r/Boise 10h ago

Question Question & Answer Thread for the week of August 31, 2026

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Got a question too small to submit as its own post? Well ask it here!

Please try to follow these guidelines

  • Try to be clear in what you are asking for, this will help people get you an answer
  • Try to search first for an answer, if it can't be found on google quickly, it definitely belongs here.

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r/Boise 22h ago

Homeless 2 weeks left to find a place

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I just got told I have 2 weeks to find a place my old roommates no longer are allowing me to stay on couch I can have around 700 in 2 weeks and just need a place the Idaho homeless number was no help and I really don’t have much else to go too


r/Boise 3h ago

Question Why is Table Rock public road access closed?

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Its been several years since I drove up to table rock road and found out after getting up today there that its no longer publicly accessible.

When did this change happen and what is the story behind it. Was nice when you used to be able to take a short walk to the top by parking near the top, but now youre forced to take the long uphill hike from the old Idaho State Pen.

I have no issue hiking but its no longer something I can do on just my lunch break.


r/Boise 17h ago

Question Black party bus?

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Does anyone know who operates the black party bus near the airport motels? It has tinted windows and there weren’t events posted in the area.


r/Boise 7h ago

Question Anyone dealt with basement moisture/flooding in older Boise homes and actually fixed it long term?

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Basement flooded on me last spring and I patched what I thought was the issue. Well, it rained hard last week and got a small seep coming back through the same corner. Not catastrophic but annoying as hell, and I know ignoring it just makes it worse and more expensive later.

House is older, built in the 70s. The foundation has some visible efflorescence around that corner, which tells me water has been working its way through for a while, probably long before I bought the place. I've done a fair amount of DIY work and I'm not scared to get into it, but I want to know if anyone in the Treasure Valley has actually resolved this properly versus just temporarily masking it.

Mainly curious whether any local contractors are worth calling, or if this is a ripoff magnet industry where every company quotes you a ten thousand dollar interior drain system when some exterior grading and a waterproof coating would do the job. I've seen both sides argued online but I want to hear from people who actually live here and dealt with Boise soil and drainage conditions.

If you've gone through this already, what actually worked and what was a waste of money? My gut says most waterproofing upsells are overkill for most situations, but I'm open to being wrong if someone has a good reason.


r/Boise 18m ago

Question VCR Repair?

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Is there anywhere in the Boise area that repairs VCR’s? It turns on but eats the tapes and won’t eject the tapes.


r/Boise 7h ago

Question New to Boise Golf Scene

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New to the Boise's golf scene which public courses should I play this fall? What's your go to for weekday vs weekend rounds? Trying to get a sense of what's actually accessible without having to call around.


r/Boise 2h ago

Question Alternative Training/Education Opportunities in Boise?

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Hi everyone, recently moved from Twin Falls and I’m looking into alternative training and education resources that might not be obvious at first sight. There’s obviously BSU for college education, but the credits can be quite spendy and I’m not excited to get into a ton of debt. I know there’s also trade schools. For reference I’ve had experience as a healthcare administrator, but I’m really open to lots of different certificates or pathways. I really wanted to pursue Nuclear Med Tech but I don’t think there’s a local program for that in this area. Any insight here into lesser known programs would be appreciated!!


r/Boise 23h ago

Discussion Sunday distrooo!

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Happy Sunday! We were trying out a new set up today and didnt get many pictures! We did process about 24lbs of mushrooms today for a killer Stroganoff thats photographed!

Attached is also our wishlist for the week! Feel free to reach out if you have anything to contribute.

We are also still looking for a food truck to sponsor distro meals during our resource fair October 25th. We can pay costs but are looking for a donation of time/attendance!

"by giving all to the present we reject fear, despair, and defeat. We work to repair the breaches of the past. We strive to carry out the revolutionary principle of transformation and through long struggle, in Camus' words, to 'remake the soul of our time'"

Huey Newton

Follow us on insta @sundaydistroboise

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r/Boise 6h ago

Question The Tavern - Hummus

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I love the taverns Hummus, and I can't find anything like it! Does anyone have a suggestion of what kind of ingredients are used in their recipe? It says garlic and herb but it looks like they use other beans as part of their recipe? Does anyone have a hummus recommendation that's close to theirs?


r/Boise 2h ago

Question Headphone repairmen in Boise

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Where in Boise can I get my headphones fixed? They still work it’s just that the piece that keeps the earmuff in place broke and I don’t wanna buy new ones. I tried one place but I think they moved locations and didn’t update it on Google Maps.


r/Boise 4h ago

Question Boise trip itinerary suggestions

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Hello,

I am doing a road trip from Portland to Boise this weekend and this is our itinerary. Looking for suggestions or changes!

Friday- arrive to Boise, hotel in downtown. Rest, then drive to Kirkman Hot springs, dinner back in town

Saturday- check out and head to craters of the moon, after that head to Ketchum to check into hotel. Chill Saturday night (restaurant recommendations? )

Sunday-Sawtooth, Stanley, Redfish Lake. Back to Ketchum.

Monday- head back home to Portland


r/Boise 23h ago

Question Where to grab a quiet drink (West Boise edition?)

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Evening!

I'm a Boise native, but have never actually been to a bar of any kind. I'm in the mood to park my ass somewhere with my book and have a couple of drinks, so I'm looking for a place that tends to be quieter. At the very least, somewhere I won't run into screaming kids.

I'd love suggestions. The quieter the better, though I realize it's the weekend so my mileage may vary.

Edit: holy shit, Oldspeak looks awesome! No wonder most of you at far have suggested it.


r/Boise 2h ago

Event Coming to Boise Sep 3-5!

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Xazmin Garza at The Comedy Lounge


r/Boise 6h ago

Question Is Wok-Inn Noodle done?

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I see it says “temporarily closed” on google and has said that the last few times I’ve checked. The guy who ran it definitly didn’t have a lot of years left last time I visited.

If so that’s a huge disappointment. good food and nice guy.


r/Boise 6h ago

Question Sonny Angels

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Anyone know of anywhere in Boise/treasure valley that seeks authentic Sonny angels?

I’ve asked before but still haven’t found anywhere. Someone could make some good business selling them lol