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February 6, 2024
It can be easy to walk through the Idaho State Museum — stopping to look at a wagon or recreations of buildings in Atlanta, Idaho — and miss the book
June 19, 2023
Editors note: This story ran in February as part of a tribute to Black History Month. We are re-upping it on our website today in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday
June 19, 2023
Editors note: This story ran in February as part of a tribute to Black History Month. We are re-upping it on our website today in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday
October 18, 2022
Councilwoman Lisa Sánchez turned more than a few heads during the October 11 workshop session of the Boise City Council. Lawmakers were being briefed on affordable housing – or the lack thereof. Sánchez was disappointed; not in the analysis per se, but she said it was the latest in a long line of not being at the table in conversations regarding housing.
September 23, 2022
The Erma Hayman House is now open to the public following many years of preparation. The small sandstone house, once part of the city’s most diverse community and the last single-family home in Boise’s River Street neighborhood, celebrates the legacy of Erma Hayman's life.
July 22, 2021
Idaho Military Division Public Affairs/Crystal Farris The Idaho National Guard dedicated its newest barracks in honor of Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army 1st Lt. Vernon Joseph Baker on Gowen Field, Tuesday. Baker was one of seven African Americans awarded the Medal of Honor for service during World War II. He received the award nearly 50 years later for his extraordinary heroism on April 5 and 6, 1945, while in Viareggio, Italy. The award is the nation’s highest and most prestigious militar...
July 21, 2021
The Idaho National Guard has named its newest barracks for Vernon Baker. Author: KTVB Staff Updated: 5:37 PM MDT July 20, 2021 BOISE, Idaho — Idaho World War II veteran Vernon Baker received a special honor Tuesday at Gowen Field. The Idaho National Guard dedicated its newest barracks after the Idaho native to help celebrate his legacy. Baker, who moved to St. Maries upon retirement, died there in 2010 at the age of 90. He is buried at Arlington National Cemete...