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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new mural called 'Community Solar for All' was unveiled in downtown Boise today by youth with the Idaho Climate Justice League who want the city to adopt community solar power — Mayor McLane and City Council Member Jordan Morales attended the event to thank the groups, with the artwork painted on East Parkcenter Boulevard. KBOI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Boise’s former JOANN Fabrics store on Federal Way is now a Treasure Valley Spirit Halloween pop-up store—permits were issued on July 13 for temporary signage, and it will run for at least a few months. The pop-up store aims to serve seasonal shoppers until the end of its planned period. KIDO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 16th around 10 a.m., Eagle Police arrested 31-year-old Haleigh Rose Caldwell after a black SUV hit a traffic flagger near the intersection of West Floating Feather Road and Park Lane where the road had been closed for freshly applied oil; deputies later caught her near W. Willowbridge Lane and South Linder Road. KBOI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, protestors from Idaho 50501 staged a die-in outside Representative Mike Simpson’s office on Bannock Street in Boise to protest the Big Beautiful Bill that cuts Medicaid funding and increases ICE support—demonstrators used gravestone-shaped signs and chalk outlines to mimic a crime scene while noting they had not received a meeting invitation despite an offer for early August from Simpson’s office. KBOI
- ➤ Today, community members are invited to join a public meeting on plans for the future Highway 16-44 interchange; the meeting will allow an input-based review of the forthcoming construction. Idaho Press
- ➤ U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo from Idaho and Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri introduced the Graham Hoffman Act, which would make assaulting first responders a federal crime—named for a fallen firefighter—in response to the June 29 ambush in Coeur D'Alene that killed two firefighters and injured another. The measure is also supported by Senators Josh Hawley, Ashley Moody, Ted Cruz, Bill Hagerty, and Maggie Hassan. KBOI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Roaring Springs Waterpark in Boise launched Dive-In DJ Nights for Friday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.—a live DJ plays music, hosts games, and tosses prizes into the pool. Future themed nights include Country Night on July 18, 2000’s Night on July 25, TikTok Hits Night on Aug 18, Girls of Pop Night on Aug 15, and Pop Punk Night on Aug 22. KIDO
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Planet Perreo: Reggaeton Party
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Treefort Music Hall — Tickets starting at $19.98 — Experience the ultimate Reggaeton party universe in Boise.
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Jilly FM & Friends Patio Party
7-10 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of music on the patio free of charge.
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Lachy Doley Live Concert
7:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Neurolux — $46.63 — Experience the dynamic and soulful sounds of Lachy Doley in an intimate setting.
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Glixen Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Shredder — Cost info unavailable — Experience the dreamy soundscapes of Phoenix's shoegaze band Glixen.
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Heart Attack Man Live Show
6:00 – 8:30 PM — Shrine Social Club — $33.31 — Experience pop-punk riffs and catchy hooks with Heart Attack Man and The Dirty Nil.
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Evolve Audio Takeover
7 PM - 1:30 AM — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Celebrate with an all-night party featuring local DJs and vibrant vibes.
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Laney Jones and the Spirits Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $19.98 — Experience a spellbinding blend of psych folk, indie grit, and vintage soul.
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Off-Season Stories
5-7 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Engage in intriguing tales and community stories at a vibrant local venue.
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Teen Art Camp F for Ages 11-17
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Catalyst Arts Collaborative — From $225 — A creative week dedicated to art for teens during summer break.
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Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun evening with trivia enthusiasts.
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