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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A handmade quilt honoring Kaylee Goncalves is now on display at The Quilt Crossing in Treasure Valley to comfort her family. More than a dozen quilters from Idaho and other states stitched remembrance squares (echoing a vibrant dahlia created in her memory) and will present the quilt on May 9. Local News 8
- ➤ Eagle firefighters rescued a cow that fell into an irrigation box at a local ranch on Wednesday, April 16. Crews built a mechanical advantage system to free the animal + show their skill. KBOI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Busch Light Apple beer, known as 'Bapple,' will return to Idaho stores before the end of April (retailers include Tobacco Connection and Albertsons) with limited supplies available. KIDO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The State Board approved Boise State's ten-year master plan that projects a 9% rise in undergraduate and 11% rise in graduate enrollment over the next decade + the plan will guide future campus growth. Idaho Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boise teens are invited to a town hall with Council Pro Tem Kathy Corless (District 3) on Tuesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. at Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel at 11 N. Latah St. KBOI
- ➤ The Idaho Transportation Department will recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 20 to 24 with a 'Safe Actions Save Lives' theme to encourage safe driving near work zones after recording 904 crashes (including nine fatalities) in 2024. A new video series will share real work zone stories. KBOI
- ➤ The Idaho DMV released the America 250 license plate yesterday to honor the United States semiquincentennial. Customers could obtain the plate at county DMV offices or online and personalize it for an extra fee (the fee supports the State Historical Society). KBOI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Boise sports fans can watch the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs this weekend at local bars, restaurants, and breweries that offer a festive environment for cheering on teams (the guide covers popular downtown venues and dog-friendly patios). KIDO
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royhobbs & Friends at Hap Hap Lounge
9:30 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience a night of DJ sets featuring local talent in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Soot Presents: Hot Cues - An Open Invite to DJ
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of music as local DJs take the stage in an open format session.
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The Magnificent DJ Xclusive
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy an all-vinyl night with The Magnificent DJ Xclusive spinning the tunes.
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Mountain Madness Tournament
7 a.m. – 11 a.m. — Idaho Central Aquatic Center — Entry fee varies — Compete in the first annual Mountain Madness water polo tournament with a minimum of 4 games guaranteed.
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Off-Season Stories
5-7 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Explore captivating storytelling from local talents in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Idaho Songwriters Association Forum
6:30-9 p.m. — The Riverside Hotel — Free entry — Celebrate original music by local songwriters at this community forum.
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Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge in a fun trivia competition every Tuesday night.
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General Business Networking
6-8 p.m. — Barbarian Downtown Beer Bar — Free entry — Connect with a diverse range of professionals and expand your network in a vibrant setting.
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High Pine Whiskey Yell Concert
7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $13.10 — Celebrate craft beer and bluegrass with High Pine Whiskey Yell’s energetic performance.
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El Ten Eleven Concert
7-11 p.m. — Neurolux — Tickets starting at $23.75 — Experience the alternative rock sound of El Ten Eleven alongside Intestinehead in a vibrant atmosphere.
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