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Boise
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Treasure Valley McDonald’s will bring back its fan-favorite Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day and serve it at all locations including the Broadway restaurant that stays open 24 hours. Costco also is set to offer a mint sundae as part of its updated menu. KIDO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Doug Mason, a Boise State alum and local lifeguard, will compete on Season 22 of The Bachelorette starting Sunday, Mar. 22—he studied Film and Television Arts at BSU and his friendly nature may help him stand out on the show. KIDO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 grocery rankings show Albertsons dropped 3% to rank 19th among 20 brands, while Trader Joe’s scored highest. Trader Joe’s, with locations in Boise, Meridian and Coeur d’Alene, plans eight new stores outside Idaho + local shoppers are watching the shifts. KIDO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Yelp has released its list of the top 10 pizza spots in Boise, showing spots that serve everything from slices to whole pies. Red Bench Pizza *a local favorite* is hiring as it faces increased demand, offering more job opportunities for the community. KIDO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kage Casey, the only Boise State Bronco invited to the NFL Combine, will compete on Sunday, March 1 in Indianapolis (streaming on NFL Network, NFL+, FuboTV, Hulu+ Live TV, and DirecTV). KIDO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sebastian Bach Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic voice of Sebastian Bach live on stage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DJ Simulator: A Vinyl Open Decks Session
7-10 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience a night of vinyl beats at an open decks session with local DJs.
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