How Boise Stole the Capital From Lewiston

Ever wondered how Idaho’s capital ended up in Boise instead of Lewiston? In this video, we break down the real history behind one of Idaho’s most controversial political moves — a story of population shifts, legislative drama, and a capital “heist” that changed the course of the state.

Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:41 How Lewiston became the capital of Idaho 1:20 Why was Lewiston chosen? 1:37 Lewiston’s population starts to decrease 2:06 Problems with Lewiston as the capital start 3:11 The heist from Boise begins 4:21 Was the capital stolen from Lewiston?