Good morning, Boise.

The Curb will host a rally today to support staff after a serious kitchen fire forced a temporary closure; the event in Meridian offers food, raffle entries + auction items to help the team recover.

Multiple events are set for this weekend across the Treasure Valley — including the final Western Idaho Fair at Expo Idaho, vintage warbirds in Nampa, a community art party in Meridian, and the Idaho Botanical Garden unveiling its expansion in Boise.

Boise Parks and Recreation will keep splash pads, misters and interactive fountains open through Labor Day weekend so families can cool off before summer ends.

Facilities across the city will close after the holiday weekend for the season.

The Western Idaho Fair is winding down this weekend with a packed schedule including agricultural competitions, culinary classes, STEM activities, swing dancing, and a Lee Brice concert today, while Saturday and Sunday will feature more animal exhibits and interactive events at the fairgrounds.

This year the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic returns to Ann Morrison Park from Sept.

2 to Sept. 6 — celebrating 35 years since the first hot air balloon rally. The free event will include Kid’s Day, Nite Glow Spectacular and Family Morning Launch, supported by Micron.

Boise will elect a new school board trustee next week to replace incumbent Nancy Gregory, as attorneys Andy Hawes and Kirt Naylor shared their plans at a Tuesday forum at Boise High School, stressing efficient budgeting + mental health support, Gregory endorsed Naylor while Hawes, a former trustee, urged resource-sharing.

Residents near Carey remain under Level 2 evacuation notice as firefighters battle the Wildhorse Fire, which burned about 74,316 acres with 10% contained; highway 26/93 between Carey and Richfield has reopened while Lincoln County issued a Level 1 alert for nearby residents (lightning sparked the blaze Monday afternoon).

A wildfire called the Cave Fire grew from 40 to over 1,500 acres nine miles south of Kuna on Wednesday evening.

Fire crews and aerial units worked overnight to halt its spread — achieving full containment by 6:30 a.m. Thursday.

The Idaho Transportation Department will close I-84's westbound off-ramp at Ten Mile Interchange and the westbound on-ramp at Garrity Interchange near Nampa and Meridian this weekend to support construction.

Drivers should plan extra travel time or take alternate routes — officials advise caution.

Haven (the new outpatient wing of Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Health Hospital) opened today in Meridian and offers both in-person group counseling and virtual sessions to help people facing barriers like chronic pain or limited transportation.

Twelve restaurants opened their doors in the Treasure Valley this summer offering a range of dining options from giant potato dishes to Japanese matcha desserts+ these new locally owned spots and chain expansions invite food fans to explore new tastes before fall arrives.

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt predicted Boise State will join the College Football Playoffs as the 12 seed in his bracket.

His projection builds excitement for the Broncos’ first Pac-12 season — a bold forecast ahead of the new season.