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Boise
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veterans Memorial Park is getting a $660K upgrade today with an 18-hole disc golf course, a nature playground, and improved safety features after years of community demand. Idaho Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Domino's will honor Idaho's viral Dan the Pizza Man when customers order online between April 30 and May 3 by offering a free 20 oz Coca-Cola with the code 'DANTHEMAN' — a nod to a local act of extra service. KIDO
- ➤ Cadence Kitchen opened last week in Garden City. Fine dining chef Julian Ramirez runs the shop that serves a range of sandwiches, salads, wraps, soups, and a Mediterranean Eggplant option for vegetarians. KIDO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Boise Bicycle Project returns its teen apprenticeship to train local teens in bike repair + customer service through hands-on lessons in a real shop setting. The five-week program will run in summer with sessions from May 26 to June 26 and from July 7 to August 6. KBOI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 22, the NWS Boise reported 3.83 inches of rain that broke the 1912 record, and higher elevations received at least 7 inches of snow at Bogus Basin. KBOI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Parma Rural Fire Protection District is introducing an override levy to keep firefighters competitive and ensure 24/7 emergency services. The community will vote on the measure on May 19 at Parma LDS Church — 307 E. Andrew's. KBOI
- ➤ Governor Brad Little lost teachers’ union support after signing a controversial bill earlier this month and faced a vote of no confidence as union leaders expressed deep frustration + concern over his policy move. Idaho Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Recent CDC research shows heart disease is Idaho's top killer with cancer and car accidents following as significant threats. Medical experts say advances in tech and nutrition are easing diagnosis and treatment — providing residents with better ways to manage these health challenges. KIDO
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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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Unknown Mortal Orchestra Concert
7-11 PM — Treefort Music Hall — Ticket info not specified — Enjoy the experimental sounds of Unknown Mortal Orchestra live in Boise.
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Dumbo Gets Mad Live
7-10 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $32.75 — Experience an evening of eclectic sounds with Dumbo Gets Mad and Levitation Room in a vibrant venue.
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