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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle crashed into an apartment building this morning—displacing 16 residents and forcing firefighters to rescue the driver, who is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries while investigators probe the cause. KBOI
- ➤ A car crashed into a Garden City apartment — sparking a fire that displaced 16 residents. Idaho Press
- ➤ The Meridian Police Department is assisting with a gas line break near Walmart on Overland Road that forced nearby businesses to evacuate and closed the road between South Stoddard and South Meridian Road—Intermountain Gas is on scene addressing the leak. KBOI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Catholics will hold a memorial mass for Pope Francis this week at St. John’s Cathedral in downtown Boise—where all priests in the Diocese will concelebrate—welcoming everyone to honor his legacy and message of inclusion as local parishes feel his loss. KIDO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise will hold a memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Wednesday, April 23 at 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist. He died on April 21 after battling double pneumonia — Governor Brad Little ordered flags to half-staff until sunset on the day of his internment. KBOI
- ➤ Boise Mayor Lauren McLean went to City Hall on Sunday to remove trash bags and restore two flags after vandals dumped them, and her office said the flags will remain despite a new state law and letters from the AG+ Ada County Sheriff urging their removal. KBOI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Food experts evaluated steakhouses for perfect medium-rare steak and noted that the Downtown Boise Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse earned praise from chefs for its high-temperature broilers and ideal sear—while national chains like Del Frisco’s and Smith & Wollensky led the overall rankings, local spots such as Longhorn Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse also received recognition. KIDO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Boise Area Parade of Homes runs May 3rd—May 18th and will showcase newly built homes across the Treasure Valley, including two Biltmore Co. entries in Eagle’s Riverstone Community where visitors can vote for their favorite design. Organized by the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho, the event highlights local innovation in home construction. This Is Boise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Boise football fans are gathering at six local spots this week to watch the 2025 NFL Draft and follow Boise State standout Ashton Jeanty, who is expected to be selected early on April 24. He recently impressed at the NFL Combine and now awaits his next step as his draft selection is announced during the event. KIDO
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
2 PM - 12 AM — Morrison Center — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable fusion of rock and classical hits in a candle-lit atmosphere.
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Performance of The Servant of Two Masters
7 PM — Trailhead — $20 — Enjoy a comedic play by Carlo Goldoni directed by Chris Canfield.
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S2 Pickleball Classic
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — S2 Pickleball — Registration varies — Participate in exciting pickleball matches and elevate your skills in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Shade City Brewfest
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Idaho Botanical Garden — Ticketed event — Celebrate Idaho’s beer scene and sustainability at this community-focused brewfest.
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Off-Season Stories
5-7 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Engage in captivating storytelling sessions and enjoy the local arts scene.
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NW/MET 2025 Conference
April 29 – May 2, 5 PM — Boise State University — Registration required — Dive into the latest AV and IT innovations for higher education with hands-on training and networking.
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Joywave Concert in Boise
1 PM — Treefort Music Hall — $56+ — Catch the energetic performance of Joywave alongside Little Image in a vibrant venue.
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Michael Blaustein Live Performance
4:30-6:00 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up comedian Michael Blaustein on his Taste Me tour.
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State of the Art Chamber Music Performance
2-4 p.m. — MING Studios — Open to all ages — Experience innovative chamber music exploring identity and place through the lens of living composers.
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Boise Police K9 Demonstration
12-1 p.m. — HUB 365 Thrift Store — Free entry — Watch police dogs in action and learn about K9 handling from Boise's finest.
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