Daily
Boise
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three ferrets (Bear, Syd, and Trouble) are available for adoption at the Idaho Humane Society; they cost $50 each or $75 for all three. KIDO
- ➤ Idaho drivers say roads have become more dangerous due to speeding and aggressive driving by commuters from other states, with high school and college graduates now adding to traffic. Law enforcement noted 88 lives lost last summer and urges all drivers to avoid distractions & follow speed limits. KIDO
- ➤ Miller’s Mission runs at the Walmart parking lot on Garrity and Franklin in Nampa from May 18 to May 23, collecting food, clothing, hygiene items, and donations for Boise Rescue Mission Ministries (Dollars For A Difference) that serves over 500 people daily. KIDO
- ➤ Fencing partitions off a section of car-free 8th Street as renovation work begins to enhance walkability in downtown Boise. Idaho Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A retired Air Force pilot said a mid-air collision occurred during Sunday's Gunfighter Skies Air and Space Celebration near Mountain Home Air Force Base, with emergency crews responding and one airman treated for minor injuries while investigators began reviewing the incident. KBOI
- ➤ Firefighter Ed Dickman and his companion Sherry Jones died in a plane crash near Empire on Sunday, May 17, as they were returning from a family event in Nevada. The incident occurred while they were traveling back to Idaho. KBOI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Burread Bakery, owned by Mike Burr, in downtown Boise uses traditional Slovak techniques + locally sourced ingredients to make artisanal breads and pastries that build community. The business started as sourdough work during the pandemic and now offers a rotating selection of loaves, croissants and tarts. KBOI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The America250 art exhibit will be on display at Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery for the next two months. It celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary and offers local visitors a chance to explore key historical moments. Idaho Press
- ➤ The Warhawk Museum — a 40,000 sqft facility in Nampa minutes from Boise — honors veterans and displays military memorabilia. It hosts a monthly Kilroy Coffee Klatch and will hold Winterfest in November along with an annual Warbird Roundabout in August. KIDO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA projects that 268,000 Idahoans will travel by car for Memorial Day weekend, facing higher fuel costs (average $4.63 per gallon); AAA advises vehicle checks and early trips to avoid peak traffic. KBOI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The 7 Boise public pools will open next week Wednesday, May 27 at 1pm, offering families a cool way to beat the heat for under $7. The City of Boise also offers pool passes for unlimited access. KIDO
-
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Morrison Center — Enjoy an anniversary celebration of Riverdance featuring innovative choreography and a new generation of performers.
-
House of Heavy
8-11 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — From $19.65 — A night dedicated to fans who love the energy of heavy music and live shows.
-
Macbeth Performance
8-11 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience Shakespeare's classic tragedy performed live under the stars.
-
Macbeth
8-11 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival — Prices vary — Experience a live rendition of Shakespeare's classic tragedy in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
-
MPCE's 8th Annual All Abilities Carnival
11 AM – 6 PM — Expo Idaho — Free entry — Enjoy games, food, and fun at the inclusive carnival for everyone in the community.
-
UTILITY Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Olympic Venue — $10 ADV / $12 DOOR — Enjoy high-energy rock and roll infused with soul, metal, and grunge from Portland's own UTILITY.
-
Soul Juice Event
10 PM – 2 AM — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of music with jilly.FM and SOOT at this vibrant Idaho venue.
-
Chloe Gendrow Live Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $17.03 — Experience Chloe Gendrow's indie and alt-pop blend alongside Mattravers•Bell.
-
Macbeth
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance of Shakespeare's classic tragedy in a stunning outdoor setting.
-
Shrek 2 Screening
2-5 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — $3 entry — Experience the hilarious adventure of Shrek and Fiona amidst family misunderstandings.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Boise
Welcome to the Daily Boise, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Boise, Idaho community. If you like the Daily Boise, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Boise.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Boise and across Idaho. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Boise
A free Boise community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyboise.com/sitemap