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Idaho internet speed? Nearly worst in U.S. Here’s how we improve (if this @%# page loads)

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Idaho internet speed? Nearly worst in U.S. Here’s how we improve (if this @%# page loads)

In a fixed-broadband speed ranking, Boise was 95th among the 100 largest U.S. cities. Is there hope? Perhaps, but it will take innovation.

February 21, 2019 12:23 PM

Boise Parks and Rec OKs plans to relocate archery range. Here’s where it’ll go.

Boise & Garden City

Boise Parks and Rec OKs plans to relocate archery range. Here’s where it’ll go.

February 21, 2019 06:36 PM

At this new candy shop, ‘people with disabilities can do the same jobs’ as anyone else

Business

At this new candy shop, ‘people with disabilities can do the same jobs’ as anyone else

February 21, 2019 01:33 PM

Texas billionaires put more Idaho land on the market. Here’s how much they still own.

Environment

Texas billionaires put more Idaho land on the market. Here’s how much they still own.

February 21, 2019 05:00 AM

Developer: Build apartments. Neighbors: No way. Affordable homes, or Boise nightmare?

Politics & Government

Developer: Build apartments. Neighbors: No way. Affordable homes, or Boise nightmare?

February 20, 2019 10:14 PM

Idaho boys basketball state tournaments: Scores, brackets and updated matchups

Boys High School Basketball

Idaho boys basketball state tournaments: Scores, brackets and updated matchups

February 21, 2019 04:28 PM

Saint Al’s didn’t file Medicare claims for a year. What does that mean for patients?

Business

Saint Al’s didn’t file Medicare claims for a year. What does that mean for patients?

February 21, 2019 07:20 AM

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Shove it, Salt Lake. Not even close, Helena. Boise ranked second-best U.S. capital to live in.

February 21, 2019 08:08 PM

Boise State parts ways with freshman guard after his arrest

February 21, 2019 08:01 PM

Nampa may get Amazon’s 3,000 jobs. What will Meridian get? More traffic, mayor says

February 21, 2019 06:27 PM

Risch talks ‘largest threat’ to America, Columbia River Treaty and national media

February 21, 2019 05:35 PM

1 dead following single-vehicle crash Thursday morning on I-84

February 21, 2019 02:27 PM

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Baby girl boogies to Beyonce while holding a corn dog

February 21, 2019 10:44 AM

The science of fog

November 13, 2018 08:54 AM

2019’s Most Sinful States in America by WalletHub

February 20, 2019 03:41 PM

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Federal prosecutors broke law in Jeffrey Epstein case, judge rules

Nation/World News

Federal prosecutors broke law in Jeffrey Epstein case, judge rules

February 21, 2019 12:51 PM

The Latest: New election ordered in undecided US House race

February 21, 2019 07:52 PM

Case against Jussie Smollett resembles detailed movie script

February 21, 2019 07:32 PM

The Latest: Lawyer call Smollett man of character, integrity

February 21, 2019 07:24 PM

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Boise State parts ways with freshman guard after his arrest

Sports

Boise State parts ways with freshman guard after his arrest

February 21, 2019 08:01 PM

Top wrestlers, weights and storylines to watch at the state wrestling tournaments

February 20, 2019 07:47 PM

Idaho boys basketball state tournaments: Scores, brackets and updated matchups

February 21, 2019 04:28 PM

He helped Utah State upset Boise State last season. Now he’ll be on the Broncos’ bench.

February 21, 2019 02:25 PM

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Boise franchisees say franchiser double-crossed them. What Idaho’s Supreme Court ruled

Business

Boise franchisees say franchiser double-crossed them. What Idaho’s Supreme Court ruled

February 20, 2019 02:16 PM

Houses in far northwest Boise. A quarry in rural Ada County. See what’s coming near you

February 19, 2019 07:43 PM

Idaho internet speed? Nearly worst in U.S. Here’s how we improve (if this @%# page loads)

February 21, 2019 12:23 PM

The fine print about sales at soon-to-close Payless ShoeSource stores in the Treasure Valley

February 20, 2019 06:21 PM

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Idaho is home to ‘an incredible playground’ for this unusual winter sport

Outdoors

Idaho is home to ‘an incredible playground’ for this unusual winter sport

February 20, 2019 08:59 AM

Boise aims to expand this popular Foothills recreation area — and add a restroom

February 20, 2019 11:44 AM

Storms continue to dump feet of snow at Idaho ski areas, just in time for 3-day weekend

February 14, 2019 03:45 PM

You have to work for your fish at this frozen lake — but it’s worth the effort

February 15, 2019 11:07 AM

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In Depth

Left turns were banned at State Street and Veterans Parkway. Now they may be banned here

They’re called Michigan lefts, median U-turns, thru-turns. Boise has one. Road planners propose to ban a left turn and replacing it with a median-U turn where State Street meets Glenwood Street and Gary Lane.

Blogs & Columns

Idaho internet speed? Nearly worst in U.S. Here’s how we improve (if this @%# page loads)

February 21, 2019 12:23 PM

A new restaurant or brewery with Airbnb rentals above it? Only in hip Garden City

February 21, 2019 05:15 PM

Stick this in your pipe and smoke it, Utah! Idaho is one of least sinful U.S. states

February 20, 2019 04:04 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 03:57 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

February 15, 2019 09:47 AM

Boise State men defeat San Jose State 105-57

Boise State men defeat San Jose State 105-57

February 09, 2019 02:27 PM

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Idaho internet speed? Nearly worst in U.S. Here’s how we improve (if this @%# page loads)

In an Ookla ranking of fixed-broadband internet speed, Boise was one of the slowest larger cities in the United States. Idaho ranked as one of the slowest states. How do we get faster ISP options? Mimic Ammon.

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Stick this in your pipe and smoke it, Utah! Idaho is one of least sinful U.S. states

Words & Deeds

Stick this in your pipe and smoke it, Utah! Idaho is one of least sinful U.S. states

February 20, 2019 04:04 PM

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Boise Hawks’ stadium to host big rock festival. Free beer in ticket price? Cheers, punk

Words & Deeds

Boise Hawks’ stadium to host big rock festival. Free beer in ticket price? Cheers, punk

February 19, 2019 11:58 AM

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