Good morning, Boise.

A 91-year-old smokejumper who completed 333 missions over three decades was honored by the Wildland Firefighter Foundation on Sunday — his long career in wildland firefighting was recognized for its impact on the community.

Ada County Sheriff's Office detectives are reanalyzing evidence from Linda Hatfield’s 1984 disappearance from Garden City in hopes of finding new clues about her missing wedding ring set and remains—officials say the case turned homicide after she was last seen driving home from her shift.

On April 2, the Idaho Humanities Council was notified that the National Endowment for the Humanities canceled funding—against Congress’ will—for state humanities councils, forcing all IHC programs and grants to be paused until further notice.

The council said it will update communities as more details become available.

Today, the Idaho House passed House Bill 472 which bans medical mandates in governments, schools, and businesses after an hour of heated debate — the vote was 46 to 21.

The updated bill now heads to the Senate — where members will decide its future steps.

The City of Boise invites residents to vote on four final flag designs that emerged from nearly 140 submissions and extensive community input—voting is open now through April 18 for a design that reflects the city's shared values.

Boise Fire Department said that a large smoke plume near the airport is due to live fire training exercises mandated by the FAA; the drills took place on April 2nd and 3rd and will resume on April 5th.

Residents are reminded that the training is a routine practice to keep firefighters ready for emergencies — there is no need to fear the smoke.

Idaho lawmakers signed a new anti-camping law that bans camping in the state's largest cities.

Boise's mayor said he is reviewing the law and will announce his plans soon.

Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products from Cargill Kitchen Solutions have been recalled after tests found they may have been mixed with cleaning solution—customers are advised to stop using any affected products and contact their doctor or Cargill Kitchen Solutions at 1-844-419-1574 if they have concerns.

Construction of the new Sideshow Trail will begin mid-April and create a two-mile downhill mountain biking path above Hulls Gulch Reserve — connecting Corrals Trail to Bob's Trail and the 8th Street Connection — that will be closed to pedestrians, horseback riders, and dogs and is funded by the City of Boise with about $150,000.

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.

Keep On Laughing

8-9 a.m. — Boise Little Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy a morning of laughter with this fun performance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Naruto: The Symphonic Experience

2-11:30 p.m. — Morrison Center — Cost info not provided — Immerse yourself in the music of Naruto with a live orchestra while enjoying iconic scenes from the anime.