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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boise Farmers Market season will begin on April 5th and run every Saturday until October from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — a new opportunity for local shopping at 1500 Shoreline Drive in Downtown Boise. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, breads, pastries, and ready-to-eat foods — shoppers may also order online for drive-thru pickup on Saturdays. KIDO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A worm farm in residential Boise boosts gardens and offers local entrepreneurs opportunities to start small businesses & create nutrient-rich compost. The operation draws local attention for its innovative approach to sustainable urban farming. Idaho Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A gravel truck driver who fatally struck a Boise teenager in 2022 has been sentenced to jail. Idaho Press
- ➤ An Idaho man named Christopher Talbot, aged 70, was arrested after intentionally striking a counterprotester with his car outside a Tesla dealership on Franklin road in Meridian—police said the victim had parked and exited his truck before being hit and was treated for nonserious injuries—leading to charges for violent conduct. KIDO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Treefort Music Fest, Sofi Tukker drew a huge crowd at Julia Davis Park and broke an attendance record—Ed Sheeran and J. Balvin hung out with them after the show before they flew to New York. KIDO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Ada County Highway District Board formally censured Commissioner Kent Goldthorpe for inflammatory and racially charged language in his Facebook post and interviews that breached the district’s Code of Ethics. The unanimous 4-0 vote stressed that his comments did not represent the board’s official views. KBOI
- ➤ Local business owners selling glass pipes and smoke accessories for tobacco use report frustration as Boise Police now classify these items under Idaho’s controlled substances law — police are reviewing roughly 55 stores and giving them a timeline to remove the products under a compliance review. KBOI
- ➤ The Senate approved the higher ed budget Tuesday evening, cutting $4 million from Boise State and University of Idaho — a decision passed with reluctant support from lawmakers. Idaho Press
- ➤ The city of Boise announced a public hearing on an amendment to change the appeals process for city commissions—following the denial of an Interfaith Sanctuary relocation—that will allow residents to offer testimony on the proposed changes. Idaho Press
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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.
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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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Keep On Laughing
8-9 a.m. — Boise Little Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy a morning of laughter with this fun performance.
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Maribou State Live
8-11:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful electronic sounds of the UK duo that are reshaping dance music.
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Restless Road Concert
8:00-11:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Ticket prices vary — Experience the harmonious sounds of the next big thing in country music.
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Never Come Down Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Neurolux — $19.98 — Enjoy a thrilling live performance by Never Come Down at the iconic Neurolux venue.
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Resurrection Music Festival
7-11 p.m. — The Shredder — $10-15 — Experience an electrifying night of musical performances spanning pop punk, hip-hop, and electronic genres.
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Sangha Taiko Japanese Drumming - Hibiki
2-3:30 p.m. — BSU Special Events Center — $5 discount parking available — Experience the mesmerizing rhythms of traditional Japanese drumming in an electrifying evening performance.
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The Dueling Piano Show
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Watson's Mystery Cafe — Two-item minimum purchase per person — Enjoy a night of interactive piano battles and non-stop entertainment.
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Mountain West VOAD Conference 2025
April 14-17 — 9492 W Emerald St, Boise, ID — Free entry — Connect with VOAD organizations from the Mountain West region at this informative conference.
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