Boise City, ID
Local News
- Several people detained after shooting in downtown Boise, city says - KIVI-TV
- Protesters in Boise key in on immigration raid, Trump and Prop 1 — Idaho Statesman
- BPD investigates shots fired; no injuries reported — City of Boise
- Rats in the Treasure Valley — KBOI
- City council signs off on Boise State’s 10-year building plan — Idaho Education News
Boise (locally /ˈbɔɪsi/ ⓘ also /bɔɪzi/)[5] is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the county seat of Ada County. The population of the city was 235,685 at the 2020 census. The Boise metropolitan area, located in the Treasure Valley, includes five counties of Idaho with an estimated population of 846,000, the most populous metropolitan area in Idaho and 95th-most populous in the United States.
Located on the Boise River in southwestern Idaho, it is 41 miles (66 km) east of the Oregon border and 110 miles (177 km) north of the Nevada border. Downtown Boise’s elevation is 2,704 feet (824 m) above sea level.
Boise is home to major employers in the technology, manufacturing, and service sectors, including companies such as Micron Technology and Hewlett-Packard. The city is home to the Boise Art Museum, Idaho State Capitol, the annual Treefort Music Fest, and the Basque Block.