A Boise native, Elliott worked his way from an Alaskan fisherman to a Michelin-star chef at his New York restaurant, Rye.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/12/03/travel/from-skiing-to-fishing-a-sampling-of-idaho-in-two-seasons/

According to the press release, "the planted trees will support reforestation efforts in the Boise and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to bolster recovery from the 2016 Pinoeer Fire and the 2021 Johnson Creek Fire."

Source: https://kidotalkradio.com/ixp/657/p/keeping-idaho-beautiful-215000-trees-will-be-planted-this-year/

Air Force (5-0, 3-0) and Boise State (2-3, 1-0) both now hold a tie-breaker edge over SDSU.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/story/2023-09-30/san-diego-state-aztecs-sdsu-football-at-air-force-mountain-west-jalen-mayden-jaylen-armstead-emmanuel-michel-zac-larrier

An Abraham Lincoln statue stands outside the Idaho Capitol in Boise.

Source: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/02/local-group-commemorating-idahos-160th-anniversary-with-annual-celebration/

A recent stat shared by Fox Sports made us realize just HOW prepped Boise State gets their players before going big time.

Source: https://kidotalkradio.com/ixp/737/p/former-boise-state-player-leads-entire-nfl-in-this-shocking-stat/

A sign taped to a hanger and reading “My body, my choice” hangs in front of the Idaho State Capitol Building in Boise in 2022.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/04/10/next-abortion-battles-may-be-among-states-with-clashing-laws/

As you can see in this Win Probability graph from ESPN, Boise State controlled the game throughout and had a 99.9% chance of winning until the final play.

Source: https://milehighsports.com/stock-up-stock-down-csu-rams-complete-crazy-comeback-to-beat-boise-state-for-first-time/

August 30th thru September 3rd is the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, an annual tradition in the City of Trees where thousands gather to watch hot air balloons take to the sky in a once-a-year spectacle.

Source: https://kidotalkradio.com/ixp/737/p/are-rainbow-balloons-banned-from-spirit-of-boise-balloon-classic/

Back in 1979, a family was out looking for arrowheads near the town of Dubois, Idaho which is just over 4 hours from Boise.

Source: https://kidotalkradio.com/ixp/657/p/gruesome-discovery-idaho-cave-2023/

BCC, also known as Boise Cascade Company ( manufacturer and distributor of wood products and building materials in North America.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4603978-boise-cascade-company-buy-despite-short-term-struggles?source=feed_all_articles

Boise and Elmore County officials searched for Thomas for about two weeks after he went missing near the Queen’s River trailhead, according to prior Statesman reporting.

Source: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/08/idaho-hiker-went-missing-in-the-sawtooths-in-2016-his-remains-were-finally-found/

• Boise State scored 13 points off 10 USU turnovers in the first half and took a 36-28 lead at the break.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/11/23633552/3-keys-to-utah-state-win-over-boise-state-in-the-mountain-west-tournament-semifinals

Boise State’s enrollment jumped from a stagnant 18,876 in fall 2006 to 24,145 in spring 2018.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2023/10/20/23880615/college-football-basketball-emphasis-winning-increase-admissions-enrollment-flutie-effect

Boise State shot a solid 46% from the field, while New Mexico was colder than a Rocky Mountain lake.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2572004/university-of-new-mexico-basketball-women-fall-to-500-in-league-with-loss-at-boise-state.html

Boise State was able to burn 1:20 off the clock on the ensuing possession, leaving Colorado State just 33 seconds to go 88 yards for a game-tying touchdown.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/15/23918062/byu-dallin-holker-utah-transfer-jordan-noyes-colorado-state-boise-state

Boise State would have to spend millions to be ready for the jump to the Pac-12, although it's not out of the realm of possibilities.

Source: https://kidotalkradio.com/the-pac-12s-search-for-west-coast-survival-ends-with-boise-state/

Boise St. vs. Washington St., Pac-12, 9 p.m.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/17/24002061/sports-on-the-air-heres-what-games-are-on-tv-and-radio-for-the-week-of-dec-17-23

Both Cooper Legas and McCae Hillstead saw time at quarterback Saturday night for Utah State in the Aggies’ 45-10 loss at home to Boise State.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/11/18/23958421/how-serious-are-the-injuries-suffered-by-utah-state-quarterbacks-cooper-legas-and-mccae-hillstead

Brigham Young University and Boise State start the regional meet on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to Thursday’s regional semifinals at 7 p.m. towards UCLA 4, 13 Missouri and Stanford.

Source: https://basquiatstrings.co.uk/meet-your-favorite-ucla-gymnastics-fan-how-josh-lim-became-the-best-dancer-in-the-group-bt-news

But last weekend, Oregon State swept Oklahoma at the Asics Invitational before the Sooners topped Boise State 3-1.

Source: https://ndsmcobserver.com/2023/09/irish-invitational-brings-volleyball-back-to-purcell-pavilion/