Good morning, Boise.

The NTSB released preliminary details on a Jan.

27 plane crash — the fatal accident took a local meteorologist and a Meridian man in the Payette River.

A national ranking named Idaho the 3rd least sinful state (reviewing anger, envy, excess, greed, lust, vanity, and laziness) and placed it 48th overall, reinforcing local pride in a down-to-earth community.

Northwest Nazarene University secured over $500K in wildfire research funding from the National Science Foundation and U.S. Forest Service, boosting its decade-long support for fire management.

The project will provide over $150K to Computer Science students to improve prescribed fire practices — engaging partners from multiple universities.

Residents will lose an hour when Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8, with clocks moving from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.; the change will extend evening daylight during the summer.

The City of Boise was awarded $1 million from Bloomberg’s Mayors Challenge to install a geothermal system for heating and cooling up to 300 affordable homes in the Lusk District — the project aims to reduce utility costs and will be complete in 2028.

Trader Joe’s recalled a frozen chicken fried rice product after reports of glass fragments were found + consumers with items labeled best by dates 9/8 to 11/17 should discard or return them.

Boise residents are recommending eight standout sushi spots following Yelp’s top ten list, sparking a friendly debate among locals about the best places to eat (Treasure Valley).

Hackfort Happy Hour

5-7 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of networking and fun for tech enthusiasts in Boise.

Petty Fever - A Tom Petty Tribute Band

7-9:15 p.m. — The Riverside Hotel — Sold Out — Experience an award-winning tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers featuring Frank Murray.

Quarter-Striped Baby Quilt Workshop

10 AM – 4 PM — Boise Rigging Supply — $15.00 — Create a versatile quarter-striped baby quilt or wall hanging with striped fabric.

Savor Idaho Wine Exhibition 2026

12-6 p.m. — Idaho Botanical Garden — Ticketed entry — Experience the finest wines and local cuisine of Idaho while enjoying live music.

Pearl Django Performance

7-11 p.m. — The Sapphire Room — Sold Out — Experience the enduring allure of Pearl Django, a celebrated Hot Club style group with over 30 years of performance history.

Neil Simon's Rumors

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Boise Little Theater — VIP tickets available — Experience Neil Simon's classic comedy with exclusive VIP packages for an enhanced evening.

Sebastian Bach Concert

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic voice of Sebastian Bach live on stage.

ZD30 Starting Line Run

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — 700 S CAPITOL BLVD Parking — Entry fee applies — Kick off the Zero Dark Thirty Run Series with a choice between 1 Mile, 5K, or 10K events.

Comedyfort Open Mic Night: Ha Ha Hap Hap

7:00-8:15 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience a night of laughter with seasoned comedians and emerging talent at this entertaining open mic event.

Trivia Night at Hap Hap Lounge

6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge with trivia at this weekly event for the 21+ crowd.