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Thursday, April 30th, 2026

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Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • A Portland-based ice cream chain will open its first Idaho location this fall in The Village in Meridian + it will give locals a new spot to enjoy unique flavors.  Idaho Press

CULTURE NEWS

  • Green Acres Food Truck Park returns tomorrow with its spring and summer season at a new site near Payette Brewery (running Friday through Sunday) featuring diverse food trucks and live local music for community enjoyment.  KIDO

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • City Council has committed to considering a new library in West Boise after residents requested its addition. Officials said the project will be reviewed in upcoming meetings & implemented if approved.  Idaho Press

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A new online gallery showcases 11 unusual Airbnb rentals from across Idaho, featuring quirky structures + offbeat decor to pique interest among local travelers. The guide offers an eye-opening look at unconventional lodgings without endorsing any specific rental.  KIDO

SPORTS NEWS

  • Local thrill seekers can experience paragliding from Galena Summit, launching from 8,700 feet for a more exhilarating ride than BASE jumping off Perrine Bridge (beginners should first try local lessons).  KIDO
  • Boise State will update its iconic blue turf with orange hash marks to honor Ashton Jeanty (2024 Heisman runner-up and Doak Walker Award winner) and Kellen Moore, the winningest QB in NCAA history, as the Broncos prepare for their first season in the Pac-12.  KIDO
  • Former Boise State star Ashton Jeanty will host a youth football camp this summer at Bishop Kelly High School in Boise for kids ages 6–16 with skill stations and interactive sessions, and afternoon registrations remain open at $165 while morning sessions are full.  KIDO

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 5/1/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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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.

    Sun, 5/3/26

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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.

    Tue, 5/5/26

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  • Forest Ray and Billy and the Dreamboats Concert

    7-10 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Check event page for cost — Experience folk n’ roll vibes from Seattle's Forest Ray, known for their unique sound.

    Wed, 5/6/26

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  • CEO Of Influence Awards

    5:30-9 p.m. — Boise Centre East — Registration fee required — Celebrate and honor exceptional business and nonprofit leaders in Idaho.

    Thu, 5/7/26

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  • Cirque Italia: Water Circus

    6:30-9:30 p.m. — Boise Towne Square — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing show featuring water and acrobatics in a unique circus setting.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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  • Flock Cancer Street Stroll

    10 AM – 12 PM — Hyde Park — Join the community to celebrate and raise awareness for local breast cancer fighters and families.

    Sat, 5/9/26

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  • Liquid Laughs Underground Comedy Mic

    8-9:45 p.m. — Liquid Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of local comedy as Boise's best comics showcase their talents.

    Tue, 5/12/26

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  • Super Sometimes Concert

    6-9 p.m. — The Shredder — Ticket details not specified — Experience the resurgence of pop punk with Super Sometimes live in Boise.

    Thu, 5/14/26

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