Good morning, Boise.

Soft Landing opened its second Idaho location in Eagle and quickly sold out of supplies during a recent grand opening.

The ice cream shop offers soft serve flavors and creative toppings—including potato chip brittle—designed to cool locals on hot summer days.

Bad Boy Burgers is handing out free root beer floats this week (at 6875 S.

Federal Way and 815 S. Vista Avenue in Boise and 2845 E Overland Road, Suite 190 in Meridian) through Wednesday, July 22nd as a summer treat for customers while supplies last.

Boise's 2027 budget includes a $50,000 investment to launch its first community solar program, installing panels on a city building (donated by a local firm) to cut energy costs and assist low-income neighbors.

On Tuesday, firefighters expanded containment lines on the Claremont Fire with the help of moisture and cloud cover; the blaze has burned about 6,815 acres and is roughly 60% contained (teams plan drone ignitions in an ordnance zone to boost control).

The City of Boise has closed the Boise Greenbelt section behind Boise State campus (between Friendship Bridge and Broadway) for construction and plans to reopen it around Sept.

11. Travelers are advised to use the Friendship Bridge detour or campus route during the closure.

A Boise father, bitten twice by a rattlesnake in Butte County while visiting family in California, received 56 vials of antivenom and is still recovering, and his family has started a GoFundMe—reminding locals to seek immediate care.

The Burn & Reconstructive Center at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls earned national verification from the American Burn Association after a multi-day review of its staff, resources, and treatment systems, making it one of 81 verified burn centers in the country.

Couples can take a break close to home at eight Idaho staycation spots that offer sunsets, hot springs, and wine tasting.

Options range from day trips to overnight escapes near Payette Lake + Sunnyslope Wine Trail, letting visitors recharge without long travel.

Sweeney Todd at Idaho Shakespeare Festival

8-11 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival — Check website for ticket prices — Experience Stephen Sondheim's thrilling musical about revenge and resourceful pies in a stunning outdoor amphitheater.

Aladdin Jr

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Boise Little Theater — All Ages — Experience the magic of Aladdin with a new twist in this youth summer musical.

6th Annual Scramble 4 Warriors Golf Tournament

8 AM – 3 PM — BanBury Golf Course Eagle — Registration opens June 1st — Participate in a fun-filled day of golf supporting a great cause.

Liquid Laughs Underground Comedy Mic!

8:00 – 9:45 p.m. — Liquid Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy local comedians fine-tuning their craft at this fun open mic night.

Jampoke Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — The Olympic Venue — 21+ only — Enjoy a night of live music at Boise's local hotspot.

Candlelight: 90s Unplugged

5:30-6:30 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the magic of live music from the 90s in a unique candlelit setting.

Sing Film Screening

2-7 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a heartwarming animated musical comedy featuring a singing competition among adorable animals.

Alabama Shakes Concert

7 p.m. — Idaho Botanical Garden — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Alabama Shakes under the stars.

Tommy Newport Live in Boise

7-10 p.m. — The Shredder — $23.59 — Experience infectious, falsetto-laced indie anthems by Tommy Newport on his Face To Face Tour.

Sweeney Todd Performance

8-11 p.m. — Idaho Shakespeare Festival — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling tale of revenge and dark humor in this live presentation of Sweeney Todd.