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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spitfire Craft Pizza & Pints on Vista Avenue announced it will permanently close by the end of this week after serving Detroit-style pizza for seven years—leaving Boise food fans without their only local pizzeria of this style. Loyal customers expressed their disappointment as the unique restaurant, known for its crispy, caramelized cheese crust pizzas and craft beers on tap, prepares to shut its doors. KIDO
- ➤ Artificial intelligence is now helping small businesses across Idaho handle calls and process business cards—Ryan Smith from Teton AI Solutions said the new tools boost efficiency and speed. He warned that as AI grows, many industries will get their own specialized technology to meet customer needs. Local News 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for Justin Wallis—a 36-year-old man who walked away from the Nampa Community Reentry Center and was last seen at a job site in Nampa at 6 a.m. today—and urges anyone with information to call 911 immediately. Local News 8
- ➤ Nampa police said a man who shot and killed a person in a hotel parking lot last week has been charged with first-degree murder — the police release provided the details. Idaho Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Utility executives, energy developers, policymakers and tribal leaders will gather at the Western Energy Summit in Boise to address the expected 30 to 50 percent rise in electricity demand over the next decade + they will discuss strategies to meet the growing energy needs. Idaho Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A letter to the West Ada School District Board states that Star Elementary, scheduled to open tomorrow, already has enrollment above 860 students—well over the expected capacity of under 800—and is requesting emergency authorization to immediately install a portable classroom. KBOI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Campers must follow Idaho's 50-mile rule—using only locally sourced or heat treated firewood to stop the spread of harmful pests; breaking this rule can lead to fines and damage to local forests. KIDO
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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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Lamont Landers Live
7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $26.65 — Experience the raw truth in music with Lamont Landers and guests Billy Allen + The Pollies.
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Trivia Night at Hap Hap Lounge
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Challenge your knowledge with weekly trivia hosted by Maddie.
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Boise Greenbelt Walk
7:30-8:30 a.m. — Marianne Williams Park — Free entry — Stroll along the scenic Boise Greenbelt while spotting local wildlife and connecting with conservationists.
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From Circuit to Soul: Crafting Emotion with Digital Instruments
5-7 p.m. — Trailhead — Free entry — Explore the intersection of modern instrument design and emotion with experts from Stonegate Creative.
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Soul Juice by Jilly FM
10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience a lively night of music with Soul Juice at the Hap Hap Lounge.
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