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Cemetery tours at Old Idaho Penitentiary
BOISE, Idaho — Looking for an adult-themed outing? The Old Idaho Penitentiary annual cemetery tours are a way to learn a little about Idaho history, walk around the grounds and hear prison lore and quirky facts from the guide. "Unlock the mysteries of the dead as guides explore where...
Exploring the plants of Craters of the Moon
What do you think of when you hear "Craters of the Moon National Monument?" Maybe a hot, rocky landscape. A gray, empty, volcanic area where nothing grows and plants can't survive. Well, it turns out a lot of plants can survive in this desert in Eastern Idaho, and Dr. Lynn...
A boy seeing his Disney dreams come true!
STAR, IDAHO — Dream Factory of Idaho honored its first dreamer Friday at Star Elementary School, by sending him to Walt Disney World. The Dream Factory of Idaho is a non-profit that finds kids with chronic illnesses to make one of their dreams come true. Paxton Mayer is the...
Boise music venue unveils new restaurant just in time for Treefort
A new restaurant opened inside the Shrine Social Club just in time for Treefort. The Counter is operated by City of Good, a local nonprofit that provides thousands of meals to children, seniors, refugees, veterans and others experiencing food insecurity. The restaurant inside the music venue will double as a storage and distribution space for City of Good’s programs.
Meridian Speedway added to National Register of Historic Places
Originally published March 14 on KTVB.COM. Meridian Speedway has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, where it is now nationally recognized as a property worthy of preservation. The recreational property was officially listed in the register on Feb. 28. The privately owned 10.7-acre site was created in 1949 to function as a recreational site boasting an automotive racetrack, as well as community grounds for agricultural exhibitions. That...
Eco-aware beauty boutique opens in downtown Boise
A new boutique in downtown Boise is focusing on offering environmentally friendly products. Modern Apothecary opened in the retail space next to WinCo off of Myrtle Street earlier this month. “I noticed that downtown Boise lacked an eco-aware beauty-based store,” Modern Apothecary owner Miranda Adnan said. “My products are also...
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