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Boise Rescue Mission Ministries is championing a new approach that puts addiction treatment, mental health care, and job training before everything else to help people escape homelessness. The focus on healing first is showing promise in breaking the cycle for good. --- ##
When Idaho fined cities $2,000 per day for flying Pride flags, Boise got creative. Rainbow-wrapped flagpoles, colorful lights, and window displays now decorate city buildings.
A hiker with a broken leg got a second chance thanks to dedicated volunteers who braved tough terrain to bring him home safe. Boise County Search and Rescue proved once again that help is never too far away when you need it most.
Boise firefighters are becoming unexpected bird rescue experts after saving their second trapped red-tailed hawk in just 30 days. The crew is now joking about earning a new nickname for their feathered rescue streak.
Boise State is permanently marking its famous blue turf with orange hashmarks honoring quarterback Kellen Moore and running back Ashton Jeanty. The special yard lines celebrate two players who helped build the program into a national powerhouse.
The Boise State Talkin' Broncos just claimed their seventh national championship in speech and debate, defeating 400 students from 58 schools. Three team members earned the prestigious All American honor, awarded to only 10 students nationwide.
A pink wave will sweep through Boise's North End this Saturday as the community rallies for local families fighting breast cancer. The Flock Cancer Street Stroll brings neighbors together for hope, healing, and hands-on support.
600 middle schoolers in Boise just broke a world record by launching 2,270 pounds of marshmallows at each other, all in the name of mental health awareness. The sweetest battle ever fought brought an entire school together as one community.
College accounting students are preparing tax returns for free while gaining real-world experience. Spanish-speaking volunteers help break down language barriers for immigrant families.
A senior living director in Boise is giving residents like 90-year-old Carol Montgomery the chance to feel the wind in their hair again, one three-wheeled bike ride at a time. The special passenger bike is bringing back decades-old memories and turning ordinary days into unforgettable moments.
Idaho is protecting 2,400 deer and 650 elk by closing popular hiking trails this winter, giving wildlife space to heal after a massive wildfire destroyed their habitat. The temporary closure shows how communities can balance outdoor recreation with conservation when it matters most.
North America's largest land bird was down to just 22 survivors in the 1980s, but an ambitious rescue effort has brought California condors back from the brink. Today, more than 600 condors exist thanks to breeding programs across the western United States, including a key facility in Boise, Idaho.
A community walk in Boise brought together 2,000 people to celebrate breast cancer survivors and raise awareness, turning a neighborhood into a pink-filled party of hope. The annual Flock Cancer Idaho Stroll has now raised half a million dollars for local cancer organizations since it started.
Eight Idaho teenagers built a viral Instagram account documenting their summer adventures, then discovered mountains of trash in their beloved Boise River. Their cleanup video inspired thousands and transformed their platform into a mission to protect their community.
The San Diego State women's basketball team rallied from 11 points down to beat Boise State 66-64 and clinch their conference championship. Three players hit double digits in a dramatic comeback that secured a program record.
David Rush, who holds over 350 Guinness World Records, appeared on the hit kids' podcast "Two Whats?! and a Wow!" to share his inspiring journey and challenge young listeners to break records themselves. The Boise dad started his record-breaking career to get kids excited about STEM.
Idaho's job market is looking brighter as unemployment fell for the first time in months, dropping from 3.7% to 3.6% in December. Nearly 2,000 more people joined the workforce while unemployment numbers decreased.
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green just rewrote the NFL combine record books, posting the fastest 40-yard dash ever recorded by a quarterback. The 6-foot-6 athlete shattered three longstanding records in a single day, proving that elite quarterback talent comes in all styles.
University of Idaho archaeologists are digging up ordinary objects like buttons and broken tools to reveal how pioneer families really lived. The project invites everyday volunteers to discover Idaho's history buried right in their backyards.
A new study reveals the friendliest cities in America based on what people truly value in neighbors. Madison, Wisconsin, leads the pack with an 87 "good neighbor" score.
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