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celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 27 May

On August 15, 2026, there will be a lantern floating ceremony held at Julia Davis Park near the Boise River here in Boise, Idaho. Participants will gather between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to decorate their lanterns with messages of...

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Boise Police Apprehend Suspect in Recent Bank Robbery

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 22 Apr

I couldn't believe it. I thought bank robbery was a thing of the past. Hadn't heard of one in years. But it seems that on April 14th this suspect allegedly robbed the bank close to Vista Avenue and Overland Road. Thanks to some...

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I Think This is So Cool

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 20 Apr

Idaho government had tried to ban the Boise Pride flag from appearing on the city building's flag pole. So what did Boise do? They made the entire flag pole into a Pride experience and colored in pride colors. I love how inventive...

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An Update on the Potato Drop Incident

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 9 Feb

I got an email/newsletter today talking about the incident that took place New Year's Eve downtown. The little girl that was hurt by glass after an explosion. The Boise City Council has met but the story said nothing about the...

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Can You Imagine?

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 3 Oct

The body of a deceased man was found at the Boise Recycling Center Friday September 26th. The Coroner's office identified him as a 54 year old Boise resident. They believe the cause of death was accidental. But, can you image?...

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Was There a Store in Your Area Before Kmart and Walmart?

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 25 Sep

We all love a good inexpensive department type store, don't we? Especially if you have kids. In Boise, Idaho there was a store like Kmart or Walmart called Wells and it was up in the Hillcrest Shopping Center off Overland. It was...

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The KKK

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 9 Sep

In September 1924 350 KKK members held a parade here in Boise on September 8th. Even some young kids had KKK outfits on and were in the parade. They didn't keep much of a hold here though. In the 60s their numbers surged again but...

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Man Shot Just Blocks From Us

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 9 Sep

Saturday night about 11p. Boise police were called about a shooting. The address was just a few blocks from us. The police found a man shot outside a house and he is in serious condition at the hospital. No one was arrested and...

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Gangs in Boise?

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 28 Aug

Years back now Boise residents used to kid about anything negative happening around here was due to the onslaught of Californians moving to the area. Now I am reading where gangs originating in California have taken up residence...

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It Actually Rained!!

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 17 Aug

Yes, late morning we got a good rain for about 30 minutes. That is better than we have had all summer. No thunder or lightning, but rain none the less. I am very happy. We have gotten a couple of small droplets for a couple of...

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New Law Going Into Affect Here in Idaho

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 28 Jun

Going into affect on July 1st is a new Bouse law affecting people who don't have a place to sleep. It will then be against this law to sleep on public property or roadways. The law is described as "sleeping in public" and will...

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More Idiocy Closer to Home

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 5 Jun 25

Boise, the capital of Idaho, is being identified by the Department of Homeland Security as a sanctuary city for illegal aliens. I have lived in Boise for 73 and 1/2 years now and have been able to keep away from the white...

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Boise Events From April to September

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 8 Mar 25

Today, I got a newsletter from Boise's mayor telling me about things going on in the community. They are changing the city flag. Why I don't know. Being a traditionalist I like the old one. We have a Farmer's Market and a...

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Donuts Anyone?

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 4 Mar 25

Food and Wine Magazine recently took on the challenge of finding the best donuts in every state in America. They didn't have to look far here in the Gem state. Downtown Boise is home to Idaho's best donut place, Guru Donuts....

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Armed Robbery Here in Boise

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 3 Mar 25

I can't believe it. Last Thursday about 4p. a bank here in Boise was robbed by a person with a gun. I haven't heard of this in years. I guess the guy robbed the place and then fled on the back of a motorcycle someone else was...

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Another One Bites the Dust

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 11 Jan 25

The Boise Towne Square Mall has been here in Boise since 1988 and featured about 150 stores. It opens an hour early each day for people who like to walk the place for exercise. It's anchor stores are Macy's, JC Penny, Kohl's, and...

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What Drops in Your State for New Years?

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 31 Dec 24

Many states have a drop like they do in Times Square in New York. Like the peach in Georgia. Here in Idaho we have "GlowTato" that is dropped at the state capitol on New Year's Eve here in Boise. So what drops in your state?

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Nostalgic Place Coming Down

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 2 Dec 24

Boise City's Ada County Highway Department is planning to widen the main drag here-- State Street( right outside where we live). This will mean that several iconic buildings will be coming down. One in particular is Merritt's...

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Delivery in a Hearse

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 17 Nov 24

The North End here in Boise is so cool. There are so many interesting shops and entertainment. When my daughter was young and we were living in the brownstone apartment down closer to town we would occasionally order sandwiches...

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Something Weird Happened Here in Boise Lastnight

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 3 Nov 24

** Trigger Alert** About 9:40p. Lastnight (Saturday) the Boise Police were called to SW Boise. A man was dead in the street. (Yes, you read that right) It is unknown as to whether he was dead already or if he was hit and then...

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