Exhibit 99.2

THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF AN E-MAIL SENT BY OFFICEMAX, INC. TO ITS
EMPLOYEES ON JULY 14, 2003:

                          MESSAGE FROM OFFICEMAX CEO

TO:  Entire OfficeMax Organization                DATE:  July 14, 2003

FM:  Michael Feuer, Chairman & CEO                CC:    Board of Directors

                        TWO GREAT COMPANIES TO COMBINE
   OFFICEMAX AND BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION TO BECOME NEW INDUSTRY POWERHOUSE

It is with a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement that I share with all
OfficeMax associates the announcement that the Board of Directors of OfficeMax
and Boise Cascade Corporation have agreed to a business combination which will
create a new industry powerhouse. OfficeMax will add a key tool to our
marketing arsenal in this combination with one of the world's leading contract
stationers, Boise Office Solutions. With OfficeMax and Boise coming together,
the new business entity will be positioned to serve all segments of the
multi-billion dollar office products market - from home office to small
businesses to large corporations and institutions. Combined, we will rival our
nearest competitors when this transaction is completed, and we'll be poised
for even further accelerated growth.

From a single store 15 years ago, OfficeMax has emerged as one of North
America's leading and largest specialty retailers, serving small businesses
through our retail stores, e-commerce, catalog and with our direct sales
force. Boise Office Solutions serves primarily the larger corporate business
segment. Melded into one, OfficeMax with Boise will equal huge benefits for
our customers, associates of both companies vendor partners and our respective
investors.

Accompanying this announcement is our copy of a news release explaining the
proposed transaction that was released to the financial community and news
media, along with a series of what we believe will be the most frequently
asked questions and corresponding answers.

This business combination is subject to typical government regulatory
approvals and by the shareholders of both OfficeMax and Boise. In order to
keep all associates informed in a timely manner, we have also established an
"OfficeMax associate-only" section on Officemax.com available through public
Internet using your own home personal computer or on our internal system,
@Max.

          TASK FORCE BEING CREATED TO FACILITATE BUSINESS COMBINATION

Until all of the approvals are obtained, which we anticipate will be in late
fall or early winter, IT IS BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR BOTH COMPANIES AS
INDEPENDENT CONCERNS. We are, however, forming a task force very shortly to
begin working on a transition plan that will maximize the attributes OfficeMax
and Boise bring to the new combined global organization. The beauty of this
proposed transaction is that each company adds something different to the
combined entity with very little overlap. This means we will create exciting
new opportunities for associates at both OfficeMax and Boise and, most
importantly, be able to more effectively serve our customers.

Much work must be done before the combination is completed. Today, however,
with this announcement, we now all know that there are new and unique
opportunities on many fronts for all of us in the months and years ahead.

On a personal note, I want you to know that I have found that the work ethic
and culture of Boise is strikingly similar to OfficeMax's fierce tenacity and
"can-do" attitude. Both companies are committed to win, serve their customers
and build value for their shareholders while creating increased opportunities
for associates. Bottom line, it doesn't get much better than this in creating
a company where one plus one equals much more than two.

We'll continue to keep you informed in the days and weeks ahead as
developments unfold. Our mission, today, must be - as always - to focus on
serving our customers and increasing sales and profits. I know we will all be
on top of our game during the upcoming exciting Back to School and fall
selling season, which we expect to be a major success.

As I see it, THE BEST IS YET TO COME.

MF:km                            # # #

OfficeMax, Inc. and Boise Cascade Corporation will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a registration statement, a joint proxy
statement/prospectus and other relevant documents regarding the proposed
business combination transaction referred to in the foregoing information.
Shareholders are urged to read the registration statement and joint proxy
statement/prospectus regarding the proposed business combination, when it
becomes available, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as
well as any amendments or




supplements to those documents, because they will contain important
information. You may obtain a free copy of the joint proxy
statement/prospectus (when it is available) and other documents filed by
OfficeMax, Inc. and Boise Cascade Corporation at the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov. Copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus (when it is
available) and these other documents may also be obtained, without charge, by
directing a request to Michael Weisbarth at OfficeMax, Inc. at (216) 471-6698
or to Vincent Hannity at Boise Cascade Corporation at (208) 384-6390.

CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING PARTICIPANTS

Investors may obtain a detailed list of names, affiliations and interests of
OfficeMax, Inc. participants in the solicitation of proxies of shareholders to
approve the proposed business combination from an SEC filing under Schedule
14A made by OfficeMax, Inc. prior to, or concurrently with, the filing of the
preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC. Investors may
obtain a detailed list of names, affiliations and interests of Boise Cascade
Corporation participants in the solicitation of proxies of shareholders to
approve the proposed business combination from an SEC filing on Form S-4 made
by Boise Cascade Corporation prior to, or concurrently with, the filing of the
preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC.