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These Boise students made 1,000 messages of hope. What they learned? Kindness comes back

Heart of Treasure Valley

These Boise students made 1,000 messages of hope. What they learned? Kindness comes back

Garfield Elementary School students gave — and received — kindness and joy through the project.

April 11, 2019 10:43 AM

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It’s okay to be different: The story of Rupert the bear

February 16, 2019 04:46 PM

Student-led MLK Day rally in Boise draws hundreds, including many youngsters

Heart of Treasure Valley

Student-led MLK Day rally in Boise draws hundreds, including many youngsters

January 21, 2019 05:20 PM

Timberline students give free hugs. Warning: It’s contagious

Living

Timberline students give free hugs. Warning: It’s contagious

October 20, 2018 06:56 PM

‘A beautiful thing’: Timberline students hug strangers, create community, feel rewarded

Heart of Treasure Valley

‘A beautiful thing’: Timberline students hug strangers, create community, feel rewarded

October 20, 2018 06:56 PM

Ice-cold warmheartedness: Great Polar Bear Challenge raises record amount for Make-A-Wish

Heart of Treasure Valley

Ice-cold warmheartedness: Great Polar Bear Challenge raises record amount for Make-A-Wish

January 01, 2019 03:22 PM

2018 in photos: Katherine Jones

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2018 in photos: Katherine Jones

December 28, 2018 03:54 PM

State Politics

Idaho just settled another whistleblower case. This one cost the state $545,000.

April 18, 2019 05:59 PM

Boise State’s blue turf is getting a new look. Here’s the design — and a history lesson.

April 18, 2019 04:12 PM

‘Excited’ Southern chain to open in Downtown Boise where local restaurants closed

April 18, 2019 04:00 PM

Two Boise State football players set to graduate next month opt to end careers early

April 18, 2019 11:42 AM

Boise State football lands FCS transfer, and he’s got a name to remember

April 19, 2019 12:03 PM

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He chooses joy and laughter. Need a dose?

Heart of Treasure Valley

He chooses joy and laughter. Need a dose?

December 14, 2018 05:35 PM

Half empty? Half full? How about just full? Albertsons cashier makes sure you ‘choose joy’

Heart of Treasure Valley

Half empty? Half full? How about just full? Albertsons cashier makes sure you ‘choose joy’

December 16, 2018 12:20 PM

Wishes do come true, if Middleton High School’s student council has a say

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Wishes do come true, if Middleton High School’s student council has a say

December 12, 2018 07:18 PM

He’s a teacher and he busks on weekends. Here’s why.

Heart of Treasure Valley

He’s a teacher and he busks on weekends. Here’s why.

November 29, 2018 05:03 PM

‘Not homeless. Just a high school teacher.’ West Ada educator plays for tips to get by

Heart of Treasure Valley

‘Not homeless. Just a high school teacher.’ West Ada educator plays for tips to get by

December 02, 2018 12:14 AM

This 54-year-old Emmett woman takes Bogus Basin Road as fast as some cars — on her back

Outdoors

This 54-year-old Emmett woman takes Bogus Basin Road as fast as some cars — on her back

October 01, 2018 09:55 AM

In search of kindness — and finding it in Idaho

Heart of Treasure Valley

In search of kindness — and finding it in Idaho

August 03, 2018 02:14 PM

'Being willing to be open': Boise High senior finds herself through power of words

Heart of Treasure Valley

'Being willing to be open': Boise High senior finds herself through power of words

May 26, 2018 05:07 PM

Does Hiroshima offer any wisdom for us today? Two surviving sisters reflect

Heart of Treasure Valley

Does Hiroshima offer any wisdom for us today? Two surviving sisters reflect

April 13, 2018 04:19 PM

What's your legacy going to be? Garden City man finds his

Heart of Treasure Valley

What's your legacy going to be? Garden City man finds his

March 30, 2018 10:36 AM

He ‘hated Latinos’ like ‘Hitler hated Jews.’ Now, he pours his heart into helping them.

Heart of Treasure Valley

He ‘hated Latinos’ like ‘Hitler hated Jews.’ Now, he pours his heart into helping them.

March 30, 2018 02:05 PM

Idaho boy, 12, found his voice at the keyboard. Now he heads to Carnegie Hall.

Heart of Treasure Valley

Idaho boy, 12, found his voice at the keyboard. Now he heads to Carnegie Hall.

March 09, 2018 03:58 PM

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