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He took up javelin in his 60s, chases world records at 91. What are you waiting for?

Sports

He took up javelin in his 60s, chases world records at 91. What are you waiting for?

Boise’s Bill Platts will be named an Athlete of the Year by USA Masters Track and Field this summer.

July 05, 2019 05:02 PM

Expressing his faith through music — jazz, of course.

Religion

Expressing his faith through music — jazz, of course.

May 31, 2019 10:38 PM

Boise musician Kevin Kirk spent 25 years working on a jazz Mass. It’s time for the premier performance.

Religion

Boise musician Kevin Kirk spent 25 years working on a jazz Mass. It’s time for the premier performance.

May 31, 2019 07:05 PM

Boise High dedicates its new ‘old’ gym, thanks to a bond passed by voters in 2017

Heart of Treasure Valley

Boise High dedicates its new ‘old’ gym, thanks to a bond passed by voters in 2017

May 10, 2019 09:42 PM

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

April 11, 2019 10:43 AM

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

Heart of Treasure Valley

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

‘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

Trending Stories

An employee at a downtown Boise restaurant worked while contagious with hepatitis A

July 17, 2019 04:00 PM

Aloha, Idaho Mormons! Popular, fast-growing Utah chain opens new Meridian restaurant.

July 18, 2019 10:28 AM

This new Downtown Boise cafe just opened with ‘really good, simple food’

July 18, 2019 12:12 PM

Social media posts about ICE activity lead to Jerome music festival cancellation

July 18, 2019 06:48 PM

‘Cookie-cutter houses in a row’: Big Boise development moves man to sing to City Council

July 17, 2019 01:30 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

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

Local

2018 in photos: Katherine Jones

December 28, 2018 03:54 PM

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

Local

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

It’s no surprise that in Boise, this ‘More Good’ traveler found lots of kindness

Heart of Treasure Valley

It’s no surprise that in Boise, this ‘More Good’ traveler found lots of kindness

August 04, 2018 01:51 PM

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

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