loathe the idea of rules, structure...
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By Jamie Dillon
Poverty. Hunger. Homelessness. Mental illness. Depression. Teen pregnancy.
Sexual abuse. A mom addicted to meth. A dad in prison.
When Frank Church high school teacher Jess Hawley looks at the kids who comprise his class,...
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BoDo: Something Fishy
By Jamie Dillon
Being hooked on fresh seafood in a land-locked state can be as challenging as landing a man-sized marlin with your bare hands. Fishmongers slinging the day’s catch on wharfs are a good 400...
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Boise’s Betty White
MARCIA WARNE PROVES THAT TALENT AGES WELL, TOO!
BY PAMELA KLEIBRINK THOMPSON
PHOTOGRAPHY KIMBERLEE MILLER
You may look at Marcia Warne’s sweet face and think, “Why...
That Just Doesn’t Happen
Singer/Songwriter Jackson Leach’s Surprise Treefort Gift
BY DANIEL LONDONO
PHOTOGRAPHY TIA CRABTREE Music, it has been said, has the power to change the world; add to it...
Making Dreams Homes A Reality
Change Home Mortgage offers common sense lending solutions
BY LIZA LONG
PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY FRITSCHE Ken Hollibaugh has been in the mortgage business for more than twenty years,...
You Don’t Know How To Walk
Boise athlete takes life and health in a stride
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAMIE HUDSON
You don’t know how to walk. Does that seem like an...
Prayers for Peace
HOW THE WAR IN UKRAINE IS AFFECTING OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
BY LIZA LONG
"Friends, Americans, in your great history, you have pages that would allow...