Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
Good morning, Boise.
Brian and Amanda Robertson opened the first Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop at 200 N.
Highbrook Way in Star, Boise area, serving cheesesteaks, salads and cole slaw. They plan to open a second location in Meridian later this year + the new shop offers another lunch option for locals.
New court filings in the Bryan Kohberger case reveal that prosecutors will use his Amazon click history—indicating a search for a Ka-Bar knife—and a selfie taken shortly after the killings of four students on November 13, while a judge will consider pretrial motions on April 9 and the trial is set to begin on August 11.
Radio Boise will host live in-studio performances during Treefort Music Fest starting Wednesday, March 26th with daily shows until Saturday, March 29th.
The event will air on local radio channels — a special singer-songwriter showcase is set for Sunday at Tiner’s Alley.
Idaho Power reached a tentative $800,000 settlement with the Department of Fish and Game over the Valley Fire that started on October 4 when a power line touched the ground and burned nearly 10,000 acres in the Boise River Wildlife Management Area.
The settlement allows the company to rehabilitate the area — a key ecological zone for over 300 species — while not admitting liability.
The House on Wednesday approved a bill that would let state agencies fight fires on federal lands and sue the federal government—meant to recover wildfire mitigation costs.
Idaho faces a severe shortage of healthcare providers—data show as few as 6 primary care doctors per 10,000 people with a 22% loss in OB-GYNs that has left women's health vulnerable as some hospital labor units closed.
The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is training new doctors while lawmakers consider an amendment to keep WWAMI seats open amid a rejected proposal to expand the Rural Physician Incentive Program.
A well-known laundry detergent, Woolite Delicates, sold through Amazon in Idaho is recalled because it may be contaminated with harmful bacteria that can cause infections in people with weak immune systems — customers should mark the bottle as recalled and send a photo of the label and lot code to the manufacturer for a refund. The recall affects 50 ounce bottles purchased in January, and owners are advised to dispose of the product immediately.
On Friday, the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine held Match Day where soon-to-be doctors learned their residency placements as the school works to address Idaho's low doctor-to-patient ratio.
The event marks a four-year effort to bring more primary care and rural health professionals to serve local communities.
Daily Bread Concert
8 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Ticketed — Experience an evening of vibrant tunes with Daily Bread live in Boise.
Treefort Music Fest - Wednesday Lineup
The Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho features performances by a diverse lineup including Sofi Tukker, Remi Wolf, and Bright Eyes from March 26 to March 30, 2025.
Alton Brown Live Show
1:30-11:30 p.m. — Morrison Center — Tickets available — Experience the culinary magic of Alton Brown blending comedy, science, and food into a unique live show.
Boise Flower & Garden Show
10 AM – 6 PM — Boise Centre — Admission fee applies — Experience Idaho's largest floral celebration and discover the latest in gardening and outdoor living.
Matt Nathanson Live in Concert
7-11 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Ticket prices vary — Experience heartfelt tunes from Matt Nathanson and special guest KT Tunstall on the King of (un)simple Tour.
Yoga with Radha & East Forest
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM — Treefort Music Hall — $39.96 — Enjoy a slow flow yoga session with live music amid the festival atmosphere.
Wicked
Apr 1-12, 6 p.m. — Morrison Center — Ticket required — Experience the enchanting story of friendship and the lives of the witches of Oz before Dorothy's arrival.
David Nihill: Shelf Help Tour
7-11:59 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — Tickets from $46.63 — Enjoy a night of laughs with one of Netflix’s funniest shows featuring David Nihill.
Andrew Chappell Live in Boise
6:30-8:30 p.m. — 18651 N Streams Edge Way, Boise, ID — Call for reservations — Experience the captivating live performance of one of indie country’s rising songwriters.
2025 Boise Greenbelt Relays
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Ann Morrison Park — Team registration required — Race through the Boise River Greenbelt with friends in the first annual relay event.
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