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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Halloween plans to open eight pop-up stores in Idaho this year, including two in Boise at 3275 S Federal Way and 8033 W Franklin Road. The Boise Franklin Road store will open at 2 p.m. on August 6 and will collect donations to support the Child Life Department at St. Luke's Children's Hospital—helping to ease kids’ hospital stays. KIDO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two adults and one juvenile were arrested Saturday night in Boise after an alleged burglary and beating of a store employee—shots were fired at the assailants. Idaho Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Western Idaho Fair returns to Expo Idaho, offering good old-fashioned fun—enjoyed since 1897—to bring families together in Treasure Valley. Idaho Press
- ➤ The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic will begin on August 27 with CapEd Kids' Day at 7:00 a.m. at the launch field where kids learn about balloons, and Thursday will be media day at Ann Morrison Park. On Friday, a 7:20 a.m. flight and a 7:30 p.m. Nite Glow with food, vendors and live music are planned — Saturday and Sunday may have morning flights if the weather holds. KBOI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Farmer's Almanac predicts that Idaho's major cities will see their first frost later this fall+with Moscow excluded due to year-round risk. Gardeners may plan ahead+as the summer's milder temperatures have resulted in fewer triple-digit days than last summer. KIDO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Transportation Department is planning to replace the 1933-built Rainbow Bridge on Hwy 55 across the North Fork of the Payette River and has extended the comment period until August 10 to seek input on design and environmental issues. ITD collected feedback at the Valley County Fair on July 7 and 8 — the project aims to address problems such as narrow lanes and limited sight distance. KBOI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Freeze-dried fruit boxes sold at Sam’s Club have been recalled after possible listeria contamination — shoppers are urged to check their products. Toyota has issued a separate recall affecting several models in Idaho — drivers should verify if their vehicles are included. KIDO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Boise State is ranked #25 in the USA Today preseason coaches poll—its only place among Group of 5 teams—and is in its second week of fall camp; it will open the regular season on August 28 against South Florida as it transitions from the Mountain West Conference to the Pac-12. KBOI
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mt. Joy Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Idaho Botanical Garden — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of indie tunes in a beautiful garden setting.
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