Home prices in Boise are quite reasonable. I am amazed having been in Oregon for awhile. Boise is not cold. The air is fairly dry, especially compared to the midwest or east coast, so even if the temp dips to the 20s on occassion, it isn't so bad. There isn't much snow, except up in the mountains which are north of Boise. I think running in Boise is much better than in the winter and summer than in the midwest where I grew up.
Sorry for the gramar errors. LOL
http://www.bluefish.org/wenatche.htmnon-ultra guy wrote:
No aluminum smelter in "wenachee" (sic)
Alcoa to Restart Wenatchee Aluminum Smelter
Lewiston Tribune, November 3, 2004
Tinman,
Does Boise have the same drug problems as Spokane?
Any other differences?
Tinman just cuirious, i think i may know you which is wierd, since i also read your post quite frequently, are you Tom B, if you dont mind me asking?
I just realized Boise is way south of Spokane.
the number ONE problem is illegal aliens, a problem which Bush & Friends have ignored
Nah wrote:
the number ONE problem is illegal aliens, a problem which Bush & Friends have ignored
I agree that it is a serious problem that is being ignored. 31% of all Federal prisoners are illegal aliens. 26% of locals are illegal. Over 3,000 illegals from south of the border are wanted for capital crimes. We can't touch them.
We need to secure our borders, make sure that all who enter are tracked with id, etc. We need to pony up the cost on our borders than in the middle east. I am all for kicking asterick when it is needed, but we need to bring our security closer to home, I think.
My plan to build nukes all across the country will take care of those aliens!
Waldo wrote:
Much agreed T-man! I'm from Twin Falls, ID about 2hrs south of Boise.
ahhh, TF, the double drip. there is zero running scene in twin falls - the only ones who run are the forest service fire crews.
some sweet mountain biking in the south hills of the sawtooth n.f.
as for mccall being 1.5 hours away from from boise - good luck.
I've lived in Eugene and now live in Boise, and Boise is a far superior city. First off, the economy here is rolling. It was rated the No. 1 place to do business in America by Forbes magazine this year and has been rated in the top 10 the last five years. Inc. magazine rated it the No. 2 place in America to do business.
Outside of the track and running scene in Eugene, it's not that great of place to live. The economy is terminally bad there, it rarely improves. The cloud cover is there most of the year and it rains and rains like crazy. I've also found the people to be very unfriendly there -- and most of my relatives are from Eugene and I've spent a lot of time there.
The only downfall to Boise is everyone is discovering it. The growth here is unprecedented -- the area grew 46 percent in the 1990's, and now all kinds of weird crime is going on, like bizarre murders and drug crimes. With this booming economy comes a price.
Coeur d'Alene?
I agree, too much growth, and not enough of a police presence to discourage the gangbangers currently ruining Nampa, and the WT that seeps into Boise from Garden City every night to steal or vandalize.
Northwestrun wrote:
Boise is a far superior city. First off, the economy here is rolling. It was rated the No. 1 place to do business in America by Forbes magazine this year and has been rated in the top 10 the last five years. Inc. magazine rated it the No. 2 place in America to do business.
Which can simply mean no restrictions on corporate polluters, air and groundwater pollution etc.
As pointed out earlier, Boise's water quality is quite low.
Can anyone compare SLC and Boise..?..I am considering both cities...The crime rates on stats I have looked at I have SLC too be much worse the Boise..surprised me..
I'll be moving this fall or in the spring, and am considering either Boise or somewhere in eastern Washington.
How is Boise for distance running?
What are the university school records in Boise?
What are the high school state records?
Here are the Boise State University school records:
http://www.broncosports.com/trackfield/statistics.asp
One of the top runners in school history, Forest Braden, is currently enrolled. He's in the 13:40s and high 28s, quality runner from a small high school near the Canadian border. Has really developed. I believe he redshirted last year.
The Idaho state prep records are so-so and very slow in the sprints. Washington and Oregon are way better in prep track mostly because of population base, tradition, and better coaching. Now and then the state will produce a great guy or gal on the national scene.
Sprints are painful to watch in this state, I believe the 100 meters in the largest division at the state track meet was won at over 11 seconds last year. It's torture.
Couple of good girl milers this past year, however.
Meth is slowly making its way to the east coast. I live and Florida and everyday you see more and more meth busts. It's so much cheaper than traditional hard drugs like heroin and crack. It's a real plague that's for sure. When I worked in KC we could have reported a meth house bust everyday if we wanted.
meth isn't any cheaper than crack, but its easier to get for the white trash crowd of the south and the west. you won't see many rednecks venturing into the 'hood to score some rock - so they go with an alternative - meth.
in any case, for the poster who asked about coeur d'alene: it's still smallish, but is growing like missoula. forestry and related industries are still king there. but the reason for the growth is second homes/retirement homes for a lot of folks from cali, the NW, etc. who are looking to "get away from it all." it gets less and less an "escape" every month.
if you're interested in running - it's not quite ideal, excpet in the summertime. lots of snow, lots of cold.