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Large grassfire is burning near Kuna

Ada County Dispatch said that crews are on the site of the fire in the Kuna area Saturday afternoon. 3 hours ago

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BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

More than 2,200 students graduate from Boise State on Saturday

Boise State University’s 92nd Commencement ceremony Saturday morning in Taco Bell Arena honored more than 2,200 graduates.
LOCAL NEWS

Boise police officer’s widow speaks at ceremony

On Sept. 20, 1997, Boise Police Officer Mark Stall was killed during a traffic stop when the occupants of the car opened fire on the officers who had pulled them over.
BOISE 150

150 Boise icons to celebrate the city's sesquicentennial: Rainbow trout

The population of rainbow trout in the Boise River is healthy today, more than twice what it was a decade ago, said Andy Brunelle, an officer in the local Ted Trueblood chapter of Trout Unlimited. That's thanks to higher winter water flows, protection of riparian areas, habitat restoration and fishing...
BOISE, GARDEN CITY, MOUNTAIN HOME

Uzbek refugee pleads not guilty

Fazliddin Kurbanov faces three counts of federal terrorism-related charges.
BOISE, GARDEN CITY, MOUNTAIN HOME

Boise case may be new chapter for terror group

The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan's U.S. activities have been few.
EDUCATION

The Class of 2013: Cole Valley Christian Schools

It's graduation season, and this is one in a series of capsules on the graduating classes in the Treasure Valley. Details are provided by the school.
EDUCATION

13 apply for Boise schools trustee post

The School Board is expected to make its selection next month to fill an opening left by member's death.
CRIME

Neighbors talk about Uzbek refugee's arrest, terror allegations

The director of Idaho's Office for Refugees notes Fazliddin Kurbanov's terrorism charges are a first, while neighbors speak about witnessing his arrest.
CRIME

Fund set up to help woman hit by truck

She was hit after another woman was attacked on Tuesday at Boise Towne Square.
LOCAL NEWS

Attorney Dershowitz cancels Treasure Valley events set for Saturday

Two Treasure Valley appearances by attorney Alan Dershowitz have been canceled because of illness.