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Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Colleagues remembered Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham, who died Tuesday morning in a small plane crash on the Payette River near Emmett, as they shared memories with CBS2. KBOI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Boise officials designated Betty the Washerwoman as a historic landmark on Vista Avenue to honor a cherished local icon (residents often recall her familiar presence). Idaho Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Ada School District officials David Reinhart and Miranda Carson presented a school boundary rezoning proposal to the board on Jan. 12. The district now plans to review the changes to address longstanding zoning challenges. Idaho Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boise Fire Department is training at the Outlet Mall, which is set for demolition, this week to practice structure and airport fire response. The exercise helps ensure first responders are ready for emergencies. KIDO
- ➤ Idaho holds unclaimed money for residents on its official property site (yourmoney.idaho.gov). Residents who have moved or changed banks can search for old paychecks and bank accounts and follow secure prompts to claim funds by providing the required documentation. KIDO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Idaho shoppers can still purchase foods containing Red Dye No. 3 until the FDA ban takes effect on Jan. 15, 2027 (some brands have updated their products while others continue offering the ingredient). KIDO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Demarcus Lawrence, a Boise State alum and five-time Pro Bowler with the Seattle Seahawks, will forgo the 2026 Pro Bowl as he is set to play in the Super Bowl. The Pro Bowl is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3 in San Francisco. KIDO
- ➤ The Professional Bull Riders will perform their Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa Friday and Saturday. Fans can expect a raucous event with thrilling rides as the tour returns for a weekend of local excitement. Idaho Press
- ➤ Idaho football fans will watch Boise State’s Demarcus Lawrence and George Holani play for the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl on Sunday, while University of Idaho’s Christian Ellis competes for the opposing team — a vivid display of the state’s fierce football tradition. KIDO
- ➤ Boise’s curling club will host learn-to-curl sessions at Idaho Ice World starting Feb. 1 through March for $40 each that include off-ice basics, on-ice instruction and a mini-game, and participants should come in warm, flexible clothes and athletic shoes. KIDO
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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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Dark Star Orchestra
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — Enjoy a memorable tribute to the legendary Grateful Dead with expert musicianship and detail.
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Boise State Broncos vs. UNLV Rebels
8-11 p.m. — ExtraMile Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Boise State Men's Basketball Team take on UNLV in a thrilling matchup.
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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
4:30 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a romantic evening of classic hits by Queen and ABBA illuminated by candlelight.
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Sunday Jazz with Alex Snydman Jazz Trio
6-9 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with the Alex Snydman Jazz Trio.
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VIP-50 Systems Workshop: Master Real Estate Referrals
10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Pioneer Title Co. — Check website for pricing — Learn to leverage your top 50 relationships for consistent real estate success through proven referral strategies.
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Sam Steffen Live
8-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $13.10 — Experience the powerful and expressive songs of Sam Steffen live in Boise.
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Evolve Audio: Editions
9 PM – 1 AM — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience an energetic night with local DJs Alex Sacknoff, Stoic Selectah, Hans Cholo, Tony Caprai, and Soul Velocity.
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