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Veterans to be honored at events in Treasure Valley
Veterans will be honored throughout the Treasure Valley this week, with multiple city-specific events on Veterans Day — Wednesday, Nov. 11 — and the annual Idaho Veterans Parade on Saturday in Boise. IDAHO VETERANS PARADEThe annual event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in front of the Capitol building in downtown Boise. It is planned and organized by a committee of volunteers “to recognize sacrifices and honor the service of all Armed Forces Veterans of the United States of America,” according to the parade website . This year’s theme is “United in Service: 1776-2026,” recognizing “250 years of American service and sacrifice.” SEN. JIM RISCH AT IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOMEU.S. Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho will deliver the keynote address at Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony that will also commemorate 250 years of service. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Idaho State Veterans Home (320 Collins Road, Boise), where Risch will offer “reflections on military service, patriotism, and the nation’s enduring commitment to those who have served.” “Service, patriotism, and freedom are woven into the very fabric of our nation and the Gem State,” Risch said in a news release. “The residents of the Idaho
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‘We complement each other’: Idaho Army National Guard trained with members of Boise Fire Department for water rescue missions
The Idaho Army National Guard's State Aviation Group trained alongside members of the Boise Fire Department's swift water dive team to better prepare for water rescue missions. "We are able to learn in a few iterations the skill set to ride down the cable and package the patient, which we...
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Visitors Are Touring A Gothic Revival Landmark At The Cathedral Of The Rockies In Boise
An 80-foot center aisle runs through one sanctuary here, and up to 850 people can fit inside. That’s not a landmark in some far-off city. It’s in Idaho, with pointed arches, glowing stained glass, and a big pipe organ. The Gothic look suggests something centuries old. It isn’t....
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Boise Feared a Homeless Shelter. Then It Opened.
Interfaith Sanctuary’s New Shelter Home Offers Medical Care, Family Suites, and a Path Forward After Years of NIMBY Battles In July 2025, a new state law forced Boise to make it illegal to sleep on public sidewalks, in parks, in … Continue reading →
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Liberty Park to feature fencing, a first for Boise
BOISE — A 50-year-old park on the Boise Bench will be getting a much-needed facelift following a Thursday ground breaking. Liberty Park off of Emerald Street is undergoing renovations for improved accessibility, the addition of bathrooms and new playground equipment. The park is the oldest city park to have gone so long without any renovations. It was first opened in 1975. “I have heard loud and clear … how important it was to invest in this park,” Mayor McLean said Thursday. “This park, the playground, is old as I am and the city hadn’t reinvested in it yet.” The renovations will include accessible swings, slides, climbing structures and more aimed towards inclusivity. During construction, the park will remain closed to public use. The $2 million investment comes from multiple sources according to Boise Parks and Recreation Director Sara Arkle, including the Funded by Land and Water Conservation Fund and the city’s general fund. “One of the things we’ve been challenged with, and I know many people have, is just the increased cost of construction,” Arkle said. “So it does take a really creative mind and a good partnership between our city departments to make good work happen.” The final design