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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boise residents can enjoy a long MLK weekend with many local events: Bogus Basin’s night skiing runs until 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Western-themed ice skating takes place on Friday at Indian Creek Plaza, Frozen II sing-a-long is on Sunday at Meridian Library District, and Scentsy Commons lights end Monday. KIDO
- ➤ Treasure Valley can honor MLK Day today with service projects starting at 4 p.m., a dinner at 5 and a celebration with music and messages at 6 at St. Paul Baptist Church in Boise. The free event partners groups including Idaho Youth Ranch and Islamic Center of Boise. KBOI
- ➤ The Women's March takes place today around the Statehouse in downtown Boise from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and road closures affect Jefferson Street between 8th and 6th + Capitol Boulevard between Bannock and Jefferson. KBOI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An *dunkin.boise* Instagram account hints that Dunkin' Donuts may soon open in Boise to join the local coffee scene. City officials have not confirmed the move, and more details will be shared. KIDO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ford Idaho Center has announced its summer 2026 concert lineup featuring shows by Gavin DeGraw and the Goo Goo Dolls at the amphitheater, and first-time concertgoers can pick up a commemorative sticker on National Sticker Day & more artists will be added later. KIDO
- ➤ The Multi-Faith Action Project invites Treasure Valley residents to join a service and celebration today in Boise to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community leaders say the event will promote unity among all faiths. Idaho Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Boise community members named 8 local restaurants as always worth the wait amid a year of closures and openings. The list features diverse spots—from dive bars to upscale steakhouses—that highlight a vibrant local dining scene. KIDO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Boise home prices have nearly doubled over the past 10 years; in 2016 the median was $230,000 and today it averages $548,000+ as residents face rising costs for everyday expenses. KIDO
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Winter Peekaboo Penguin Family Day
1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — All ages welcome — Explore creativity with guided painting and family-friendly snacks in a fun, screen-free environment.
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Open House at Boise Natural Health Clinic
Join the physicians at BNHC for an Open House! Stop by to meet our doctors and learn about what naturopathic medicine can do for you and receive a discount on your first visit.
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Open House at Boise Natural Health Clinic
Join the physicians at BNHC for an Open House! Stop by to meet our doctors and learn about what naturopathic medicine can do for you and receive a discount on your first visit.
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Tater Patch Album Release Party
7:30-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $19.98 — Celebrate with Boise's own Tater Patch as they release their new album.
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Blood Drive
12-6 p.m. — West Boise YMCA and Boise City Aquatic Center — Donation encouraged — Participate in life-saving efforts by giving blood.
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Weekly Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge with trivia at this popular Boise venue.
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DJ Simulator: A Vinyl Open Decks Night
7-10 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Spin some records and enjoy a night of vinyl vibes with local DJs Ann Tique & Jett Setter.
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Music Bingo Night
7-11 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — $5 reserve fee ($30 for table) — Enjoy a night of high-energy music and bingo with prizes and great vibes.
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Jocelyn Guntar Presents: Hap Hap Ultra
10 PM – 2 AM — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience a night of live music with Jocelyn Guntar and friends at the vibrant Hap Hap Ultra.
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Heaters Only
9 p.m.–2 a.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with JBOUNDS, TÉO, LEGZ, DEEVEAUX, TEN.17, and KANDERS.
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Wild and Scenic Film Festival
11 AM – 2 PM — The Egyptian Theatre — Ticketed Event — Celebrate environmental action through curated films and local stories at this fundraising fest.
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