Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of July.
Good morning, Boise.
Boise’s Basque Center will host the San Inazio Basque Festival at the Basque Block from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, Aug.
1, featuring food + dance + handball + music that celebrate the city’s vibrant Basque heritage. Residents are invited to enjoy free admission and learn about local cultural traditions.
On Friday night, the Idaho National Guard Black Hawk crew rescued an injured motorcyclist in the Boise Mountains after his friends applied a tourniquet and a medic provided first aid & Air St. Luke’s transported him for further care.
Frontier Credit Union is constructing a 30,000 sqft timber headquarters in Meridian at Franklin & Ten Mile that will open this fall.
The four-story building will include leased office space and a rooftop patio and is expected to be the tallest mass timber structure in the state.
Flash floods and mudslides have destroyed the popular Grand Jean Campground for the foreseeable future.
Boise County rescue teams saved 14 people and later rescued 12 near Sawtooth Lodge, and the Forest Service plans extensive cleanup due to damage from past wildfires.
Nampa closed Lakeview Water Park + Lincoln Pool immediately due to worsening air quality; however, Centennial Golf Course and Ridgecrest Golf Club remain open with limited outdoor staff functions.
Boyd Davis has been named CEO of Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (a 60-bed facility on N.
Curtis Road) and will continue leading advanced rehabilitation care in Boise.
The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis after donations fell to a four-year summer low, prompting local drives including one at Western Aircraft today—donors are urged to give type O blood with incentives like movie tickets and gift cards available through RedCrossBlood.org.
Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District said overall mosquito numbers are lower this summer while a higher share of urban Culex mosquitoes carry West Nile virus.
Residents are advised to remove standing water and check for breeding sites — only two collections have tested positive with no cases reported.
Local produce stands and orchards across the Treasure Valley offer fresh Idaho peaches starting in late July — with peak harvest through September.
Neighbors can shop at markets like Old Fashioned Fruit and Veg and the Treasure Valley Farmers Markets for sweet, seasonal fruit.
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.
Balmora Live at The Shredder
6-11:55 p.m. — The Shredder — Refunds available up to 2 days before event — Experience a night of great local music featuring Balmora and more.
Despicable Me Movie Screening
2-5 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Ticketed entry — Enjoy a heartwarming and humorous adventure with Gru and the Minions in a beautiful historic venue.
Esther Rose Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live music with Esther Rose at the local hotspot.
John-Robert Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with John-Robert at a vibrant venue in Boise.
Keller & The Keels Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Check ticket availability — Enjoy a night of live music with Keller & The Keels in a vibrant venue.
Liam St. John Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Tickets from €45 — Experience the live music of Liam St. John at a popular local venue.
311 & Dirty Heads Concert
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. — Ford Idaho Center — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy an exciting night of music with 311 and Dirty Heads.
Albertsons Boise Open - Hardy
All day — Hillcrest Country Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling PGA Korn Ferry Tour in beautiful Boise.
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