Idaho HistoryNews delays in 1860s, including on Lincoln, illustrated need for telegraph in IdahoSeptember 5, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Idaho HistoryBreeding livestock, especially cattle, quickly took hold in Idaho TerritoryAugust 29, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Idaho HistoryVisting Boise in 1870s-80s was way to share livestock news, especially how cattle faredUpdated August 27, 2020 at 12:48 PM
Idaho HistoryIn Idaho history, agriculture headlines before statehood often mentioned ‘Texas cattle’August 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Idaho HistoryThe 19th century Idaho frontier was full of murder, with Chinese victims commonplaceUpdated August 13, 2020 at 6:39 PM
Idaho HistoryIn Idaho Territory, Lincoln’s death caused great mourning — and scorn if you were pleasedAugust 9, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Idaho HistoryRevered businessman, politician in Boise had town of Hailey, Idaho, named after himJuly 25, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Idaho HistoryFrom stagecoach operator to politician, early Idaho’s John Hailey wound up in CongressUpdated July 20, 2020 at 2:00 AM
Idaho HistoryEven for law enforcement, vigilante justice in early Idaho was real and terrifyingJuly 3, 2020 at 3:39 PM
Idaho HistoryKillings, trials and vigilante justice led to Boise, Idaho City newspaper war in 1860sJune 26, 2020 at 5:46 PM
Idaho HistoryWeiser’s quick 1880s growth included a courthouse, school and hotels. Then came a fireUpdated June 20, 2020 at 10:31 PM
Idaho HistoryWhen Weiser formed, it saw a quick building boom and the fast arrival of the ‘Wild West’June 12, 2020 at 11:55 AM
Idaho HistoryBoise Mayor Pinney’s striking Columbia Theatre brought top shows to Idaho in 1890sJune 5, 2020 at 11:57 AM
Idaho HistoryBooks and guns, stationery and fruit: James Pinney’s store in early Boise had it allMay 30, 2020 at 7:00 AM
Idaho HistoryServing 5 terms as Boise mayor, James Pinney was also a postmaster, prominent businessmanMay 22, 2020 at 6:03 PM
Idaho HistoryIdaho’s Cartee family in 1870s: A daughter goes overseas, an elegant Boise home is builtMay 15, 2020 at 5:55 PM
Idaho HistoryWell-traveled Gen. Cartee was Idaho’s key surveyor general and a prominent BoiseanMay 8, 2020 at 6:24 PM
Idaho HistoryAs early Idaho’s industry thrived, steam-powered heavy machinery made a differenceMay 1, 2020 at 5:37 PM
Idaho HistoryIn late 19th century, a noted Boise judge and attorney had an impressive mansion builtApril 24, 2020 at 4:45 PM
Idaho HistoryIn 1860s and ’70s, Idahoans knew where to turn for entertainment: musician John KellyApril 17, 2020 at 8:35 PM
Idaho HistoryIn 1870, the Franco-Prussian War echoed to Boise and Idaho, where Germans celebratedApril 10, 2020 at 6:35 PM