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Monday, August 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Firefighters battled the Victory fire that burned 917 acres south of Kuna near Swan Falls Road and reinforced containment lines after the blaze was reported contained at 8 p.m. on August 2, with full control expected on August 3—officials are investigating a human-related cause.  KBOI
  • Highway 55 is closed between Avimor and Horseshoe Bend Hill Summit because of a serious accident, according to the Boise County Sheriff's Office—motorists should seek alternate routes as authorities have not set a reopening time.  KBOI

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Alaska Airlines will launch a new seasonal flight from San Diego to Sun Valley on December 18th and a year-round flight from Boise to Ontario starting in January. The new routes mark a further expansion of the airline’s service in our area — the planes are built without middle seats.  KIDO

CRIME NEWS

  • Boise police arrested three suspects after a reported shooting and violent altercation at a business on the 6300 block of West Fairview Avenue at 9:30 p.m. Saturday—when suspect Bailey Geesey stole alcohol and punched an employee who then used a firearm in self-defense that injured one suspect and forced the others to flee, with all suspects now in custody.  KBOI
  • Bryan Kohberger, the convicted murderer who killed four University of Idaho students, was sentenced to life and is now booked in a facility near Kuna while a new photo taken on the night of his arrest was released alongside body cam footage from an earlier traffic stop — officials say these details come as part of a recent public release of case documents.  KIDO

EVENTS

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  • MC Chris Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Shredder — Cost Info — Catch nerdcore rapper MC Chris live in Boise for an unforgettable night of fun and music.

    Tue, 8/5/25

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  • Ellis Bullard Live Performance

    7-10 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Free entry — Experience true-blue honky-tonk vibes with Ellis Bullard in a lively setting.

    Wed, 8/6/25

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  • 2-Day Rental: A 90's/2000's Rock Experience

    7 PM - 1 AM — Shrine Social Club — $11.99 — Treasure Valley's 2-Day Rental rocks the stage with nostalgic hits from the 90's and 2000's.

    Fri, 8/8/25

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  • Bodie Lee Slow Down Disco

    10:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Dance the night away with Bodie Lee at this vibrant disco event.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • Bandits On The Run Live Performance

    7-10 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Ticket info available — Experience the eclectic sounds of a Brooklyn-based indie-folk-pop-americana band with unique instrumental flair.

    Mon, 8/11/25

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  • Weekly Trivia Night

    6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun evening with friends every Tuesday.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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  • Colum Tyrrell Comedy Show

    7-11:59 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $19.98 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Colum Tyrrell at Boise’s Shrine Social Club.

    Wed, 8/13/25

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  • Albertsons Boise Open Concert Series feat. Darius Rucker

    3:30-5:30 AM — Hillcrest Country Club Inc — $35 — Experience an evening of music following the golf tournament featuring Darius Rucker and more.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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  • Swim Clinic with Olympian Luke Hobson

    3:45-8 p.m. — Idaho Central Aquatic Center — Event details vary — Join Olympian Luke Hobson for a rare swim clinic experience and learn champion tips in and out of the water.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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  • Jack Van Cleaf Live Performance

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $19.98 — Experience the blend of acoustic Americana and electrified indie music with Jack Van Cleaf.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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