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Welcome to Boise: 5-11 p.m. on the Basque Block. Food, drink, strolling musicians. Free.Click to Continue »

Most traditional Basque sports come from the farm — competitions that sprang out of real-life activities, including weightlifting, hay raising and wood chopping.Click to Continue »

Basque immigrants brought a plethora of food and drink from their homeland to the United States, but one popular Basque cocktail originated in the American West and was exported to…Click to Continue »

The story behind how Boise’s Basque-American band Amuma Says No got its name is as delightful as the band’s sound. When the members of Amuma (uh-MOO-mah) Says No were trying…Click to Continue »

Along with music, Basque dance is the chief export to the greater Boise community. Basque dances reflect the ancient Basque stories and traditions with twirling skirts, bright red sashes, athletic…Click to Continue »

In 1890, Ada County’s poor farm was “very nearly self-sustaining,” according to the county treasurer, after he received $650 from the sale of its agricultural products. There were only four…Click to Continue »

When it comes to traditional Idaho Basque sheep wagons, or “karro kampos,” certain rules apply, said Dave Eiguren.Click to Continue »

Idaho’s unique Basque cultural institutions and social events are a blending of old and new ways. Jaialdi is a one-of-a-kind expression of that phenomenon.Click to Continue »

Nicholas Alvarez, age 25 of Middleton, died at the scene of the crash.Click to Continue »

The 32-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.Click to Continue »