On Nov. 19, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean made what many likely view as one of the most immediately impactful announcements during her term as mayor: that the City of Boise would begin enforcing its face mask mandate.
On Nov. 24, members of the Scottish parliament voted to make period products free, making it the first country in the world to do so, the BBC reports.
On Nov. 19, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean made what many likely view as one of the most immediately impactful announcements during her term as mayor: that the City of Boise would begin enforcing its face mask mandate.
As COVID-19 case counts continue to rise statewide and public health officials warn of the most dire consequences for healthcare systems, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean announced on Nov. 19 that the city will temporarily close some city facilities, and enlist residents and businesses in enforcing…
Earlier this month, voters elected a new member of the Ada County Highway District: David McKinney, who will replace Sara Baker. He may be joined by Alexis Pickering, whose defeat of incumbent Rebecca Arnold by two votes remains to be confirmed.
On Nov. 13, Idaho was downgraded to a modified Stage II of its reopening as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.
While the national contest between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden remains unresolved after an historic Nov. 3 election, races in the Boise area yielded more decisive results.
For years, United Vision for Idaho Executive Director Adrienne Evans has been a regular at Boise rallies pressing for minimum wage increases, environmental regulation and other progressive issues. For the last four years, however, she and others in her circle of activists have been knocking …
PETA has pizazz. In its ongoing (and very colorful) quest to advocate for a vegan lifestyle, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has staged snow globe fights, a provocative bath scene and a food service table featuring an incredibly lifelike replica of a roasted dog—all in downtown B…
For almost a decade, Kathy Griesmyer was one of the most familiar faces in the Idaho Statehouse, where she represented ACLU-Idaho as its public policy strategist. Hers is a storied resume, and her work, which has touched on issues like Add the Words, Ag-gag and an attempt to ban the practice…
When Boise Weekly first sat down with Kahlua in 2013 at a downtown coffee shop, she was already one of the longest-performing exotic dancers in the State of Idaho. More than seven years later, she hung up her heels for good at Spearmint Rhino Gentleman’s Club on Oct. 18 after more than three…
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