Good morning, Boise.

Strong winds & thunderstorms caused power outages that affected over 1,500 homes along the Warm Springs corridor and 200 in the Boise foothills on Monday.

Idaho Power said restoration was scheduled for between 5:30 and 6:30.

Lakeview Park in Nampa will reopen May 29 featuring a play surface named in honor of the revered former police chief nearly six months after closure.

Boise resident Robin Hadder launched an interactive website map for neighbors to anonymously report rat sightings in the Treasure Valley.

The tool will help identify hotspots and encourage pest control firms to use humane rat birth control + share data with local researchers.

Community members attended Meridian's Memorial Day ceremony at Julius M.

Kleiner Memorial Park on Monday, May 25, 2026, honoring local service members. The event featured tributes, name readings, and recognition of James Dewey Highley (whose family reconnected after research by local historian Joseph Huit).

Thunderstorms and wind gusts near 60 mph blew the roof off the Alaska Air Cargo center near the Boise Airport today — power outages and flight delays have been reported.

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.

Macbeth at Idaho Shakespeare Festival

8-11 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live production of the classic Shakespearean tragedy, Macbeth.

Macbeth

8-11 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless tragedy of Macbeth under the Idaho stars.

Just the Tips: A Free Comedy Show

7-8:45 p.m. — Liquid Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs from local and touring comedians at Boise's newest comedy show.

KOS - MTV 80's Video Dance Party

Time TBA — Knitting Factory Boise — Ages 18+ — Celebrate the 80s with a night of dance, nostalgia, and fun reminiscent of breakdancing and MTV.