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Boise
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Calle 75 announced that its downtown dining room will close after lunch service on Friday, March 13 as the taco truck continues serving customers at community gatherings—such as TreeFort Music Festival. The move ends 18 years of brick-and-mortar service while keeping the brand active on the streets. KIDO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Boise updated its compost program today so residents know which 35 items to keep out of the trash for proper recycling. The new guide helps maintain a cleaner city + reduce landfill waste. KIDO
- ➤ The City of Boise launched Keep Boise Cool, a guide that helps residents build climate action plans and find local events as the city works toward a carbon-neutral goal by 2050. Events include family storytimes, a climate book club, pond volunteering + water-wise workshops. KBOI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A recall now affects 33 million pounds of frozen fried rice and ramen products sold at Idaho stores after contaminated carrots caused glass fragments and a high-risk USDA Class I rating — consumers should discard or return recalled items. KIDO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wednesday night at Skyline High School, the Snake River Cobras special needs basketball team edged out Skyline 57-55 in a close game. The team, practicing at the Recreation Center, will play four more games this season — players said they need to pass better. Local News 8
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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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The Strumbellas: Into Dust Tour
7:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Ticket prices vary — Experience heartfelt indie pop tunes from The Strumbellas live in Boise.
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Idaho Catholic Youth Conference featuring Fr Rob Galea
5-9 p.m. — Boise Centre — Contact for ticket pricing — Join the largest Catholic event in Idaho for an engaging and entertaining experience for high school youth.
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Making Connections St. Paddy's Day Celebration
6-10 p.m. — Eagle Hills Golf Course — $35 — Experience St. Paddy's Day with golf simulators, themed bites, and professional photos.
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Testament Concert
6-7 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — $99-$112 — Catch the legendary metal band Testament live in concert and enjoy a night of heavy riffs.
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The Gothard Sisters Concert
7-9:15 p.m. — The Riverside Hotel — SOLD OUT — Experience vivid and captivating Celtic and folk music by the Gothard Sisters.
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