About the Area
Boise (pronounced boy-see), the capital and largest city in the State of Idaho, is the hub of commerce, banking and government for the state.
Located along the Boise River and nestled against foothills of the Rocky Mountains, our city offers many outdoor activities to local residents, from skiing at Bogus Basin Ski Resort to biking on the Boise River Greenbelt to boating at nearby reservoirs. The Boise area has it all - desert, rivers, mountains and lakes for hiking, camping, kayaking, river rafting, hunting and fishing.
Many large regional, national and international companies are headquartered here, including Simplot Corporation, Boise Cascade, Albertsons, Micron Technology and Hewlett-Packard.
Boise is home to Boise State University, the state's largest university with an enrollment of over 15,000 students, as well as 34 grade schools, 9 junior high schools, and 5 high schools.
Local News
Former Boise officer Stephen Young may have molested 13 children
Though Boise officer worked in schools, officials say Stephen Young knew his victims from outside his job
Boise cancer survivor becomes environmental crusader
A journey from cancer victim to environmental crusader came naturally
Nampa Classical rallies parents to save school
Two business days after the Idaho Public Charter School Commission issued a notice of intent to revoke the school's charter, Nampa Classical Academy launched a counteroffensive.
Boise State University Football
New Boise State assistant football coach 'fired up'
Boise State football coach Chris Petersen called Bob Gregory last month for a recommendation when he needed to fill a spot on his defensive staff. Turns out he had a good one - and one who didn't require any further investigation. Boise State football notebook: No Broncos at the White House with Alabama Photo gallery: Boise State spring practice begins Read more about Boise State football
Boise State football notebook: No Broncos at White House with Alabama
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama welcomed the Alabama football team Monday, between a speech on health care in Pennsylvania and a meeting with the president of El Salvador.
Idaho Politics blog: Sorry Boise State, it's University of Alabama's day at the White House
Weather
Current Conditions: Clear in Boise, ID (as of 9:53 AM 3/9/2010)
Current conditions (as of 9:53 AM)
Clear. 34°F (Feels like 23). Humidity: 51% Winds: 21 mph NW.
All times shown are local to Boise, ID.
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Forecast for Tuesday, March 09, 2010 for Boise, ID
Today: Partly Cloudy.
Lo: 30°F. Hi: 45°F. Chance of precipitation: 0%
Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy. Lo: 28°F. Hi: 43°F. Chance of precipitation: 0%
Thursday: Partly Cloudy. Lo: 34°F. Hi: 49°F. Chance of precipitation: 0%
Friday: Rain.
Lo: 39°F. Hi: 56°F. Chance of precipitation: 20%
Saturday: Showers. Lo: 35°F. Hi: 48°F. Chance of precipitation: 20%
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